Hyundai Announces New 2007 Azera GLS Trim, Prices
Illustrating the fact that more people are looking for efficiency and value than power these days, Hyundai is offering a smaller, thriftier V-6 engine in the 2007 Azera sedan. The GLS trim gets a 3.3-liter engine producing 234 hp and gets 21/28 mpg city/highway. The GLS will start at $24,235. This model comes in under the Azera SE ($25,535) and Azera Limited ($27,335), both equipped with a 3.8-liter V-6 with 263 hp. Despite the larger engine, those two trims get 19/28 mpg city/highway, so we’re a little confused by the need for the GLS, despite its $1,300 lower sticker price.
All three trim levels get standard tire pressure monitoring systems, new for 2007.
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So the azera can now compete with the sonata?.
Are the fuel economy numbers given using the new or old methodology? If the old methodology, perhaps the MPG difference between the two engines will be larger with the new EPA methodology.
Nate,
I thought that too but its a 2007, the new numbers start with 2008 Model years.
waiting on word from Hyundai on it to double check.
Just missed Hyundai's call but the voice message said the numbers are correct and that the move is more of a "value" package for buyers that aren't interested in the power and want to spend less $.
Another site suggested it was to have a price level under $25,000. That may be true but it seems like an awful lot of work to get there.
6 speed automatic from the Veracruz?
Hopefully Hyundai will use a shorter axle ratio than the 3.33 of the 3.8 V6 models, otherwise this is pointless.
Seems to me that it'll likely be essentially an up-level Sonata. And, seeing as the Sonata is Hyundai's best selling vehicle, I can't see how that's a bad thing. I think Hyundai would likely make more cash off of each Azera sold than they would a Sonata as well.
One thing I've never understood is why a smaller engine costs less. It's still a V6 and still has essentially the same number of parts. But now you've complicated the factory by having to have TWO engine lines. How does that save money? If I wanted a lower-priced Azera I'd gladly give up leather or other bells and whistles and keep the big motor instead.