The 2009 Hyundai Azera is one of the least-expensive cars in the large car class, but offers a spacious and comfortable interior, decent performance and a longer warranty than many competitors. The Azera's low price makes it competitive with midsize cars like the Honda Accord and Chevy Malibu -- and though its dimensions are larger than those cars, it doesn't demand much more fuel. -
U.S. News Rankings & Reviews
Hyundai's ex-flagship (the Genesis now holds that title) may be somewhat bland in the styling department, but its performance is good with the bigger V-6 (0 to 60 in 6.1 seconds, 14.8 seconds at 96 mph in the quarter-mile). It's spacious inside, and it has a cushy ride, and a terrific warranty. The 2009 Hyundai Azera's steering feel is on the numb side, but it is accurate enough not to be considered sloppy. The ride is as pillow-soft as one could want. As quick to 60 as a BMW 328i for many thousands less, excellent 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. -
Caranddriver.com
For 2009, the luxurious Hyundai Azera increased its steering weight and has a new grille with more chrome. The 2009 Hyundai Azera competes in the full-size sedan category with the likes of the Toyota Avalon and Nissan Maxima. With base prices starting at $24,970, it's a genuine value, with luxury features that rival those in vehicles costing significantly more. With especially roomy rear seating and a smooth, comfortable ride, it's an ideal vehicle for family duty or road trips. -
Autoguide.com
Designed to compete with the Buick Lucerne and Toyota Avalon, the Azera offers an impressive array of features, including a huge rear seat and a choice of two strong V6 engines, all at an unbeatable price. One of the most powerful Hyundais ever built, the company takes pride in pointing out the 2009 Hyundai Azera Limited equipped with the 3.8-liter V6 offers more standard horsepower than the BMW 528i or Buick LaCrosse. If getting the most bang for your buck is more important than the name affixed to your next car's trunk, the 2009 Hyundai Azera is for you. It offers a spacious ride with high-end amenities at a fair price and is a family-friendly sedan with performance and style. -
KBB.com
The front-wheel-drive 2009 Hyundai Azera has a smooth 3.8-liter V6 with good power but just fair fuel economy at 19 mpg overall. The roomy interior is well-finished and quiet. Controls are straightforward. The ride is comfortable and steady, and handling is fairly responsive. Overall, the roomy Azera is refined, quiet, and well-equipped. Priced less than a well-equipped Toyota Camry, the Azera undercuts a comparably equipped Buick Lucerne or Toyota Avalon. IIHS side-crash- test results were only acceptable. Electronic stability control is standard. -
MSN Autos
The 2009 Hyundai Azera might be one of the best-kept secrets in the luxury-sedan segment. While it doesn't quite compete with more established luxury cars from other automakers, the Azera improves each year, delivering competent performance and handling, as well as state-of-the-art safety features and a spacious, comfortable interior, all at a relatively affordable price. -
Cargurus.com
Hyundai says it redesigned the steering and suspension for better ride and handling in 2009. The Azera also gets a new chrome grille, a new audio system interface, standard iPod/USB auxiliary inputs, new 17-inch wheels and upgraded interior accents. -
Cars.com
The 2009 Hyundai Azera is somewhat limited in its mission, but it does it well. If interior space and a cushy ride are priorities, the Azera should be on your shortlist. New wheel designs and a tweaked chrome grille are switched in for 2009, and inside, the Azera now offers new wood and metal grain accents. The driving experience in the 2009 Hyundai Azera is characterized by light steering, lots of wheel motion, and plenty of body roll. It's how big cars used to handle, and while it's not sloppy, it's almost devoid of any sporting feel. -
Thecarconnection.com
The 2009 model is very similar in styling to the previous year's offering. The 2009 Hyundai Azera will give you a respectable 17 mpg for city driving and 26 mpg on the highway. If you are interested in owning one, the MSRP is $24,770 - $28,720, which will get you a safe, reliable ride. -
Carseek.com
The 2009 Hyundai Azera is a value leader in its segment, as its pleasant cabin quality, solid driving manners and deep features list could easily merit a higher price tag. The Hyundai Azera gets revised steering and suspension for 2009, along with blue interior lighting, standard electroluminescent gauges, an iPod/USB audio input, a standard auxiliary audio jack and a new chrome grille. -
Edmunds.com