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Hyundai Equus

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings

Price $63,900 – $71,000 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.6 – 14.1 L/100km

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Believe it or not, this South Korean manufacturer sells a luxury sedan for more than $60,000. That means it’s tackling the generally more expensive Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Cadillac XTS, Jaguar XJ, Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz S-Class head on. The front-wheel drive Hyundai Equus is powered by a 5.0L 429-hp V8, which is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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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 77%

Pros

Luxurious
interior
Several technological gadgets
Superb comfort
Competitive pricing

Cons

Considerable depreciation to be expected
Brand lacks prestige
No all-wheel drive
No choice of engines

Driving	6/10
Safety	9/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	9/10

What's new in 2015

No major change

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Recalls

Brakes
February 8, 2024
Brakes
September 22, 2023
Brakes
March 8, 2023

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