Oh, I do have one pet peeve. Nearly every reviewer of this car has said, "it has real wood." I'm sure none of these guys have removed the trim pieces to determine that they are thin lacquered wood veneers. Yes, we know they are parrots for the marketing bullet points. But I wish they were plastic and not wood veneers. Plastic is more robust. One wood trim piece in my E66 is cracked. Nine bills to replace. I'd buy a plastic alternative if one existed.
Test drove Equus back to back with 740Li. Considering: purchase or lease, respectively. In 7, some but not all of the features in Equus. Soft close + auto trunk not avail on Sig. Equus. Suspension better sorted in BMW. Equus choppy and harsh on rough paving while otherwise supple. Equus more stuff for less $. Must lease BMW 6 cyl instead of buying Equus V8-- minus. Like old BMW 7-series? Then Equus is good. Both I6 and V8 good performers. Comes down to this one question:do you need a BMW logo?
For anyone who considers themselves a car fan, they usually buy a car with their heart above badge, performance, mileage, practicality or even reliability. A lot of cars are mass produced today, but when you pick a car and it just speaks to you, it knows what it is and you just feel it when you drive.
It's like being in love, before you know it, you just are. It's there. Cars do have personalities...
A lot of Car reviewers love German cars, and particularly BMW's. Why this is is because German manufacturers make their cars to be driven. For Toyota, they are appliances.
Steering is sharp. Predictable, but never boring. Car is planted and secure. Controls intuitive and well placed. Theres a long list of things that make German cars a bit better than your average Japanese car. You just feel "connected".
BMW is handling. Benz is Luxury, Audi is tech. What and who is the Equus?
@LOLitsJono equus has all of that tech luxury and handling....the target of german manufacturers are people without mind and blind....skip hyundai if u want and pay 120.000 euro for a mercedes
The video says it DOESN'T have the handling. The car feels "disconnected". I'm not sure how much Hyundai is charging in Europe but in the U.S. it's $60k~ which is BMW 5-series / E-Class Territory. In fact, the E-Class starts at $49,400.
Even though the Equus is far better gadget wise, I would feel like i've gambled $60,000 on a car that's trying to imitate a Benz. Why not just buy the Benz? At least you know what you're getting. If the Equus was 3-series pricing, they'd be golden.
@LOLitsJono see 4 your self that guy had nothing bad to say about that car....so he said it doesnt have the soul...look at other reviewers vids and you wil see different views...whats true in the end....and your right equus isnt better than benzes is just at the same level and dont disagree with me
u think that way because u have a mindset that german cars are great and have the "soul" but in reality its all business all the german brands mindfuck the consumers with their amazing marketing skills i bet u wont be able to tell the difference between the two (german sedan and equus) if u were blindfolded
that some bullsit about the steering, that shit handles nice ... the genesis handled superbly over the germans , only bmw would top in that class.... i own this car in the ultimate and i have owned a 2009 s class ... the 550 .. and that shit cost me 86k with no reall over the top options....my equus was 71k shipped to my home .. with all the stuff included that would of cost me over 130k in my benz... hands down hyundai is in the bgi game now.. and its better than the s class ..
after weeks of research (and no thanks to the guys at FLDetours, who could have easily answered my question about where this castle is) I have found that this is "Castle on the Hudson" in Tarrytown, NY. just in case anyone else was wondering.
Maybe watching 10 more years on Hyundai's luxury cars. Yes, they can make luxury cars, as tech as others. But they pick what the car have because other brands picked, not because they feel the necessity.
I like JF, but I rather watch the car move rather to watch him talk while driving it. I want to see the tale end, the top view, grill, rims, interior...C'mon producer
For the money, I'll go with the Equus. The new 5 series have plastics so it ain't as clean as it should be plus you get more space and more luxuries in the Equus. I think the interior is attractive too. Big respect for those who prefer the BMW for driving pleasure but for prestige, You are one hell of a cock.
If the Equus succeeds, other manufacturers like Lincoln and Infiniti might be eager to join the competition. After all they have potential.
@Dominikmj I've been using the words soul and passion way before watching Top Gear whenever I describe anything made special. Not just hand built to be best in its class. Yes, Limousines have character and I didn't say the Equus or any Limousine had soul. The Hyundai Equus HAS character. If it didn't, it wouldn't have sold well in Korea.
Ya know people said the same thing about the VW Phaeton. No one was ready for a 65k VW. That car didn't last. Not that this one will either. But it's all about being different as he said. Look at the Porsche Panamera... Different. I look at it like this like tvs. If you're stepping up from a tube tv to an LCD/plasma... Everything is gonna be better than what you had. You're not gonna get the best and you're surely gonna enjoy whatever you get.
@tbok75 The 65K VW is still around (in Europe). Americans just have a superficial image problem. The phaeton is actually a phenomenally well engineered car.
This car has a big problem that most ppl won't get past and it's to do with the brand, no matter what marketing stuff like the Ipad that is pointless bcz if u can spend more that 50 grand on a car surely u already have an Ipad, this is still a hyundai, a car that u buy bcz u need it not bcz u want it,if u go for a luxury car u want ppl to notice it, to envy it.This is just to fill a gap in the manufacturers portfolio and not many want that.
@mitzaWRF Granted IMO they should have moved these kind of vehicles off to a higher end line manufacture name, they didn't. That said, your statement is all but 2 years too late. People think different now and people are definitely seeing past the brand name idea lately. Maybe the BMW humpers and the like won't be able to do it, but most of us will. This car is said to be able to definitely hold its value for what it is.
JF you are an idiot; BMW pioneered ULTIMATE SERVICE (no charge for brakes oil change, wiper blades for 4 years or 50k) and that service is still active, check BMW website, please have facts right before you spill out, that car is nice but we all know that badge is RUBBISH and AUDI sucks. Happy new year!!!!!!!
It's even funnier that you can't read. Hyundai and Sunday both have a short U in the middle douche nozzle. But I guess anything sounds sweet and correct to you coming from JF mouth. Ewww.
everyone would rather buy an audi or bmw or mercedes b/c no one wants to say they drive a hundai. they would all much rather say they drive a benz or a bmw or an audi.
@lambo357 I loved my Hyundai and drove the shit out of that thing. My Tibby was probably my favorite car, It just had a pretty meager engine and the shifting was a bit notchy but it was fun as hell do drive in the summer. I also own a Mercedes now and it is a great car, I had to choose between it and the CTS and the C was more ergonomic in Japan and the Nav system is bilingual between Japanese and English. Plus the C is probably the one the most reliable cars out of Germany.
@KoolCordell Hyundai is prepping a new, bigger 5.0L Tau V8 with 429HP & 376 ft-lbs of torque paired with a new 8-speed auto; it's expected around March. Although, the new engine will be going into the Genesis too, so you may have a point...
It's Hyundai not Hondai... emphasis on the short U sound. It sounded like you were saying Honda through the whole interview. Smack yourself and get it right next time.
@flatblackstrat funny you are wrong! Hyundai ran a huge commercial in the states concerning the pronunciation of Hyundai, and it's tag line was " hyundai like Sunday "
This cars main competitor, is the Lexus LS!! Not any of the others he mentions. I think the Equus matches the LS in every single way. The only difference is price. Hyundai's aren't the shit cars they used to be. I've been in the newer ones, and they match the Japs. in every way!
@MrJonnyJones dont forget the US gallon is 3.79 Litres against the UK gallon at 4.55 Litres. The US always sounds a lot worse than it is. however I do agree that good common rail diesel engines are the way forward.
Only 22 MPG average?! WTF My Dodge Caravan gets better gas milage than that piece of Mercedes wannabe shit. I can get 26 MPG average in my van. I wouldn't be surprised if my Dodge Caravan was faster than that Hyundai as well!
i think @ 5:23 the word JF was looking for was "exclusive". with a great car like that being only available in certain dealerships, hyundai is probably going to create some demand from people looking for an affordable flagship vehicle
So negative, people. Toyota went through this same "prestige" crisis with Lexus back in the late '80s/early '90s. People said, "I won't pay that much money for a Toyota with leather seats." Funny how that turned out.
Great price and I'm sure a very good car, but I don't think I could spend $65k on a Hyundai, even if it was exactly the same as a Bugatti Veyron. The Equus looks similar to the Lexus LS which I guess is a plus. I want to try one of those Mercedes 7 series' that JF mentions, best of Mercedes and BMW.
"Although this car doesnt have the sole of a German car..." <-- Since when did German cars have "sole"? Italian cars have sole and passion. German cars have great engineering.
You know what turns me off about this car? It is a 65 thousand dollar Hyundai. At 65g's the Hyundai treatment better include at least one beege a week
yeah; paying Equus right now is... well.. some people will want it; ULTIMATE VALUE concerned personnel who really want a big luxury car but is getting little itchy on the revenue its been making on his/her company;
I would really go for the 5.0L Genesis; seems to be much better value + not much shave off in terms of the quality
i finally caught JF's editing. your speech seems seamless, but i got you! at 5:13, the windshield wipers are set at 15 second intervals, at at 5:40 and 5:52, the windshield wipers have been sped up to 5 second intervals instantaneously. i caught you!
great review, but was i the only one who felt that jf started repeating himself in the review...
you could see that he was trying to find something bad about the car, but he really couldn't... hmm :/
one thing he did leave out, though, is at the end of the day that value-for-money car is a hyundai, a brand with a HUGE stigma. when you want a luxury car like the equus then you want a name to go along with it. why else do you see more s-class's or 7 series on the roads
JF your reviews are getting so much better, I loved this one. Oh and you guys need to do more cars. This is exactly why Car Shows, like Top Gear, require car writers/journalists to succeed.
The only reason people call it a ripoff is because it's so late in the game. The point is that it is a REAL luxury competitor for thousands or tens of thousands of dollars less. I give props to Hyundai for doing this well on its first big try with lux brands (Genesis and Equus; considering Azera and the XG were atrocious).
i dont want to come off as being against JF. he's very intelligent and it reflects his reviews. i just cringe a little when i hear ppl blathering about soul and passion in cars.... it comes off fake. no mercedes in this department is built with soul. in my opinion there isnt any soul in nearly every modern day car coming from an established firm (with the exception of private sectors such as McClaren) a hyundai processes no less soul than any other car out there right now in its segment..
whenever i look at it i say crap. you know all german brands have some different font for "s500" or "750i"? every brand has their own and its special. hyundai on the other hand seems to be using roman time
I feel that large luxury sedans doesn't have much soul in general, because they are not made for bringing much joy for the driver or being rewarding if you push it to its limits. Sports cars and nippy, unreliable cars are the ones who have soul, because they have their flaws.
Nice review nevertheless, I enjoy watching JF review cars.
You can say w.e. you want about this car and Hyundai but the truth is it brings just as much as the other competitors in that luxury flagship category and more at less price. Its only drawback is it doesnt have that signature and identification the other cars do and i think its prices is lowered accordingly. It is an absolutely fantastic car.
AUTO CENTRAL – JULY 22, 2010: Leading German motoring magazine AutoBild, has awarded Hyundai Motor Company the honor of first-place in its annual AutoBild Quality Report for 2010.
Hyundai edged out local manufacturers BMW and Audi and eclipsed its rival Toyota to take the prestigious award based on a comprehensive analysis of reliability, long-term quality and customer satisfaction.
its a bargain and i think the market is for people who are looking to buy a 5 series but want something much larger for the same price... but i think they should have redesigned the exterior and interior a bit.... both look bland
@jonwilliams16 true enough, but resale is bad on EVERY car in that class--7-series, A8/Phaeton, S-Class, even the LS. Their customer generally wants the newest latest and greatest, and the high tech is often unproven and sometimes unreliable (especially the Germans)
What REALLY kills Hyundai resale value (on ANY Hyundai or Kia) is the fact that their 10-year warranty is not transferable.
@MIP2311 Why not? If they can make a good car for $10000 just imagine what you can get for 65
The test of whether I'd want a $65000 car from a company that makes a $10000 car is actually thr $10000 car, not the $65000 car.
Also, VW makes cheap cars like the Golf and Jetta (priced in the teens). Does that mean you wouldn't buy a Gallardo or R8 just because they make the Golf (which actually has half of the Gallardo's engine)?
Would you not buy a GT-R just because of the Versa?
I think it's a bargain considering those back seats and the overall quality. I can say it has more presence than the Lexus equivalent as well as the new A8 or the 7 series. It's probably because here in Russia, you see so many of them. I mean I've seen over 15 Bentleys on the street in the last 2 weeks...
you justsaid that this Car has the Same power as the Benz or the Bimmer??? Wrong! very Wrong. this Sh1t box has : 4.6-liter V-8 with 385 horsepower and 333 pound-feet of torque, fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission. the Bimmer has a 400 Hp and more importantly 450 lbs of Torque ( very important to move these big cars) same goes for the Benz this Year we'll Have the V8 twin Turbo with more than 460 lb of torque, So Bro do not say that it has the same Power
love the interior of the Epuus and even from behind it looks good but my main problem with it is the front a Camry has better styling that is a problem hyundai will have to fix if they want to sell more than a couple dozen of these cars.
i love the fact that you guys gave non biased review...
teamsleepnine 3 months ago
Did you say "Mercedes 7 series"???
MrNoahthefox95 4 months ago
hun-die...hun-day....tomaydo, toma'toe
dickcheese663 4 months ago
Hahaha Mercedes 7 series? yea Mercedes makes a car to compete with theres...
yopranay 5 months ago
0:40 he said the mercedes 7 series.
exoticcarlvr22 7 months ago
Oh, I do have one pet peeve. Nearly every reviewer of this car has said, "it has real wood." I'm sure none of these guys have removed the trim pieces to determine that they are thin lacquered wood veneers. Yes, we know they are parrots for the marketing bullet points. But I wish they were plastic and not wood veneers. Plastic is more robust. One wood trim piece in my E66 is cracked. Nine bills to replace. I'd buy a plastic alternative if one existed.
Moosey1789 8 months ago
Test drove Equus back to back with 740Li. Considering: purchase or lease, respectively. In 7, some but not all of the features in Equus. Soft close + auto trunk not avail on Sig. Equus. Suspension better sorted in BMW. Equus choppy and harsh on rough paving while otherwise supple. Equus more stuff for less $. Must lease BMW 6 cyl instead of buying Equus V8-- minus. Like old BMW 7-series? Then Equus is good. Both I6 and V8 good performers. Comes down to this one question:do you need a BMW logo?
Moosey1789 8 months ago
"soul of a german car" is he high?
nomoreheroes93 8 months ago
he meant BMW 7 series...
nameisPeterHwang 9 months ago
mercedes 7 series? 0:44
jsiszero 9 months ago
mercedes 7 series
Dragoscreazi 9 months ago
Holy crap, the Equus is here in the U.S.?
LOLitsJono 10 months ago
@FLDetours
Can you elaborate on the "soul" part? Define the word, explain why German cars have the "soul", and this Equus does not.
sdk1991zzang 11 months ago
@sdk1991zzang
For anyone who considers themselves a car fan, they usually buy a car with their heart above badge, performance, mileage, practicality or even reliability. A lot of cars are mass produced today, but when you pick a car and it just speaks to you, it knows what it is and you just feel it when you drive.
It's like being in love, before you know it, you just are. It's there. Cars do have personalities...
LOLitsJono 10 months ago
@sdk1991zzang
A lot of Car reviewers love German cars, and particularly BMW's. Why this is is because German manufacturers make their cars to be driven. For Toyota, they are appliances.
Steering is sharp. Predictable, but never boring. Car is planted and secure. Controls intuitive and well placed. Theres a long list of things that make German cars a bit better than your average Japanese car. You just feel "connected".
BMW is handling. Benz is Luxury, Audi is tech. What and who is the Equus?
LOLitsJono 10 months ago
@LOLitsJono equus has all of that tech luxury and handling....the target of german manufacturers are people without mind and blind....skip hyundai if u want and pay 120.000 euro for a mercedes
vasprap 10 months ago
@vasprap
The video says it DOESN'T have the handling. The car feels "disconnected". I'm not sure how much Hyundai is charging in Europe but in the U.S. it's $60k~ which is BMW 5-series / E-Class Territory. In fact, the E-Class starts at $49,400.
Even though the Equus is far better gadget wise, I would feel like i've gambled $60,000 on a car that's trying to imitate a Benz. Why not just buy the Benz? At least you know what you're getting. If the Equus was 3-series pricing, they'd be golden.
LOLitsJono 10 months ago
@LOLitsJono see 4 your self that guy had nothing bad to say about that car....so he said it doesnt have the soul...look at other reviewers vids and you wil see different views...whats true in the end....and your right equus isnt better than benzes is just at the same level and dont disagree with me
vasprap 10 months ago
@LOLitsJono
u think that way because u have a mindset that german cars are great and have the "soul" but in reality its all business all the german brands mindfuck the consumers with their amazing marketing skills i bet u wont be able to tell the difference between the two (german sedan and equus) if u were blindfolded
sdk1991zzang 10 months ago
You said the Mercedes 7 Series, I think you meant the BMW 7 Series.
asdfhacks 11 months ago 2
you have to see a japanese talking about korean cars such a hate
vasprap 11 months ago
that some bullsit about the steering, that shit handles nice ... the genesis handled superbly over the germans , only bmw would top in that class.... i own this car in the ultimate and i have owned a 2009 s class ... the 550 .. and that shit cost me 86k with no reall over the top options....my equus was 71k shipped to my home .. with all the stuff included that would of cost me over 130k in my benz... hands down hyundai is in the bgi game now.. and its better than the s class ..
speedfreak505 11 months ago
what i have to say is that americans cant find a real problem with hyundais so the say that the cars dont have the soul of germans.thats bullshit
vasprap 1 year ago
after weeks of research (and no thanks to the guys at FLDetours, who could have easily answered my question about where this castle is) I have found that this is "Castle on the Hudson" in Tarrytown, NY. just in case anyone else was wondering.
keviiinn 1 year ago
did any1 else notice he said mercedes 7 series
sainteustatious 1 year ago 12
@sainteustatious me
piuthemagicman 1 year ago
for Pete's sake, can someone tell me where this castle is in New York?
keviiinn 1 year ago
Damn I would love to see that Mercedes 7-series i need prove LMAO
quincy965 1 year ago
he knows its bmw 7 series... just a little fuck up
colenbrak 1 year ago
someone tell me where that castle is in the beginning of this video?
keviiinn 1 year ago
HAHAHA. Mercedes 7 Series.. 0:43
MrLakme 1 year ago
Maybe watching 10 more years on Hyundai's luxury cars. Yes, they can make luxury cars, as tech as others. But they pick what the car have because other brands picked, not because they feel the necessity.
leedstao 1 year ago
I like JF, but I rather watch the car move rather to watch him talk while driving it. I want to see the tale end, the top view, grill, rims, interior...C'mon producer
Mosheh1am 1 year ago 23
LMAO Mercedes 7 Series
macosftw 1 year ago 5
@macosftw Yeah, i noticed that fail too. Some car expert.
boyhash1 1 year ago
@macosftw dude really, he misspoke
TheJsHep 1 year ago
For the money, I'll go with the Equus. The new 5 series have plastics so it ain't as clean as it should be plus you get more space and more luxuries in the Equus. I think the interior is attractive too. Big respect for those who prefer the BMW for driving pleasure but for prestige, You are one hell of a cock.
If the Equus succeeds, other manufacturers like Lincoln and Infiniti might be eager to join the competition. After all they have potential.
And Italian cars have soul! German cars do not!
mondeost2202008 1 year ago
@mondeost2202008
IMHO the soul phrase is crap! Honestly one thing what Jeremy Clarkson promoted and is just opinionated and one-sided!
You might say that a Ferrari has more soul than a Porsche. Compare the price: the comparable Italians are easily 1.5 to 2 times more expensive.
And e.g. a Porsche still has much more soul than a [cheaper] Nissan GTR.
But back to topic: a limousine doesn't need soul - but character. And the 7 series, S class or A8 can proof to have more than this Korean rice bowl.
Dominikmj 1 year ago
@Dominikmj I've been using the words soul and passion way before watching Top Gear whenever I describe anything made special. Not just hand built to be best in its class. Yes, Limousines have character and I didn't say the Equus or any Limousine had soul. The Hyundai Equus HAS character. If it didn't, it wouldn't have sold well in Korea.
mondeost2202008 1 year ago
the Mercedes 7 series? lol @ 42 sec
bmwdinamo 1 year ago 5
I'd buy the 5 series...
benzbubblecat 1 year ago
Ya know people said the same thing about the VW Phaeton. No one was ready for a 65k VW. That car didn't last. Not that this one will either. But it's all about being different as he said. Look at the Porsche Panamera... Different. I look at it like this like tvs. If you're stepping up from a tube tv to an LCD/plasma... Everything is gonna be better than what you had. You're not gonna get the best and you're surely gonna enjoy whatever you get.
tbok75 1 year ago
@tbok75 The 65K VW is still around (in Europe). Americans just have a superficial image problem. The phaeton is actually a phenomenally well engineered car.
TheRealWout 1 year ago
Hey guys let me tell you something.
A few weeks ago Hyundai invited me down to the dealer to check out the new Equus.
I took my BMW 550i to compare.
I parked next to one of the Equus, and first thing I noticed is how big the Equus is.
I mean I know it is made to compare with the S-class and 7-series but it's still massive.
Then I got into the Equus, I was disappointed. The interior is crap, it's feels like a Toyota Avalon. For $65k I would buy a house in Detroit.
RossEnzo 1 year ago
This car has a big problem that most ppl won't get past and it's to do with the brand, no matter what marketing stuff like the Ipad that is pointless bcz if u can spend more that 50 grand on a car surely u already have an Ipad, this is still a hyundai, a car that u buy bcz u need it not bcz u want it,if u go for a luxury car u want ppl to notice it, to envy it.This is just to fill a gap in the manufacturers portfolio and not many want that.
mitzaWRF 1 year ago
@mitzaWRF Granted IMO they should have moved these kind of vehicles off to a higher end line manufacture name, they didn't. That said, your statement is all but 2 years too late. People think different now and people are definitely seeing past the brand name idea lately. Maybe the BMW humpers and the like won't be able to do it, but most of us will. This car is said to be able to definitely hold its value for what it is.
scruffy412 1 year ago
JF you are an idiot; BMW pioneered ULTIMATE SERVICE (no charge for brakes oil change, wiper blades for 4 years or 50k) and that service is still active, check BMW website, please have facts right before you spill out, that car is nice but we all know that badge is RUBBISH and AUDI sucks. Happy new year!!!!!!!
vladabih 1 year ago
is that the Cloisters or somewhere else?
keviiinn 1 year ago
It's even funnier that you can't read. Hyundai and Sunday both have a short U in the middle douche nozzle. But I guess anything sounds sweet and correct to you coming from JF mouth. Ewww.
flatblackstrat 1 year ago
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flatblackstrat 1 year ago
@bpatryk69 he made a mistake, suck a dick asshat
ahm911 1 year ago
@ahm911 'asshat' hahahahahahahahaaahaahahhaha nice one kangaroo!
bpatryk69 1 year ago
everyone would rather buy an audi or bmw or mercedes b/c no one wants to say they drive a hundai. they would all much rather say they drive a benz or a bmw or an audi.
lambo357 1 year ago
@lambo357 I loved my Hyundai and drove the shit out of that thing. My Tibby was probably my favorite car, It just had a pretty meager engine and the shifting was a bit notchy but it was fun as hell do drive in the summer. I also own a Mercedes now and it is a great car, I had to choose between it and the CTS and the C was more ergonomic in Japan and the Nav system is bilingual between Japanese and English. Plus the C is probably the one the most reliable cars out of Germany.
flatblackstrat 1 year ago
This car has the same engine as the Genesis it NEEDS more power.
KoolCordell 1 year ago
@KoolCordell Hyundai is prepping a new, bigger 5.0L Tau V8 with 429HP & 376 ft-lbs of torque paired with a new 8-speed auto; it's expected around March. Although, the new engine will be going into the Genesis too, so you may have a point...
quintquintr 1 year ago
Are you guys going to start shooting in HD soon?
KoolCordell 1 year ago
It's Hyundai not Hondai... emphasis on the short U sound. It sounded like you were saying Honda through the whole interview. Smack yourself and get it right next time.
flatblackstrat 1 year ago
@flatblackstrat funny you are wrong! Hyundai ran a huge commercial in the states concerning the pronunciation of Hyundai, and it's tag line was " hyundai like Sunday "
/watch?v=vY-5dn3t4xM
ahm911 1 year ago
@gernsback1 Hahaha, I was just gonna post something on how dumb JF is guess you beat me to it. Nah I'll post something anyways....
flatblackstrat 1 year ago
A flagship needs a V12..... just my opinion.
krislyttle 1 year ago
This cars main competitor, is the Lexus LS!! Not any of the others he mentions. I think the Equus matches the LS in every single way. The only difference is price. Hyundai's aren't the shit cars they used to be. I've been in the newer ones, and they match the Japs. in every way!
giannial1985 1 year ago
Perfect for TheSmokingTire to take on the Bullrun next year. Enough room for equipment and a comfortable drive.
darksole678 1 year ago
good music, nice review.
LOLHICRONO 1 year ago
The USA needs to start using more diesel cars, I get 60MPG every day.
MrJonnyJones 1 year ago 23
@MrJonnyJones damn strait.
THEbeastlySTIG 1 year ago
@MrJonnyJones dont forget the US gallon is 3.79 Litres against the UK gallon at 4.55 Litres. The US always sounds a lot worse than it is. however I do agree that good common rail diesel engines are the way forward.
cpnautocare 1 year ago
@MrJonnyJones id rather walk then drive a diesel car
whatthehallbetch 1 year ago
@MrJonnyJones We're goin' Hybrid, straigt up coal powered cars!
TheJsHep 1 year ago
Mercedes 7 series? wtf? wadda fff? what the fudge?
ru high? or are you high?
or may be ur low low on somthing or the other.....os is there nothing
maybe its sleep depreviation, may its because of the calls from derek
or may beee it is somthing under ur seat.auhhhhhh yea i know its cuz he like the car
or is it because of the intro the stupid intro effect?
i wan to sleeeeepppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp
shujaurrehman 1 year ago
If you think that was the worst intro ever, then you, J.F., are not a fan of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
dattomcat89 1 year ago
The car does look good, but I would rather go to the Germans for luxury and performance all in one. This car doesn't provide both.
65K for a Hyundai?..... No thank you
ramonj08 1 year ago
this car would be a great taxi, thats about it. seriously.
t0k1d0k1eighty8 1 year ago
totally ignored BMW...haha
redphiveII 1 year ago
Only 22 MPG average?! WTF My Dodge Caravan gets better gas milage than that piece of Mercedes wannabe shit. I can get 26 MPG average in my van. I wouldn't be surprised if my Dodge Caravan was faster than that Hyundai as well!
EliteGuard01 1 year ago
@EliteGuard01 wow you need to shut you fucking mouth. why the fuck would u compare the milage of a minivan to a luxury sport sedan.
YelIowMamba 1 year ago
@EliteGuard01
lol very nice comment; I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU lmao
hyperkkt 1 year ago
i think @ 5:23 the word JF was looking for was "exclusive". with a great car like that being only available in certain dealerships, hyundai is probably going to create some demand from people looking for an affordable flagship vehicle
id786 1 year ago
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say all you want. its still a hyundai.
roydied15 1 year ago
u can polish a turd but its still a piece of shit! who wants to be driving a $70,000 hyundai?
enzoandelliot1234 1 year ago
hmmm 5 series or hyundai? LOL
jjk087 1 year ago
THEY GIVE YOU AN IPAD?!?!?!
Fatboychrisdo 1 year ago
You didn't mention the LS!
Fatboychrisdo 1 year ago
@Fatboychrisdo Because it sucks!
47ambrose42jpm 1 year ago
@47ambrose42jpm Lemme guess you are 18 years old and you drive a rice rocket civic.
Fatboychrisdo 1 year ago
@Fatboychrisdo I HATE ricers with a passion. Just because 80% of car watching YouTuber's are rice fans...
47ambrose42jpm 1 year ago
So negative, people. Toyota went through this same "prestige" crisis with Lexus back in the late '80s/early '90s. People said, "I won't pay that much money for a Toyota with leather seats." Funny how that turned out.
qernst8 1 year ago
JF, pair up with Derek D and Matt Farah.. AND that guy from Shakedown (sorry! I forgot his name).
Then.
Start the most epic American car show ever! Greetings from Sweden. Yes, we have polarbears walking on the sidewalks.
SpdyHS 1 year ago
thank for showing u the outside of the car at 40 mph i really got a good look
robjla1 1 year ago
seems to be a rougher ride than i'd expect judging by camera shake... and also, what engine does it have??
steelja03 1 year ago
I kinda want one haha. It's a pretty car. The presidential series also looks pretty nice :D
vaiol123 1 year ago
You might want to annotate that 7-series slip.
WTFGUY956 1 year ago
heard that when you need a service, they'll drop off another equus as a loaner car at your location and take your car in
drea177cha5er 1 year ago
Sounds a bit noisy in th background?
leedstao 1 year ago
Great price and I'm sure a very good car, but I don't think I could spend $65k on a Hyundai, even if it was exactly the same as a Bugatti Veyron. The Equus looks similar to the Lexus LS which I guess is a plus. I want to try one of those Mercedes 7 series' that JF mentions, best of Mercedes and BMW.
davidmac2007 1 year ago
"Although this car doesnt have the sole of a German car..." <-- Since when did German cars have "sole"? Italian cars have sole and passion. German cars have great engineering.
MakeupXOSteph 1 year ago
@MakeupXOSteph great engineering requires passion
Mizan215 1 year ago
You know what turns me off about this car? It is a 65 thousand dollar Hyundai. At 65g's the Hyundai treatment better include at least one beege a week
ambee514 1 year ago
Hyundai is the shit. They are on the up and up fo sho.
irocz0r 1 year ago
Mercedes/BMW=Douchebag cars id rather get the Equus or an A8
shadow2389 1 year ago
it costs as much as the 5 series, i'd buy the 5 series
Boruc987 1 year ago
it was a little slip he clearly meant bmw shut the fuck up trolls
929fightinIrish 1 year ago
stop rambling
You could have said all you needed in the first
3 minutes
Great review overall however - despite your rants.
Pay $65k for a Hyundai - NO WAY
I'm waiting for the 2012 genesis sedan with the new
429hp engine
That's the way to go
sid203 1 year ago
@sid203
yeah; paying Equus right now is... well.. some people will want it; ULTIMATE VALUE concerned personnel who really want a big luxury car but is getting little itchy on the revenue its been making on his/her company;
I would really go for the 5.0L Genesis; seems to be much better value + not much shave off in terms of the quality
hyperkkt 1 year ago
I rather buy the 5 series for the same price than this..
TornTech 1 year ago
The Equus must be damn good for him to forget about Mercedes like that.
ThousanWhite 1 year ago
i finally caught JF's editing. your speech seems seamless, but i got you! at 5:13, the windshield wipers are set at 15 second intervals, at at 5:40 and 5:52, the windshield wipers have been sped up to 5 second intervals instantaneously. i caught you!
thewhitenight 1 year ago
@thewhitenight it probably has rain-sensing wipers and detected that it needed to up the speed. duh
veyronman 1 year ago
@veyronman o, youre probably right. but it seems like theres a tad bit too much rain on the windshield before it wipes it though.
thewhitenight 1 year ago
I like that camera view from inside the back seat
Lambo546 1 year ago
great review, but was i the only one who felt that jf started repeating himself in the review...
you could see that he was trying to find something bad about the car, but he really couldn't... hmm :/
one thing he did leave out, though, is at the end of the day that value-for-money car is a hyundai, a brand with a HUGE stigma. when you want a luxury car like the equus then you want a name to go along with it. why else do you see more s-class's or 7 series on the roads
masterofskills 1 year ago
It looks nice and all BUT can you really drive around in a $65k Hyundai and feel good about that purchase?
telj1 1 year ago
JF your reviews are getting so much better, I loved this one. Oh and you guys need to do more cars. This is exactly why Car Shows, like Top Gear, require car writers/journalists to succeed.
mrjost55 1 year ago
you get an ipad.........
mrowens131 1 year ago
I love this car, I really do.
But it will not sell at all.
bg1379 1 year ago
@bg1379
That's the sad thing; should've waited until the 5.0L came out; and then release it with 5.0L...
and perhaps make it "Equus" exclusive; then it might have been different.
hyperkkt 1 year ago
looks like a great car.. and great review J.F. you said mercedes 7 series but w.e hahah happens to the best of us
tomatoe58 1 year ago
The mercedes 7 series? I would like to see it.
beseda66 1 year ago
@beseda66
You couldnt handle it. its amazing. and its german
ThinkerMister11 1 year ago
Great review JF, I agree that hyundai is definitely on the right track
boarderboi7 1 year ago
Mercedes must make a bad ass 7 series
Sleyer07 1 year ago
this should be in HD... fld is fine not being on HD.. but if you do a review you want the viewers to "feel" the detail of the vehicle
arjay031 1 year ago
The only reason people call it a ripoff is because it's so late in the game. The point is that it is a REAL luxury competitor for thousands or tens of thousands of dollars less. I give props to Hyundai for doing this well on its first big try with lux brands (Genesis and Equus; considering Azera and the XG were atrocious).
neonizer21 1 year ago
i dont want to come off as being against JF. he's very intelligent and it reflects his reviews. i just cringe a little when i hear ppl blathering about soul and passion in cars.... it comes off fake. no mercedes in this department is built with soul. in my opinion there isnt any soul in nearly every modern day car coming from an established firm (with the exception of private sectors such as McClaren) a hyundai processes no less soul than any other car out there right now in its segment..
Ji99i3 1 year ago
Good episode! keep up
merc 7 - haha... how f***g funny...
i would love to participate in some sort of discussions around here but there are too many douchebags so its worth just keeping it to your self.
snikers0312 1 year ago
Bull Shit this is a Mercedes Benz S Class rip of
dorzymercedes 1 year ago
soul of a german car :))) LOL
onraj9mm 1 year ago
Thanks JF.
plagick 1 year ago
lol mercedes 7 series?
2112mike 1 year ago
cut out the shitty music when JF is talking
MrChillgoose 1 year ago
whenever i look at it i say crap. you know all german brands have some different font for "s500" or "750i"? every brand has their own and its special. hyundai on the other hand seems to be using roman time
ivanlai0225 1 year ago
A diesel Equus would be awesome
bottomlayer 1 year ago
In the begining u said 7 series mercedez
SK8MG01 1 year ago
A8 all the freaking way
lbryan250 1 year ago
i like this car :D
fierfly25 1 year ago
JF, would you really buy that car? i mean, i think its fine... but man is it boring.
blackmist27 1 year ago
Hyundai, the new Lexus?
Kssafe 1 year ago
guys imma buy the new mercedes 7 to replace my bmw s class
MrIlovebmw86 1 year ago
@MrIlovebmw86 lol funny. thumbs up
vipermoon64 1 year ago
I feel that large luxury sedans doesn't have much soul in general, because they are not made for bringing much joy for the driver or being rewarding if you push it to its limits. Sports cars and nippy, unreliable cars are the ones who have soul, because they have their flaws.
Nice review nevertheless, I enjoy watching JF review cars.
countach27 1 year ago 14
hyundai has been doing some good stuff
randrewm97 1 year ago
You can say w.e. you want about this car and Hyundai but the truth is it brings just as much as the other competitors in that luxury flagship category and more at less price. Its only drawback is it doesnt have that signature and identification the other cars do and i think its prices is lowered accordingly. It is an absolutely fantastic car.
adulby 1 year ago
AUTO CENTRAL – JULY 22, 2010: Leading German motoring magazine AutoBild, has awarded Hyundai Motor Company the honor of first-place in its annual AutoBild Quality Report for 2010.
Hyundai edged out local manufacturers BMW and Audi and eclipsed its rival Toyota to take the prestigious award based on a comprehensive analysis of reliability, long-term quality and customer satisfaction.
Josephalosaurus 1 year ago
Rolls Royce Ghost is da best.....if your are loaded
boy638 1 year ago
Look at the comments JF! We love you! ^^
adulby 1 year ago
its a bargain and i think the market is for people who are looking to buy a 5 series but want something much larger for the same price... but i think they should have redesigned the exterior and interior a bit.... both look bland
ktonlai 1 year ago
yuck, I'd rather a 5 series. I bet resale is going to be awful on that thing
jonwilliams16 1 year ago
@jonwilliams16 actually no...surprisingly. Its already gotten good sales. Ive seen two and I live in a pretty small and average city.
adulby 1 year ago
@jonwilliams16 true enough, but resale is bad on EVERY car in that class--7-series, A8/Phaeton, S-Class, even the LS. Their customer generally wants the newest latest and greatest, and the high tech is often unproven and sometimes unreliable (especially the Germans)
What REALLY kills Hyundai resale value (on ANY Hyundai or Kia) is the fact that their 10-year warranty is not transferable.
bottomlayer 1 year ago
I won't buy a $65000 car from a company that makes a $10000 car
MIP2311 1 year ago
@MIP2311 Why not? If they can make a good car for $10000 just imagine what you can get for 65
The test of whether I'd want a $65000 car from a company that makes a $10000 car is actually thr $10000 car, not the $65000 car.
Also, VW makes cheap cars like the Golf and Jetta (priced in the teens). Does that mean you wouldn't buy a Gallardo or R8 just because they make the Golf (which actually has half of the Gallardo's engine)?
Would you not buy a GT-R just because of the Versa?
bottomlayer 1 year ago
great review JF!
And3rson1294 1 year ago
wrost intro ever haha love it
laronda10 1 year ago
i think this car is going to be very good when they give it a facelift and improve the interior for next years model
Josephalosaurus 1 year ago
Nasty inside not as nice as an Audi A8. That thing can't match the germans.
TopGear759 1 year ago
I think it's a bargain considering those back seats and the overall quality. I can say it has more presence than the Lexus equivalent as well as the new A8 or the 7 series. It's probably because here in Russia, you see so many of them. I mean I've seen over 15 Bentleys on the street in the last 2 weeks...
minibus1351 1 year ago
lol, hes pronouncing it honda-i
HH444 1 year ago
you look like your squished up sitting in there
rkshalati2 1 year ago
Too bad most big wigs only buy german saloons for the image...
rayrehem 1 year ago
just get a m3
imking7 1 year ago
you justsaid that this Car has the Same power as the Benz or the Bimmer??? Wrong! very Wrong. this Sh1t box has : 4.6-liter V-8 with 385 horsepower and 333 pound-feet of torque, fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission. the Bimmer has a 400 Hp and more importantly 450 lbs of Torque ( very important to move these big cars) same goes for the Benz this Year we'll Have the V8 twin Turbo with more than 460 lb of torque, So Bro do not say that it has the same Power
luimarco 1 year ago
JF is a smart guy and knows his stuff. Saying Mercedes 7 series was a slip so stop being douchebags
GlennTheRussian 1 year ago 120
@GlennTheRussian he could at least go through some sort of script, so he knows what he is saying confidently
butty41 1 year ago
@GlennTheRussian umad cuz he said mercedes 7 series?
kingdong4 1 year ago
@GlennTheRussian That is what editing is for... he could have fixed it so easy.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
love the interior of the Epuus and even from behind it looks good but my main problem with it is the front a Camry has better styling that is a problem hyundai will have to fix if they want to sell more than a couple dozen of these cars.
vandreadparty 1 year ago
LOL MERCEDES 7 SERIES?
J4AProductions 1 year ago
0:43 BMW 7 Series Bro.
luimarco 1 year ago
german cars are best end of disscusion .... stop bothering with corean cars
erionmema1 1 year ago
@erionmema1 yeah.. corean kars kome phrom corea. i guess toyota is from gapan. learn to spell!
timppa600 1 year ago
Did he say Mercedes 7 series? zomg!
lamdo23tech 1 year ago 17