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2016 AZERA ADDS NEW CONVENIENCE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES TO GENEROUS PREMIUM AMENITIES
Derek Joyce Robin Warner Product Public Relations Manager Manager of Midwest Product Public Relations (714) 5941728 (734) 3372552 [email protected] [email protected]
ID: 44127
Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start Capability and Electronic Parking Brake Added to Abundant Level of Advanced Convenience and Safety Features
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., October 19, 2015 – For 2016, Hyundai has again increased the appeal of its awardwinning Azera premium sedan, offering new convenience driving technologies such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability and Electronic Parking Brake to Limited models.
2016 Azera Highlights Driving Convenience Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability added to Limited model Electronic Parking Brake added to Limited model
The 2016 Azera represents an advanced approach to the traditional premium sedan segment by delivering a powerful yet efficient powertrain, modern design, and luxury features combined with Hyundai’s consistently strong value proposition. Azera continues to offer customers the highest levels of luxury, performance, and efficiency, all brought together in an innovative design.
2016 Hyundai Azera MSRP Azera 3.3L V6 $34,100 Azera Limited 3.3L V6 $39,300
AZERA MEETS THE MECHANICS OF FLIGHT Azera’s Fluidic Sculpture design takes inspiration from the mechanics of flight. The exterior of the Azera is long, light and low. The unique, undulating beltline allows for a long, sleek roofline accented by the third window and wraparound LED taillights. A monoform side profile includes flowing lines into the rear quarter panel. The face is masculine, with a powerful, winged chrome grille and available HID headlamps that integrate precise details, coupled with LED fog lights on the Limited model. From the side, the stance is complemented by largediameter multispoke alloy wheels (standard 18inch and available 19inch).
The elegant look continues inside where Hyundai has created an upscale ambiance, with a flowthrough center stack and instrument panel that creates a dualcockpit front passenger space. These flowing surfaces complement the exterior design and wrap around the driver and passengers. Also on the interior, illuminated door sill plates greet passengers as they enter the vehicle.
ACCOMMODATING INTERIOR WITH STANDARD LEATHER Azera offers luxurious appointments that rival the finest premium sedans. It offers a roomy cabin with more than 45 inches of legroom and 40 inches of headroom for frontseat passengers.
Hyundai focuses heavily on other interior details, such as an optional panoramic sunroof, which allows more natural light into the cabin, and 3D Carbon interior accents. Other available luxury equipment includes a power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades. The side shades, not found on any other car in the Azera’s segment, can be conveniently tucked away when not in use.
Given the functionality and design of the Azera, seat quality and comfort is of extreme importance to the feel of the car. Azera offers firstclass seating for all passengers, offering leather seating as standard equipment with a 12way power driver and eight way front passenger seat. The driver’s seat includes a seat cushion extension and an integrated memory system for the seat, steering wheel column and side mirrors, while Azera climate and seat temperature controls keep occupants in total comfort. Azera models include standard powerfolding side mirrors.
Azera also offers an innovative Handsfree Smart Trunk opener that automatically opens the trunk when the key is detected near the trunk for three seconds, for a convenient means of trunk access. Unlike some competitors, the Azera system opens by simply the presence of the key near the trunk, and does not require a kicking motion under the trunk by the driver. The system can be disabled whenever desired as well.
Finally, Azera offers heated front and rear seats, dual automatic temperature control, second row air vents, and cooled glove box, all standard.
BESTINCLASS SPECIFIC OUTPUT With the introduction of direct injection, Hyundai didn’t have to increase the displacement of the V6 engine in the pursuit of more power. The sophisticated Lambda II 3.3liter directinjected V6 engine is the heart of the Azera. It produces bestinclass specific output of 88.8 horsepower per liter, while also boasting the smallest displacement V6 in its class. The engine’s highpressure direct injection system (over 2,200 psi), increases power and torque, while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The system eliminates the need for greater displacement, and increases the compression ratio from 10.4 to 11.5 in the pursuit of greater thermal efficiency and power output. The engine also features allaluminum construction, four valves per cylinder, piston cooling jets, roller timing chain, CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating on the top ring chamfer and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT). A threestage Variable Intake System (VIS) further broadens the engines power curve to improve the vehicle’s offtheline acceleration and passing performance. EPAestimated fuel economy for the Azera is 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined (19/28/22 for Limited model).
2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon LaCrosse Taurus Azera ES 350 Limited
Engine 3.3L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6
293 @ 300 @ 268 @ 304 @ 288 @ 268 @ 300 @ HP 6400 6400 6200 6800 6500 6200 6500
Specific Output 88.8 85.7 76.6 84.4 82.3 76.6 83.3 (HP/liter)
255 @ 261 @ 248 @ 264 @ 254 @ 248 @ 262 @ Torque 5200 4400 4700 5300 4000 4700 5200
EPA estimated Fuel Economy 20 / 29 / 22 / 30 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 28 / 19 / 29 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 30 / (City/Highway/ 23 25 24 21 23 24 22
Combined)
The engine is mated to a Hyundaideveloped sixspeed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. This system offers smooth shifts and gear ratios that ideally suit engine torque delivery characteristics. The Azera powertrain also has an Active Eco mode, which modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS The Azera rides on a 112.0inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 193.7 inches and width of 73.2 inches. These exterior dimensions optimally size Azera between the Sonata and Genesis models.
BESTINCLASS FRONT HEAD AND LEG ROOM Azera has bestinclass front head and leg room.
2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon ES350 LaCrosse Taurus Azera Limited
Front
Head 40.3 39.4 37.6 37.5 39.4 38.0 39.0 Room
Front
Leg 45.5 45.0 42.1 41.9 42.3 41.7 41.9
Room
STEERING AND SUSPENSION Azera is fitted with a MacPherson strut front suspension, coil springs and a 24mm front stabilizer bar. The multilink independent rear suspension enables precise geometry for a premium ride while enhancing agility. The precision of the advanced front and rearsuspension is maximized through Sachs Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD), allowing tuning flexibility at smaller damper displacements for optimal small bump comfort.
The ASDequipped suspension provides:
Improved ride comfort with superior body and wheel control Increased driving comfort without compromised handling Optimized tire contact with the road surface
Azera offers 245/45R18 tires on 18inch alloy wheels, and for Limited models, 19inch alloy wheels are fitted with 245/40R19 tires.
ADVANCED STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES Azera features a number of advanced safety features. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Crosstraffic Alert and Lane Change Assist is standard on all Azeras, helping to alert drivers of vehicles present in their mirror blind spots, or crossing behind the vehicle when backing up. Lane Change Assist measures the distance closing rate of a vehicle in an adjacent lane to help determine if changing lanes is safe and provides both audible and visual alerts in the respective side mirror to help the driver make safer lane changes.
On Limited models, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) helps alert drivers when they might depart their lane unintentionally without using their turn signal. In addition, Automatic High Beam Assist on Limited models automatically dims headlights toward oncoming traffic to help reduce highbeam glare for approaching drivers. Limited models offer Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which provides both audible and visual alerts to drivers of a potential forward collision, alerting the driver to apply braking to prevent or mitigate an imminent collision in the front of the vehicle.
Azera includes a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, which optimally manages ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the MotorDriven electric Power Steering (MDPS).
VSM works to control two effects: first is the unwanted minor pull in one direction when the car accelerates or brakes on a splitmu surface (slippery on one side, dry pavement on the other). VSM detects this natural pull and applies steering input in the required direction to counter the pull by automatically providing countersteering force. The second is the counterweight effect that occurs during a sudden lane change or cornering maneuver: VSM counter steers in the opposite direction to help stop the back of the car from stepping outofline.
The Azera also features a stateoftheart braking package. The package includes fourwheel disc brakes (12.6 inch front and 11.2 inch rear) and an AntiLock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist, which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on the vehicle’s load conditions. In addition, Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold has been added to Azera Limited models for extra driving convenience.
Azera features nine airbags including dual front, front and rear outboard seatmounted sideimpact, front and rear side curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag. Additionally, Azera offers impressive passive safety features including a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for children’s seats and threepoint seatbelts for all positions.
ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY AND MULTIMEDIA FEATURES
Azera comes standard with a threemonth trial period of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Realtime SiriusXM® Travel Link® threemonth trial period, including traffic, weather, sports, stocks, fuel prices, even movie times, multicultural channels and recording capability Azera offers the clarity of digital HD Radio® Technology Pandora® and SoundHound® capability Standard Bluetooth® handsfree phone system and auxiliary iPod/USB inputs
An eightinch touchscreen navigation system with integrated backup camera is standard, as well as an Infinity 550watt, Logic7® Surround Sound premium audio system with 14 speakers, including an eightinch subwoofer and external amplifier.
The system display offers superior brightness and touch sensitivity, making touchanddrag functions easy, while offering a split screen mode that simultaneously displays navigation and music modes. This LCD screen will also display album cover art from appropriate media sources. The unit can be controlled via either eightinch WVGA touchscreen or voiceactivation by an overhead consolemounted microphone. The system features 8GB of flash memory and comes matched with a sound system that plays compact discs, accesses digital music files via Bluetooth streaming audio or allows driver and passengers to access their personal listening devices through the iPod/USB/auxiliary inputs. Bluetooth® audio wirelessly streams music from select mobile phones to the head unit.
Azera comes standard with iPod®/USB and auxiliary input jacks, HD Radio® and Bluetooth® phone connectivity with phonebook transfer and voicerecognition. A SiriusXM® Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the head unit and features channel logos and SiriusXM Data Services, such as Travel Link®, which includes traffic, sports, weather, stocks, fuel prices, and even movie times. SiriusXM Data Services and Travel Link are complimentary for a threemonth trial period to new Azera owners. Further, SiriusXM® capabilities include recording on presets one through six, so switching to a preset station in the middle of your favorite song no longer means you have to miss something on your favorite channels. Rewind up to 22 minutes to listen to the full song or catch up on an important sports broadcast.
Azera also supports Pandora® and SoundHound® applications as well as “Eyes Free” Siri® integration, which allows drivers to perform a variety of functions without taking their eyes off the road. Finally, a WiFi® client assists with downloadable apps.
CONNECTED CARE AND HYUNDAI BLUE LINK® The Azera is equipped with Hyundai’s nextgeneration Blue Link® safety, service and infotainment telematics system. Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google™, Remote Door Lock/Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. In addition to these features and services, Azera models come with one year of complimentary Blue Link Connected Care. Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with services including Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, monthly vehicle health reporting and maintenance alerts.
The Azera nextgeneration Blue Link system also includes the Vehicle Safeguards Alerts InVehicle App. This app allows parents to coach teen drivers by monitoring their Hyundai’s speed, hours of operation and movements via text message, email or both. The app allows these alerts can be set and modified from inside the vehicle.
Blue Link® is offered on Azera in three service packages: Connected Care, Remote and Guidance:
Connected Care (complimentary for oneyear):
Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance SOS Emergency Assistance Enhanced Roadside Assistance Monthly Vehicle Health Report Driving Information Maintenance Alerts Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC) OnDemand Diagnostics Service Link Blue Link App (smartphone) Hyundai Assurance Car Care invehicle app
Remote:
Remote Start with Climate Control Remote Door Lock/Unlock Remote Horn and Lights Car Finder via Mobile App Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Slowdown and Immobilization Vehicle Safeguards Alerts (invehicle app) GeoFence Valet Alert Speed/Curfew Alert
Alarm Notification
Guidance:
Destination search powered by Google POI Web Search and Download
More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at www.hyundaibluelink.com.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5 year/60,000mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10year/100,000mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and invehicle service scheduling.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com
Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com and our blog at www.hyundailikesunday.com
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### Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2016 AZERA ADDS NEW CONVENIENCE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES TO GENEROUS PREMIUM AMENITIES
Derek Joyce Robin Warner Product Public Relations Manager Manager of Midwest Product Public Relations (714) 5941728 (734) 3372552 [email protected] [email protected]
ID: 44127
Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start Capability and Electronic Parking Brake Added to Abundant Level of Advanced Convenience and Safety Features
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., October 19, 2015 – For 2016, Hyundai has again increased the appeal of its awardwinning Azera premium sedan, offering new convenience driving technologies such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability and Electronic Parking Brake to Limited models.
2016 Azera Highlights Driving Convenience Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability added to Limited model Electronic Parking Brake added to Limited model
The 2016 Azera represents an advanced approach to the traditional premium sedan segment by delivering a powerful yet efficient powertrain, modern design, and luxury features combined with Hyundai’s consistently strong value proposition. Azera continues to offer customers the highest levels of luxury, performance, and efficiency, all brought together in an innovative design.
2016 Hyundai Azera MSRP Azera 3.3L V6 $34,100 Azera Limited 3.3L V6 $39,300
AZERA MEETS THE MECHANICS OF FLIGHT Azera’s Fluidic Sculpture design takes inspiration from the mechanics of flight. The exterior of the Azera is long, light and low. The unique, undulating beltline allows for a long, sleek roofline accented by the third window and wraparound LED taillights. A monoform side profile includes flowing lines into the rear quarter panel. The face is masculine, with a powerful, winged chrome grille and available HID headlamps that integrate precise details, coupled with LED fog lights on the Limited model. From the side, the stance is complemented by largediameter multispoke alloy wheels (standard 18inch and available 19inch).
The elegant look continues inside where Hyundai has created an upscale ambiance, with a flowthrough center stack and instrument panel that creates a dualcockpit front passenger space. These flowing surfaces complement the exterior design and wrap around the driver and passengers. Also on the interior, illuminated door sill plates greet passengers as they enter the vehicle.
ACCOMMODATING INTERIOR WITH STANDARD LEATHER Azera offers luxurious appointments that rival the finest premium sedans. It offers a roomy cabin with more than 45 inches of legroom and 40 inches of headroom for frontseat passengers.
Hyundai focuses heavily on other interior details, such as an optional panoramic sunroof, which allows more natural light into the cabin, and 3D Carbon interior accents. Other available luxury equipment includes a power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades. The side shades, not found on any other car in the Azera’s segment, can be conveniently tucked away when not in use.
Given the functionality and design of the Azera, seat quality and comfort is of extreme importance to the feel of the car. Azera offers firstclass seating for all passengers, offering leather seating as standard equipment with a 12way power driver and eight way front passenger seat. The driver’s seat includes a seat cushion extension and an integrated memory system for the seat, steering wheel column and side mirrors, while Azera climate and seat temperature controls keep occupants in total comfort. Azera models include standard powerfolding side mirrors.
Azera also offers an innovative Handsfree Smart Trunk opener that automatically opens the trunk when the key is detected near the trunk for three seconds, for a convenient means of trunk access. Unlike some competitors, the Azera system opens by simply the presence of the key near the trunk, and does not require a kicking motion under the trunk by the driver. The system can be disabled whenever desired as well.
Finally, Azera offers heated front and rear seats, dual automatic temperature control, second row air vents, and cooled glove box, all standard.
BESTINCLASS SPECIFIC OUTPUT With the introduction of direct injection, Hyundai didn’t have to increase the displacement of the V6 engine in the pursuit of more power. The sophisticated Lambda II 3.3liter directinjected V6 engine is the heart of the Azera. It produces bestinclass specific output of 88.8 horsepower per liter, while also boasting the smallest displacement V6 in its class. The engine’s highpressure direct injection system (over 2,200 psi), increases power and torque, while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The system eliminates the need for greater displacement, and increases the compression ratio from 10.4 to 11.5 in the pursuit of greater thermal efficiency and power output. The engine also features allaluminum construction, four valves per cylinder, piston cooling jets, roller timing chain, CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating on the top ring chamfer and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT). A threestage Variable Intake System (VIS) further broadens the engines power curve to improve the vehicle’s offtheline acceleration and passing performance. EPAestimated fuel economy for the Azera is 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined (19/28/22 for Limited model).
2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon LaCrosse Taurus Azera ES 350 Limited
Engine 3.3L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6
293 @ 300 @ 268 @ 304 @ 288 @ 268 @ 300 @ HP 6400 6400 6200 6800 6500 6200 6500
Specific Output 88.8 85.7 76.6 84.4 82.3 76.6 83.3 (HP/liter)
255 @ 261 @ 248 @ 264 @ 254 @ 248 @ 262 @ Torque 5200 4400 4700 5300 4000 4700 5200
EPA estimated Fuel Economy 20 / 29 / 22 / 30 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 28 / 19 / 29 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 30 / (City/Highway/ 23 25 24 21 23 24 22
Combined)
The engine is mated to a Hyundaideveloped sixspeed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. This system offers smooth shifts and gear ratios that ideally suit engine torque delivery characteristics. The Azera powertrain also has an Active Eco mode, which modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS The Azera rides on a 112.0inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 193.7 inches and width of 73.2 inches. These exterior dimensions optimally size Azera between the Sonata and Genesis models.
BESTINCLASS FRONT HEAD AND LEG ROOM Azera has bestinclass front head and leg room.
2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon ES350 LaCrosse Taurus Azera Limited
Front
Head 40.3 39.4 37.6 37.5 39.4 38.0 39.0 Room
Front
Leg 45.5 45.0 42.1 41.9 42.3 41.7 41.9
Room
STEERING AND SUSPENSION Azera is fitted with a MacPherson strut front suspension, coil springs and a 24mm front stabilizer bar. The multilink independent rear suspension enables precise geometry for a premium ride while enhancing agility. The precision of the advanced front and rearsuspension is maximized through Sachs Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD), allowing tuning flexibility at smaller damper displacements for optimal small bump comfort.
The ASDequipped suspension provides:
Improved ride comfort with superior body and wheel control Increased driving comfort without compromised handling Optimized tire contact with the road surface
Azera offers 245/45R18 tires on 18inch alloy wheels, and for Limited models, 19inch alloy wheels are fitted with 245/40R19 tires.
ADVANCED STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES Azera features a number of advanced safety features. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Crosstraffic Alert and Lane Change Assist is standard on all Azeras, helping to alert drivers of vehicles present in their mirror blind spots, or crossing behind the vehicle when backing up. Lane Change Assist measures the distance closing rate of a vehicle in an adjacent lane to help determine if changing lanes is safe and provides both audible and visual alerts in the respective side mirror to help the driver make safer lane changes.
On Limited models, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) helps alert drivers when they might depart their lane unintentionally without using their turn signal. In addition, Automatic High Beam Assist on Limited models automatically dims headlights toward oncoming traffic to help reduce highbeam glare for approaching drivers. Limited models offer Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which provides both audible and visual alerts to drivers of a potential forward collision, alerting the driver to apply braking to prevent or mitigate an imminent collision in the front of the vehicle.
Azera includes a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, which optimally manages ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the MotorDriven electric Power Steering (MDPS).
VSM works to control two effects: first is the unwanted minor pull in one direction when the car accelerates or brakes on a splitmu surface (slippery on one side, dry pavement on the other). VSM detects this natural pull and applies steering input in the required direction to counter the pull by automatically providing countersteering force. The second is the counterweight effect that occurs during a sudden lane change or cornering maneuver: VSM counter steers in the opposite direction to help stop the back of the car from stepping outofline.
The Azera also features a stateoftheart braking package. The package includes fourwheel disc brakes (12.6 inch front and 11.2 inch rear) and an AntiLock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist, which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on the vehicle’s load conditions. In addition, Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold has been added to Azera Limited models for extra driving convenience.
Azera features nine airbags including dual front, front and rear outboard seatmounted sideimpact, front and rear side curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag. Additionally, Azera offers impressive passive safety features including a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for children’s seats and threepoint seatbelts for all positions.
ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY AND MULTIMEDIA FEATURES
Azera comes standard with a threemonth trial period of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Realtime SiriusXM® Travel Link® threemonth trial period, including traffic, weather, sports, stocks, fuel prices, even movie times, multicultural channels and recording capability Azera offers the clarity of digital HD Radio® Technology Pandora® and SoundHound® capability Standard Bluetooth® handsfree phone system and auxiliary iPod/USB inputs
An eightinch touchscreen navigation system with integrated backup camera is standard, as well as an Infinity 550watt, Logic7® Surround Sound premium audio system with 14 speakers, including an eightinch subwoofer and external amplifier.
The system display offers superior brightness and touch sensitivity, making touchanddrag functions easy, while offering a split screen mode that simultaneously displays navigation and music modes. This LCD screen will also display album cover art from appropriate media sources. The unit can be controlled via either eightinch WVGA touchscreen or voiceactivation by an overhead consolemounted microphone. The system features 8GB of flash memory and comes matched with a sound system that plays compact discs, accesses digital music files via Bluetooth streaming audio or allows driver and passengers to access their personal listening devices through the iPod/USB/auxiliary inputs. Bluetooth® audio wirelessly streams music from select mobile phones to the head unit.
Azera comes standard with iPod®/USB and auxiliary input jacks, HD Radio® and Bluetooth® phone connectivity with phonebook transfer and voicerecognition. A SiriusXM® Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the head unit and features channel logos and SiriusXM Data Services, such as Travel Link®, which includes traffic, sports, weather, stocks, fuel prices, and even movie times. SiriusXM Data Services and Travel Link are complimentary for a threemonth trial period to new Azera owners. Further, SiriusXM® capabilities include recording on presets one through six, so switching to a preset station in the middle of your favorite song no longer means you have to miss something on your favorite channels. Rewind up to 22 minutes to listen to the full song or catch up on an important sports broadcast.
Azera also supports Pandora® and SoundHound® applications as well as “Eyes Free” Siri® integration, which allows drivers to perform a variety of functions without taking their eyes off the road. Finally, a WiFi® client assists with downloadable apps.
CONNECTED CARE AND HYUNDAI BLUE LINK® The Azera is equipped with Hyundai’s nextgeneration Blue Link® safety, service and infotainment telematics system. Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google™, Remote Door Lock/Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. In addition to these features and services, Azera models come with one year of complimentary Blue Link Connected Care. Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with services including Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, monthly vehicle health reporting and maintenance alerts.
The Azera nextgeneration Blue Link system also includes the Vehicle Safeguards Alerts InVehicle App. This app allows parents to coach teen drivers by monitoring their Hyundai’s speed, hours of operation and movements via text message, email or both. The app allows these alerts can be set and modified from inside the vehicle.
Blue Link® is offered on Azera in three service packages: Connected Care, Remote and Guidance:
Connected Care (complimentary for oneyear):
Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance SOS Emergency Assistance Enhanced Roadside Assistance Monthly Vehicle Health Report Driving Information Maintenance Alerts Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC) OnDemand Diagnostics Service Link Blue Link App (smartphone) Hyundai Assurance Car Care invehicle app
Remote:
Remote Start with Climate Control Remote Door Lock/Unlock Remote Horn and Lights Car Finder via Mobile App Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Slowdown and Immobilization Vehicle Safeguards Alerts (invehicle app) GeoFence Valet Alert Speed/Curfew Alert
Alarm Notification
Guidance:
Destination search powered by Google POI Web Search and Download
More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at www.hyundaibluelink.com.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5 year/60,000mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10year/100,000mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and invehicle service scheduling.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com
Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com and our blog at www.hyundailikesunday.com
Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook
### Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2016 AZERA ADDS NEW CONVENIENCE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES TO GENEROUS PREMIUM AMENITIES
Derek Joyce Robin Warner Product Public Relations Manager Manager of Midwest Product Public Relations (714) 5941728 (734) 3372552 [email protected] [email protected]
ID: 44127
Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start Capability and Electronic Parking Brake Added to Abundant Level of Advanced Convenience and Safety Features
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., October 19, 2015 – For 2016, Hyundai has again increased the appeal of its awardwinning Azera premium sedan, offering new convenience driving technologies such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability and Electronic Parking Brake to Limited models.
2016 Azera Highlights Driving Convenience Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability added to Limited model Electronic Parking Brake added to Limited model
The 2016 Azera represents an advanced approach to the traditional premium sedan segment by delivering a powerful yet efficient powertrain, modern design, and luxury features combined with Hyundai’s consistently strong value proposition. Azera continues to offer customers the highest levels of luxury, performance, and efficiency, all brought together in an innovative design.
2016 Hyundai Azera MSRP Azera 3.3L V6 $34,100 Azera Limited 3.3L V6 $39,300
AZERA MEETS THE MECHANICS OF FLIGHT Azera’s Fluidic Sculpture design takes inspiration from the mechanics of flight. The exterior of the Azera is long, light and low. The unique, undulating beltline allows for a long, sleek roofline accented by the third window and wraparound LED taillights. A monoform side profile includes flowing lines into the rear quarter panel. The face is masculine, with a powerful, winged chrome grille and available HID headlamps that integrate precise details, coupled with LED fog lights on the Limited model. From the side, the stance is complemented by largediameter multispoke alloy wheels (standard 18inch and available 19inch).
The elegant look continues inside where Hyundai has created an upscale ambiance, with a flowthrough center stack and instrument panel that creates a dualcockpit front passenger space. These flowing surfaces complement the exterior design and wrap around the driver and passengers. Also on the interior, illuminated door sill plates greet passengers as they enter the vehicle.
ACCOMMODATING INTERIOR WITH STANDARD LEATHER Azera offers luxurious appointments that rival the finest premium sedans. It offers a roomy cabin with more than 45 inches of legroom and 40 inches of headroom for frontseat passengers.
Hyundai focuses heavily on other interior details, such as an optional panoramic sunroof, which allows more natural light into the cabin, and 3D Carbon interior accents. Other available luxury equipment includes a power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades. The side shades, not found on any other car in the Azera’s segment, can be conveniently tucked away when not in use.
Given the functionality and design of the Azera, seat quality and comfort is of extreme importance to the feel of the car. Azera offers firstclass seating for all passengers, offering leather seating as standard equipment with a 12way power driver and eight way front passenger seat. The driver’s seat includes a seat cushion extension and an integrated memory system for the seat, steering wheel column and side mirrors, while Azera climate and seat temperature controls keep occupants in total comfort. Azera models include standard powerfolding side mirrors.
Azera also offers an innovative Handsfree Smart Trunk opener that automatically opens the trunk when the key is detected near the trunk for three seconds, for a convenient means of trunk access. Unlike some competitors, the Azera system opens by simply the presence of the key near the trunk, and does not require a kicking motion under the trunk by the driver. The system can be disabled whenever desired as well.
Finally, Azera offers heated front and rear seats, dual automatic temperature control, second row air vents, and cooled glove box, all standard.
BESTINCLASS SPECIFIC OUTPUT With the introduction of direct injection, Hyundai didn’t have to increase the displacement of the V6 engine in the pursuit of more power. The sophisticated Lambda II 3.3liter directinjected V6 engine is the heart of the Azera. It produces bestinclass specific output of 88.8 horsepower per liter, while also boasting the smallest displacement V6 in its class. The engine’s highpressure direct injection system (over 2,200 psi), increases power and torque, while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The system eliminates the need for greater displacement, and increases the compression ratio from 10.4 to 11.5 in the pursuit of greater thermal efficiency and power output. The engine also features allaluminum construction, four valves per cylinder, piston cooling jets, roller timing chain, CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating on the top ring chamfer and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT). A threestage Variable Intake System (VIS) further broadens the engines power curve to improve the vehicle’s offtheline acceleration and passing performance. EPAestimated fuel economy for the Azera is 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined (19/28/22 for Limited model).
2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon LaCrosse Taurus Azera ES 350 Limited
Engine 3.3L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6
293 @ 300 @ 268 @ 304 @ 288 @ 268 @ 300 @ HP 6400 6400 6200 6800 6500 6200 6500
Specific Output 88.8 85.7 76.6 84.4 82.3 76.6 83.3 (HP/liter)
255 @ 261 @ 248 @ 264 @ 254 @ 248 @ 262 @ Torque 5200 4400 4700 5300 4000 4700 5200
EPA estimated Fuel Economy 20 / 29 / 22 / 30 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 28 / 19 / 29 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 30 / (City/Highway/ 23 25 24 21 23 24 22
Combined)
The engine is mated to a Hyundaideveloped sixspeed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. This system offers smooth shifts and gear ratios that ideally suit engine torque delivery characteristics. The Azera powertrain also has an Active Eco mode, which modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS The Azera rides on a 112.0inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 193.7 inches and width of 73.2 inches. These exterior dimensions optimally size Azera between the Sonata and Genesis models.
BESTINCLASS FRONT HEAD AND LEG ROOM Azera has bestinclass front head and leg room.
2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon ES350 LaCrosse Taurus Azera Limited
Front
Head 40.3 39.4 37.6 37.5 39.4 38.0 39.0 Room
Front
Leg 45.5 45.0 42.1 41.9 42.3 41.7 41.9
Room
STEERING AND SUSPENSION Azera is fitted with a MacPherson strut front suspension, coil springs and a 24mm front stabilizer bar. The multilink independent rear suspension enables precise geometry for a premium ride while enhancing agility. The precision of the advanced front and rearsuspension is maximized through Sachs Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD), allowing tuning flexibility at smaller damper displacements for optimal small bump comfort.
The ASDequipped suspension provides:
Improved ride comfort with superior body and wheel control Increased driving comfort without compromised handling Optimized tire contact with the road surface
Azera offers 245/45R18 tires on 18inch alloy wheels, and for Limited models, 19inch alloy wheels are fitted with 245/40R19 tires.
ADVANCED STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES Azera features a number of advanced safety features. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Crosstraffic Alert and Lane Change Assist is standard on all Azeras, helping to alert drivers of vehicles present in their mirror blind spots, or crossing behind the vehicle when backing up. Lane Change Assist measures the distance closing rate of a vehicle in an adjacent lane to help determine if changing lanes is safe and provides both audible and visual alerts in the respective side mirror to help the driver make safer lane changes.
On Limited models, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) helps alert drivers when they might depart their lane unintentionally without using their turn signal. In addition, Automatic High Beam Assist on Limited models automatically dims headlights toward oncoming traffic to help reduce highbeam glare for approaching drivers. Limited models offer Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which provides both audible and visual alerts to drivers of a potential forward collision, alerting the driver to apply braking to prevent or mitigate an imminent collision in the front of the vehicle.
Azera includes a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, which optimally manages ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the MotorDriven electric Power Steering (MDPS).
VSM works to control two effects: first is the unwanted minor pull in one direction when the car accelerates or brakes on a splitmu surface (slippery on one side, dry pavement on the other). VSM detects this natural pull and applies steering input in the required direction to counter the pull by automatically providing countersteering force. The second is the counterweight effect that occurs during a sudden lane change or cornering maneuver: VSM counter steers in the opposite direction to help stop the back of the car from stepping outofline.
The Azera also features a stateoftheart braking package. The package includes fourwheel disc brakes (12.6 inch front and 11.2 inch rear) and an AntiLock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist, which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on the vehicle’s load conditions. In addition, Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold has been added to Azera Limited models for extra driving convenience.
Azera features nine airbags including dual front, front and rear outboard seatmounted sideimpact, front and rear side curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag. Additionally, Azera offers impressive passive safety features including a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for children’s seats and threepoint seatbelts for all positions.
ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY AND MULTIMEDIA FEATURES
Azera comes standard with a threemonth trial period of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Realtime SiriusXM® Travel Link® threemonth trial period, including traffic, weather, sports, stocks, fuel prices, even movie times, multicultural channels and recording capability Azera offers the clarity of digital HD Radio® Technology Pandora® and SoundHound® capability Standard Bluetooth® handsfree phone system and auxiliary iPod/USB inputs
An eightinch touchscreen navigation system with integrated backup camera is standard, as well as an Infinity 550watt, Logic7® Surround Sound premium audio system with 14 speakers, including an eightinch subwoofer and external amplifier.
The system display offers superior brightness and touch sensitivity, making touchanddrag functions easy, while offering a split screen mode that simultaneously displays navigation and music modes. This LCD screen will also display album cover art from appropriate media sources. The unit can be controlled via either eightinch WVGA touchscreen or voiceactivation by an overhead consolemounted microphone. The system features 8GB of flash memory and comes matched with a sound system that plays compact discs, accesses digital music files via Bluetooth streaming audio or allows driver and passengers to access their personal listening devices through the iPod/USB/auxiliary inputs. Bluetooth® audio wirelessly streams music from select mobile phones to the head unit.
Azera comes standard with iPod®/USB and auxiliary input jacks, HD Radio® and Bluetooth® phone connectivity with phonebook transfer and voicerecognition. A SiriusXM® Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the head unit and features channel logos and SiriusXM Data Services, such as Travel Link®, which includes traffic, sports, weather, stocks, fuel prices, and even movie times. SiriusXM Data Services and Travel Link are complimentary for a threemonth trial period to new Azera owners. Further, SiriusXM® capabilities include recording on presets one through six, so switching to a preset station in the middle of your favorite song no longer means you have to miss something on your favorite channels. Rewind up to 22 minutes to listen to the full song or catch up on an important sports broadcast.
Azera also supports Pandora® and SoundHound® applications as well as “Eyes Free” Siri® integration, which allows drivers to perform a variety of functions without taking their eyes off the road. Finally, a WiFi® client assists with downloadable apps.
CONNECTED CARE AND HYUNDAI BLUE LINK® The Azera is equipped with Hyundai’s nextgeneration Blue Link® safety, service and infotainment telematics system. Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google™, Remote Door Lock/Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. In addition to these features and services, Azera models come with one year of complimentary Blue Link Connected Care. Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with services including Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, monthly vehicle health reporting and maintenance alerts.
The Azera nextgeneration Blue Link system also includes the Vehicle Safeguards Alerts InVehicle App. This app allows parents to coach teen drivers by monitoring their Hyundai’s speed, hours of operation and movements via text message, email or both. The app allows these alerts can be set and modified from inside the vehicle.
Blue Link® is offered on Azera in three service packages: Connected Care, Remote and Guidance:
Connected Care (complimentary for oneyear):
Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance SOS Emergency Assistance Enhanced Roadside Assistance Monthly Vehicle Health Report Driving Information Maintenance Alerts Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC) OnDemand Diagnostics Service Link Blue Link App (smartphone) Hyundai Assurance Car Care invehicle app
Remote:
Remote Start with Climate Control Remote Door Lock/Unlock Remote Horn and Lights Car Finder via Mobile App Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Slowdown and Immobilization Vehicle Safeguards Alerts (invehicle app) GeoFence Valet Alert Speed/Curfew Alert
Alarm Notification
Guidance:
Destination search powered by Google POI Web Search and Download
More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at www.hyundaibluelink.com.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5 year/60,000mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10year/100,000mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and invehicle service scheduling.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com
Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com and our blog at www.hyundailikesunday.com
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### Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2016 AZERA ADDS NEW CONVENIENCE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES TO GENEROUS PREMIUM AMENITIES
Derek Joyce Robin Warner Product Public Relations Manager Manager of Midwest Product Public Relations (714) 5941728 (734) 3372552 [email protected] [email protected]
ID: 44127
Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start Capability and Electronic Parking Brake Added to Abundant Level of Advanced Convenience and Safety Features
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., October 19, 2015 – For 2016, Hyundai has again increased the appeal of its awardwinning Azera premium sedan, offering new convenience driving technologies such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability and Electronic Parking Brake to Limited models.
2016 Azera Highlights Driving Convenience Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability added to Limited model Electronic Parking Brake added to Limited model
The 2016 Azera represents an advanced approach to the traditional premium sedan segment by delivering a powerful yet efficient powertrain, modern design, and luxury features combined with Hyundai’s consistently strong value proposition. Azera continues to offer customers the highest levels of luxury, performance, and efficiency, all brought together in an innovative design.
2016 Hyundai Azera MSRP Azera 3.3L V6 $34,100 Azera Limited 3.3L V6 $39,300
AZERA MEETS THE MECHANICS OF FLIGHT Azera’s Fluidic Sculpture design takes inspiration from the mechanics of flight. The exterior of the Azera is long, light and low. The unique, undulating beltline allows for a long, sleek roofline accented by the third window and wraparound LED taillights. A monoform side profile includes flowing lines into the rear quarter panel. The face is masculine, with a powerful, winged chrome grille and available HID headlamps that integrate precise details, coupled with LED fog lights on the Limited model. From the side, the stance is complemented by largediameter multispoke alloy wheels (standard 18inch and available 19inch).
The elegant look continues inside where Hyundai has created an upscale ambiance, with a flowthrough center stack and instrument panel that creates a dualcockpit front passenger space. These flowing surfaces complement the exterior design and wrap around the driver and passengers. Also on the interior, illuminated door sill plates greet passengers as they enter the vehicle.
ACCOMMODATING INTERIOR WITH STANDARD LEATHER Azera offers luxurious appointments that rival the finest premium sedans. It offers a roomy cabin with more than 45 inches of legroom and 40 inches of headroom for frontseat passengers.
Hyundai focuses heavily on other interior details, such as an optional panoramic sunroof, which allows more natural light into the cabin, and 3D Carbon interior accents. Other available luxury equipment includes a power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades. The side shades, not found on any other car in the Azera’s segment, can be conveniently tucked away when not in use.
Given the functionality and design of the Azera, seat quality and comfort is of extreme importance to the feel of the car. Azera offers firstclass seating for all passengers, offering leather seating as standard equipment with a 12way power driver and eight way front passenger seat. The driver’s seat includes a seat cushion extension and an integrated memory system for the seat, steering wheel column and side mirrors, while Azera climate and seat temperature controls keep occupants in total comfort. Azera models include standard powerfolding side mirrors.
Azera also offers an innovative Handsfree Smart Trunk opener that automatically opens the trunk when the key is detected near the trunk for three seconds, for a convenient means of trunk access. Unlike some competitors, the Azera system opens by simply the presence of the key near the trunk, and does not require a kicking motion under the trunk by the driver. The system can be disabled whenever desired as well.
Finally, Azera offers heated front and rear seats, dual automatic temperature control, second row air vents, and cooled glove box, all standard.
BESTINCLASS SPECIFIC OUTPUT With the introduction of direct injection, Hyundai didn’t have to increase the displacement of the V6 engine in the pursuit of more power. The sophisticated Lambda II 3.3liter directinjected V6 engine is the heart of the Azera. It produces bestinclass specific output of 88.8 horsepower per liter, while also boasting the smallest displacement V6 in its class. The engine’s highpressure direct injection system (over 2,200 psi), increases power and torque, while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The system eliminates the need for greater displacement, and increases the compression ratio from 10.4 to 11.5 in the pursuit of greater thermal efficiency and power output. The engine also features allaluminum construction, four valves per cylinder, piston cooling jets, roller timing chain, CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating on the top ring chamfer and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT). A threestage Variable Intake System (VIS) further broadens the engines power curve to improve the vehicle’s offtheline acceleration and passing performance. EPAestimated fuel economy for the Azera is 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined (19/28/22 for Limited model).
2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon LaCrosse Taurus Azera ES 350 Limited
Engine 3.3L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6
293 @ 300 @ 268 @ 304 @ 288 @ 268 @ 300 @ HP 6400 6400 6200 6800 6500 6200 6500
Specific Output 88.8 85.7 76.6 84.4 82.3 76.6 83.3 (HP/liter)
255 @ 261 @ 248 @ 264 @ 254 @ 248 @ 262 @ Torque 5200 4400 4700 5300 4000 4700 5200
EPA estimated Fuel Economy 20 / 29 / 22 / 30 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 28 / 19 / 29 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 30 / (City/Highway/ 23 25 24 21 23 24 22
Combined)
The engine is mated to a Hyundaideveloped sixspeed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. This system offers smooth shifts and gear ratios that ideally suit engine torque delivery characteristics. The Azera powertrain also has an Active Eco mode, which modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS The Azera rides on a 112.0inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 193.7 inches and width of 73.2 inches. These exterior dimensions optimally size Azera between the Sonata and Genesis models.
BESTINCLASS FRONT HEAD AND LEG ROOM Azera has bestinclass front head and leg room.
2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon ES350 LaCrosse Taurus Azera Limited
Front
Head 40.3 39.4 37.6 37.5 39.4 38.0 39.0 Room
Front
Leg 45.5 45.0 42.1 41.9 42.3 41.7 41.9
Room
STEERING AND SUSPENSION Azera is fitted with a MacPherson strut front suspension, coil springs and a 24mm front stabilizer bar. The multilink independent rear suspension enables precise geometry for a premium ride while enhancing agility. The precision of the advanced front and rearsuspension is maximized through Sachs Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD), allowing tuning flexibility at smaller damper displacements for optimal small bump comfort.
The ASDequipped suspension provides:
Improved ride comfort with superior body and wheel control Increased driving comfort without compromised handling Optimized tire contact with the road surface
Azera offers 245/45R18 tires on 18inch alloy wheels, and for Limited models, 19inch alloy wheels are fitted with 245/40R19 tires.
ADVANCED STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES Azera features a number of advanced safety features. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Crosstraffic Alert and Lane Change Assist is standard on all Azeras, helping to alert drivers of vehicles present in their mirror blind spots, or crossing behind the vehicle when backing up. Lane Change Assist measures the distance closing rate of a vehicle in an adjacent lane to help determine if changing lanes is safe and provides both audible and visual alerts in the respective side mirror to help the driver make safer lane changes.
On Limited models, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) helps alert drivers when they might depart their lane unintentionally without using their turn signal. In addition, Automatic High Beam Assist on Limited models automatically dims headlights toward oncoming traffic to help reduce highbeam glare for approaching drivers. Limited models offer Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which provides both audible and visual alerts to drivers of a potential forward collision, alerting the driver to apply braking to prevent or mitigate an imminent collision in the front of the vehicle.
Azera includes a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, which optimally manages ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the MotorDriven electric Power Steering (MDPS).
VSM works to control two effects: first is the unwanted minor pull in one direction when the car accelerates or brakes on a splitmu surface (slippery on one side, dry pavement on the other). VSM detects this natural pull and applies steering input in the required direction to counter the pull by automatically providing countersteering force. The second is the counterweight effect that occurs during a sudden lane change or cornering maneuver: VSM counter steers in the opposite direction to help stop the back of the car from stepping outofline.
The Azera also features a stateoftheart braking package. The package includes fourwheel disc brakes (12.6 inch front and 11.2 inch rear) and an AntiLock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist, which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on the vehicle’s load conditions. In addition, Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold has been added to Azera Limited models for extra driving convenience.
Azera features nine airbags including dual front, front and rear outboard seatmounted sideimpact, front and rear side curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag. Additionally, Azera offers impressive passive safety features including a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for children’s seats and threepoint seatbelts for all positions.
ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY AND MULTIMEDIA FEATURES
Azera comes standard with a threemonth trial period of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Realtime SiriusXM® Travel Link® threemonth trial period, including traffic, weather, sports, stocks, fuel prices, even movie times, multicultural channels and recording capability Azera offers the clarity of digital HD Radio® Technology Pandora® and SoundHound® capability Standard Bluetooth® handsfree phone system and auxiliary iPod/USB inputs
An eightinch touchscreen navigation system with integrated backup camera is standard, as well as an Infinity 550watt, Logic7® Surround Sound premium audio system with 14 speakers, including an eightinch subwoofer and external amplifier.
The system display offers superior brightness and touch sensitivity, making touchanddrag functions easy, while offering a split screen mode that simultaneously displays navigation and music modes. This LCD screen will also display album cover art from appropriate media sources. The unit can be controlled via either eightinch WVGA touchscreen or voiceactivation by an overhead consolemounted microphone. The system features 8GB of flash memory and comes matched with a sound system that plays compact discs, accesses digital music files via Bluetooth streaming audio or allows driver and passengers to access their personal listening devices through the iPod/USB/auxiliary inputs. Bluetooth® audio wirelessly streams music from select mobile phones to the head unit.
Azera comes standard with iPod®/USB and auxiliary input jacks, HD Radio® and Bluetooth® phone connectivity with phonebook transfer and voicerecognition. A SiriusXM® Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the head unit and features channel logos and SiriusXM Data Services, such as Travel Link®, which includes traffic, sports, weather, stocks, fuel prices, and even movie times. SiriusXM Data Services and Travel Link are complimentary for a threemonth trial period to new Azera owners. Further, SiriusXM® capabilities include recording on presets one through six, so switching to a preset station in the middle of your favorite song no longer means you have to miss something on your favorite channels. Rewind up to 22 minutes to listen to the full song or catch up on an important sports broadcast.
Azera also supports Pandora® and SoundHound® applications as well as “Eyes Free” Siri® integration, which allows drivers to perform a variety of functions without taking their eyes off the road. Finally, a WiFi® client assists with downloadable apps.
CONNECTED CARE AND HYUNDAI BLUE LINK® The Azera is equipped with Hyundai’s nextgeneration Blue Link® safety, service and infotainment telematics system. Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google™, Remote Door Lock/Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. In addition to these features and services, Azera models come with one year of complimentary Blue Link Connected Care. Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with services including Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, monthly vehicle health reporting and maintenance alerts.
The Azera nextgeneration Blue Link system also includes the Vehicle Safeguards Alerts InVehicle App. This app allows parents to coach teen drivers by monitoring their Hyundai’s speed, hours of operation and movements via text message, email or both. The app allows these alerts can be set and modified from inside the vehicle.
Blue Link® is offered on Azera in three service packages: Connected Care, Remote and Guidance:
Connected Care (complimentary for oneyear):
Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance SOS Emergency Assistance Enhanced Roadside Assistance Monthly Vehicle Health Report Driving Information Maintenance Alerts Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC) OnDemand Diagnostics Service Link Blue Link App (smartphone) Hyundai Assurance Car Care invehicle app
Remote:
Remote Start with Climate Control Remote Door Lock/Unlock Remote Horn and Lights Car Finder via Mobile App Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Slowdown and Immobilization Vehicle Safeguards Alerts (invehicle app) GeoFence Valet Alert Speed/Curfew Alert
Alarm Notification
Guidance:
Destination search powered by Google POI Web Search and Download
More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at www.hyundaibluelink.com.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5 year/60,000mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10year/100,000mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and invehicle service scheduling.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com
Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com and our blog at www.hyundailikesunday.com
Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook
### Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2016 AZERA ADDS NEW CONVENIENCE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES TO GENEROUS PREMIUM AMENITIES
Derek Joyce Robin Warner Product Public Relations Manager Manager of Midwest Product Public Relations (714) 5941728 (734) 3372552 [email protected] [email protected]
ID: 44127
Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start Capability and Electronic Parking Brake Added to Abundant Level of Advanced Convenience and Safety Features
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., October 19, 2015 – For 2016, Hyundai has again increased the appeal of its awardwinning Azera premium sedan, offering new convenience driving technologies such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability and Electronic Parking Brake to Limited models.
2016 Azera Highlights Driving Convenience Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability added to Limited model Electronic Parking Brake added to Limited model
The 2016 Azera represents an advanced approach to the traditional premium sedan segment by delivering a powerful yet efficient powertrain, modern design, and luxury features combined with Hyundai’s consistently strong value proposition. Azera continues to offer customers the highest levels of luxury, performance, and efficiency, all brought together in an innovative design.
2016 Hyundai Azera MSRP Azera 3.3L V6 $34,100 Azera Limited 3.3L V6 $39,300
AZERA MEETS THE MECHANICS OF FLIGHT Azera’s Fluidic Sculpture design takes inspiration from the mechanics of flight. The exterior of the Azera is long, light and low. The unique, undulating beltline allows for a long, sleek roofline accented by the third window and wraparound LED taillights. A monoform side profile includes flowing lines into the rear quarter panel. The face is masculine, with a powerful, winged chrome grille and available HID headlamps that integrate precise details, coupled with LED fog lights on the Limited model. From the side, the stance is complemented by largediameter multispoke alloy wheels (standard 18inch and available 19inch).
The elegant look continues inside where Hyundai has created an upscale ambiance, with a flowthrough center stack and instrument panel that creates a dualcockpit front passenger space. These flowing surfaces complement the exterior design and wrap around the driver and passengers. Also on the interior, illuminated door sill plates greet passengers as they enter the vehicle.
ACCOMMODATING INTERIOR WITH STANDARD LEATHER Azera offers luxurious appointments that rival the finest premium sedans. It offers a roomy cabin with more than 45 inches of legroom and 40 inches of headroom for frontseat passengers.
Hyundai focuses heavily on other interior details, such as an optional panoramic sunroof, which allows more natural light into the cabin, and 3D Carbon interior accents. Other available luxury equipment includes a power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades. The side shades, not found on any other car in the Azera’s segment, can be conveniently tucked away when not in use.
Given the functionality and design of the Azera, seat quality and comfort is of extreme importance to the feel of the car. Azera offers firstclass seating for all passengers, offering leather seating as standard equipment with a 12way power driver and eight way front passenger seat. The driver’s seat includes a seat cushion extension and an integrated memory system for the seat, steering wheel column and side mirrors, while Azera climate and seat temperature controls keep occupants in total comfort. Azera models include standard powerfolding side mirrors.
Azera also offers an innovative Handsfree Smart Trunk opener that automatically opens the trunk when the key is detected near the trunk for three seconds, for a convenient means of trunk access. Unlike some competitors, the Azera system opens by simply the presence of the key near the trunk, and does not require a kicking motion under the trunk by the driver. The system can be disabled whenever desired as well.
Finally, Azera offers heated front and rear seats, dual automatic temperature control, second row air vents, and cooled glove box, all standard.
BESTINCLASS SPECIFIC OUTPUT With the introduction of direct injection, Hyundai didn’t have to increase the displacement of the V6 engine in the pursuit of more power. The sophisticated Lambda II 3.3liter directinjected V6 engine is the heart of the Azera. It produces bestinclass specific output of 88.8 horsepower per liter, while also boasting the smallest displacement V6 in its class. The engine’s highpressure direct injection system (over 2,200 psi), increases power and torque, while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The system eliminates the need for greater displacement, and increases the compression ratio from 10.4 to 11.5 in the pursuit of greater thermal efficiency and power output. The engine also features allaluminum construction, four valves per cylinder, piston cooling jets, roller timing chain, CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating on the top ring chamfer and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT). A threestage Variable Intake System (VIS) further broadens the engines power curve to improve the vehicle’s offtheline acceleration and passing performance. EPAestimated fuel economy for the Azera is 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined (19/28/22 for Limited model).
2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon LaCrosse Taurus Azera ES 350 Limited
Engine 3.3L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6
293 @ 300 @ 268 @ 304 @ 288 @ 268 @ 300 @ HP 6400 6400 6200 6800 6500 6200 6500
Specific Output 88.8 85.7 76.6 84.4 82.3 76.6 83.3 (HP/liter)
255 @ 261 @ 248 @ 264 @ 254 @ 248 @ 262 @ Torque 5200 4400 4700 5300 4000 4700 5200
EPA estimated Fuel Economy 20 / 29 / 22 / 30 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 28 / 19 / 29 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 30 / (City/Highway/ 23 25 24 21 23 24 22
Combined)
The engine is mated to a Hyundaideveloped sixspeed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. This system offers smooth shifts and gear ratios that ideally suit engine torque delivery characteristics. The Azera powertrain also has an Active Eco mode, which modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS The Azera rides on a 112.0inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 193.7 inches and width of 73.2 inches. These exterior dimensions optimally size Azera between the Sonata and Genesis models.
BESTINCLASS FRONT HEAD AND LEG ROOM Azera has bestinclass front head and leg room.
2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon ES350 LaCrosse Taurus Azera Limited
Front
Head 40.3 39.4 37.6 37.5 39.4 38.0 39.0 Room
Front
Leg 45.5 45.0 42.1 41.9 42.3 41.7 41.9
Room
STEERING AND SUSPENSION Azera is fitted with a MacPherson strut front suspension, coil springs and a 24mm front stabilizer bar. The multilink independent rear suspension enables precise geometry for a premium ride while enhancing agility. The precision of the advanced front and rearsuspension is maximized through Sachs Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD), allowing tuning flexibility at smaller damper displacements for optimal small bump comfort.
The ASDequipped suspension provides:
Improved ride comfort with superior body and wheel control Increased driving comfort without compromised handling Optimized tire contact with the road surface
Azera offers 245/45R18 tires on 18inch alloy wheels, and for Limited models, 19inch alloy wheels are fitted with 245/40R19 tires.
ADVANCED STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES Azera features a number of advanced safety features. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Crosstraffic Alert and Lane Change Assist is standard on all Azeras, helping to alert drivers of vehicles present in their mirror blind spots, or crossing behind the vehicle when backing up. Lane Change Assist measures the distance closing rate of a vehicle in an adjacent lane to help determine if changing lanes is safe and provides both audible and visual alerts in the respective side mirror to help the driver make safer lane changes.
On Limited models, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) helps alert drivers when they might depart their lane unintentionally without using their turn signal. In addition, Automatic High Beam Assist on Limited models automatically dims headlights toward oncoming traffic to help reduce highbeam glare for approaching drivers. Limited models offer Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which provides both audible and visual alerts to drivers of a potential forward collision, alerting the driver to apply braking to prevent or mitigate an imminent collision in the front of the vehicle.
Azera includes a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, which optimally manages ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the MotorDriven electric Power Steering (MDPS).
VSM works to control two effects: first is the unwanted minor pull in one direction when the car accelerates or brakes on a splitmu surface (slippery on one side, dry pavement on the other). VSM detects this natural pull and applies steering input in the required direction to counter the pull by automatically providing countersteering force. The second is the counterweight effect that occurs during a sudden lane change or cornering maneuver: VSM counter steers in the opposite direction to help stop the back of the car from stepping outofline.
The Azera also features a stateoftheart braking package. The package includes fourwheel disc brakes (12.6 inch front and 11.2 inch rear) and an AntiLock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist, which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on the vehicle’s load conditions. In addition, Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold has been added to Azera Limited models for extra driving convenience.
Azera features nine airbags including dual front, front and rear outboard seatmounted sideimpact, front and rear side curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag. Additionally, Azera offers impressive passive safety features including a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for children’s seats and threepoint seatbelts for all positions.
ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY AND MULTIMEDIA FEATURES
Azera comes standard with a threemonth trial period of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Realtime SiriusXM® Travel Link® threemonth trial period, including traffic, weather, sports, stocks, fuel prices, even movie times, multicultural channels and recording capability Azera offers the clarity of digital HD Radio® Technology Pandora® and SoundHound® capability Standard Bluetooth® handsfree phone system and auxiliary iPod/USB inputs
An eightinch touchscreen navigation system with integrated backup camera is standard, as well as an Infinity 550watt, Logic7® Surround Sound premium audio system with 14 speakers, including an eightinch subwoofer and external amplifier.
The system display offers superior brightness and touch sensitivity, making touchanddrag functions easy, while offering a split screen mode that simultaneously displays navigation and music modes. This LCD screen will also display album cover art from appropriate media sources. The unit can be controlled via either eightinch WVGA touchscreen or voiceactivation by an overhead consolemounted microphone. The system features 8GB of flash memory and comes matched with a sound system that plays compact discs, accesses digital music files via Bluetooth streaming audio or allows driver and passengers to access their personal listening devices through the iPod/USB/auxiliary inputs. Bluetooth® audio wirelessly streams music from select mobile phones to the head unit.
Azera comes standard with iPod®/USB and auxiliary input jacks, HD Radio® and Bluetooth® phone connectivity with phonebook transfer and voicerecognition. A SiriusXM® Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the head unit and features channel logos and SiriusXM Data Services, such as Travel Link®, which includes traffic, sports, weather, stocks, fuel prices, and even movie times. SiriusXM Data Services and Travel Link are complimentary for a threemonth trial period to new Azera owners. Further, SiriusXM® capabilities include recording on presets one through six, so switching to a preset station in the middle of your favorite song no longer means you have to miss something on your favorite channels. Rewind up to 22 minutes to listen to the full song or catch up on an important sports broadcast.
Azera also supports Pandora® and SoundHound® applications as well as “Eyes Free” Siri® integration, which allows drivers to perform a variety of functions without taking their eyes off the road. Finally, a WiFi® client assists with downloadable apps.
CONNECTED CARE AND HYUNDAI BLUE LINK® The Azera is equipped with Hyundai’s nextgeneration Blue Link® safety, service and infotainment telematics system. Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google™, Remote Door Lock/Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. In addition to these features and services, Azera models come with one year of complimentary Blue Link Connected Care. Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with services including Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, monthly vehicle health reporting and maintenance alerts.
The Azera nextgeneration Blue Link system also includes the Vehicle Safeguards Alerts InVehicle App. This app allows parents to coach teen drivers by monitoring their Hyundai’s speed, hours of operation and movements via text message, email or both. The app allows these alerts can be set and modified from inside the vehicle.
Blue Link® is offered on Azera in three service packages: Connected Care, Remote and Guidance:
Connected Care (complimentary for oneyear):
Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance SOS Emergency Assistance Enhanced Roadside Assistance Monthly Vehicle Health Report Driving Information Maintenance Alerts Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC) OnDemand Diagnostics Service Link Blue Link App (smartphone) Hyundai Assurance Car Care invehicle app
Remote:
Remote Start with Climate Control Remote Door Lock/Unlock Remote Horn and Lights Car Finder via Mobile App Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Slowdown and Immobilization Vehicle Safeguards Alerts (invehicle app) GeoFence Valet Alert Speed/Curfew Alert
Alarm Notification
Guidance:
Destination search powered by Google POI Web Search and Download
More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at www.hyundaibluelink.com.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5 year/60,000mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10year/100,000mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and invehicle service scheduling.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com
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2016 AZERA ADDS NEW CONVENIENCE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES TO GENEROUS PREMIUM AMENITIES
Derek Joyce Robin Warner Product Public Relations Manager Manager of Midwest Product Public Relations (714) 5941728 (734) 3372552 [email protected] [email protected]
ID: 44127
Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start Capability and Electronic Parking Brake Added to Abundant Level of Advanced Convenience and Safety Features
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., October 19, 2015 – For 2016, Hyundai has again increased the appeal of its awardwinning Azera premium sedan, offering new convenience driving technologies such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability and Electronic Parking Brake to Limited models.
2016 Azera Highlights Driving Convenience Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability added to Limited model Electronic Parking Brake added to Limited model
The 2016 Azera represents an advanced approach to the traditional premium sedan segment by delivering a powerful yet efficient powertrain, modern design, and luxury features combined with Hyundai’s consistently strong value proposition. Azera continues to offer customers the highest levels of luxury, performance, and efficiency, all brought together in an innovative design.
2016 Hyundai Azera MSRP Azera 3.3L V6 $34,100 Azera Limited 3.3L V6 $39,300
AZERA MEETS THE MECHANICS OF FLIGHT Azera’s Fluidic Sculpture design takes inspiration from the mechanics of flight. The exterior of the Azera is long, light and low. The unique, undulating beltline allows for a long, sleek roofline accented by the third window and wraparound LED taillights. A monoform side profile includes flowing lines into the rear quarter panel. The face is masculine, with a powerful, winged chrome grille and available HID headlamps that integrate precise details, coupled with LED fog lights on the Limited model. From the side, the stance is complemented by largediameter multispoke alloy wheels (standard 18inch and available 19inch).
The elegant look continues inside where Hyundai has created an upscale ambiance, with a flowthrough center stack and instrument panel that creates a dualcockpit front passenger space. These flowing surfaces complement the exterior design and wrap around the driver and passengers. Also on the interior, illuminated door sill plates greet passengers as they enter the vehicle.
ACCOMMODATING INTERIOR WITH STANDARD LEATHER Azera offers luxurious appointments that rival the finest premium sedans. It offers a roomy cabin with more than 45 inches of legroom and 40 inches of headroom for frontseat passengers.
Hyundai focuses heavily on other interior details, such as an optional panoramic sunroof, which allows more natural light into the cabin, and 3D Carbon interior accents. Other available luxury equipment includes a power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades. The side shades, not found on any other car in the Azera’s segment, can be conveniently tucked away when not in use.
Given the functionality and design of the Azera, seat quality and comfort is of extreme importance to the feel of the car. Azera offers firstclass seating for all passengers, offering leather seating as standard equipment with a 12way power driver and eight way front passenger seat. The driver’s seat includes a seat cushion extension and an integrated memory system for the seat, steering wheel column and side mirrors, while Azera climate and seat temperature controls keep occupants in total comfort. Azera models include standard powerfolding side mirrors.
Azera also offers an innovative Handsfree Smart Trunk opener that automatically opens the trunk when the key is detected near the trunk for three seconds, for a convenient means of trunk access. Unlike some competitors, the Azera system opens by simply the presence of the key near the trunk, and does not require a kicking motion under the trunk by the driver. The system can be disabled whenever desired as well.
Finally, Azera offers heated front and rear seats, dual automatic temperature control, second row air vents, and cooled glove box, all standard.
BESTINCLASS SPECIFIC OUTPUT With the introduction of direct injection, Hyundai didn’t have to increase the displacement of the V6 engine in the pursuit of more power. The sophisticated Lambda II 3.3liter directinjected V6 engine is the heart of the Azera. It produces bestinclass specific output of 88.8 horsepower per liter, while also boasting the smallest displacement V6 in its class. The engine’s highpressure direct injection system (over 2,200 psi), increases power and torque, while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The system eliminates the need for greater displacement, and increases the compression ratio from 10.4 to 11.5 in the pursuit of greater thermal efficiency and power output. The engine also features allaluminum construction, four valves per cylinder, piston cooling jets, roller timing chain, CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating on the top ring chamfer and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT). A threestage Variable Intake System (VIS) further broadens the engines power curve to improve the vehicle’s offtheline acceleration and passing performance. EPAestimated fuel economy for the Azera is 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined (19/28/22 for Limited model).
2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon LaCrosse Taurus Azera ES 350 Limited
Engine 3.3L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.6L V6
293 @ 300 @ 268 @ 304 @ 288 @ 268 @ 300 @ HP 6400 6400 6200 6800 6500 6200 6500
Specific Output 88.8 85.7 76.6 84.4 82.3 76.6 83.3 (HP/liter)
255 @ 261 @ 248 @ 264 @ 254 @ 248 @ 262 @ Torque 5200 4400 4700 5300 4000 4700 5200
EPA estimated Fuel Economy 20 / 29 / 22 / 30 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 28 / 19 / 29 / 21 / 31 / 18 / 30 / (City/Highway/ 23 25 24 21 23 24 22
Combined)
The engine is mated to a Hyundaideveloped sixspeed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. This system offers smooth shifts and gear ratios that ideally suit engine torque delivery characteristics. The Azera powertrain also has an Active Eco mode, which modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS The Azera rides on a 112.0inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 193.7 inches and width of 73.2 inches. These exterior dimensions optimally size Azera between the Sonata and Genesis models.
BESTINCLASS FRONT HEAD AND LEG ROOM Azera has bestinclass front head and leg room.
2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 Impala Maxima Avalon ES350 LaCrosse Taurus Azera Limited
Front
Head 40.3 39.4 37.6 37.5 39.4 38.0 39.0 Room
Front
Leg 45.5 45.0 42.1 41.9 42.3 41.7 41.9
Room
STEERING AND SUSPENSION Azera is fitted with a MacPherson strut front suspension, coil springs and a 24mm front stabilizer bar. The multilink independent rear suspension enables precise geometry for a premium ride while enhancing agility. The precision of the advanced front and rearsuspension is maximized through Sachs Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD), allowing tuning flexibility at smaller damper displacements for optimal small bump comfort.
The ASDequipped suspension provides:
Improved ride comfort with superior body and wheel control Increased driving comfort without compromised handling Optimized tire contact with the road surface
Azera offers 245/45R18 tires on 18inch alloy wheels, and for Limited models, 19inch alloy wheels are fitted with 245/40R19 tires.
ADVANCED STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES Azera features a number of advanced safety features. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Crosstraffic Alert and Lane Change Assist is standard on all Azeras, helping to alert drivers of vehicles present in their mirror blind spots, or crossing behind the vehicle when backing up. Lane Change Assist measures the distance closing rate of a vehicle in an adjacent lane to help determine if changing lanes is safe and provides both audible and visual alerts in the respective side mirror to help the driver make safer lane changes.
On Limited models, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) helps alert drivers when they might depart their lane unintentionally without using their turn signal. In addition, Automatic High Beam Assist on Limited models automatically dims headlights toward oncoming traffic to help reduce highbeam glare for approaching drivers. Limited models offer Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which provides both audible and visual alerts to drivers of a potential forward collision, alerting the driver to apply braking to prevent or mitigate an imminent collision in the front of the vehicle.
Azera includes a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, which optimally manages ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the MotorDriven electric Power Steering (MDPS).
VSM works to control two effects: first is the unwanted minor pull in one direction when the car accelerates or brakes on a splitmu surface (slippery on one side, dry pavement on the other). VSM detects this natural pull and applies steering input in the required direction to counter the pull by automatically providing countersteering force. The second is the counterweight effect that occurs during a sudden lane change or cornering maneuver: VSM counter steers in the opposite direction to help stop the back of the car from stepping outofline.
The Azera also features a stateoftheart braking package. The package includes fourwheel disc brakes (12.6 inch front and 11.2 inch rear) and an AntiLock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist, which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on the vehicle’s load conditions. In addition, Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold has been added to Azera Limited models for extra driving convenience.
Azera features nine airbags including dual front, front and rear outboard seatmounted sideimpact, front and rear side curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag. Additionally, Azera offers impressive passive safety features including a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for children’s seats and threepoint seatbelts for all positions.
ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY AND MULTIMEDIA FEATURES
Azera comes standard with a threemonth trial period of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Realtime SiriusXM® Travel Link® threemonth trial period, including traffic, weather, sports, stocks, fuel prices, even movie times, multicultural channels and recording capability Azera offers the clarity of digital HD Radio® Technology Pandora® and SoundHound® capability Standard Bluetooth® handsfree phone system and auxiliary iPod/USB inputs
An eightinch touchscreen navigation system with integrated backup camera is standard, as well as an Infinity 550watt, Logic7® Surround Sound premium audio system with 14 speakers, including an eightinch subwoofer and external amplifier.
The system display offers superior brightness and touch sensitivity, making touchanddrag functions easy, while offering a split screen mode that simultaneously displays navigation and music modes. This LCD screen will also display album cover art from appropriate media sources. The unit can be controlled via either eightinch WVGA touchscreen or voiceactivation by an overhead consolemounted microphone. The system features 8GB of flash memory and comes matched with a sound system that plays compact discs, accesses digital music files via Bluetooth streaming audio or allows driver and passengers to access their personal listening devices through the iPod/USB/auxiliary inputs. Bluetooth® audio wirelessly streams music from select mobile phones to the head unit.
Azera comes standard with iPod®/USB and auxiliary input jacks, HD Radio® and Bluetooth® phone connectivity with phonebook transfer and voicerecognition. A SiriusXM® Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the head unit and features channel logos and SiriusXM Data Services, such as Travel Link®, which includes traffic, sports, weather, stocks, fuel prices, and even movie times. SiriusXM Data Services and Travel Link are complimentary for a threemonth trial period to new Azera owners. Further, SiriusXM® capabilities include recording on presets one through six, so switching to a preset station in the middle of your favorite song no longer means you have to miss something on your favorite channels. Rewind up to 22 minutes to listen to the full song or catch up on an important sports broadcast.
Azera also supports Pandora® and SoundHound® applications as well as “Eyes Free” Siri® integration, which allows drivers to perform a variety of functions without taking their eyes off the road. Finally, a WiFi® client assists with downloadable apps.
CONNECTED CARE AND HYUNDAI BLUE LINK® The Azera is equipped with Hyundai’s nextgeneration Blue Link® safety, service and infotainment telematics system. Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google™, Remote Door Lock/Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. In addition to these features and services, Azera models come with one year of complimentary Blue Link Connected Care. Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with services including Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, monthly vehicle health reporting and maintenance alerts.
The Azera nextgeneration Blue Link system also includes the Vehicle Safeguards Alerts InVehicle App. This app allows parents to coach teen drivers by monitoring their Hyundai’s speed, hours of operation and movements via text message, email or both. The app allows these alerts can be set and modified from inside the vehicle.
Blue Link® is offered on Azera in three service packages: Connected Care, Remote and Guidance:
Connected Care (complimentary for oneyear):
Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance SOS Emergency Assistance Enhanced Roadside Assistance Monthly Vehicle Health Report Driving Information Maintenance Alerts Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC) OnDemand Diagnostics Service Link Blue Link App (smartphone) Hyundai Assurance Car Care invehicle app
Remote:
Remote Start with Climate Control Remote Door Lock/Unlock Remote Horn and Lights Car Finder via Mobile App Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Slowdown and Immobilization Vehicle Safeguards Alerts (invehicle app) GeoFence Valet Alert Speed/Curfew Alert
Alarm Notification
Guidance:
Destination search powered by Google POI Web Search and Download
More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at www.hyundaibluelink.com.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5 year/60,000mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10year/100,000mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and invehicle service scheduling.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com
Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com and our blog at www.hyundailikesunday.com
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