2006 Hyundai Azera Sedan

The Azera, Hyundai's new flagship sedan, has quite a few noteworthy claims to fame: faster acceleration from zero to 60 miles per hour than the BMW 530i and Mercedes-Benz S430, more standard horsepower than the Ford Five Hundred and Buick LaCrosse and more torque than the Toyota Avalon. In addition, the Azera's 3.8-liter engine is the largest in its competitive segment, and the Azera has more standard safety features than the Toyota Avalon or Nissan Maxima, including eight airbags and electronic stability control. The Azera is also the fastest sedan that Hyundai has ever built, with 60 miles per hour, from a standing start, arriving in just 6.5 seconds.

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