New Hyundai Azera With V6 Engine

Hyundai Azera 2011 Model

The 2011 Hyundai Azera made its official debut at the on-going Chicago auto show. For the 2011 model year, hyundai Azera received a plethora of styling updates and technical improvements including enhanced V6 engines and new six-speed automatic gearbox.

Speaking of powertrain options, the revised 2011 hyundai Azera is available with two updated V6 engines; the 3.3L and 3.8L. Entry-level Azera GLS is available with 3.3L Lambda V6 which generates 260 horsepower and 233 lbs.-ft of torque.

The engine features variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust side. It is also equipped with variable intake system (VIS) that further broadens its power curve to improve hyundai Azera’s off-the-line acceleration and passing performance. The 3.3L V6 engine returns 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg when driving on highway.
The 3.8-liter V6 fitted under the hood of 2011 hyundai Azera Limited also gets a horsepower bump, again thanks to the addition of variable valve timing on the intake side. According to Hyundai, the updated engine packs 283 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque.  Estimated fuel economy for the 3.8L V6 engine is 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on highway.

The updated 2011 Hyundai Azera also gets standard six-speed automatic transmission, which helps the car to improve its fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. According to Hyundai, the all-new 6-speed gearbox is smaller, lighter and more compact in size than any other six-speed transmission available on the market. It was developed over a four year period in conjunction with Kia Motors.
The 2011 hyundai Azera also received a plethora of styling updates. Those are not dramatic, but do help the vehicle to look a bit more premium and modern. Styling alterations include subtly revised front fascia with redesigned front grille, headlights and bumper.
In the rear, the 2011 hyundai Azera gains new LED taillights and slightly redesigned bumper with integrated chrome exhaust tailpipes. Modernized 17-inch alloy wheels and revised side repeater mirrors with all-new bright puddle lamps light the way to Hyundai’s refined premium large car with near-luxury attributes.

Interiors of Hyundai Azera 2011

Interior of the facelifted Azera benefits from aluminum graining added to the center console and a one-touch triple turn signal. All Azeras are also equipped with green “Eco” indicator light that lights up to indicate fuel-efficient driving habits.
According to Hyundai Motor America, the 2011 Hyundai Azera is set to hit the showroom floor in the spring 2010. Pricing will be announced closer to its sales date.
Read official press release of the 2011 Hyundai Azera after the jump…
The 2011 Hyundai Azera adds power and efficiency to a model known for its luxurious appointments. The updated large sedan now includes an advanced six-speed automatic transmission and other powertrain refinements raising the bar on fuel economy in its class, while still gaining horsepower. The 2011 Azera will be available at Hyundai dealerships in spring 2010.

Exterior upgrades of Hyundai Azera

- Bumper fascias
- Headlights
- Fog lights
- LED tail-lights
- Side mirrors and window trim
- Trunk lid and grille
- Alloy wheels

Interior upgrades of  hyundai Azera:
- Center console aluminum graining
- Eco Indicator
- EZ Lane Change Assist
– One touch triple turn signal

All of these upgrades help illustrate why more and more customers are discovering how well hyundai  Azera stacks up against the competition. Overall, the 2011 Azera is a strong competitor to vehicles like the Lexus ES350, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Buick LaCrosse and Ford Taurus. Spacious and luxurious, the hyundai Azera features more interior volume than expensive luxury sedans such as the Mercedes Benz E-Class, BMW 750i and Lexus LS 460.
Both Azera powertrains still offer more standard horsepower than the BMW 528i demonstrating that hyundai Azera is one of the smartest premium large-sedan choices available in the American market today.

The hyundai Azera GLS is equipped with an enhanced 3.3-liter, DOHC V6 engine that now produces an estimated 260 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 233 lbs.-ft. at 4,500 rpm of torque.
The performance gains were achieved by incorporating Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT) that improves engine breathing on the intake and exhaust camshafts for better fuel economy and lower emissions. Depending on engine load and speed, DCVVT can extend or shorten the duration of the valve opening and closing for more power.
Previously, the 2010 hyundai Azera only had CVVT on the intake camshaft. Now, the hyundai Azera GLS features a specially tuned intake manifold surge tank to take advantage of the new DCVVT configuration. A member of Hyundai’s “Lambda” engine family, this new engine also has all-aluminum construction and four valves per cylinder.
It also features a Variable Intake System (VIS) that further broadens its power curve to improve the vehicle’s off-the-line acceleration and passing performance. Fuel economy estimates for the hyundai Azera GLS are 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway.
The Azera Limited delivers powerful performance due to its revised clean and efficient all-aluminum 3.8-liter, DOHC V6 engine, which delivers an estimated 283 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 263 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm. To maximize the power spread, this engine also uses DCVVT and a Variable Intake System (VIS) to help cylinders breathe efficiently at both low and high rpms. Estimated mileage figures for the Azera Limited are 19 mpg city / 27 mpg highway.
To help Azera drivers get the most out of their vehicles, Hyundai has added a fuel economy indicator in the 2011 model. The “Eco Indicator” displays a green light to indicate when driving habits are contributing to good fuel economy.
Hyundai‘s commitment to making the hyundai Azera extremely fuel efficient continues with a six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual control. This transmission offers smooth shifts and a wide ratio spread that ideally suits both engines’ characteristics.
Hyundai’s all-new six-speed automatic transaxle helps the company meet its goals of improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Shifts are silky-smooth with an option of manual control through the SHIFTRONIC feature.
Drivers can access the SHIFTRONIC feature by moving the gear selector into a separate gate. Pushing the selector forward or pulling it rearward will shift the transmission up or down sequentially, adding to driver control. A clear LCD readout on the instrument panel shows the gear being used.
Designed for transverse engine applications in passenger cars and CUVs, the new compact transmission puts Hyundai into an elite class of only three auto manufacturers who have designed their own proprietary six-speed automatic transmissions. The strength of the design is its unique layout which makes it smaller, more compact and lighter than any other six-speed transmission on the market today.
The gearbox has no dipstick because it is filled with automatic transmission fluid designed to last for the life of the vehicle under normal usage conditions, thereby reducing maintenance costs.
Developed over a four-year period, this new six-speed automatic is 26.4 pounds lighter than the five-speed it replaces. It also is 1.6 inches shorter and considerably simpler, having 62 fewer parts, which is a key to increased durability, lighter weight and lower cost.
When it comes to transmissions, more gears are definitely better. The addition of a sixth gear enables closer spacing between gear ratios providing a better balance of performance and fuel economy while the wide overall gear ratio helps deliver strong, smooth acceleration.
The gearbox has three planetary gearsets and a unique flat torque converter that shortens the unit’s overall length by 0.47 inches. Four pinion differentials improve durability and further minimize size.This is the short information of hyundai Azera