The success of Hyundai continues, but in 2013 the Hyundai Azera will join siblings Elantra, Equus, Geneis 5.0 R-Spec, Santa Fe and Tucson with a slight price increase.
The 2013 Azera will have a sticker price of $33,125 (including an $825 destination charge), a $250 increase from 2012. The new Azera is a carryover model from 2012, and with the 2013 model it’s priced less than 2013 Nissan Maxima but higher than the 2013 Chrysler 300 and 2013 Ford Taurus.
The new prices for the Elantra, Equus, Genesis 5.0 R-Spec, Santa Fe and Tucson have already been announced.
As a new model in 2012, the Hyundai Azera featured a Lambda II 3.3-liter GDI engine, six-speed transmission, 293 horsepower, nine standard airbags; Standard VSM, ESC, TCS, ABS with Brake Assist and EBD; Standard 18-inch alloy wheels and optional 19-inch alloy wheels; HID Xenon headlights with LED accents; Standard navigation system with rearview camera; Standard leather interior with heated front and rear seats; Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition; Standard Blue Link telematics platform; Manual side window sunshades and ventilated front seats.
Article Last Updated: October 5, 2012.
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