2011 New Hyundai Azera

Hyundai used the Chicago auto show 2010 for secretly ran out in 2011 Azera sedan and refreshed, a major driver in the front between the Sonata and the Genesis rear-drive in the brand lineup. Changes include tweaks appearance and a set of re-refined V-6 engine.

Hyundai launched a slightly improved version of the Azera sedan at the Chicago Auto Show this week. We first felt the changes made ​​in the back of the Azera 2011 in December '09 when Hyundai launched its South Korean twin domestic sedan market, Grandeur, in the form of its facelifted.

The biggest changes competitor to vehicles such as Hyundai Lexus ES350, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Buick LaCrosse and Ford Taurus (or at least those are the cars that Hyundai claims that rival Azera), well hidden under the hood.

Both the 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V6 engine 2011 Azera has been enhanced with the use of Dual Variable Valve Timing Continues (DCVVT​​) that increase the breathing machine in the intake and exhaust camshaft for the fuel economy is better and lower emissions.

Earlier versions of the V6 engine only has CVVT on the intake camshaft. Furthermore, the two engines benefit from the introduction of a new six-speed automatic transmission with manual control SHIFTRONIC

Unit 3.3-liter V6 now produces 250 horsepower is estimated at 6200 rpm and 233 lbs.-ft. torque at 4500 rpm, up from 234 hp and 226 lb-ft in the model 2010. With this machine, 2011 Azera returns an estimated 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway (2010MY: 18mpg and 26mpg respectively).

The 3.8-liter V6 churning out larger 272 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 262 lbs.-ft. torque at 4500 rpm, with returns 18 mpg city / 28 mpg highway. 263HP The 2010 Azera's 3.8-liter V6 engine returned 17mpg city and 26mpg highway.

As with Grandeur KDM, cosmetic tweaks in 2011 Azera is minimal. The most striking exterior updates concern reshaped front bumper, new headlights with LED lighting accents surround, new chrome grille and round foglights.

Redesigned LED taillights and restyled bumper with integrated chrome tailpipes and decklid fit in the back along with revised exterior mirrors and new designs for wheels complete the exterior updates list.

Inside, the changes limited to the newly completed metalgrain brush applied to the gear shift indicator area, cover the cup holders, ashtray lid and cover the center console.

While the Azera does not mean a big seller for Hyundai, auto refreshing show that the company wanted to offer front-drive large sedan for those who do not want to go to Genesis. 2011 Azera will be available starting this spring.

2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR

Market Price : $20,755

The Hyundai Elantra is a compact car with handsome styling and nice lines. It has excellent interior space and standard safety equipment.

The current generation Elantra can seat up to five and has very accommodating trunk space. Two trim levels are offered: GLS and Limited. Both use a 148-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the GLS trim, while a six-speed automatic with Shifttronic is standard on the Limited trim and available on the GLS. Standard safety features include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic stability control with traction control and six airbags. Available features include a power sunroof, turn signal indicators on exterior mirrors, 17-inch aluminum wheels, heated leather seating surfaces and Bluetooth.

In Limited configuration, the center stack is dominated by a massive seven-inch touch-screen that hosts controls for navigation, audio and iPod integration. Thanks to XM NavTraffic and NavWeather, buyers can check the status of everything from traffic congestion to stock prices, weather advisories and sports scores. A rear-view camera is also available, though the sedan’s visibility hardly warrants the tech. The Limited trim also brings along a 360-watt, six-speaker stereo system with an external amp should you decide to rock your passengers’ socks straight off their body.

But the biggest difference between base models and their Limited counterparts is the addition of a liberal leather coating inside. Seating surfaces, both front and rear, are swaddled in a perforated hide with a unique wave pattern, and for the first time in this segment, both front and rear passengers get the joy of heated seats. The thrones are double stitched, though Hyundai skipped the typically eye-catching contrasting thread in favor of a color-matched material.

The Elantra has been completely redesigned for 2011

2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SPECS

TYPE : Limited 4dr Sedan

Exterior :

Length : 178.3″, Body width : 69.9″, Body height : 56.5″, Wheelbase : 106.3″, Ground clearance : 5.5″, Curb : 2,877 lbs., Gross weight : 3,792 lbs.

Interior :

Front head room : 40″, Rear head room : 37 “, Front shoulder room : 56″, Rear shoulder room : 55″, Front hip room : 54″, Rear hip room : 53″, Front leg room : 43.6″, Rear leg room : 33.1″, Luggage capacity : 14.8 cu.ft., Maximum cargo capacity : 14.8 cu.ft., Standard seating : 5.

Performance :

Base engine size : 1.8 liters, Base engine type : I-4, Horsepower : 148 hp, Horsepower rpm : 6,500, Torque : 131 lb-ft., Torque rpm : 4,700, Drive type : front-wheel, Turning radius : 17.4″.
MPG : Fuel tank capacity : 12.8 gal., EPA mileage estimates : 29 City / 40 Hwy.

Mechanical :

Engine : 1.8L I-4, Engine – valvetrain : DOHC, Brakes : 4-wheel disc, Anti-lock braking system (ABS) : 4-wheel, Brake assist : Std, Drive type : Front-wheel, Exhaust : stainless steel, Steering : rack and pinion, Speed sensitive steering : Std, Suspension tuning : regular, Front suspension type : Strut, Front anti-roll bar : Std, Front shocks : gas-pressurized, Front springs : Coil, Rear suspension type : torsion beam, Rear shocks : gas-pressurized, Rear springs : Coil, Electronic stability system : Std, Sequential shift Control : SHIFTRONIC, Transmission : 6-spd w/OD, Axle ratio : 3.07, Traction control : ABS and driveline.