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Spyshots: 2017 Hyundai Equus Breaks Down During Testing at the Nurburgring

Hyundai used to be the car company you went to when you didn't have enough money for the cheapest Skoda. However, they are now respected across the world. When even the most basic models (i10) can be equipped with electric folding mirrors, you know it's time to take on the S-Class.
2017 Hyundai Equus Breaks Down During Testing at the Nurburgring 6 photos
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Spyshots: 2017 Hyundai Equus Breaks Down During Testing in GermanySpyshots: 2017 Hyundai Equus Breaks Down During Testing in GermanySpyshots: 2017 Hyundai Equus Breaks Down During Testing in GermanySpyshots: 2017 Hyundai Equus Breaks Down During Testing in GermanySpyshots: 2017 Hyundai Equus Breaks Down During Testing in Germany
As you may already know, engineers in Germany are working hard on the 2017 Hyundai Equus, a car that should be even better than the Genesis. Unfortunately, they've just hit a small bump on the road trip to global success, as their test prototype broke down.

It's no big deal, as engine problems are bound to happen when you're working with a brand new car. However, Hyundai engineers were not amused to see our spy photographer when they were towed the prototype back to their new test center at the Nurburgring.

You can see it on the back of the truck. There's no fire or anything like that, but the large sedan cannot return home under its own power. That could mean anything from a broken power steering system to an engine misfire.

The Equus, or whatever they decide to call this big sedan, will probably dismiss all the myths that German saloons are superior in every way. From the look of things, Hyundai has also mastered its impeccable Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language. Their big 4-door might shame the Audi A8.

The 2017 Hyundai Equus will be using the same platform as the Genesis sedan. However, in addition to the 5-liter V8 engine, it should also adopt a new twin-turbo V6 that will be dropped into the Genesis Coup' first.

Leaked insider information suggests, the engine is called 3.3 TwinTurbo Lambda II GDI and produces 370 PS. It will be mated exclusively to the older 8-speed automatic and the AWD system from the Genesis. However, the chances of a diesel or hybrid being available at launch are slim.

A 10-speed automatic gearbox developed in-house will be a major technological highlight. All-wheel drive is also very likely to be offered, as all the major players in the luxury sedan segment have it.
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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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