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LOS ANGELES ??” Hyundai said its all-new 2006 Azera sedan will start at $24,995, including freight, while the redesigned 2006 Toyota RAV4 will be priced from $20,300.
The Azera, which replaces the XG350 , is built in South Korea and is based on the same platform as the Sonata . It is positioned above the Sonata and, as such, is lavishly equipped with such standard features as electronic stability control, eight airbags, and a 263-horsepower, twin-cam 3.8-liter V6 with five-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission.
Hyundai said the Azera has more power than the Ford Five Hundred and more torque than the Toyota Avalon , and sprints from zero to 60 in less time than the BMW 530i . The Azera is offered in SE and Limited trim levels. The top-of-the-line Azera Limited with Ultimate Package includes a 10-speaker Infinity audio system, an in-dash six-disc CD changer, power sunroof, power tilt/telescope steering column, power-adjustable foot pedals and rain-sensing wipers. The flagship model is priced at $29,995.
The RAV4, which has been extensively redesigned for 2006, is offered in base 4x2 and 4x4 variants, as well as Sport and Limited models. All trim levels can be ordered with either a DOHC 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine or a new DOHC 3.5-liter V6 that delivers 269 horsepower and is coupled with a five-speed automatic. Stickers range up to $25,870 for the RAV4 Limited V6 4x4.
What this means to you: Hyundai's new Korean-built near luxury sedan is priced to undercut the Toyota Avalon ??” by a significant margin.
Edmunds.com/Inside Line