Hyundai Azera head to head against Chevrolet Impala

With its second generation, the Hyundai Azera represents an advanced approach to the traditional large sedan segment, offering a powerful and efficient drivetrain, emotional design language and luxurious features that enhance the high value of Hyundai cars, while the 2014 Chevrolet Impala represents the tenth generation of one of the oldest and most popular names in the automotive world.
The car has held the title of the best-selling large-size sedan in America since 2004, with total sales of more than 169,000 cars in 2012. With
total sales of more than 169,000 cars in 2012.
The new Azera represents the modern interpretation of the design language known as Inspired by aeronautical mechanics, Hyundai’s “smooth sculpting” is tall, light and low.
The undulating center line gives way to a tall, elegant roofline enhanced by the third window and swirling LED lights. The mono-shaped profile features flowing lines in the rear quadrant. The front fascia is robust, featuring a powerful grille and chrome wings, with HID headlights featuring subtle detailing.
The car’s stance is complete with 19-inch radial multi-spoke alloy wheels. Other details of the car include a panoramic sunroof, 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels, a rear view camera, shock-absorbing areas at the front and rear, with protection beams that wrap along the sides of the chassis, which is more solid and safe than the previous generation, and there are HID main headlights. Xenon with bulbs.The aerodynamic design of the 2014 Impala gives the car a distinctive appearance that suggests movement as if through the wind. While tires in sizes 18-19 or 20 inches are designed to enhance the vehicle’s perfect appearance.
The LTZ’s low-profile front near-beam beams, or HID headlamps, and LED daytime running lights extend into the corners to form a wide grille, while the bonnet gives a convincing sense of performance. The LTZ’s LED daytime running lights provide a contemporary visual appearance, as well as an impressive field of view.
Sculpted accents on the sides of the bodywork add a distinctive look, with a distinctive signature on the rear fenders, recalling the classic Impala designs. The cabin is visibly long, enhancing the car’s smooth appearance, while maintaining a better field of view. The rear luggage cover takes a compact shape to match the overall design of the car, and contains a storage space of 532 liters.The Azera enjoys a   spacious interior with basic leather upholstery, and luxurious equipment comparable to that of the competing premium brands, in addition to a spacious cabin that provides legroom and headroom with good height for front seat passengers. Hyundai has also focused on other important interior details such as the (optional) panoramic sunroof that allows more Cabin light, dimmable lighting, electrically adjustable front seats, electrically operated rear curtain, and manual rear side window blinds, a feature not found in any other car in this segment, and these side curtains can be removed when not needed, also includes Azera Basic first-class leather seats for all passengers, and the two front seats can be electrically adjusted in ten directions (10 ways), with additional features for more comfort in the driver’s seat.
Others, a Bluetooth phone system (HD Radio Bluetooth Technology) (basic), standard slots for iPod playback and USB use. Infiniti 550W Logic 7 with 12 speakers, 8-inch subwoofer and external subwoofer.
Interior features also include optional ventilated front seats, heated front and rear seats (basic), dual-zone automatic climate control (weather), second-row ventilation (basic), cooled glove box, and a full suite of nine airbags, including Driver’s knee cushions, side cushions in the rear seats, other details include a system to reduce the impact energy in the front seats, which have the largest head and leg room in this segment in the ventilated front seats, a unique navigation system (basic) with a rear view camera, and interior upholstery Leather with heated front and rear seats, a Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice command recognition and music playback, and “Blue Link” communication equipment as standard.The most important characteristic of the Impala cabinIt’s the fluid flow of the dashboard and door sills, the available ambient lighting, the premium feel of the materials and the exceptional look of the seats. The instrument panel displays its contents dynamically via a standard 4.2-inch color display with reconfigurable driver information center features. An 8-inch color touchscreen with concealed stowage is paired with Chevrolet’s MyLink system. Interior color options range from Rock Brown, Jet Titanium, Jet Black and Mojave. Standard features on LT and LTZ models are adjustable headrests. Folding in order to improve the field of view in the rear when there are no passengers in the rear seats. The instrument panel is rich in appearance, with multi-dimensional indicators and a reconfigurable driver information center with a 4.2-inch screen. Additional available features include remote start, keyless entry, locking and keyless entry, power-adjustable steering column with memory, dual-zone climate control, and ventilated and heated front seats. The Impala also has great storage options in the front console and storage space hidden behind the 8-inch color touch screen.
The safety and safety features available first of their kind in Chevrolet and “Impala” include the forward collision alert system. The camera technologies detect a potential collision risk and alert the driver audibly and visually, giving him time to stop or change lanes, and the lane departure alert system, which alerts the lane detection system. Built on camera technologies, the driver avoids impending deviations from the lane. The camera installed on the rearview mirror identifies lane markings on the road, provides audio alerts when deviating from them, and the side blind zone alert system, using radar sensors on both sides of the car.The Azera is distinguished as the highest level model among Hyundai models, and it uses the new generation of the lambda 2 V-six engine linked to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The car is front-wheel drive with a 3.0-liter V6 petrol engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission made by Hyundai. With a horsepower of 250 hp at 6400 rpm and a torque of 208 lb-ft, the car boasts that the average rate of fuel consumption is better than the Nissan Maxima, Ford Taurus, and Buick LaCrosse V6 models.Other technical details include assistance systems and basic safety systems: VSM, ESC, TCS, ABS with BA brake assist system and electronic brake force distribution. And smooth thanks to a wide distribution of gear ratios that perfectly matches the powertrain from the engine, the drivetrain in the 2014 Azera also includes an economy mode that modifies the control of the engine and transmission to improve fuel economy. This translates to a 5% reduction in fuel consumption in the real world of driving. The advanced suspension system with MacPherson struts in the front and multiple links for the independent rear suspension gives the car greater control over the body of the car and the steering wheel.The Impala is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine with variable valve timing, fuel-saving direct injection and lightweight components. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, it produces 305 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque, with an outstanding fuel economy of 8.1 liters per 100 kilometers on the highway. The Impala’s powertrain delivers a feeling of confidence and a responsive driving experience, and is designed to deliver comfortable performance that is integrated into a more robust body structure. The long wheelbase, with the wide distance between the two rear wheels, gives the Impala a distinct feeling of comfort and control, in all driving conditions. The Impala also contains systems that provide more control such as the electronic stability control StabiliTrak, the control of the different speeds and the four-wheel disc brakes With four-channel anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution, it ensures optimal distribution of braking force on both axles, for more stability under harsh braking.Read also:Azera ratingAzera picturesImpala RatingSurambala