FIRST Real-Life Shots Of The 2012 Hyundai Azera - Who Should Be MORE Worried? Buick or Lexus?

Today, Hyundai spilled the beans on the all-new 2013 Hyundai Azera. Prices will start at $32,000, excluding delivery fees. That would put it in the Buick and Lexus ballpark.

After getting a look at Agent 001's images, it seems as though Buick and Lexus may have something to worry about. That's because the Hyundai is a handsome interpretation that slots in between the Sonata and Genesis sedan. One little quirk I noticed is its kink that forms a "hip" towards the rear - it reminds me of Hyundai's flagship, the Equus.

Moving along, Agent 001 is now in Las Vegas putting some of Hyundai's latest wares through their paces. Unfortunately, there is a strict embargo on drive impressions; however, we're allowed to post as many pictures as we'd like!

So, make sure to take a look at some our samples from the FULL gallery below...


2013 Hyundai Azera Photo Gallery

MBCLK500 - 2/15/2012 9:00:14 AM

+2 Boost

Nice looking car & interior but a bit too much "batmobile" for my taste. For a couple of thousand more, I'd rather have a base Genesis. Notice the way the "H" logo on the trunk is inset in the sheetmetal so that it is nearly impossible to replace it with a Korean "winged logo".

2003TCSignature - 2/15/2012 10:50:27 AM

+6 Boost

As they say... Fat can be fixed, ugly is a little more difficult.

Backwoodsrider - 2/15/2012 10:54:07 AM

+10 Boost

A conversation between luxury car owners at the golf course:

Jim - "Hey Mark I heard you got rid of the Lexus what did you buy? Audi,Benz? or the new GS 350?"

Mark - " I bought a Hyundai and it was a great deal!"

Jim - "Wow good for you Mark"

Adam - "Jim, I think we should pay for Marks lunch today, I think he's having financial difficulties ....my god he bought a Hyundai?"

Joe_Limon - 2/15/2012 11:27:12 AM

+6 Boost

Suzuki?

g2ok - 2/15/2012 12:08:41 PM

-4 Boost

Nice car, both should be very worried.

LexSucks - 2/15/2012 1:02:42 PM

-2 Boost

Lexus and Buick are frequently compared.

LexSucks - 2/15/2012 2:21:06 PM

-4 Boost

No. The ES330 and Buick Lacrosse are cross shopped all time. They're direct competitors. A Buick is the closest competitor to the ES330. Or perhaps you can name a closer competitor?

LexSucks - 2/15/2012 8:33:20 PM

-2 Boost

You guys still haven't named a closer competitor to the ES330 than the Buick LaCrosse. I'm waiting.