The
Azera has become something of an odd fit within the
Hyundai lineup. It slots above the
Sonata but below the
Genesis sedan and utilizes front-wheel-drive architecture. Think of it as a sort of
Toyota Avalon competitor, a larger, comfortable cruiser for more traditional buyers. Nevertheless,
Hyundai is committed to offering the
Azera here in the United States, and the automaker has just confirmed
via Twitter that next-generation 2012 model will debut at the
Los Angeles Auto Show later this year.
It's probably safe to assume that the 2012 Azera will take a shape very similar to the Grandeur sedan seen here. The Grandeur has design elements of both the Sonata and Genesis, keeping in line with the automaker's "fluidic styling" language. As for powertrains, Hyundai hasn't said a peep, but our best guess is that the automaker's 333-hp 3.8-liter V6 will be found underhood, or perhaps a variant of its 274-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four. We'll have the full details later this year.
It's probably safe to assume that the 2012 Azera will take a shape very similar to the Grandeur sedan seen here. The Grandeur has design elements of both the Sonata and Genesis, keeping in line with the automaker's "fluidic styling" language. As for powertrains, Hyundai hasn't said a peep, but our best guess is that the automaker's 333-hp 3.8-liter V6 will be found underhood, or perhaps a variant of its 274-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four. We'll have the full details later this year.
Hyundai Azera Information
