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Hyundai Equus

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $64,499 – $71,999 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.6 – 13.7 L/100km

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The luxurious Equus received important mechanical upgrades last year, so this year Hyundai added exciting new colors to the existing palette. Powered by a 5.0l V8 with an eight-speed transmission, this big sedan clearly shows where Hyundai wants to go. Although equipped with a pneumatic suspension with Sport mode, keeping up with expensive luxury cars from the Old World may not yet be its cup of tea. Keep watching however, the Koreans learn fast.

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2014 Hyundai Equus: Lexus For Less

It's not easy to force your way into the luxury conversation, but this is exactly what Hyundai has done with the full-size Equus sedan. In fact, it's much easier to lose your way instead, a la Lincoln or Acura, and start to fade completely from the public's perception of what …September 10, 2013

2011 Hyundai Equus: Another step in the right direction

Hyundai has its ambitions. Not just to become one of the top three automobile companies in the world, but also to make a name for itself in the luxury car category. The new Equus certainly seems to give some added credibility to the Korean manufacturer, which has improved by leaps …September 23, 2010

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Not Again: Over 600,000 Hyundai, Kia Vehicles in Canada Could Catch Fire

Hyundai and Kia are once again under fire (pun intended, of course) due to a safety problem that may result in vehicles catching fire. A bit more than 600,000 units in Canada now have to be recalled. This includes 326,942 Hyundai vehicles, to be exact. Affected models are the 2012-2015 …September 27, 2023

Braking Issue Forces Hyundai to Recall Nearly 300,000 Cars in Canada

It’s not every day that you see an automaker recall around 300,000 vehicles in Canada, but Hyundai just did following the discovery of a particular issue with the braking system. The exact number of units amounts to 295,577, while the list of affected models includes the 2011-2016 Elantra and Equus …March 14, 2023

Hyundai Set To Announce The Creation Of A Luxury Sub-brand

According to news agency Reuters, Hyundai is about to announce its intention to create a new luxury brand in order to round up its premium vehicles. Hyundai Motor currently builds the Genesis sedan and the Equus, while Kia builds the K900 and the Cadenza. This new brand will likely be …November 3, 2015

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Our test drive of the 2012 Hyundai Equus

Our test drive of the 2012 Hyundai Equus

The Car Guide rating 78%

Pros

Impeccable fit and trim
Very smooth engine
Balanced road holding
Very comfortable
Excellent quality-price value

Cons

Sluggish steering
Distribution limited
Retro shape
Unknown resale value
Little driving pleasure

Driving	6/10
Safety	9/10
Interior	9/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	9/10

What's new in 2013

No major change.

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Recalls

Brakes
March 8, 2023
Electrical
March 7, 2016

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