Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Hyundai tried to upscale their cars with the Equus, which was launched in 2010 as a 2011 model on the U.S. market. It was meant to be a competitor for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series and Lexus LS.
The 2010 Equus was at its second generation. Its predecessor was based on the Mitsubishi Proudia, but the car was not sold on the U.S. soil or in Europe. In 2010, Hyundai unveiled the second generation at the New York Auto Show.
The car's design had various inspirations from the Nissan Altima, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Lexus LS, and the BMW 7-Series. The car had only one Hyundai badge, on the trunk lid. The car's symbol was a bird showed on the hood and on the wheel's center caps.
Inside, the Equus offered almost everything fitted as standard. The 8” infotainment unit was controlled via a rotary knob located between the front seats. The walnut wood trim and leather all around the cabin were just part of the equation. All the seats get heating and massage functions. For the right-rear passenger, the seat was a recliner, with feet support. From the rear, the passenger could control the climate control unit and it had a dedicated infotainment unit with a screen attached in the back of the center console, between the front seats. In the rear armrest, there was a refrigerator with enough space for two cans and a couple of sandwiches.
Under the hood, the Equus was launched with a 4.6-liter V8 mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox, but that setup was replaced a year later with a 5.0-liter V8 mated to an 8-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L GDi V6 6AT (334 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3778 cm3 |
Power: | 246 KW @ 6400 RPM 334 HP @ 6400 RPM 330 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 291 lb-ft @ 5100 RPM 395 Nm @ 5100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P245/45R19 (front) / P275/40R19 (rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.1 in (5159 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.1 in (1,621/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.9 in (3045 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.7 cuFT (473 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5335 lbs (2420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L MPi V6 6AT (290 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3778 cm3 |
Power: | 213 KW @ 6200 RPM 290 HP @ 6200 RPM 286 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 264 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 358 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P245/45R19 (front) / P275/40R19 (rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.1 in (5159 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.1 in (1,621/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.9 in (3045 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.7 cuFT (473 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5335 lbs (2420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 6AT (390 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4627 cm3 |
Power: | 287 KW @ 6500 RPM 390 HP @ 6500 RPM 385 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 333 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 451 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R19 front and 275/40 R19 rear |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.1 in (5159 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.1 in (1,621/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.9 in (3045 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.7 cuFT (473 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4376 lbs (1985 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5335 lbs (2420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 8AT (423 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5038 cm3 |
Power: | 311 KW @ 6400 RPM 423 HP @ 6400 RPM 417 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 365 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 495 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245 / 45R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.1 in (5159 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.1 in (1,621/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.9 in (3045 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.7 cuFT (473 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4486 lbs (2035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5578 lbs (2530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 8AT (430 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5038 cm3 |
Power: | 316 KW @ 6400 RPM 430 HP @ 6400 RPM 424 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 376 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 510 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P245/45R19 (front) / P275/40R19 (rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.1 in (5159 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.1 in (1,621/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.9 in (3045 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.7 cuFT (473 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4486 lbs (2035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5578 lbs (2530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | LEV-II ULEV |