2011 Hyundai Equus

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The Hyundai Equus (Korean: 현대 에쿠스), (pronounced e-KOOS) known as the Hyundai Centennial in the Middle East, is a full-size high-end luxury car that serves as the flagship model of Hyundai Motor Company worldwide, named after the Latin word for "horse". The Hyundai Equus is the largest and most expensive sedan in the company's lineup. In 2009, the company released a new version on a rear-wheel drive platform aimed to compete with the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class, Audi A8, Lexus LS
In March 2009, Hyundai unveiled the new high-end flagship model, codename "VI". The VI is a completely different model from the old Equus. Unlike the old Equus, the VI has a rear-wheel drive architecture, a longer wheelbase, and a different engine.[3] The VI is based on an all-new platform, that has been entirely developed by Hyundai Motor Corporation. Although the car has nothing in common with the previous Equus, the VI takes only the name from old Equus, because the name 'Equus' has prestige in Korea.

The Korean domestic market Equus comes as a 3.8L "Prime" and a 4.6L "Prestige" in South Korea. It is the most expensive model in the company's lineup. It became available in South Korea on March 11, 2009. It launched in the People's Republic of China in August 2009. The Hyundai Equus was listed in the '10 exciting cars for 2010' from Forbes.[4]

At the 2010 North American International Auto Show, the Equus made its North American debut. At the 2010 New York Auto Show the US-Spec version was revealed with the same 4.6L V8 engine as the Genesis except with 10 hp (7 kW) more than the current version. This puts the total engine output at 385 hp (287 kW) with 333 lb·ft (451 N·m). It was also revealed that the Hyundai Equus will be receiving a 5.0L V8 with 429 hp (320 kW) and 376 lb·ft (510 N·m).[5] This engine will be an option for the Equus after January 2011. This engine will also be placed in the facelifted 2012 Hyundai Genesis.[5] and possibly the 2nd Generation Hyundai Genesis Coupe[6] The North American Equus features a badge attached on the hood as opposed to the hood ornament on international models, and an iPad device is stated to be included in the car with an Equus user's guide application pre-installed as opposed to a traditional manual.

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[xStealth]

looks like an lincoln MKS. Go back to making shitty American cars Phil Zak, you're ruining what Joel P. created with the Genesis 3 years ago. Bad money spent on hyundai with this idiot.

[MCaperoon]

@xStealth Not to mention, how over priced I think it is.

[batrekk]

i like this car

[matrixloader]

@CHEETAH69 thats what people used to say in the 80's about honda and toyota, now look at them. I think we seen this story unfold before. 10 more years and hyundai will be one of the big dogs, hyundai seems to be moving up the ladder very fast lately.

[deejaynicotene]

Are people stupid. Why would you pay that much for a throw away car.. after 5 years that thing will be rattling, and falling apart.

[sszhao11]

If you sit in it, it feels cheap all over, lots of silver painted plastic and hard materials. There are better way to spend 50k

[saudi0777]

@kevindagreat95 THEY EAT  MERCEDES PILLS

[vicben67]

cuando estuve en korea tuve la oportunidad de comprobarlo es lo mejor de Korea

[forerunnerful]

this people are thief's /......... mercedes benz

[kevindagreat95]

OH SHIT WHAT HAPPENED TO HYUNDAI

[devinmetecheah]

to all the ppl out there you all still drive the pony you live bak in the old days this company has stepped WAY OVER YOUR PLATE I RESPECT THEM MORE THE YOU KNOW THEY MADE THEIR OWN HISTORY WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO PROVE TO THE WORLD HUH ????????????

[Obamaownswhitesnow]

I remember long time when I used to think american cars where the shit. Now I know I was right....they are SHIT!!! Welcome IMPORTS!!!!

[heroheroic]

Nice car. Too far fetched for Hyundai NOW. It should have gone over as a redesigned Genesis 1st