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Do you even realize the price difference in Korea? Not to mention the difference
in engine capacity? (The biggest engine used in Grandeur is V6 3.3L, same
engine used in US sonatas.)
They have BMW, Lexus, MB, Audi (and soon Infiniti) competing in the market
for a segment that the 7-series competes in. They even sell Maserati. The market
is obviously quite small, and there are a lot less distinction within the luxury
sedan segments but that does not mean that people consider Azera as the same
(or even similar) level as BMW7. Don't tell me Azera competes against BMW7,
that's just ridiculous.
the grandeur is about 40-45 thousand dollars in korea(more expensive than will be sold in the us)
Even considering the difference in average incomes between two countries, no
one in Korea has that kind of high regard for grandeur. Sure, it's more luxurious
from Korean standards, but Grandeur does not have that kind of stature.
You are wrong, and some people find your comments offensive. If I were a Korean
living in Seoul, (and have certain interests in cars), I'd be offended.
I don't know if you are Korean or not, but if you said something like that to a
discussion board in a Korean website, I'm sure you'd meet some angry people.
Shame on me.
MSRP guesses? I find myself moving quickly up the laddar of vehicle tree. I was considering (and was very close to buying) Sonata for a while, but I am waiting
and trying to save more money for something more expensive.
I know XG350 starts around 25,000. I keep hearing Azera will start below 30,000,
but how much below are we talking about? I'll be able to buy Azera for camry
money right (so to speak, I guess)?
It is the same in korea. The average income in korea is 15 grand us a year. The grandeur is prob the most luxurious car out now with all sorts of equipments even though its a front drive.
In the states the 7 series is prob one of the most luxurious sedans for a the common people. So how is my comment offensive?
Someday i'm sure hyundai will come with a 7 series fighter, but up till now , the grandeur is the comparison.
Please stop freaking out, and i'm done with this arguing with you
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For the record, I find the host's last remark as snappy and useless as any one of
our comments.
Anyhow...
What are people's take on the name? Azera.
I would have to say it's one of the worst name Hyundai could have come up with.
Yes, I heard it means "era of A to Z" and all, but it sounds so weird and unfitting
for a car that's supposed represent the finest of any automaker.
I tend to think keeping the XG or even TG380 would have been a lot nicer. Or even
Grandeur for that matter. (Maybe people will laugh at it given Hyundai's
reputation?)
The photos seem to have different front grille designs (In that some
photos seem to indicate thicker cromes than others). Am I seeing things?
If not, which one is real?
I like thinner versions better (if there was such a thing).
See what I'm talking about? The top part is thick anyways, but the sides of
the grille (and the bottom) looks much thinner in the auto show pic.
So, which one are we going to see in the US market?
US Hyundai Azera
The grille shown is the 3 bar one.
The dealers will receive the preliminary informational, brochures in the month of September.
Azera information may be updated in another 2 weeks a month. In their website
Some information such as Trunk space, different packages. Etc will be added.
EPA mileage results will be known in the month of September. They expect the gas mileage similar to Buick La Crosse 28 highway. The dealer will receive the cars in Late October.
The difference in the length between sonata and Azera is going to be only 3 inches.The base model weighs 120 pounds(3600) more than Sonata LX.Fully equipped Azera will cost less than the Base ES330.
The reason I'm confused is Hyundai has been showing 4-bar grille at auto shows
in the states. Plus, all the recent photos seem to show 4-bar grilles. The website
is pretty old, so I'm not so certain that it'll be a 3-bar grille.
Obviously you can tell I prefer the 4-bar grille.
I don't know... which do you guys like better?
Hyundai said they wanted to make their cars more personal rather than attaching letter names which can make the car more imporsonal and cold>
i don"t think grandeur would work because i get the sense that this car is one amazing high end luxury car which is not in the states as it is felt in korea
though in the pictures the front looks a little odd the more i look at the car the more i like it
the front nose is huge gives it a mmore authoritative look
i think this car will at least tripple the previous xg sales at least
i"ve read that this car has almost two point five the nvh levels compared to the sonata
should be a very large quiet car lots of equipment some style at an amazing price
I think I like the vertical much better. I hope they sell them in the states.
I thought someone messed up with the photo at first.
Lots of pics. The last one could be the version we are getting... maybe...
http://www.autojoins.com/content/auto_view.asp?news_section=auto_view&pageshow=2###
Great audio/video. Although I do not understand Korean the sights and sounds were communicated in a way that gave me a mild adrenaline rush. Can't wait to test drive this baby.
As to the horizontal or vertical grille, I would prefer no grill at all remiscent of the first generation Q45.
I think this car will pretty much detrhwon the lacrosse, and will give the Avalon a serious challenge.
The interior is solid yet unspectacular and classy like the Avalon but i'll bet it is just as quiet, offers more equipment, looks better, its bigger, and will be at least a couple grand cheaper. could be a good battle for that small almost luxurious market
The biggest difference between Korean Model and American model is NAVIGATION system. Korean AZERA's got navigation as an option but US Azera doesn't. You can watch News, Shopping, Skylife(satellite TV in your Vehicle, only in Korea), Internet, highway and city traffic jam information and etc.etc..I mean you can't really compare this against American Azera b/c I think Hyundai USA is not considering Navigation as an option. 1st Reason; It is true that Hyundai USA will make Premium Vehicle such as Lexus, Mercedes, BMW in couple years, Korean Hyundai already has a premium car It's called "EQUUS". For more information visit Hyundai Korea. I know u guyz can't read Korean but at least you can easily check out the vehicles on the left side of this website..Then there will is English..Sorry...The price of EQUUS ( VIP model) is about $73000.
http://www.hyundai-motor.com/index.html
PS.: about the horsepower in the video, that was 233hp but American people do love more horses so it will be 265hp..Thnx
There is no information about the trunk space (luggage space) in their website..
. But according to some one I talked with this car will be available in late October.
But for Azera which only weighs 200 pounds or about, lengthy by 3.5 inches, than the Sonata V6, probably 3 .3 liter 233 hp sonata V6 engine may be good enough and may save some gas..
I
If you go to Sonata forum you'll find people begging for a nav. Americans want
a nav as much as Koreans do (maybe more).
There have been lots of speculation about nav system in sonatas, and it is a
consensus that even Sonata will start having nav systems next year. (Some
people even heard that it will be available this fall.)
There will be both 233/265 engines for Azeras available in the states.
It's the same with Sonata (or any other Hyundai model) that American versions
get upgraded in engines.
We all know about Equus. You just have to go back a couple pages to find our
discussion on it.
If you want to teach someone, bring something new (or at least well-informed),
would you? :P
The pics on the Hyundaiusa website has the same grille (but bad angles).
Also consider the Lucerne and 300 if you're shopping for a sub $35K fullsize sedan.
(I know it's a little off topic but I don't think there is a forum on Equus.)
Anyways, it shows how serious Hyundai is about their luxury lineup.
In that sense, it's important for us, too IMO. :P
In this photo the Azera looks pretty ordinary and bland. Suddenly I am beginning to wonder if this car is a worthy challenger to the Avalon or Lucerne, especially when a base Avalon XL can be had for $25K.
I say, build a car with the options that the buyer wants. Why should you introduce a car with a big splash, and not offer what the people want? Especially when the Sonata will have NAV. That to me is kind of an insult to the purchaser that a less influencial car would have some options that the "top of the line" does not.
If I was a car designer, which I'm not, but used to be an auto mechanic for years, It would be a no brainer. Build a base, medium and all out optioned versions of the car and price them at a descent, inexpensive, fair prices. Remember, Hyundai still has the best warranty available, which sells cars as well. Give em what they WANT!!
Steve
As you say you were a mechanic, mechanic's main concern of the car is the quality inside out of the car, not it's accessories. I know this based on the fact of taking introduction class of Engineering. And at least I know mechanics love to tear out parts, and they sure have a lot of knowledge to how to build top-notched vehicle, but not tiny little accessories. For one thing, numbers don't lie, and Hyundai has proven that those numbers certainly do impress the technicians, mechnics and engineers.
I won't lie to you, I don't know why Hyundai is not having NAVs, but isn't it obvious that you could buy a better and much more cheaper NAVs in retail store? I'm not saying my words are absolute truth, but could it be a business strategy? You know the whole survival in the jungle thing in your business courses, the output has to be more or equal to input. I went to Korea too, and I am very sure that they have much better and more accessories than the cars in US.
Steve
.3.5 engine from Sonata, I guess will be adequate for some. Hyundai needs to update their website fast
IT IS NO MORE SAD that people are choosing between a Chevy Pontiac etc, or a Ford and a Merc. It's all a matter of what someone likes. I bought my 2004 Kia Rio Cinco over a Accent. WHY? Because the Accent doesn't come as a station wagon like the Rio. It obvious there is market for this type of thing or the manufacturers would not be wasting all that money. They are simply giving the consumers what they want, no matter how foolish the consumer is being.
Well DUH!!!! LOL just teasing....I agree with you on that.
I'm anxious to see one and sit in it to see how it compares with my '04 Amanti. So far the Amanti is a very good car and this January it will be two years for me. I'm thinking about the Azera or for the Amanti's major model update whenever that is (2007?) as my new car.
-P
Sarasota FL
The Azera is a great car, I would love a comparison with the Lucerne, Avalon, Montego, Amanti and 300.
Now I'm considering Audi A4 (2.0T AVANT Quattro, 2005.5) and Hyundai Azera.
Prices are simiar (~30K). Help me! How do you think? Which one is better? Do I really need to wait for Azera?
oranges. The Azera is a big family car with lots of room , the Audi A 4 is small
with minimal room in the back. The Audi is fun to drive , solid on the road , and
a great car in snow and slippery condition. I don't know , if the reliability of the A 4
has improved and can match Hyundai. Repairs will be expensive once the warranty
expired, Hyundai has an etch there. The Azera should be at the dealers October , 22.
That's too late. Oh...I have to have a car by next month.
It's somewhere along the lines of the Azera.
I'd try the Maxima too. If you'd like, a certified 2002-2004 Infiniti I35 is what comes to mind when I think "Azera" (value packed, power rear sunshade, roomy, etc. The Azera is only short a little on prestige)