When you press the gas pedal on a luxury car, it should accelerate smartly. No question there. But how it goes about that process is what separates an average car from a luxury car.
Drive the Azera and you’ll notice the sensation of having deep reserves of power—its V6 engine includes technologies like Continuously Variable Valve Timing and a Variable Intake System, and is generously sized at 3.8 liters to produce strong torque at low engine speeds. Details like iridium-tipped spark plugs and a high 10.4:1 compression ratio further enhance the engine’s sensitivity to your every request.
Adding to this responsiveness is a five-speed automatic transmission that is adept at choosing the right gear at the right time. If you want to make those decisions yourself, just move the gear selector over to the SHIFTRONIC® gate for added control.
The Azera’s feel of unruffled composure stems from the engine’s high refinement when doing its work. The links and sprockets on the maintenance-free timing chain were reshaped and vital components in the engine and transmission were stiffened, not just to reduce noise but also to make the sounds you do hear more pleasant to the ear. Like an orchestra, every piece in the ensemble is in perfect tune.
When you press the gas pedal on a luxury car, it should accelerate smartly. No question there. But how it goes about that process is what separates an average car from a luxury car.
Drive the Azera and you’ll notice the sensation of having deep reserves of power—its V6 engine includes technologies like Continuously Variable Valve Timing and a Variable Intake System, and is generously sized at 3.8 liters to produce strong torque at low engine speeds. Details like iridium-tipped spark plugs and a high 10.4:1 compression ratio further enhance the engine’s sensitivity to your every request.
Adding to this responsiveness is a five-speed automatic transmission that is adept at choosing the right gear at the right time. If you want to make those decisions yourself, just move the gear selector over to the SHIFTRONIC® gate for added control.
The Azera’s feel of unruffled composure stems from the engine’s high refinement when doing its work. The links and sprockets on the maintenance-free timing chain were reshaped and vital components in the engine and transmission were stiffened, not just to reduce noise but also to make the sounds you do hear more pleasant to the ear. Like an orchestra, every piece in the ensemble is in perfect tune.
Part of the guilt—and expense—of driving a luxury car comes from the fuel consumption that some consider acceptable for this class of car. Our engineers wanted to reduce the Azera’s environmental impact which, in turn, reduces its running costs. For example, despite the Azera’s impressive power and high compression ratio, it nonetheless takes regular unleaded fuel, saving you a good 10 cents a gallon no matter what gas prices are. To further increase fuel economy, Hyundai engineers chose tires specifically for their low rolling resistance and designed an exterior with a drag coefficient of just 0.29.