Used 2014 Hyundai Azera Consumer Reviews

love this car!

I was looking tired get a new car and get out of my '09 Accord EXL V6. I test drove the new accord touring model and then the Azera. I had already fell in love with the looks of the Azera. But after driving it I was sold! While the new accord was much improved over the previous model the azera had all the creature features I wanted. I'm 6'1 and this car is very roomy.

From a practical enthusiast...

I have no desire to race my car from stoplight to stoplight. I have no desire to zip thru canyons as fast as possible. I DO like to have ample power for typical driving situations (highway passing, merging, etc.). I DO appreciate a car that handles well. This car delivers on all fronts. Typically, I drive the speed limit +5mph in the city, and +8 to 10mph on the highway. Driving I-10 to LA westbound (against the wind) at an average of 80mph I observe 25 to 27mpg. Eastbound (with the wind) I see 29 to 30. Practical mileage with ample power, luxury, and incredible sound system to boot. Love this car. Side note: big guy 6'2", long legs, 250lbs and completely comfortable for long trips.

Snazzy Azzy

I am a previous owner of a new 2006 Azera Limited. That car was newly re-designed and different so I gave it a try .....with NO regrets! I still own that one and it is running trouble free at 160,000 miles with very minimal service of any type. I admit I sometimes skimped on oil changes too! When the newly designed 2012 model came out, I was so impressed by the "look" that I kept my eye on them. As an excuse to go shopping again, I gave my 2006 to my oldest and purchased a 2013 from a dealer with 44,000 miles. This car has it all! I looked and found a "midnight blue" which is spectacular! It actually looks like different colors depending on the angle of the sun. A bit hard to keep clean but it is beautiful and sets off the chrome accents around the car. The 2006 Azera came with the 3.8 L V6 while the 2013 has a 3.3 L GDI V6. The smaller engine seems almost as smooth and powerful as the larger but it has increased horse power and I can get 30 MPG highway at 80 MPH! The cabin is more like a jet airplane with great materials and feel. Seats are extremely nice and the AC cooled seats really give a nice effect when you're hot. There are a lot of options in this car and it took me a few weeks to learn them all. The technology package throws in the kitchen sink. The full size tinted panorama roof is IMPRESSIVE! This may overwhelm people who prefer more basic controls but I love them. The sound system is 550W and powerful. May think of upgrading the speakers. The car even has a cooled glove box!! One of my biggest complaints about the 2006 Azera was poor headlights, even with xenon bulbs. My 2013 has pure white HID low beams which really improve visibility. One thing to note is that in USA, a used Hyundai 100K mile warranty reduces to 60K but that still beats most makers and I had any warranty issues on the 2006 fixed immediately and for free every time. My main issues with the 2013 are (improved) but still numb feel at steering and road noise and feel on rough roads with the stock tires. If this car is as reliable as the 2006 then I will be back for a third Hyundai in the future. If you like to be unique and stand out in the crowd, and impress all who ride with you, this car has the most bang for the buck and can be found reasonably priced in the used market. This car is for someone who likes to be different from the crowd and I personally think the 2013 Azera looks better that the newer Hyundais or Genesis models. Update 11/2018 Car is still going strong after 1 year of ownership. I replaced the Hanook stock tires with Michelins and it really has made a difference for the better in handling and stopping on wet surfaces. The dreaded rough road noise still exists though but the tires were worth the extra cost. Total service costs for 1 year outside of normal oil changes was 175.00 for a new battery. Still NO regrets! Update 11/2020 Another year of use and I still love this car! Almost 90K miles on it and NO extra service required outside of oil changes. I replaced both sets of rotors and pads with top quality slotted/drilled rotors and premium pads. Stopping is great but a bit noisier with the slotted rotors. The REAR rotors required the removal of a lower control arm....bad one Hyundai!!....but the front were super easy. Its about time to replace the struts. We will see if this improves the ride/handling. So far....90K miles....no error codes. Gas mileage still in 28 mpg range highway. The GDI engine DOES accumulate some soot and you may notice a puff of black dust when stomping on the gas after driving easy....this is NOT oil burning...just carbon. The worst part about buying Hyundai is poor resale value but this also means used buyers are getting a bargain. One last thing.....Hyundai and all other car builders including BMW have experienced panorama roof "blowouts". Hyundai has extended the warranty on this feature and even pays the owner about 200.00 plus free repairs if yours ever blows out. Luckily mine hasn't. I have not regretted my purchase! (Update 2021) Car had just turned 101,000 miles when I was rear-ended by a truck. Nobody hurt but the car was a total loss! It did what it was supposed to and took the hit well. I will miss my midnight blue Azzy!

Unexpected Find

Was in the market for a Cadillac, we test drove and was very disappointed in the ride of the vehicle. Owned several Hyundai's in the past and currently own two. None of the cars we owned ever given us any major problems. We to car lot to look at Santa Fe's, Tucson's, and Sonata's when we discovered the Azera. I have always thought that the Azera's were priced in the same category as the Genesis. Long story short love the look, style, and comfort of this vehicle. And it made my wife smile which was the number one reason I Love it..

Great Car for the Money

As a longtime Infiniti driver, my friends gave me quite a hard time when I traded my Infiniti M35X for a 2013 Hyundai Azera with the technology package. Let them laugh as I laugh all the way to the bank. This is a luxury car in everything but name and price. For well under $40K I got a better ride, more features and much better fuel economy than the Infiniti I traded in. I test drove quite a few cars including Audis and BMWs but based on content and build quality I just couldn't justify $20 to $30K more for a name. Engine is smooth and responsive and the leather is as butter soft as in any other "Luxury" car that I could actually afford.

Bought First Hyundai in US. Hyundai's Ever Since

I and my family have owned Hyundai's for over 29 years. That's right "FOR OVER 29 YEARS. Hyundai entered the U.S. market in 1986 with the introduction of its subcompact Excel. Our family has bought and enjoyed every Hyundai we have purchased since that time. We have owned over 8 Hyundai's since their conception in the United States. Long story short, 'ALL' have performed exceptionally well with minimal and or no repair required. They have improved exceptionally over the years and in my opinion, Hyundai is one of the best keep secrets in the automotive industry and one of the best vehicles on the road today. All of us are committed to Hyundai and will but nothing else. As far as my current vehicle, the 2013 Azera, 'FANTASTIC' . Friends of ours have had their Chevy' s and Fords in the shop multiple times for repairs. Not our Hyundai's.

Great Car

This is the best car in the market for price, comfort and safety features. By far the best car I've ever owned for the money.....Sorry to hear Azera is being discontinued for 2018.

Traded for Santa Fe

Sad that Hyundai USA will not be importing the Azera anymore. Beantura Fest car I've owned. Perfect for long trips, cruising. Beautiful styling, looks. Comfortable yet not soft. Powerful yet refined. Need I add I'm sad? 85K miles as of October 2019. Still excellent! Only maintenance expenses: oil, filters, tires, wiper blades, etc. Not even a belt or hose! A few dents and nicks but paint still in tact. No rust at all even though I live in southern Minnesota with winter road chemicals used profusely! Changing to winter tires by Thanksgiving. Michelin X-ices. Also excellent for all winter road conditions. Use Pirelli P7s from April through October, unless early or late snows occur. Is Hyundai planning to export new Azera to USA??? Hope so.

...it's a SLEEPER folks!

Wife purchased this car because "it's sexy, looks like a Lexus, has more features than a Lexus, costs thousands less, has twice the warranty and offers a panoramic roof!".. Ok, can't argue with that. So with that she drove home a 2013 Hyper Silver with Black interior Azera with the optional "Tech Package" which gave her the HD Nav screen, Pano roof, heated/cooled seats, 550W Infinity sound system and a list of other features. I do have to say that I'm impressed! I've owned/driven 5-7 Series BMW's, Lexus ES, Toyota Avalon, Cadillacs and this car is truely amazing for the money. I can't believe they don't sell more of them. Quiet, smooth, enough power and SAFE - 9 Airbags including knees!

Great MPG, luxury for less, awesome stereo

I buy new cars about every 2 to 3 years, i get bored with them, i have had Lexus, BMW, Infiniti, Honda and Toyotas all good cars but nothing more, but the 2013 Azera had the look, paint color, nice looking wheels, plenty of leg room and back seat has a lot of room for adults not just kids, consistent mpg 21 city and 30 to 32 on interstate i normally set my cruise 5 above limit and leave it, a V6 with great passing power and merging is a breeze always has plenty of get up and go power very smooth six speed auto transmission never wanders looking for gears like my last Lexus did, the heated and cooled seats are great and work awesome also has rear heated seats that my kids love, what sold me on car was the Infinity car stereo plenty of bass and clear crisp music 550 watts sounds are amazing that come from this stereo satellite radio is works great unlike some past cars, and the quiet interior and great ride also surprised me, only thing that really bugged me is the fact that remote start is not on a $40,000 car, and have to pay over $300 a year for bluelink if i want remote start from a phone. The panoramic moon roof is very nice i never liked moon roofs before always thought they were to small but on this Azera its huge. The Navigation is a clear crisp picture not grainy like most, easy to use and read, the bluetooth for phone is very easy to use and setup. The trunk has enough room for 2 full size suit cases, 2 kids suit cases and a full size cooler and still have room in trunk. I have not noticed any difference in fuel octanes 87 or 91 engine always runs smooth and same mpg, unlike other cars i have had that say 87 octane is ok to use but run better and smoother on 91, I never thought i would ever drive or buy a Hyundai but dont knock it till you at least drive it, before i bought the Azera i test drove 2013 Lincoln MKZ and MKS, 2014 Lexus ES350, Infiniti m series, 2012 and 2013 Toyota Avalon, 2012 Nissan Maxima, 2012 Acura TL, 2013 Accord V6, 2014 Impala LTZ, and fell in love with a Azera features and comforts. Began experiencing problems around 50k new timing chains, timing chain tensioner, new cam phasers, oil leaks, misfires on numerous cylinders after that they finally decided to put in a new engine at 55k just got it back today so time will tell

Hyundai has a Luxury Sedan, WHAT?!

Yes, This is a luxury sedan in every way. It's outward appearance wants to be a sports sedan, but it is not. With that being said Pros: Good Gas mileage on regular gas, cup holders are located perfectly, LARGE truck, dual zone HVAC, Heated and cooled front seats, Heated back seats, ONLY CAR (not minivan) I know that has an electronic rear window shade and manual passenger window shades(my kids LOVE them), tilting side mirrors in reverse, steering is fluid and great turning radius giving you the sense you are dirivng a lighter and smaller car. CONS: not a sports sedan!, steering is fluid and has a little over steer especially at high speeds, window controls on driver side are too far back(I need to push my elbow into my gut to get the rear windows down), sunroof is complicated to work. Even with the 19" wheels it rides well, at 6' tall I can sit in the back seat comfortably, cool interior lighting at night. It sucks that I don't love the outside as I wanted a sports sedan (last car was an infiniti q40) - but I do really like this car. The technology package is a real bonus, but I did buy the extended warranty.

Loving my Azera!

I absolutely love this car! I have the Smoke Grey Metallic w/ tech pkg. You rarely see it on the street unlike the Sonata which is everywhere. It's so much car for the money, perfect for business or a night out on the town. Loads of room and I am so glad that they included a 40/60 folding back seat as this does come in handy for those of us with kids. The leather is beautiful and the heated seats are great. Now for the critique: for a car of this price you should not have to subscribe to a service for remote start period Hyundai really dropped the ball with this one; it should be standard period! Also at 2500 miles I am still not getting the advertised mileage but I am getting closer.

Probably Best in Class

In a class that includes cars such as the Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, and Buick LaCrosse, the Azera is probably the best. I leased a 2013 Azera with Tech in Feb and have put about 2,500 miles on the car so far. The car is amazing, especially compared to the 2011 Sonata GLS base model I upgraded from. The base model Azera comes standard with features that you have to get pricey options packages on the competitors in order to have. The Tech package adds a lot of cool features as well. This car is very nice to drive and it stands out visually when placed next to its competitors. There aren't very many Azeras on the road so it is also relatively unique.

Big Value for Price

I am 27 years old and I have only owned luxury cars: Mercedes and BMW. When I was ready to move on from my BMW I walked into the dealership knowing I was going to leave with an Acura TLX. I drove the TLX and a Kia Optima but they did not have everything I was looking for. My boyfriend suggested I drive the 2013 Hyundai Azera (used obviously). I was hesitant because I have never heard of it but after driving I was unsure why I have never heard of it!! The exterior looked sporty yet luxurious, the inside was spacious (front, back and trunk space), the interior design was so impressive (comparable to anything I had with my past luxury PLUS some!). I drove it like I would everyday and it was smooth and fast. The cabin was so quiet. The mpg was a huge consideration for me which the Azera did well for a luxury car. And the price for what I was getting was amazing to me! I was sold. I left that day with it. I am almost 5 months into owning it and I could not be happier. I have not had any issues with it and I was in one small fender bender where the other persons car was damaged but mine was not at all which was very impressive. Every time someone gets in my car they ask me "what kind of car is this again? This is really nice!" I had someone get upset after I told them what I spent for it and they felt stupid for buying their car for way more and getting way less. I love my car! This car should be talked about more.

A Surprising Treasure

Nimble, great to look at, and an unexpected treasure - this after five years, 116,000 miles. No complaints.

Excellent choice...

Previously had a 2009 Genesis 4.6 - great car but rear wheel drive was a problem for Indiana winters. After four years, switch to another brand auto, but neither the car or the service was what I had with Hyundai. The Azera is the only front-wheel drive from Hyundai that is in this class. Extremely comfortable, fun to drive, great features, and extremely good value. This is our fourth Hyundai, and their customer service is equal to or better that what I experienced with my three BMWs, one Infiniti, and one Acura - I have absolutely no reason to go to another brand.

My Azera has really changed my opinion of Hyundai!

My wife and I were in the market for a new car. We looked at Maximas, Fusions, Camrys, Avalons, etc... and could never find a car that we absolutely fell in love with. I mentioned a Hyundai Genesis that I'd driven as a rental while traveling for business. We decided to give Hyundai a look, but wasn't really expecting much. We found the Azera and were instantly blown away by every detail! This tech package car has it all....sleek/sporty looks, plenty of room for a family of 4 (was very surprised by how much space the interior has), premium leather, Infinity sound system, Bluetooth tech package/navigation system, panoramic sunroof, power back glass shade, great power heated AND cooled seats. While all this was nice, we needed something that would be economical. To our surprise, we are able to get anywhere from 26 to 30mpg in this! Plus, this car drives like a sports car! If you haven't tried one, you are DEFINITELY missing out!!!

Review from a pro

I am a ride share driver. I drive 2,000 miles a month. This car is extremely comfortable to sit in and drive. Besides looking terrific you want to be comfortable in your car. With the technology package or the Limited trim, this car has everything that a 12 cylinder Mercedes and stretch limo has. Ventilated and heated seats, rear side window shades. Rear window shade that automatically goes down when you back up. Enormous panoramic sunroof. Widest driver seat ever because the power controls to adjust the seat are on the door and not on the lower left side of the seat. Therefore they didn’t need to leave an empty space for your arm to fit between the door and seat to access the seats power controls, thus they used that room to widen the seat. Very comfortable. Lots more bells and whistles, but as many as a $70,000 cars. Enjoy yourself when you drive!!

Very comfortable to ride, but not to drive

We have owned this car for 2 months, and mostly drive it in the foothills of Smoky Mts. The car drives firm. At low speeds it instills a sense of confidence. The ride quality is one of the best – quiet and very comfortable, suited best as a family sedan. But some glaring shortcomings in driving experience show up in hilly roads. The car drives and steers sluggish in the “ECO/Automatic ” modes. In the “Sports/ Manual ” mode, the car is somewhat more fun to drive. Yet, Azera is best suited as chauffer-driven limo, where one can enjoy astounding rear-seat comfort, fantastic leather, and the panorama of the sunroof, and forget the shortcomings in the driving experience.

Great Valued Sedan

My wife and I just bought a 2013 Hyundai Azera after coming from a Nissan dealer, test driving their Maxima. We are old Nissan owners and have owned two Altimas, two Maximas, and two Infinity G35's. This new Azera reminds us of the Infinity G35 Sport Sedan we bought in 2004, except it has many more features. The Bluetooth and stereo are awesome. The interior room and the leather seating are great. We highly recommend this car to anyone who wants a great sedan at a great price that is comparable to a Lexus or BMW or Cadillac.

UNBEATABLE AT THIS PRICE

The 2014 is my second Azera, which I've owned for five years. Prior to this, my son totaled my 2008 Azera which was a great all-around sedan, with some luxurious leanings. I couldn't see myself driving anything else before looking at a newer Azera. I quickly found the 2014 base model at a great price. I have now put over 80K miles on it and I still love it. The black color, beige interior with tinted windows gets me loads of compliments to this day. Had Hyundai not discontinued manufacturing them in the U.S., I certainly would be getting a new one soon. For the price, the Azeras are truly unbeatable. A wonderful ride combines sports with luxury, over 280 hp, and just about every feature you'd want, and it won't break the bank. At a minimum, I would highly suggest a test drive so you can judge for yourself.

My THIRD snazzy Azzy!

I am the owner of a new 2006 Azera LTD, a 2013 Azera Midnight Blue and now a Pearl White 2014 Azera. After turning 101k miles, the 2013 was rear ended at pretty high speed by a truck! It became a total loss and I had to unexpectedly go car shopping. I have reviewed that car here previously. I really wanted to buy something different this time....after all....I already had 2 from different generations. I couldn't forget the fact that my 2013 had absolutely nothing break in 100K miles except for being hard on batteries. Only had to replace 2 batteries, brake pads and rotors and struts. All this was after about 75k. The only part on that car that needed replacing was when finally got a check engine light....it was a $14 GAS CAP! Thats it! I was looking at Chevy Impalas, had a Camry and a Nissan Maxima as rentals in the past. Although I always prefer to buy American, I just couldn't find a chevy or Maxima with any of the features of an Azera at close to same price.. My Camry rental was plain.....looked good on outside....but was a dog with the 4 cylinder. Maximas looked cool (finally) but have a terrible reliability reputation. The Impala looked great, had power (v6) but cost 3 to 5K more than a loaded Azera. Its also almost impossible to determine trim levels on the Impala due to all the models....LT....LS....etc! After a week I found a 2014 Pearl White Azera with 44K at a price so low I didn't even negotiate.I really think a white car is plain....but with the totally tinted panoramic roof, it looked really impressive. The 2014 wasn't much different than my 2013. Same engine and same tech package which gives you pano roof, nav, HID headlights with eyebrows, heated and chilled seats in front, AC vents and heated seats in back. Privacy shades in rear and electric rear window shade. This year did NOT include any lane departure or auto cruise features. Later models do and have Android NAV radios. My only complaint with the 2014 Azera is that it has same un-reliable NAV system as the 2013. You must buy map updates at 25.00 once or twice a year. You can do the updates from USB stick yourself to save dealer labor but they are still not very accurate at times. The Azera is a cruiser. Loves going fast on smooth and straighter roads but doesn't take turns or rough roads like other cars. At almost 300HP it is definitely a sleeper and it will hit speeds over 130 MPH if it was allowed. The 2014 has a improved suspension but still not quite there. If you want a car with more safety features like lane departure or a better Android radio you will need to look at more recent models. Im hoping my 3rd Azera will be just as reliable as my previous two. Time will tell. The interior of the Azera is more like a jet airplane instead of a car. The cockpit is well and neatly lit at night. The tech package models include cool ambient lighting that colors the floor and follows the sculpture of the door lines. It has extra features that you can turn on or off like a welcome chime. The Azera also has push button start. I would rate Azera a big 5 stars for the 2014 if it had a little better handling and a better NAV system. Cool-wise....this car is a 10! And you shouldn't need to buy any of the rip-off extended warranties since my 2013 never broke. Time will tell but I am hoping this one makes 200k (without being hit!). Update 6/2023 Car still running trouble free. Just regular oil changes. Not a rattle or cabin squeaks. Gas mileage till about 29 mpg on highway. Some paint issues on the 19 in low profile rims. Easy to touch up. Nav system still one weak point. Needs bi-anual updates at $25.00 plus shipping. NO android support (but later models do).

Just bought a 2013 Azera

Unbelievable value for the money. Love driving it, great bluetooth for phone and easy to use navigation. Comfortable leather seats, seats 5 confortably including tall adults in the back. Wish the steering wheel could come out a little but more (an extra inch would have been nice) Overal, great buy, great MPG with potent V6.

Our second Azera- better than the first-

Only available as a used car- this model has been discontinued. It is a comfortable and thoughtfully designed car. Ours is the Tech model- the extras are really worthwhile e.g., heated and cooled seats, rear windows shades-power back window shade, "panoramic" sunroof. Great storage and seat comfort: a really good highway car. Minimal rough pavement bounces are felt, Front passenger egress and seat belt receiver buckle awkward. Highway mileage 29-32 mpg. Precise steering and very good handling on road.

Going back to Nissan!

I had a 2002 Nissan Maxima SE and I loved it. What a super car and my oldest son recently turned it in to purchase his first Car. Back in 2013, just after I turned 50, I decided I would join my wife and get a new car. I liked the way the Azera looked, test drove it and decided to buy one. I wish I hadn't. The pros: the ride is decent, the car looks good, and it is roomy. The Cons: cheap interior(Trim on the steering wheel is peeling), the Bluetooth is (awful had to get it replaced once and people always complain it is hard to hear), Black soot is present in the exhaust pipes(Since Day 1 and I have seen other Azeras with the same issue) and the BIGGEST CON..the finish on all four 19" inch Alloy wheels is peeling and Hyundai(nor my dealer - Burns Hyundai in Marlton, NJ) will not replace them. The car will be sold shortly and I will be going back to Nissan.

Great first 2 years

Has declined over the last three years. Now 6 years old with only 45K miles, but hasn't aged well.

Not an Avalon

Great Buy!!

Best choice and Hidden Hyundai jewel. My car has nothing TO ENVY to the expensive make and models out there. It it's fully equipped and handles great.

My other Mercedes Benz

After owning 3 Mercedes E-Class sedans, we bought this car for $22,000 less and after driving it for 4 years and 43000 miles I say it is better than the Mercedes. It doesn't cost $2000 per year to maintain. Doesn't need new brake pads at 23,000 miles and tires at 30,000 miles and on and on. Now have 37,000 miles and it is 3 years old. definitely the least expensive car to maintain that I have ever owned. Can't say enough about the quiet comfortable ride.

Good for the buck

I love the curves of the car. I love the many options that it came with as standard. I love the price and the power train warranty. The audio is terrible though and the ride a little bumpy. I am getting about 16 miles to the gallon instead of 20 for city driving. Will keep an eye on that especially as I have it on ECO.

Excellent - watch out Toyota

We have two Azeras, a 2006 Limited and a 2013 Tech. The attention to detail on both is very good. The 2013 is a great travel car and the back seats are very comfortable, we have yet to discover a problem with this car. The panoramic sun-moon roof functions as expected and the heating/cooling is even. The rear window power shade is a great feature. Highway mileage is ~31 mpg. Instrumentation is thoughtful. It is unfortunate that the Azera will no longer be manufactured after 2017.

Super car

This is the most fun sporty sedan I've ever owned...Used to own Nissan Maximas.....Tons of power/ acceleration. Great styling and sound system....Am probably going to look at the 2019 Hyundai for next vehicle...Only complaint of my 2013 Azera is the front seats are not very comfortable....Need more plushness like the Nissan Maxima which my wife owns...I have a bad lower back and after 1.5 hours, the seats in the Azera become very hard even with lumbar...Otherwise, this is a fabulous automobile....very sporty for a sedan.

A "Genesis" in all but the name

The best bargain in a luxury car. Competes well with cars many thousands more expensive

Affordable Luxury

I bought this used in 2020 with 92K miles on it. No worries, because Hyundai seems to make a solid vehicle in my experiences. Three years later I have 130K miles on it. Still going strong. My few complaints are the seat adjustments are on the door....not good for the passenger wanting to relax. The radio is basic, so it doesn't display what my Bluetooth is streaming. Last, the backup camera doesn't beep at me when I'm getting too close to objects. Oh, now I have a blulink message that pops up every time I start the car.

Excellent car for the price.

I've been a Honda fanboy my entire life having owned 2 Honda Preludes, an Accord and an Acura Legend. I have been really disappointed with Hondas design philosophy esp when they introduced the "Beak" front facia. Was in the market for another used car and came up on an ad for an Azera. I met up and test drove the car and was immediately impressed, it's a heavier car with an excellent angine and transmission, but overall handling and acceleration is more than adequate. The car is quite on the freeway and very stable, mine came with the 19" rims. The panoramic roof is my favorite feature, along with the rear window blinds. At 293 hp, the best part about it is, it runs on regular gas, unlike all the other luxury brands. I steered my sister to Hyundai back in 2013 when her Accord finally gave out, I have been very impressed with Hyundai's reliability, which to me, as a mechanic, is my number one priority. I work on Mercedes, BMW and Rovers and absolutely hate their lack of reliability, let alone expensive parts. I really like the car and get lots of compliments and questions about it, if I ever totalled this one, I wouldn't hesitate to get another one.

Wonda hyndai

Great car but visibility bad for short people, sold it for suv for better biew.

I hate this car

This is probably the 15th car I have owned and I have had only a few clunkers, but this one takes the cake. It is not the "big" issues, I have not had any mechanical issues, but it is the little things. If I can recall them, they are: > The placement of the power seat controls are on the doors near the C(?) pillar so that in order for either the driver or passenger to recline the seat or move it all the way to the rear you have to maintain a sit up until the operation is done. Ditto when you want to return the seat to its normal position, a sit up is needed. > The GPS is difficult to program, and it has a tendency to take you on strange routes, going from our home to my daughters in Dallas the last 20 miles it had us on narrow two lane roads when there were major 4 lanes and decent two lanes available, and it would have been shorter, faster. Even on moderately near destinations, 50 miles or so, it has a tendency to misdirect you right as you near the destination, it has had us turn West when we should have gone East on X road just a half mile from the destination. A terrible terrible system. It does not show the roads you are coming upon either. I suppose it does tell you many POIs such as rest areas, but I would have had to take out the manual to find out how, gads this bloody thing has at least 3, yes 3, manuals! The piece de resistance though is that in most cars with the GPS factory installed have a hood surrounding it so the glare from the sun is minimized. Not this car, there are times during a sunny day one cannot see the display. > The sound system has an awesome sound I believe it has 12 speakers, an infinity system. BUT, it is not intuitive on how to program stations you want to save. It is nice to be able to save, what is it 18 stations per band, BUT, when you push the steering wheel control to move to the next station it only allows the six stations shown. To get to the others you have to take your eyes off the road to select the next 6 and so on. On my GMC it flows from channel to channel and once you have gone through all the channels you can reverse. I will say though, the saving grace is the voice command. It works well. (I never did figure out how to instruct it to get directions via the GPS, I only used it to find me a station to listen to). > I have heated and cooling seats in the front and to heater work fine, but after the first summer season the cooling seats for the driver were minimally effective, I could live with it, but when I first got the car it made me cold, not now, though I am comfortable but gee. > I lived in the Detroit area for nearly 40 years and learned to drive there. I was livid to find out that I had wheel locks placed on the car. Not one, not one person I know anywhere has lost a wheel to thieves, not in Detroit or here in Ohio where I now live. The key was gone when I first went for a rotation and was asked for the key, I was nonplussed. I had to order a key for $15, and could not buy new lug nuts as in the infinite wisdom of Hyundai the lug nuts are not a standard size I had to have the dealer replace the lug nuts for another 20. This is not an option I would tout if I were them. Can you imagine your spouse having a tire issue anywhere and not being able to take your wheel/tire off because it is locked? Whew! > It seems to that Hyundai has an issue wherein you press on the gas and the car thinks for 3-4 seconds before it responds. Drives me nuts, and of course the dealer comes back, "it is normal we find nothing wrong" I compained 3 times. I have driven for nearly 40 years and have owned multiple cars and vans. My brother worked at GM in engines as an engineer, this is not normal. I am not a fool. I expected this to be the last car I would buy as I am now in my 60s. but I am going to get rid of this damn thing and buy something else. I am sure there is other issues, for instance I do not like the keyless entry and start feature, but my wife does. The big issue for me is that when I am exiting the car and press the lock button if I am still coming out it will not lock. I don't like that, but my wife has no problem so i mention it but it really is not too big an issue.