Engine: 3.8-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 263-hp 3.8-liter DOHC 24-valve V6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic with Shiftronic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front seat airbags; front and rear, seat-mounted, side-impact airbags; full-coverage, roof-mounted, side-curtain airbags; front seat active head restraints; electronic stability control; ABS with EBD; traction control; child safety seat anchors (LATCH)

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Asan, South Korea

Model Tested: Hyundai Azera Limited ($27,135)

Standard Equipment: automatic dual-zone climate control; cruise control; power windows, mirrors and keyless-remote central locking; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; power 8-way driver and 4-way passenger seats; leather-trimmed seats and shift knob; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo; heated front seats; wood-grain/leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls; power rear sunshade; electro-chromatic inside mirror with compass and universal programmable remote; auto-headlights;

Options as Tested: Ultimate Package ($2,550) includes power tilt-and-slide sunroof; AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD/MP3, 10-speaker with subwoofer stereo; power tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; power adjustable pedals; driver seat, outside mirrors and steering column memory; rain-sensing windshield wipers; power folding outside mirrors; carpeted floor mats ($85)

Destination Charge: 660

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 263 @ 6000

Torque: 257 @ 4500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 19/28

Wheelbase: 109.4 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 192.7/72.8/58.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.2/61.6 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.2/55.5/43.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.2/55.1/38.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 16.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbone, coil springs, nitrogen-filled shocks, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 6.4 inches

Curb Weight: 3629 pounds

Towing Capacity: 2000 pounds

Tires: P235/55VR17

Brakes: vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD

Fuel Capacity: 19.8 Gallons