[Timpo]

Hyundai hints at U.S. sales launch for Equus flagship
Posted Today, 7:08 AM by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Hyundai has developed a new large luxury saloon to replace its Equus flagship and now the first official images of the car have leaked following the launch of the vehicle at a press event in South Korea today. The new model continues the Equus name in its home market but latest reports indicate that the car could be sold in the U.S.

The previous Hyundai Equus first entered production back in 1998 and had barely undergone any changes since then. The car was developed together with Mitsubishi, which sold it as the Proudia in Japan. The latest model is based on the Genesis RWD platform and is available with a range of V6 and V8 petrol engines.

Having won the 2009 North American Car of the Year award for its Genesis Sedan, there is mounting speculation that Hyundai will attempt to capitalize on this success by launching the Equus in the U.S. as well. OhmyNews is reporting that Hyundai hinted at the Equus being sold in global markets as the 'Genesis Prestige’, where it could be a competitor to cars like the Mercedes Benz S-Class and Lexus LS. Measuring in at a generous 5,160mm in length, 1,900mm in width and 1,495mm in height, the Equus certainly has the size factor nailed.

The powertrain lineup is also respectable, with the Equus launching with a 3.8L Lambda V6 and a 4.6L Tau V8. A long-wheelbase model will eventually be offered, complete with a brand new 5.0L version of the Tau V8. Advanced safety features include a new vehicle stability system and camera-based lane departure warning system. The car has also be fitted with LED enhanced head and tail-lamps, as well as pre-safe seatbelt technology.

EDIT:
ok according to www.response.jp, the car will be powered by...

290hp 3.8L V6
368hp 4.6L V8
420hp 5.0L V8

http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_hyundai_equus_leak_001-0217-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_hyundai_equus_leak_002-0217-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2009_hyundai_vi_teaser_main01-0917-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/h/y/hyundai_equus_interior_teaser_001-0204-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/h/y/hyundai_equus_vi_sedan_official_sketch_001-0105-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/h/y/hyundai_equus_vi_sedan_official_sketch_002-0105-950x650.jpg

[TylerTL]

looks nice! it just feels wrong that i'm starting to like hyundais now..

[Adsdeman]

looks nice! it just feels wrong that i'm starting to like hyundais now..

x2 it does feel wrong, but iii like it!

[hk20000]

is this car going to come with that fancy s/c 4.6 with cylinder deactivation technology on it?

Coz that'd be real nice.

[Berzerker]

Fuck Hyundai is coming out with some badass cars. They should do what Toyota, Honda, VW. and Nissan did and make another company like Lexus, Acura, Audi, and Infinity. They could do with a new image and get away from the Hyundai stereotype.

Berz out.

[Honyoung]

just loooks like the genesis to me but still very nice ride

[Berzerker]

I dunno what pics of the Genesis you have seen but this to me looks nothing like it... the Genesis looks like a sports car this is a luxury sedan.

Berz out.

[!Aznboi128]

if my next car is a hyundai.... would someone kill me?

[Berzerker]

No man.. I've been having the same kind of thoughts... I'm sure alot RS members have haha.

If you had a Genesis and took of the Hyundai badging I bet 90% of the population wouldn't even know what it was...

Berz out.

[68style]

The wheels and back look very, very close to a Bentley Continental GT haha.... interesting...

[threezero]

hyundai is stepping their game up. hopefully I will be able to pick up a second hand genesis coupe in a few years for dirt cheap like the tiburons now :D

[v1nce]

thats niceeeeeee

[tiger_handheld]

hyundai +1

This + Genesis + Kia Forte = next Lexus + Infinity + Acura

[+Kardboard+]

Hyundai still has lousy quality, apparently. People keep telling me the Genesis is a deathtrap. O_____O;

But I like this design!

[roastpuff]

Front is S-class-ish. Rear is Bentley-ish?

Hyundai's anteing up the luxo cars.

[mrclean604]

looks secks. do like

[orange7]

very nice....

man.. if they rebaged the exact same car with a bmw logo, the car will sell like a hot hooker charging nothing

[Harvey Specter]

I don't like the back end but the front looks hot.

[Timpo]

ok according to www.response.jp, the car will be powered by...

290hp 3.8L V6
368hp 4.6L V8
420hp 5.0L V8

source http://response.jp/issue/2009/0218/article120635_1.html

[kumbo1]

Wow, no one dissed the shit outta this saying "looks like a lexus rip off"

[Ohkun]

I dunno what pics of the Genesis you have seen but this to me looks nothing like it... the Genesis looks like a sports car this is a luxury sedan.

Berz out.

there are Genesis Coupe as well as Genesis Sedan..

[Ohkun]

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5572/ldh14122009021714084504hd6.jpg

looks pretty good imo

[hk20000]

If it ripped off of anything it ripped off a Crown Athlete for the front.
http://www.nihoncar.com/fr/news_pics/741/news.jpghttp://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_hyundai_equus_leak_001-0217-950x650.jpg
but seriously, who penned these models? It's so difficult to find a sane and tasteful car exterior designer these days and I think Hyundai has got a great one.

[+Kardboard+]

That's where I saw that before. I loved the Crowns! Ever since the one I rode in as a baby. ^___^

[Timpo]

price: $96,000

http://jalopnik.com/5136178/2010-hyundai-equus-photos-96000-price-tag-leak

[Timpo]

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5572/ldh14122009021714084504hd6.jpg

looks pretty good imo

I hate to say this, but the Equus looks the best from these 3.

[threezero]

price: $96,000

http://jalopnik.com/5136178/2010-hyundai-equus-photos-96000-price-tag-leak

is that price in korea or oversea price? if its korean price than i guess it makes sense.

and the 3 car comparison up top. isn't that the older gen S class? The new S class look so much better than that and is not fair to compare the hyundai with an older gen S

[Ohkun]

I hate to say this, but the Equus looks the best from these 3.


who the fuck hijacked Timpo's account?? :haha:

[Ohkun]

that is newer s class.. in that pic, it just looks more like older gen.

anyways, I still like look of s-class.. but new equus looks pretty damn good too

[!Aznboi128]

i really like it...

like i really do

what is this feeling?

[+Kardboard+]

Sexual arousal?

[AVS_Racing]

i like i like, would look hot with d's on it but then risk gettin shot

[skyxx]

If it ripped off of anything it ripped off a Crown Athlete for the front.
http://www.nihoncar.com/fr/news_pics/741/news.jpghttp://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_hyundai_equus_leak_001-0217-950x650.jpg
but seriously, who penned these models? It's so difficult to find a sane and tasteful car exterior designer these days and I think Hyundai has got a great one.

I was gonna say that too but damn, it looks nice. By the way, I like the Crown Athletes. :D

[+Kardboard+]

Wait a minue, isn't Equus that play that Harry Potter Ratcliffe went nude and did stuff on stage?

Uhh..... O_o

[Harvey Specter]

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200901/2009-chrysler-200c-ev-con-7_460x0w.jpg

[hk20000]

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200901/2009-chrysler-200c-ev-con-7_460x0w.jpg

That looks gay. End of story.

[q0192837465]

wowz, Hyundai should have a new corporate grille

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

looks nice! it just feels wrong that i'm starting to like hyundais now..

werd


+ 3


koreans gone mad

:haha:

welcome to the 2010 trend, K D M for the win

[silk]

it actaully looked pimping

[shenmecar]

complete with fairy lamps too!

[Ohkun]

few more photos.


http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/9568/20090219370212009021925ee7.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1710/dscn4003bassjjun1bassjjvt9.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2799/photo102ielteauj9.jpg
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1509/photo101ielteaxw0.jpg


dub chop... lol


http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3159/bfa11ng4.jpg

[Timpo]

interior photos

http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_hyundai_equus_interior_003-0218-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_hyundai_equus_interior_001-0218-950x650.jpg

[+Kardboard+]

I love the emblem they used...ommmg...

[Harvey Specter]

It's a sexy car but I just can't picture anyone willing to pay $96,000 for a Hyundai.

[Timpo]

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2799/photo102ielteauj9.jpg


The rear is very close to Nissan Maxima
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/autoshows/newyork/2008/2009nissanmaxima.09nissanmaximaactr34500.img.jpg