The All New 2012 Hyundai Azera

The 2012 Hyundai Azera, available soon at Gartner Hyundai in Aurora, IL is the 5th vehicle in Hyundai's line-up to feature the Fluidic Sculpture design, first seen in the 2010 Hyundai Tucson. 

The Azera was once Hyundai's top of the line sedan.  In recent years though, its role has been the "stepping stone" or "bridge" from the Sonata Limited to the Genesis Sedan.  The Sonata Limited offers most of the ammenities available on the Azera, just in a smaller package.  While the Genesis offers more "bells and whistles", a smoother ride and quieter cabin, in a much larger package.

However, with the new fluidic sclupture design, the Azera should be a sedan that sells not because it is a stepping stone, but rather, because it will be a car that people truly want to drive and be seen driving.  The new Sonata design has already proved that fact over and over again.

Gartner Hyundai expects this newest arrival from Hyundai in either January or February of 2012.  The 2012 Azera will make its debut in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show.  Initial price points have been rumored to start off around $32,000, which is comparable to the current 2011 Azera Limited (the current GLS model starts just over $26,000 including destination).

Hyundai is currently offering a site that allows you to build your own 2012 Azera, and is also asking for your feedback via a survey at the end.  I built my dream Azera, and I must say, it looks stunning in Venetian Red Pearl with the Camel Interior.  Of course, I added the Premium Package which includes the Panoramic Sunroof, Xenon Headlights, Ventilated Seats, and the Infinity Sound System.  All together, Hyundai is guestimating my new car at $36,500.

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