2012 Hyundai Azera First Drive Review: Is It Safe
So far, the 2012 Hyundai Azera has yet to be tested at all by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or fully tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), but the latter has given it "Good" ratings for both frontal- and side-impact protection. All new Hyundai Azera models come standard with nine airbags, daytime running lights (DRL), electronic brake-force distribution with brake assist, four-wheel anti-lock disc brake system, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Those keeping score will note that the car does not have active head restraints which is thanks to newly developed impact-reducing front seats that Hyundai expects to help reduce head and neck injuries in rear impact collisions by 17 percent when compared to the previous-generation Azera which came with active head rests.