Used 2016 Hyundai Azera for sale 

The 2016 Hyundai Azera is offered in only two trims, and it comes loaded to the brim with features and creature comforts even in the base trim. The higher Premium trim adds a bit more functionality and a small number of features. There are no drivetrain or engine options on offer as well. The price of the sedan starts at $34,995 and goes up to $40,195 for the top-end Premium trim.

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The base trim should suffice most needs of any buyer as it has all the latest and greatest features on offer from Hyundai, and the base trim also helps keep the prices low. The base trim of the sedan comes with a wide range of features like heated rear seats with rear ventilated dicts, 14-speaker 550W Infinity audio system, and more.

The Azera is offered with only a single engine option, which is a 3.3-liter V6 engine that produces 293 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the power is sent only to the front wheels as standard.

The performance is pretty good for the V6 engine as it takes just 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, and the quarter-mile drag run is done in 15 seconds flat.

The Nissan Maxima has the highest engine output on offer despite being the most affordable car here, and hence is the quickest of the lot. The Cadenza and the Azera share the same powertrain and yet the Azera is marginally quicker in terms of acceleration. The Toyota Avalon, on the other hand, is the slowest of the lot.

The Hyundai Azera is pretty efficient for a V6 motor as it is rated for 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway, while the combined city and highway driving is rated for 23 mpg as per the EPA ratings. The large 18.5-gallon fuel tank aids in offering a decent driving range of over 500 miles of highway cruising. 

The Nissan Maxima is also the most frugal car in this comparison alongside being the most powerful one, and the large gas tank translates to a class-leading driving range as well. The Kia Cadenza on the other hand has considerably lower fuel economy figures than the Azera despite sharing the same mechanicals and drivetrain. 

The cabin of the Azera has a pretty upmarket feel for most parts but is let down by the usage of brittle, shiny plastics used in some places.

The perforated leather upholstery with standard heating and ventilation function upfront and the heated rear seat offers great comfort, but finding a comfortable driving position is difficult in spite of having great adjustability. There is plenty of space on offer at both the front and rear, while the trunk is also one of the largest of the segment.

The Hyundai Azera has the most spacious front seat along with the largest trunk in this comparison, while the Toyota Avalon offers a considerably greater rear-seat space and an almost equally sized trunk by compromising on the front seat space. The Maxima has the most rear seat while the Cadenza has similar space on offer as its cousin. Major interior features include-

• 10-way power driver's seat w/memory and 2-way power lumbar and 8-way power passenger seat
• Power Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats
• 60-40 Folding Bench Heated Rear Seat
• Leather Seating Surfaces
• Leather Gear Shifter Material and Leatherette Door Trim Insert
• Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column w/Leather Steering Wheel
• Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning

How is the 2016 Hyundai Azera Sedan’s infotainment system?

The design of the dashboard is appealing with a minimalistic approach to it, and the standard 8.0-inch touchscreen has the required numbers of buttons and knobs for quick access to the functions.

There is lots of functionality and connectivity features on offer as standard, and the interface is pretty quick to respond and has crisp graphics. Major infotainment features include- 

• 8.0-inch AVN 4.5 touchscreen infotainment system
• 14-speaker 550W Infinity Logic 7 surround sound audio system
• HD Radio w/multicasting, SiriusXM TravelLink w/complimentary trial
• Generation 2 BlueLink Telematics
• Bluetooth hands-free phone system and audio streaming
• Selective Service Internet Access
• Google POI search and Siri Eyes Free voice controls

The exterior design of the Azera is more like a hit and miss. The rear end looks handsome with the tail light design reminding us of the Maserati sedan, but at the front, the design is a bit awkward.

The rear fender has a hunch which makes the window line go upwards a little and spoils the smooth straight side profile of the car. The chrome elements and the dual chrome tailpipes add a bit more appeal to the car.

The Nissan Maxima is the shortest of the lot and also has the shortest wheelbase, which justifies the cramped rear seat. The other three cars are similar in terms of length and wheelbase and also have similar curb weights as well. There is nothing to differentiate between all these cars in terms of ground clearance as all stands similarly above the ground. Major exterior highlights of 2016 Azera are-

• Fully Automatic Projector Beam Daytime Running, Auto-Leveling, Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• LED Brakelights
• Power Open And Close Trunk Rear Cargo Access
• Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass Panoramic Sunroof w/Power Sunshade and Wind Deflector
• Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
• Chrome Grille, Door Handles, and Side Windows Trim w/Bodyside Insert
• 19-inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels

The NHTSA has not yet crash-tested the Hyundai Azera for the 2016 model year, but it does score ‘Good’ ratings in most aspects of the crash test conducted by the IIHS. There are plenty of safety and driver assistance features on offer as standard with the Hyundai Azera, which guarantees a safe driving experience in almost all scenarios. Few salient safety features on offer with Azera include-

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Driveline Traction Control
• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Forward Collision Warning and Rear Collision Warning
• Lane Departure Warning
• Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Rear Parking Sensors
• 12 Dual Stage Airbags w/Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Restricted Driving Mode

The 2016 Hyundai Azera is a strong contender in the large sedan segment as it is not only affordable to buy, it also has decent fuel economy and a long warranty coverage, which makes it easier to run and maintain in the long run. Add to that the feature-loaded base trim it offers and the long list of available options, the Azera does offer a tough competition to all its competitors in the segment.