The Equus carries into 2016 with no significant changes save a new hands-free "Smart Trunk" opener.
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After significant changes for the 2014 model year, Hyundai have left the Equus unchanged for 2015.
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For 2014, the Hyundai Equus luxury sedan features several updates. Outside, the car has new 19-inch turbine-blade polished wheels, along with a revised front fascia and grille, new side mirrors and standard LED fog lamps. Meanwhile, the interior has a redesigned instrument panel, center stack and center console, new ivory leather upholstery and premium wood trim. In Ultimate models, rear outboard seating now features power lumbar support. Mechanically, the Equus sports a revised suspension tuned for both enhanced ride comfort and handling, with a Sport mode benefitting from firmer damper tuning and a new Snow mode for winter driving. An automatic power door closure assist is new on Ultimate models. Finally, new technologies include a larger, 7-inch LCD center display on Signature models and a 12.3-inch center display on Ultimate models, with driver menus accessible through steering wheel haptic controls. Dual 9.2-inch high-resolution displays for rear seat entertainment replace the previous single display. Standard intelligent cruise control now includes a full stop/start function for use in stop-and-go traffic.
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After significant improvements to the powertrain for 2012, Hyundai leaves the Equus relatively unchanged for 2013. A new color combination of Satin White exterior and Saddle interior is available for 2013, but otherwise the car remains unaltered.
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There's very significant news for Hyundai's flagship large luxury sedan, the Equus. For 2012, the model gets a new powertrain--including a more powerful 5.0L V8 engine and new 8-speed automatic transmission. The Equus also now comes with a new side-window satin-chrome finish, and the top-luxury Equus Ultimate now includes power rear side-window sunshades.
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The Equus is a new luxury vehicle from Hyundai debuting in 2011. It's the largest, most luxurious and most powerful car Hyundai makes, and they have high hopes it can compete with the best from European and Japanese automakers at any price.
SelectBrowse ListingsThe Hyundai Equus launch in the United States market presented the South Korean auto brand for the first time on a high luxury pedestal. Overtaking the Genesis as Hyundais flagship, the Equus was among the largest vehicles sold by the car brand in the North American market. At 203.1 inches in overall length, the rear-wheel drive car tipped the scales at 4,449 pounds.
Propelling the massive 2011 model year vehicle was a 4.6-liter Tau engine producing up to 385 horsepower. Standard HID headlights with LED accents and 19-inch chrome alloy wheels accompanied the appearance of the 2011 Hyundai Equus. Four-wheel disc brakes, Vehicle Stability Control, electro-hydraulic power steering and electronically controlled air suspension with Continuous Damping Control all played a role in premium ride for the Equus sedan.
Inside, the 2011 Hyundai Equus employed a rich use of leather and wood grain materials. On the Equus Ultimate model, the five-passenger rear seat bench was replaced with a pair of seats divided by a large center console. Message and heat controls for the rear seating were remotely activated. Standard equipment such as Smart Cruise Control, power tilt-and-telescope steering wheel as well as a 17-speaker, 608-watt Lexicon 7.1 Discrete surround-sound stereo system provided an unmistakable sense of luxury to the occupants of the Equus.
For the first year of sales for the Equus, buyers would receive an Apple iPad containing their owners manual. Originally equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, the Hyundai Equus was upgraded to an eight-speed gearbox for the 2012 model year. The 2012 model year for the luxury car also included the more powerful 5.0-liter engine. Producing 429 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, the 2012 Hyundai Equus new Tau engine operated with gasoline direct injection technology. A number of revisions to the 2014 Equus sedan included new front-end treatment, standard LED fog lamps, retuned suspension and an enhanced dashboard setup featuring larger LCD displays.
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