Driven: Hyundai Azera Misses The Mark When It Comes To Fun

Hyundai has quite an array of sedans, from the Accent economy car to the Equus luxury machine. Hatchbacks, coupes and SUVs are in the mix, but sedans are the brand's core.

The Sonata midsize sedan is perhaps the best known. And for people who want a bit more in size and features than that — but not the luxury trappings of the Genesis or Equus — the automaker redesigned its Azera sedan.

You can think of it as a bigger, fancier Sonata and you'd be close enough. It's often compared with Toyota Avalon and Buick LaCrosse, which are about the same size.

 

ParadoX - 6/9/2013 4:41:12 PM

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I don't think it was supposed to be fun. I think it was supposed to be a practical, and comfortable daily driver for going to work and the grocery store. I think that is what a majority of customers in this segment are looking for.

HughJass - 6/9/2013 6:29:25 PM

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As much as I like to show my disdain for this garbage car company, I must say that since when did anyone expect fun-to-drive out of a Hyundai? They should consider themselves lucky if they even get the stated HP/MPG specs advertised.

As pointless as it is to have both the Genesis and Azera in the same showroom, why would anyone be disappointed this car isn't fun to drive? It's highly unlikely they were planning on corner carving with one.