- sedan 81,815
- 2,861 below average
- 18,900 good
- Fairfield, OH
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- autoshopper.com
- 2,861 below average sedan 81,815 gasoline black automatic
2012 hyundai equus review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Luxury flagship gets more power and fuel economy. introductionthe hyundai equus is a large luxury sedan built on the same platform as the hyundai genesis. Equus has been improved for the 2012 model year. The 2012 equus also gets a new 8-speed automatic transmission that helps it achieve a epa combined city/highway fuel economy rating of 18 miles per gallon. Also new for this year are revised ventilated seats, a softer center rear cushion and standard power rear side-window shades on the ultimate trim. when the equus launched a few years ago, many scoffed at the notion that the korean carmaker could produce a luxury sedan on par with the likes of bmw, mercedes, lexus and infiniti. But time has proven that hyundai's gamble is paying off. According to hyundai, not only have equus sales been on the rise, but its residual values are higher than many of its large, german competitors. Considering the stratospheric panache permeating the luxury-car industry, that is a praiseworthy achievement. at the very least, we'd say the 2012 equus is a fantastic vehicle to move into from a lower segment. More realistically, we see the 2012 hyundai equus as a good alternative to the lexus ls and infiniti m. don't be fooled by the badge. The 2012 hyundai equus is the result of intensive engineering, tasteful design and intelligent use of supplier's technology. It includes a power trunk lid, power rear side window shades and a forward-view camera to provide better observation when easing out of tight alleyways. 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. Hyundai calls its new design language fluidic sculpture. at the front, the grille design we know well from the hyundai genesis has been skillfully integrated with the headlight shapes, and carefully beveled front corners allow the light forms to carry around as vivid slashes into the quarter panels. 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. the new 5. 0-liter v8 provides ample power for merging and passing maneuvers, although it falls short of its german competitors when it comes to low-end thrust. As a total package, however, powertrain performance is equal to, if not better than, many of the equus's rivals. The new 8-speed transmission allows the car to spin at low revs for fuel economy's sake, but without seeming gutless. It still takes a full-throttle, high-rev run for the redline to showcase. Climate Control✔ Bucket Seats✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth
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