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| 2012 Hyundai Equus |
EPA Fuel Economy (MPG):15 City/23 Highway
Introduced last year, Hyundai now has a sort of super-Genesis in the Equus, an even larger sedan that aims to take on the BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS at a price point one rung lower. Toward that end, the Equus, which can seat up to four or five people depending on the trim level, might be cross-shopped against sedans ranging from a 5 Series and E-Class to an Acura RL or Volvo S80.
For 2012, the Equus gains a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine with direct injection. The V-8 makes 429 horsepower and teams with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Power sunshades for the rear side windows are now part of the Ultimate trim level's features.
For 2012, the Equus gains a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine with direct injection. The V-8 makes 429 horsepower and teams with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Power sunshades for the rear side windows are now part of the Ultimate trim level's features.
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| 2012 Hyundai Equus sideview |
Exterior
The Equus resembles a larger, bejeweled Genesis; it's probable that passers-by will mistake the two. Although the Equus shares its cohort's platform, it measures 7.2 inches longer.
The Equus resembles a larger, bejeweled Genesis; it's probable that passers-by will mistake the two. Although the Equus shares its cohort's platform, it measures 7.2 inches longer.
Exterior features include:
*Standard 19-inch alloy wheels*Standard adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
*Optional forward corner-view camera
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| 2012 Hyundai Equus interior |
By the measurements, the Equus' cabin isn't appreciably larger than the Genesis' — front and rear legroom are up less than half an inch — but both cars meet the EPA's large-car classifications, so few shoppers should be wanting for space.
Nor should they be wanting for features. The dash comes wrapped in French-stitched leather, and it adorns more places — most notably the center console surroundings and steering wheel — than in the Genesis. Interior features include:
*Standard iPod connectivityNor should they be wanting for features. The dash comes wrapped in French-stitched leather, and it adorns more places — most notably the center console surroundings and steering wheel — than in the Genesis. Interior features include:
*Standard Bluetooth connectivity
*Standard power moonroof
*Standard power rear sunshade
*Standard heated and cooled front seats
*Optional power-reclining rear seats
*Optional massaging rear seat with power-extending ottoman
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| 2012 Hyundai Equus front and back view |
*New 429-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 with 376 pounds-feet of torque
*Eight-speed automatic transmission
*Rear-wheel drive
*Air suspension with adaptive damping
Safety
Standard safety features include:
*Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
*Electronic stability system
*Side-impact airbags for the front and rear outboard seats
*Driver's knee airbag
*Side curtain airbags
*Active front head restraints
*Lane departure warning system
*Parking sensors and a backup camera
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