2012 Hyundai Equus Reviews

2012 Hyundai Equus

2012 Hyundai Equus hits dealerships this summer. Not so long ago, Hyundai was shot for the moon to develop a lineup with the rear-wheel-drive Genesis - a car that is meant to emulate the middle-luxury cars like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class for less money than a good sedan. Power rear window glasses to the side which is now part of the Ultimate trim level features.

The Hyundai Equus resembles a larger, bejeweled Genesis; it's probable that passers-by will mistake the two. Although the Hyundai Equus shares its cohort's platform, it measures 7.2 inches longer. 2012 Hyundai Equus has 5.0-liter cylinder bore was increased from 92 mm to 96 mm for a total displacement of 5.0 liters (5,038cc).

2012 Hyundai Equus has new V8 engine still offers all of the premium engine technology from the 4.6-liter V8, including Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing, a tuned variable induction system, and low-friction diamond-like coatings (DLC) on piston skirts, rings and tappets. Even with these impressive power increases, fuel economy is estimated at 15 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined.
Most notably, the 2012 Equus will now feature Hyundai’s most powerful engine ever, the new direct injection 5.0-liter Tau V8 engine.

2012 Hyundai Equus is the third rear-wheel-drive product in Hyundai’s lineup and boasts an excellent 52/48 front-to-rear weight distribution for exceptional handling and more refined steering characteristics. 2012 Equus reduces interior noise levels and improves ride and handling with a stiff, light-weight body structure. On winding country and mountain roads, the 2012 Equus benefits from the precise wheel control delivered by its five-link front and rear suspension geometry. The design of the 2012 Hyundai Equus is handsome and pleasing to the eye. Named a 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2012 Hyundai Equus continues the Hyundai tradition of offering key safety technologies, with features such as Electronic Stability Control, nine airbags, electronic active front head restraints, lane departure warning system and smart cruise control. 2012 Hyundai Equus even has a Vehicle Stability Management system that optimally manages ESC, the electronic parking brake, smart cruise control and the seatbelt tensioning system for optimal safety.

2012 Hyundai Equus’ total of nine airbags include advanced dual front airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags, roof-mounted side curtain airbags for both front and rear outboard seat occupants and a driver’s knee airbag.

2012 Hyundai Equus has an optional camera located on the front grille and a standard camera on the rear decklid. 2012 Equus offers a Lexicon-branded state-of-the-art audio system featuring LOGIC 7 technology. The 2012 Hyundai Equus is offered in two configurations, Equus Signature and Equus Ultimate, both lavishly contented. 2012 Equus Signature features the new 5.0-liter 429-horsepower Tau V8 engine, a 608-watt Lexicon audio system with 17 speakers, electronically controlled air suspension with continuous damping control, Vehicle Stability Management  with pre-collision warning, Smart Cruise Control, HID headlamps, front and rear parking assistance system with rearview camera, premium leather seating, Microfiber suede headliner, driver seat massage, heated and cooled front seats, heated wood and leather steering wheel, and numerous other premium technologies and features.

The 2012 Hyundai Equus Ultimate adds features typically found only in low-volume special-order luxury sedans with six-figure price tags, including a forward-view parking and cornering camera, power trunk lid, reclining rear seats with powered headrests, cooled rear seats, rear seat massage and leg support, rear seat refrigerator and a rear seat entertainment system.

The 2012 Hyundai Equus Ultimate replaces the 60/40 rear seat of the Equus Signature with a 50/50 power reclining seating configuration. The rear seat experience in the 2012 Equus Ultimate is further upgraded by an eight-inch LCD screen. Other 2012 Equus Ultimate features include rear-seat power up/down head restraints with manual tilt, rear-seat illuminated vanity mirrors, a forward-view cornering camera to help drivers navigate around tight corners, power rear side-window sunshades, and a power trunk lid. 2012 Hyundai Equus offers four exterior color choices and three interior theme choices.