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09-29-2009, 08:10 AM
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|  Hyundai Equus Long Wheelbase Edition
Hyundai launches long wheelbase edition of its most luxurious car, the EQUUS
Hyundai Motor Co. today began receiving orders for the long wheelbase edition of its most luxurious car, the EQUUS.
The stretch edition offers several upgraded features from the normal sedan version, including differentiated exterior designs and longer overall length. The engine and other functions have been reinforced to attain first-class performance, safety, comfort and convenience.
With the comfort of passengers at the forefront of its design principle, the EQUUS Limousine, as it is named in Korea, offers passengers unparalleled levels of interior volume. The vehicle’s length is longer than major competitors by as much as 310 mm, with backseat legroom as much as 376 mm longer, as well.
To differentiate it from the EQUUS sedan, the stretch version is equipped with an exclusive horizontal cross-bar radiator grille with an emblem in the center. Thus, the exterior image exudes an impression of strength and confidence, in line with the vehicle’s elegant image.
EQUUS Limousine comes with a choice of two sophisticated engines: The Lambda 3.8L engine and the Tau 5.0L engine. The Tau 5.0 engine, applied to the stretch version for the first time, is a reinforced version of the Tau 4.6L engine that won the 2009 Ward’s 10 Best Engines award.
With a maximum output of 400ps and a peak torque rating of 51.0kg, the stretch version outperforms its competitors, such as the Lexus LS460L and Mercedes S500L by 20ps and 12ps, respectively.
The power-driven footrest, the world’s first, along with Rear Seat Leg Support, Relax Posture Control and Massage System function, allows passengers the most comfortable driving experience found today.
The price for the long wheelbase edition EQUUS ranges from 135 million won to 146 million won (approximately US$113,000 to US$122,180, based on today’s currency exchange rates).
Additionally, Hyundai has successfully developed a bulletproof version of the long wheelbase EQUUS and has donated three units to the Blue House (the Korean Presidential Residence). Hyundai is the first Korean company and one of a handful worldwide – to develop a bulletproof car with its own technology.           
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09-29-2009, 08:11 AM
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#2 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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i think hyundai makes some pretty nice ass cars nowadays....this would be pretty cool
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09-29-2009, 08:20 AM
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Damn a little too expensive IMO,
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09-29-2009, 08:23 AM
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thaat nice! im sure the rich businessmen in korea will buy this one on top of their S550 and 750i collections
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09-29-2009, 08:30 AM
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wow.. Hyundai making some cars i would actually like to buy nowadays
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09-29-2009, 08:40 AM
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Wow, like a Maybach but so much cheaper! Damn Hyundai is doing good.
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09-29-2009, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu Damn a little too expensive IMO, | cars in korea are more expensive. if it were here it would probably be significantly cheaper
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09-29-2009, 08:46 AM
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$120k hyundai... coming to work today i saw a hyundai stellar (a rwd 4dr throwback from the 80's), and i realized how far hyundai has come, but i just can't shake the stigma of cheapness from the company name to justify paying that price.
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09-29-2009, 08:55 AM
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been in the new equus sedan and its freaking nice as hell.
i was in the backseat only but it was so roomy and nice. might be because the driver had his seat pulled to the wheel but still very comfortable.
the ride was also buttery smooth compared to g35 08 that i drive daily, but 50k car vs 100k car lol.
u dont buy these cars so u can drive it urself lol.
feels really heavy and nice like a bmw
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09-29-2009, 09:11 AM
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damn that looks really nice hyundai is moving up in the auto industry
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09-29-2009, 09:13 AM
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no sun/moonroof?
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09-29-2009, 09:33 AM
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Hyundai is a expensive brand in korea (compaired to KIA, SSANGYONG etc.)... that said, they can't achieve the same level in North Ame., regardless of cars like this. (they seem to be trying to crack into luxury market)
they are doing good - compaired to toyota/honda/gm so they have lots of money to spend on new Mod.
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09-29-2009, 09:43 AM
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09-29-2009, 10:50 AM
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approximately US$113,000 to US$122,180, ??? are u kidding me?
no one with a size of a monkey brain would buy this
dont get me wrong, its fucking pimping...hella luxury and it looks decent.
but for $120g USD???
hello benz S class? 7 series? even A8
those are the TOP 3 choices when u think about everyday life HIGH HIGH END luxury car
follow by LS450H/ LS600 of course
what makes hyundai think they can smoke the other 4 by having the same price tag if not more expensive? They aint got shit in this category. Must be on crack or sth, look at Infinity....they dropped their highest line up since wat? 2003 or some shit like that. The Q45? because no one was buying them
Good luck Hyundai
the front looks like they copied the new S class, rear looks like LS series, even the side looks like S class
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09-29-2009, 11:16 AM
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yeah, nobody would pay that much for a Hyundai.
I still wonder why don't they bring the Genesis brand...just like Lexus.
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09-29-2009, 11:31 AM
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if you guys werent so dumb you'd realize you cant buy an S class for 120k in korea.
i doubt this stretch'd vip hyundai will ever come here, so you cant compare its USD translated price to anything here.
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09-29-2009, 11:36 AM
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ok even if it werent $120g USD
the way they wonna lay out that thing will AT LEAST be priced anywhere from $85g plus!!!! is it cheap? no
same thing with their genesis sedan the top model tops out $48g before taxes!!! 
3 series? C class? pay a little bit more and get a E class or 5 series?
G37 sedan? M35? i have never ever seen anyone stupid enough buying the $50 genesis on the road so far, couple basic V6 ones yes.... but nearly $60g after some options and taxes for that? no...
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09-29-2009, 11:42 AM
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this is not a grocery getter type car, this is a car you get driven in.
think nissan president, toyota century, those type of cars. in japan these cars are priced similarly to this new equus, so its no surprise.
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09-29-2009, 11:57 AM
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ya i guess..true that
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09-29-2009, 12:50 PM
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09-29-2009, 01:03 PM
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Nice car!
When I was scrolling through the photos, I thought I was gonna see some bodykits and shit lol.
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09-29-2009, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN ok even if it werent $120g USD
the way they wonna lay out that thing will AT LEAST be priced anywhere from $85g plus!!!! is it cheap? no
same thing with their genesis sedan the top model tops out $48g before taxes!!!
3 series? C class? pay a little bit more and get a E class or 5 series?
Oh BTW 5.0L engine putting out 400hp is not bad hp:displacement 
G37 sedan? M35? i have never ever seen anyone stupid enough buying the $50 genesis on the road so far, couple basic V6 ones yes.... but nearly $60g after some options and taxes for that? no... | Why would it be stupid, none of the cars you listed have an even marginally comparable interior size, and as far as build quality goes, I'm >9000% sure that hyundai reliability > mercedes
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09-29-2009, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu Why would it be stupid, none of the cars you listed have an even marginally comparable interior size, and as far as build quality goes, I'm >9000% sure that hyundai reliability > mercedes | lol, ppl buy S class or 7 series are not in for the reliability. they are in for the status of driving a S class or 7 series.
Anything goes wrong? get a new one, count the cost into corporate spending, problem solved !
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09-29-2009, 04:46 PM
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I want one
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09-29-2009, 05:30 PM
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#25 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Originally Posted by kobefans lol, ppl buy S class or 7 series are not in for the reliability. they are in for the status of driving a S class or 7 series.
Anything goes wrong? get a new one, count the cost into corporate spending, problem solved ! | The reasoning mugenevolution gave against the genesis coupe was that it'd blow up because hyundai's have "shit reliability" well, that problem doesn't apply anymore, so I agree with you, Just can't wait to hear what the lame excuse is this time.
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