The car you drive says a lot about you.
The car you don't drive may say even more.
The Equus engineers had the enviable task of setting a new design standard for an entire line of vehicles. Starting with the distinctive front grille, deliberate lines continue from the hood through the body to show off the staggered-width 19-inch chrome wheels. LED turn signals with HID Xenon headlights, sculpted front fog lights, and the distinctive air intake further set the Equus apart in a field of conventional rivals.
Leather everything. Alcantara® suede headliner. Premium wood trim. Power rear side-window sunshades. Harman navigation system. 608-watt Lexicon® 7.1 Discrete Surround Sound Audio System. And a 12-way adjustable driver seat that is heated/cooled and even offers massage. The Equus, a new kind of luxury.
Equus is a new kind of luxury car, so Hyundai created a new kind of service we like to call 'At Your Service.' Your owner's manual comes on an Apple iPad®. Maintenance is free, and when it comes time for tune ups and oil changes, we'll come retrieve the car from you. In fact, we may just have to get rid of our service waiting rooms altogether.
The engine is an award-winning 385-horsepower V8. The advanced 6-speed automatic transmission was produced by ZF®, arguably the best transmission maker in the world. And a well-balanced, rear-wheel-drive layout gives Equus the foundation to perform less like a traditional luxury car and more like a high-performance sports sedan.
Hyundai has always been committed to safety.
Equus steps up this tradition with nine airbags, reinforced unibody construction, and an entire Vehicle Stability Management System tasked with making sure all active and passive safety features work optimally. |
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Hyundai Equus Performance
An award-winning 385-hp, 4.6L Tau® V8 engine. ZF® premium 6-speed automatic transmission. And of course, rear-wheel drive. Engineered to leave its mark on the luxury performance sedan market. |
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Hyundai Equus Exterior
A powerful grille. Modern turn signal LED lights. HID headlights. and a muscular profile thanks to 19-inch staggered alloy wheels. |
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Hyundai Equus Interior
Premium wood trim. Snug leather seats with driver's circulation massage, heating, cooling and humidity control. An 8-inch LCD for the premium navigation and Driver Information System. And a 608-watt Lexicon® 7.1 Discrete Surround Sound audio system with more standard speakers than BMW 7 Series or Lexus LS 460. |
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Forward-view Cornering Camera
Equus offers a forward-view cornering camera. From its vantage point at the top of the grille, the camera provides an extra margin of safety for negotiating tight alleys and parking spaces. The wide-angle image is displayed on the central in-dash navigation screen at low parking speeds, then switches back to the navigation mode at higher driving speeds. |
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Advanced HID Xenon Headlights
Stylish LED turn signal indicators frame the front Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights. The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) turns with the vehicle's steering angle so that upcoming curves and intersections receive maximum illumination. The sophisticated auto-leveling headlights also keep light parallel to the road surface regardless of vehicle load. |
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Equus Performance Wheels
Equus has been engineered for performance from the ground up. 19-inch chrome alloy wheels with staggered-width performance tires (P245/45R19 in front and P275/40R19 in the rear) not only give the Equus a formidable look, but ensure superior handling. |
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Equus Driver's Seat
The 12-way adjustable driver seat is heated, cooled, and has a massage—something you won't find on the Lexus LS 460. Seat height, rake, seatback recline, and seat cushion adjustments are easily controlled from the upper door panel that memorizes the preferences of multiple drivers. Equus also employs a unique thermoelectric technology that controls the heating, cooling and humidity of the seat surface for optimal comfort. |
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Driver Information and
Navigation System
The 8-inch VGA display screen is the Driver Information System (DIS) and navigation interface. The large, easy-to-read screen is intuitive for primary driving functions, quick data recognition and driver control. Navigation is a snap with full map functions and a simple, comprehensive interface thanks to XM NavTraffic®. |
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Parking Guide System
PGS uses the rearview camera, and a simple, superimposed graphic with parking guidelines to help direct drivers into even the tightest parking spots. Front and rear parking sensors offer an extra line of protection in case you get too close to another car or object. |
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Equus Steering Wheel
The power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with Integrated Memory System (IMS) remembers each nuance of your and another driver's preferences. The premium wood and leather-wrapped wheel itself is heated for those chilly mornings, and the entire steering column moves in and out of the way to make getting in and out of the driver seat even easier. |
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First Class Rear Seats
Instead of three rear seats, Equus Ultimate comes with two roomy, premium seats. Heated and cooled with power adjustable head restraints, there's also an electronically cooled center console refrigerator and an independently controlled entertainment system. The 50/50 split allows the passenger in the first-class seat (rear right) to extend the leg support, recline and enjoy a back massage. |
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Lexicon© Stereo
Starting with 17 speakers standard (more than BMW and Mercedes-Benz), the Lexicon® 7.1 Discrete Surround Sound Audio System includes a 13-channel digital amplifier that produces 608 watts of distortion-free music. It also has XM® Satellite Radio with over 170 digital channels, HD Radio™ technology, and iPod®/USB and auxiliary input jacks. |
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Equus Owner Experience App
Equus is the first luxury car to have an iPad app to help you understand and maintain your vehicle. Using Apple's simple interface, the Owner's Manual includes interactive demo videos, 360 degree images and a quick reference guide to help you learn everything from the Vehicle Stability Management System to how to use the supervision cluster. You can also use the Dealer Locator to find the nearest Authorized Equus Dealer and schedule all you routine maintenance. |
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Equus Valet Service
Owning an Equus means you may never have to set foot in our service center. Ever. Not for an oil change, not for a tune-up. When it's time for service, contact us by phone or through your Equus Owner Experience iPad App, and we'll come to you, deliver a courtesy replacement vehicle alternative transportation and return your Equus when it's ready. |
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Free Maintenance
Owning an Equus comes with the confidence that all of the normal scheduled maintenance is covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. This doesn't just mean oil changes, but all parts and labor included in the Equus owner's manual under scheduled maintenance. Paired with our valet service, that comes to you, picks up your vehicle, delivers alternative transportation and returns your vehicle, makes Equus maintenance easy and painless. |
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Hyundai 385-HP V8
The Tau® 4.6L V8 won a Ward's 10 Best Engines award in both 2009 and 2010.
No other V8 competitor can claim that—not Lexus, not Mercedes. The high-pressure die-cast engine block is entirely aluminum. A Variable Induction System (VIS) improves both low-end torque and high-end horsepower, while Dual Continuous Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) maximizes power. Further details like the timing chain drive system, serpentine belt and iridium double-tipped spark plugs help make Equus one of the most fuel-efficient luxury cars in its class. |
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ZF® Transmission
Hyundai engineers partnered with famous German transmission maker ZF to choose a high-performance transmission specifically for Equus. Precise gear ratios and lightweight components make the ZF 6-speed is highly responsive and a perfect complement to the Tau® 385 hp V8. Whether in automatic or SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode, it also has the capability to achieve torque converter lock-up in top gear which dramatically closes the fuel-efficiency gap between automatic and manual transmissions. |
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Continuous Damping Control (CDC)
Much more sophisticated than typical shocks, CDC is an electronic damping system that noticeably increases ride comfort and overall driving dynamics at the same time. Sensors monitor values for body, wheel, and lateral acceleration, then use them to generate the ideal damping forces for each wheel on a continuous basis. This minimizes body roll and makes acceleration and deceleration stable, steady and smooth. Like a more high-performance feel? Select Sport mode with sport-level damping for a firm, more responsive ride. |
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