Hyundai Azera 2008

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As to when the y will be out. No one will give me a straight answer. With 07 inventory low, you would think soon.
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07 was released at different times into US market.
Florida received 07's almost 3 months later than western and mid west states.
Hyundai marketing did a lousy job, and the dealers in large part couldn't figure out what the car was / is in the lineup.
I can't believe that your dealer is getting 08 Azeras next week.
I haven't heard that they are even in production yet.
Has anyone heard anything different?
I have read info that says that the 3.8L engine for the coming Genesis (Spring 2008) will be 290 hp. My guess is that Hyundai will want to keep the Azera on regular versus premium fuel, so I am guessing that the current Azera hp will be bumped to only around 275 hp.
With the addition of the LG Nav system, Bluetooth will be offered shortly on the Veracruz, so it makes sense that this will also be an option on the Azera for 08.
Thanks, Grayfox
The best thing to do is use the Tracking options to keep track of what you want to read and ignore what you don't. Again, the help files will explain this.
Email me if we need to continue. I want to help, but we need to work on this off-line so we don't derail this discussion.
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bentley-continental-gt-badged-as-hyundai/300777/
When will it be introduced and what , if any, changes will be made?
What is source of information regarding navigation in 08 Azera?
in this New York-New Jersey metropolitan regionof many
millions of car owners,and,clearly potential car buyers.
Hyundai has to fess up to the reality that the product
as currently supported is a well kept secret about a
car that appears to be headed to oblivion and should
enjoy much better promotional support lest it is
phased out!
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Well, first of all I live in So. CA and received it in the mail earlier this week. In any event, check the e-mail addy. you supplied above.
Great interiors with a very good Infinity music player,navigation and rear parking camera with sensors.
Great price and looks like the Beamer 7 series
I'm in the US. Sounds like we will be getting the available options piece by piece. We would love to have the rearview camera and nav system. Is the 3.8 engine available in the UAE? mpgs shouldn't be of much concern there. The 3.8 is a real stormer!
You don't have to believe me but Hyundai will have three vehicles available with navigation for the 2008MY in the United States: Veracruz, Santa Fe and Azera. Notice I didn't mention the BH, since that model is expected to release as a 2009. And on a sidenote, from the latest spy shots, the BH has received a new/updated interior prior to launch, with Audi-like MMI system (knob control), and if that's the case, different than the particular LG unit which is expected to be available with 3 08s, with touch screens.
While you were mentioning trim names, let me throw you another bone, one trim of the current Azera will be phased out for 2008...
http://www.hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2008_Models/Azera/Features.asp
Scroll down, there is a section called "NAVIGATION SYSTEM" and within the section:
"LG navigation system with premium Infinity Logic 7 surround sound audio system"
No press release yet but if you'd notice, the SE trim is killed.
PS:
2) Santa Fe (no press release yet either) - http://www.hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2008_Models/Santa_Fe/Features.asp
3) Veracruz - http://www.hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2008_Models/Veracruz/Press_Release.asp
No smart key, lazar cruise control, blue tooth, tilting in reverse side mirrors, back up camera or warning signal, vented seats, wood trim package, tire pressure monitor etc.
Very disappointing!
I don't think Navi will be the only addition. We'll lookout for the press release, which will explain the changes for 2008 (minor as expected). TPMS is one that should be implemented, heck it's going to be standard on the 08 Accent.
No smart key, lazar cruise control, blue tooth, tilting in reverse side mirrors, back up camera or warning signal, vented seats, wood trim package, tire pressure monitor etc.
Very disappointing!
Bob -
That link given by joe97 does list the tire pressure monitoring system as available on the 2008 Azera. But, you're right about the other items.
Don
But, Nav. is what you have been asking for bob, and now you have it.
Hyundai is damn good at confusing their production and marketing departments. Give the arabs everything in the Azera, mess with the US by setting us up with all the goodies with Genesis. It's called "upgrade".
Rich in FL. :shades:
Just as Toyota is careful not to give the Avalon so many features, that it cuts into Lexus sales, I expect Hyundai to do much the same with the Azera/Genesis.
I am one that does not really want a NAV system. I can look up a lot of locations on Mapquest for $2K. The only upgrade I would really be interested in seeing is HID lights and my guess is that those will come one day on the Azera. You can buy a back up wireless camera kit, with screen, from Walmart for under $150. So, it may well be that this capability would be added to the Azzy, with a NAV system, as it does not add a lot of cost to build.
People who buy the Azera are looking for major bang for the buck. If we wanted every tech advance out there, we wouldn't be buying Azera's in the first place, nor would we be paying Azera pricing.
I'm not going to trade in my car for the addition of only a Nav system, although I might be tempted to again change audio systems, if the LG has blue tooth and Ipod input and display.
My disappointment is that the company has still failed to introduce to the US market features that have been available in South Korea and the mid east for the past 2 years.
The introduction of the Genesis to the US market, if and when it comes, has nothing to do with the Azera. Two completely different concepts. Front wheel vs. rear wheel, different power systems, and different price points.
PS: the Azera isn't going anywhere, at least not for a few years.
If by that you refer to Azera sales, you are quite right.
IMO if Hyundai doesn't upgrade Azera to compete with the options included in vehicles such as Avalon, it will never increase market share and will fade away.
Almost all manufactures, including Hyundai in it's cheaper models, now offer most of toys such as Bluetooth, Ipod integration and "smart key".