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  • it looks really elegant

  • Beautiful Car.. indeed!

  • This car is stealing the design of a famous car.

    It is shameful, shameful, and it is shameful.

    There is no power to invent an original design in South Korea.

  • @biyorkman Will you shut up please?

  • @biyorkman Say it to lexus who did the same. This car may not be so 'original' as you say but they do have their own designs to different cars itself. It's a start for them and obviously you're just a hater to what koreans? Not the automotive industry but the koreans? Okay whatever racist. The cars they make now are made in the U.S. which is also designed by most different country designers. All cars nowadays look alike SOMEWHERE and if you say that is copying there would be no other car co.

  • this car is soo much like the lexus ls460 it's name is very similar both of them have the 460 ending to them and they also share the same features im a lexus lover but they better watch out for hyundai 

  • @DtorBill

    hola~ you again?! pretending spanish but actually japanese?!

    hey indeed, you are a hyundai enthusiast.

    you know what, so much hatered is so much love. if know what i mean.

  • Hyundai now has a full Equus section on their US Webpage.

    BTW...everyone just ignore Dtorbill, he has major issues. It's kind of like feeding the bears at national parks. Responding only causes him to come back.

  • Higher loyalty? Man, show bases, please. How come, how possible to have better loyalty with that "history" of unreliable cars? People must be ridiculous then, no? Stop calling people idiot; for sure, they are not.

  • And yes, Toyota has the most reliable cars... why are you that subjective? If you can't admit that, you are not objective at all.. why that comparison, it's even insane. The most reliable, yes and there is not still any evidence of the "problem"; in fact, there is a rumor of '100 studies, 100 human errors'... there is a million of dollars waiting for you if you can find a deffect.

  • Guys don't even try to talk with Dtorbill he never stop complaining about Hyundai. i think he is from toyota's marketing team

  • @cjswnsdl that person definitely has something against the Korean cars and GM as well.

  • @BGSUALUMNI yeah everyone thinks he's wrong and he thinks he's right eventhough no one agree with him... definetely from toyota marketing team

  • RESPECT, (Maybe people don't get what I'm talking about --> I have written these msgs. because babyeater9000 threatened me at my channel)

  • @DtorBill oh yeah i forgot to say one thing. if hyundai is not improving why are they gaining market share and why is toyota losing market share? it seems strange that hyundai is gaining market share when it has never "improved". i guess in your terms improving is equal to stagnating

  • @kjwp33 Who said they are not improving? I said, the rest of car makers are not sleeping. In fact, if you see any study of satisfaction, the car makers are at the same position as before. Toyota, losing market share? Uhm, if I'm not wrong, Toyota increased the sales more than Hyundai in March and April...

  • @kjwp33 Be realistic... I can't understand why the people is obsessed with Toyota. It seems a great complex. I'm not saying 'Hyundai is not improving', I'm saying, the rest of car makers are not sleeping. And please, go to any dealership of Hyundai, for sure, you won't see any second hand Toyota compared to a Toyota's dealership, and Hyundai's. Hyundai increased market share because of others, please, don't assume... people prefer Hyundai

  • @kjwp33 Please, see this video. This is why Hyundai increases market share lately: watch?v=ZXmuxd1P-v0 Sorry but I don't want to give 'views' to this video. If you want we can talk in any other.

  • @kjwp33 Come to this video, please: watch?v=Om_mnNa_4AY 2007 Camry, already not interesting, I think it is fair, not? I won't give views here, please, don't try to push me to keep writing here.

  • @BabyEater9000 Did I say 'just one'... they actually didn't improve anything, that's already on market and exactly the same with the same performance (worse and better)... What's improvement for you? Saying 'we have the "first" direct injection gasoline engine in its class', which is TOTALLY false? Or saying 'leader of market with i30' which is totally false? Man, I told you, DON'T even try to threat me, ok?

  • @DtorBill do you know what else is false? toyota saying they have the most safest and reliable cars when they don't. saying that they have the best quality cars when they don't. also hyundai's engines isn't the first di engine for the midclass segment but hyundai is the first one to get rid of v6's in the midclass segment and the first in making di engines standard which is a trend other automakers are following.

  • Sorry, but I don't like to see inventing comments... higher brand loyalty? That's even ridiculous if you take into account from where is that "loyalty". Ten years ago, Hyundai couldn't get more than TWO stars in ANY CRASH test... are you calling people, idiot?

  • @DtorBill hyundai has higher brand loyalty than toyota, hyundai's reliability is higher then toyota, hyundai's cars aren't boring like toyota's(look at the 2011 sonata, 2010 tucson, upcoming 2012 accent, 2012 elantra, 2012 azera, and 2012 santa fe) hyundai doesn't kill people, hyundai has a better warranty, hyundai has the best engines for the midsize class(2011 sonata)

  • badass indeed.

  • LOL TO THE TOYOTA CONSPIRACYS!!! Open up a dictionary and look up the word TOYOTA - n. pleased, esp. with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied. This happens to companies like SONY who became complacent!

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  • 2~3 years ago is ancient for leaping K-car Tech', don't talk non-sense idiots, 'Loser Japs'.. swimming in the ancient time,, Ye shit heads lag 10 yrs behind, disgusting wily suckers .. Only cars that can compete with Hyundai/Kia is Porsche, from 2010 models , on mid lx level , Fk BMW, on reliability, Japan's outdated Tech' can not even come close to super modern manufacturing facilities of Hyundai, Kia

    watch?v=cZ6ahsyKIQc&feature=qu­icklist

  • And man, how many languages do you speak?

  • It seems by them basing their designs on Lexus, and making this car more expensive; Lexus seems like a bigger deal/bargain for an already establish brand.

  • @fourth1000 Probably it will be like this... and the worst... I don't think Hyundai is able to sell many of those cars,... especially with the competition (and even prices) and quality (even reliability). Hyundai is NOTHING yet... and they need people giving negative votes to make marketing... sad (the same with other korean companies)

  • Rumormill has it that these cars will start around $60k base and up to $100k loaded. I got to drive one around last week and it is a very nice car, but I dont know about $100k. My model had the 4.6L but they will also come with a 5.0L and possibly 5.5L. My model had a fridge in the back and even power rear seats!

  • Equus bulletproof limousine is coming...

  • No but my brother is a sales associate.

    He says that people who put their lives upon Toyota Should never go to the service department.

    And that Toyota has just as many problems with their cars as all the other major automakers.

    he specifically named Mazda, Volkswagen, And GM. BTW I have no job. But who gives a shit?

  • Have you heard about that stupid Toyota and Lexus recall?

    It's the largest recall in automotive history.

  • floor mats recall, give me a break.......

  • @Catlow20 Not very prudent.

  • wow, I'm sure that hyudai will be one of great luxury car company in few years. koreans....amazing....I think it's time to get hyundai's cars before increasing cost like others. Think about infinity.

  • Wait a minute Hyundai?

    Good value?

    Hyundai has the worse resale value of any car manufacturer.

  • Your fucking gay cat low eat a dick.

  • Have you seen the new Ford Focus?

    Its also German designed So was the original one.

  • You think that Korean car a good value.

    and you think Japanese cars are good designed. I think since the dawn of time that just about all cars are ugly and suck you always put money into them and there not very good looking. I think its time to get the fuck out of 1974 and get new styling in these so called cars.

  • WTF? OK I can see how Chevy and Hyundai look kind of similar, But Chevy has Korean written on their cars. Go to a Chevy dealer and look at those stickers. Now where do they say were parts come from? And Hyundai owns Kia just like how Toyota owns Lexus. Besides Kias are ugly. Just look at that new Kia Forte. The Rear end looks like a Hyundai Eleantra.

  • I don't get it.

    Why would you pay for a Hyundai when it loses half its value when you take it for a test drive?

  • the answer is simple.

    You havent tried a hyundai,

  • Yes I have. I owned a 2007 Azera. About 37K When I first got it it the transition would slip. For me that was no big deal. I just took it back in for a new Trans. Then about a month after that my right rear wheel baring was making noises. took it back 3 times for the same thing. But I (like an idiot) kept the car. then a few months later my engine through a rod. I still think it may have through a rod. But it didn't matter I got rid of the shit, and bought a brand new Mazda 6. I just love it.

  • Lol.... what the fuck happened? a internet turf war?

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  • i thought proanalassrape121 was you?

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  • lol you blocked everybody so how can you be harassed 24/7? im not even on that much.

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  • ???

  • 1997 fordprobeGT ; you are arguing with two children that arent oldenuf to vote . thank GOD ! dont wast your time!

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  • PROgoth121 teh gai.

  • PRO GOTH 121 FUCKING PUSS CHODE!

    PEACe

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  • progoth121 teh still gai

  • PROgoth121 suckes farts out of car seats for living that makes him realey smart about all cars . just ask him !!

  • better then  lexus ls460 !!!

  • the back end reminds me of the lexus ls460

  • please where in usa you can use your v8 o v12 for what if the police is every where and you have speed lemited in the driveway in your house

  • Azera, Equus,Sonata. Their all in the same motor company aren't they? and all of them are fucking shit right?

    GO Figure. Dumb ass.

  • LOL equus is the limoflagship of the company dumbass. You can't compare.

  • I drive a benz SL550.

  • That shits old fagit ass benz AHAHHA.

  • Unlike your Hyundai it still runs.

  • I don't think you understand. My family works for this company and all cars run great. Your Benz aint shit to my A8 bitch.

  • In a 0-60 it will be my V-12 to your puny V8. Hum and you live in Miami? well I'm in Islamorada. Maybe we should have a race?

  • W12 quattro drives are the best on the road. Sure with roads being the way they are in miami bring it on. Your car maybe a v12 but that acceration aint gunna amount to shit vs a chipped A8 fagit.

  • Benz and Audi are owned by the same company and Mercedes just happens to take more pride in making their cars than Audi does.

  • oh mai boi progoth letz maek moar integgy luv togeta!

  • Go make out with whoever the hell made the PROAnalAssRape121...You know you wanna. I don't roll like that so fuck off. :)

  • Im a fan of the cars you overall perfer. Im just not a fan of your knowledge, it really needs some research. K ill bash any vehicle in the domestic areas besides caddilac because we all know they do last more than 5 years. + chevy cobalt SS supercharged is known to give the import civic a bang for its buck + irony figure out the irony in this, you don't have the money too even be sayin that you clean up left over caddilacs because your knowledge states that you need to do more reading. Irony...

  • You are honestly the biggest idiot for saying that. K for starters audi and benz arent the same company. Benz and daimler chrysler are the same company. BUT THE BIGGEST THING YOUR AN IDIOT ABOUT IS BENZ TAKING MORE PRIDE IN THERE CARS THAN AUDI. ASK ANYONE HERE WHATS THE BETTER BRAND AND I BET YOU AUDI TAKES IT BY FAR. AUDI IS KNOWN FOR THE PRIDE IN THERE VEHICLES YOU TOOL. WOW P.s BENZ IS ALSO GOIN BROKE LOL...... OH Whos not selling vehicles in this day and age. BENZ. Shitty

  • OK you own a glorified Volkswagen.

    Congratulations.

  • Kora cant make a car to save their lives.

    Look a Daewoo, Kia, and Hyundai. All Shit.

  • Whoa somebodys pissed off that there jap crap is gunna no longer be in style haha. What a loser

  • I'd Rather not buy a Hyundai. The simple fact is they are cheap inside and out. Why would you pay for a car that will only last for mabey Five years. Hyundai makes cheap, ugly, unreliable, Piles of crap. If you take crap and build it up you still have a nice pile of crap. Same rule applies with Hyundai.

  • I'd like to remind you that its the year 2009.

  • Okay my Hyundai was a 2007 model Azera.

    When you get screwed once why would you go back for seconds.

  • Your gunna compare your Azera too a Equus. So it seems your intelligents is real low. What a fuckin dummie.

  • You wanna stfu about hyundai and fuck off. You pussie

  • Please.

  • Please Audi A8 step aside low baller.

  • Just saw it on the show room floor. BEAUTIFUL!!!

    Such a classy car, And with me being a very big guy the fit in the back seat with the front seat all the way back was amazing!! I even tried to leave a deposit with the owner of the dealership. Without success. LOL!!!

  • Hyundai know how to put chrome on their cars, some car on the street with chrome everywhere but still look cheap, this Hyudai look beautiful.

  • You're right and a good example of that is the Lincoln vehicles. Chrome left and right but still not worth a damn.

  • Gutsy that Rolls Royce- like hood ornament.

  • korea best car!

    call"untouchble

  • This car is VIP.

  • oh yea

    dis car is sexy !

  • HOLY SHIT HEADLIGHT... BLING !!

  • i have see this car in real, last month in korea. It really blow off my mind for the first look. Look guys korea cars are catching up quite rapidly, no longer a chunk of metal with 4 wheels, handling wise still room for improvement........ this car is against ls 640

  • Every new car company has done that back in around 89 the Lexus Ls was a copy of the S-class so what is your point

  • I love ppl that complain that Hyundai are copy cats. You can get a car that looks like a Maybach with the quality of a Lexus, with more standard features for half the price. That's really something to complain about.

  • Lexus is no longer considered a good quality car. the standards of Lexus have dropped a lot since 1999. You can't compare Lexus a long lasting car versus a cheap piece of shit. You remember lower costs for shorter life spans.

  • "Lexus is no longer considered a good quality car."

    According to who? JD Power (worlds #1 independent automotive analysts) ranked Lexus as #1 in quality. Incidentally Hyundai finished #4 behind only Porsche and Cadillac. So obviously lower cost does not equal shorter life span. Luxury brands are marketed to ppl with more money than brains. Hyundai finished higher in quality than BMW, Mercedes, Infiniti, Acura, and Audi.

  • I never said anything about reliability.

    Just quality. You know the difference right?

  • In the automotive industry reliability is the number one crtieria for quality. You say Lexus is no longer considered quality.

    JD Power 2009 Intial Quality Study

    OVERALL QUALITY - Lexus #1

    Mechanical Quality - Lexus #1

    Powertrain Quality - Lexus #1

    Body & Interior Quality - Lexus #1

    Accessories Quality - Lexus #4

    Looks like good quality to me. JD Power says they are top in OVERALL QUALITY and I put a little more weight in their opinion that yours.

  • OK look I never said that I don't like Lexus. I own three. It just seams to me that recently their isn't much to look at of feel in a Lexus. They have become BORING cars. And as for reliability.

    We will find out in say 20 years how many Lexus's their are compared to all the others.

  • I never said you didn't like Lexus. You said "Lexus is no longer considered a good quality car". All I did was disagree. The only negative you can say about Lexus is that they are "boring". You are the one who doesn't know what quality means if you think "boring" means low quality. Anyone who knows anything about cars will tell you Lexus are some of the highest quality cars on the road. You may as well have said "Lamborghinis are considered really slow cars."

  • Lexus has one of the most intensive quality control in the whole world....am not a fan of lexus but when it comes to quality...they rulessss!!!!

  • Lexus was tied with buick in 08 for quality and customer satisfaction. Big woop.

  • the thing is that Hundai did something in 10 years what lexsus took 40 years.... now it might be a little worse but in the future it is going to be a lot better.

  • @key00992233 Yes, Hyundai is trying to sell a expensive car without quality and even saying that they have a new engine, which is just another simple engine without any innovation or performance for the size. Sorry, but I really think... the people will choose Mercedes, Lexus, BMW or whatever... before that, for sure.

  • @DtorBill simple engine without any innovation???? I guess thats why Hyundais engine got awarded one of the top 10 engines in the world . :D lol and good luck with all the recalls of japanese cars u know the accelerator getting stuck killing people .

  • @globalk100

    Tell me ONE innovation into that engine, please,... After that, check how is calculate that list of 'top ten', and after all, try to check between how many engines and types is that engine. To solve some doubt: V8 into V6 (almost all of them are V6) --> Then, normal... same power as some of those V6 but CHEAPER, high torque (V8), but high comsuption (not related with the size of the engine), but that doesn't mean anything.

  • @DtorBill I dont understand your english check how is calculate that list ????? check between how many engines and types is that engine>>??? Genesis won car of the year and north american car of the year so how can they be crap cars? The Genesis is also out selling the lexus gs. The Equss isnt available in the US yet so how do you if its not going to sell good. Dont assume you know everything when u clearly dont know much.

  • @globalk100 Man, they WON something into the top 10 just for price...

    There is not V8 Engine cheaper... that difficult to understand?

  • @globalk100 Man... sounds even a bit 'ignorant' to compare 'the Genesis' with the GS? Well, maybe the name of the model (GS - Genesis), but please, don't get me wrong, Hyundai uses a TAU V8 Engine based on OLD CVVT... impossible (IMPOSSIBLE) to compare... IMPOSSIBLE to say anything except about the price... but it's ok... :) Congratulation for your opinion.

  • @DtorBill "ignorant haha u make me laugh because your lack of knowlegde is incredible. If you watch the car reviews on the hyundai genesis they compare it with the lexus gs and bmw 5 series so i guess your saying motor trend kelly blue book and the rest of the profesionals that do car reviews are ignorant. You make your self sound ignorant everytime you type something and if Hyundai are such crap cars whay are u always watching a Hyundai car on youtube????????????

  • @globalk100 Again, can you tell me some improvement of that car?

  • @globalk100 Man, there is a HUGE difference between your opinion and my knowledge; the mine is 'knowledge' and you are just arrogant trying to support your ideas. Again, Hyundai is getting better but still far from Lexus, BMW, Mercedes... even the Valvematic Engine from Toyota doesn't have ANY relation with the best Hyundai... Try to tell me just ONE improvement on that engine, and maybe I give you the reason. Anyway, was nice to talk to you

  • @DtorBill Just answer 1 question you say Hyundais are crap cars but if thats so than why are you watching Hyundai cars all the time? lmao you said im arrogrant how because I say Hyundais are good cars but arent you the one thats saying Lexus is far superior and that Hyundais are crap cars ?? Wow your insecurities are showing what kind of a person you are

  • @globalk100 I didn't say 'Hyundai' is crap, eh? In that case, sorry... but nothing compared yet.

  • @DtorBill Toyota is developing a new sysytem for all their recalled cars lmaooooooooooooo they cant even build a accelerator right dont make me laugh and go to some ESL classes

  • @globalk100 Man, don't you undersand your own language? My English is bad, I'm sure of that, but sad your 'understanding'... That's why you are still discussing...

    Valvetronic (BMW)

    Valvematic (Toyota)

    VVTi-E (Lexus)

    Valvematic is similar as VVTi-E, which means, Toyota is probably developing a new system for Lexus. Something new is coming. Again, I'm not arguing, I'm just saying, they still need more time and I think... totally overprice an Equus for 60.000 dollars... (still waiting)

  • @DtorBill And obviously the Lexus is the best of those although really good the BMW... but let me know JUST ONE improvement of Hyundai the last ten years.

  • @DtorBill This is the last thing im writing just to prove to you your lack of knowledge is incredible like i already said. The Hyundai Genesis outscored four competitors to become Consumer Reports top rated vehicle. The Genesis which achieved an "Excellent" overall road test score now outranks 12 vehicles from Lexus, Acura,Lincoln and others including the Lexus ES now you should just bequite and have a nice day and next time dont just type random bullshit

  • @globalk100 How about Hyundai. Tell me something new on those cars

  • @DtorBill How can you say "Hyundai is getting better" and ask us to tell you "just one" improvement that Hyundai made in the last 10 years? What are you even trying to get at?

  • @globalk100 Anyway, just compare by this order:

    Valvetronic (BMW)

    Valvematic (Toyota)

    VVTi-E (Lexus)

    Valvematic is similar as VVTi-E, which means, Toyota is probably developing a new system for Lexus. The don't use the same except when something new is coming. Again, I'm not arguing, I'm just saying, they still need more time and I think... totally overprice an Equus for 60.000 dollars...

  • @globalk100 Anyway, yes... Hyundai's quality is getting better, but they need time yet...

  • The "stuck" throttle bodies contradict that. 60 dead...and counting ;(

  • @2741718 The people is super "objective" here... The most of them are Korean or Korean Car's fans... The saddest point... Hyundai aims to sell that car with that price... The people is not stupid to buy that car instead Mercedes, Lexus, BMW, makes that have been working and fighting to get the best standars... what is trying Hyundai if they even have the worst quality materials and not enough reliable. The people is not stupid to buy that car.

  • honestly, every luxury car looks like one another. You can easily argue buick stold designs from mercedes/ lexus, or lexus to mercedes... its all too similiar~ however to make a similiar luxury brand but fraction of the cost is what interests me.Overall, its a decent car, but I'd get a genesis instead.

  • Ya the taillights are BMWs, but still this looks like a pretty good car!

  • I really like the new badge on the Equus!

  • wow...theyve copied once again...G37 sedan headlights and front bumper, almost Yaris-like taillights, Lexus fake exhaust outlets...

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  • Well I wouldn't say that they copied the G37/yaris, but I do see the exhaust.

    The side is copied straight off the 2010 Buick lacrosse. Not the windows- the hip near the rear. There's no mistaking it for a Buick cue. and hyundai straight up jacked it.

  • i only say G37 because the sedan's bumper has the same small vent in the middle and the two larger ones on the sides opening outward...not the mention the shape of the headlights which is almost the same...and yeah the taillights idk i recognize them from somewhere besides the yaris but i dont remember where. and yeah i see the side being copied from buick too

  • Yea, every single auto maker copies, Toyota does.

  • Too bad the 2010 Buick Lacrosse was announced several weeks AFTER this car make it's debut. Nobody copied anyone here, and if they did, within mere weeks of eachother, I would seriously question the quality of the Buick. As for the rear, this car has the rear of an 06 azera, which BTW is also a hyundai.

  • Too bad the Buick Invicta Concept debuted last year. look it up please.

    and Buick quality has always been at the top. so your question has been answered.

  • So did the Equus, its been around for nearly a year now, AND it was announced before the Invicta concept. Look it up please.

    As far as quality goes, hyundai ranks fourth on JD power for this year. I don't even see Buick listed on the top ten.

  • If you make all your assumptions based on a website, it's hard to prove a valid point. Sometimes, ya gotta actually get into the car.

    The Invicta concept was unveiled at Beijing 2008, and the Equus was at Geneva 2009. so yeah.....

  • Buick quality at the top!. J.D. Power puts Buick in 20th. Incidentally, Hyundai finished 4th behind only Lexus, Porsche and Cadillac. Not bad considering the average cost of a Hyundai is less than half of those luxury brands.

  • Hey, you forgot to mention it has four wheels too. Every other car has that. And I saw a steering wheel... what a copy cat! Steering wheel. I mean, come on Hyundai. Oh, and did you notice there were windows, too? Hyundai is so gay it's not even funny. They should stick to building ships and robots.

  • wow...the fact that you completely missed the point means you either: a) like to talk shit or b) are seriously retarded

  • What about number 3?

  • there is no number 3, as a matter of fact, there was no number 1 or 2

  • The center large chrome accent in the center of the grille is a turn off.

  • this is corean ca r!

  • Man That Car is going to sell mad!

    It's got LCD T.V's on the front headrest's

    It's loaded with chrome and it's got a unique badge :)

    Reminds me of the Ultra luxury cars !

    For 50-60k ......Sounds like the deal of the century :)

    Hyundia is really showing us how good of a car they can make.

  • the exhausts look like the ones from the Lexus ls460.

  • sickkkkkkkk led!!!!!!!!

  • A lot of koreans are saying that this car looks like lexus, and that this car looks a bit like china made. Also, we say that it is to shiny(the crom on the front) as you guys have already pointed out. Still, I like this car, and it's the best car korea has got. See it for real on your self! It's not as bad, and it looks quite cool also~~XD

    --I am a Korean, if you want to know.^.^

  • Slighty Lexus looking (specially from rear lines and tailights) and it has also some of Mercedes Benz S class on the front. However and somehow.., I admit this car looks cool.

  • I'd give this car a fair shake. The Genesis sedan and coupe aren't bad cars, so, honestly, I could see this being a good pick too. Would it be worth 50K? I don't know, but it's possible. Likely it won't have the extra 10K worth of maintenance that your Benz or Bimmer is going to have.

  • Dude There is no such thing as a car named a Lexus your an idiot!!! Toyota owns Lexus, thats it. The model of a car is like "GS300 or Mustang or Supra" Not Lexus or Cadillac, they are MAKES!!!

  • it's not copy

    no toyota badges on the lexus and no gm badges on the cadillac too

  • This is a Hyundai.

    Make: Hyundai Model: EQUUS

    Why would there be Toyota badges on a Lexus? or GM badges on a Cadillac? Makes no sense.