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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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Default 2012 hyundai azera

Build the new azera even though its not even released.

http://www.hyundaiusa.com/vehicles/2011/azera/

(link on the right hand of the site.)

interesting - they are trying to see how people would configure the car and then probably use that info to build their cars equipped appropritely for a partcular region.

beautiful well thought out car in most every proprtion. My analysis on its impact when it goes on sale:

1. smashes the acura tsx in sales..maybe even the new TL...
2. dents lexus ES sales...
3. kills avalon
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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a fully loaded one with every option is only 35 grand, thats impressive
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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You can get a decent amount of feature with this car, but it's not a car I would want to buy. Sadly, I'll take an Avalon over this.
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Poor seller and will remain one.


Edit
I posted before seeing it.
It looks very nice and will sell.

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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Have a look at AkzS5's posting history...
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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just to provide context - the new one:
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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i configured one for 31,800 with all options except nav (no interest in in-car nav any longer).
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
just to provide context - the new one:

I like it!
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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More photos of the upcoming 2012 Azera...
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AkzS5
My analysis on its impact when it goes on sale:

1. smashes the acura tsx in sales..maybe even the new TL...
2. dents lexus ES sales...
3. kills avalon
Hyundai has said they are only planning to sell 18,000 of these a year in the U.S. So the TSX, TL, and Avalon will continue to outsell it.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusMan77
More photos of the upcoming 2012 Azera...
I like it!!!!

Nice!

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 05:24 AM
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This all-new Grandeur/Azera looks definitely more inspiring, dynamic and aggressive than the Avalon (which looks something designed for senior citizens )
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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Was in on a clinic of these a while back and both the exterior and interior are very, very nice for the class. Interior material quality isn't quite in the same league as the Genesis sedan but it should do very well for itself at those prices.
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http://www.hyundai.com/kr/ShowRoom/S...1_8_1_1_1.html
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Awesome, looks like this thing have everything an ultra luxury ES350 have and it looks really cool. For $10k less!

Actually this thing got manual side curtains and the ES350 don't.

I am looking forward to see this car.
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