- sedan 48,805
- 23,000 high price
- Newark, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 48,805 gasoline automatic
2011 hyundai equus review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new luxury car is surprisingly sophisticated. introductionthe equus is hyundai's first foray into the large luxury car market segment and it is effectively an all-new model in a very competitive environment. Equus aspires to compete with the lexus ls 460, mercedes-benz s-class, and bmw 7 series. as well as being an insouciant gesture to the world's premium car manufacturers that it intends to play in every important segment, this model signals hyundai's unshakable confidence in its own ability to engineer and build world class vehicles. And it might have been easy to discount the threat this company poses to established players were it not for the impressive recent introductions of the sonata midsize sedan and genesis near-luxury sedan and coupe. now, after driving the new hyundai equus, we can confirm that it is comparable in many ways to the key players in the upscale market. Considering the stratospheric panache permeating the luxury-car industry, that would have been an unbelievable achievement. and yet, with its stylish, european-flavored exterior design, a roomy, comfortable interior clad in tasteful textures, mechanical attributes at the leading edge of automotive technology, and tactile and esthetic qualities good enough for the most discerning customers, the new hyundai clearly has the goods to play in this league. at the very least, we'd say the equus is a fantastic vehicle to move into from a lower segment. There are also rear in-car entertainment controls and a refrigerated beverage compartment. There's a little mercedes in the grille, some lexus at the rear lights, perhaps a bit of acura rl from directly behind the car. But that's true of many new cars these days. The effect visually shortens the front overhang appreciably, to good effect. Mercedes and lexus have to field long-wheelbase models to be comparable. And the sleek hyundai roof doesn't hurt rear-seat headroom much, either. There's nothing adventurous or experimental about the design, it's straightforwardly classic, but with some interesting arcs and curves in the dashboard wood inlays and vent register shapes to add character. An alcantara headliner lends a real sense of privilege, and the seats are generous in size and support. contemporary instrumentation technology makes for an attractive display, and the main gauges are large and legible. And sybarites will enjoy the many luxury and convenience devices. Harden's lexicon stereo system is among the best available in-car sound systems we've ever heard, with full 7. 1 discrete logic surround sound for brilliant separation and imaging. driving impressiondrivers will find much to enjoy behind the wood and leather steering wheel and the unusual winged emblem found at its center. The combination of a very stiff structure, elaborate sound-insulating disciplines and an air-spring suspension produces an experience that is at once quiet, smooth and responsive. hyundai's 4. 6-liter tau v8 wrings out its 333 pound-feet torque peak at a fairly low 3500 rpm, but sustains much of that throughout its operating range by dint of variable valve timing and variable intake volume, so it's seldom found wanting. It still takes a full-throttle, high-rev run for the redline to showcase the tau's real strength, when the fairly hefty car displays an impressive surge of acceleration. with multi-link suspension all around, the big hyundai's chassis handles accurately, abetted by the continental air-struts and the sachs electronically controlled damping system. There's a driver-selectable sport position, which subdues ride motions quite well without introducing much abruptness into the ride, but this is not really the kind of car one wants to fling around. It does very nicely with deliberate inputs at a brisk pace. hyundai's decision to adopt a hybrid electro-hydraulic steering mechanism was a g. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control
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