 New $93,000 Hyundai Equus (in Korea), Restyled Equus Looks like Genesis's big brother |
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 Feb 17 2009, 11:53 PM
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 Nanomember  Group: Lifetimer Posts: 7,787 Posts Per Day: 1.11 Thanks Received: 57 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: College Park, MD Member No.: 106 Mood: Blah  |
Ok, it's not that new, we've known they make the Equus for a while for the Korean market and it wasn't very handsome or particularly powerful... but now it's being redone with the Genesis style:
 It's "7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and has a wheelbase nearly 4.5 inches longer," than the Genesis. The Genesis rear seat is already very roomy so... where do another 4.5" go? Price (in Korea) $93,000. More Photos: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/17/hyundai...images-hit-web/ -------------------- Help keep ElantraClub running and free for all Elantra owners: Donate.
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Feb 18 2009, 12:05 AM
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 PhD in Intellectual Intercourse  Group: Members Posts: 6,167 Posts Per Day: 0.90 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-July 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1,187 Mood: Crotchety |
Color me stupid.
I thought the Equus was the Genesis here in the states. I thought Hyundai shelved it's plan of a luxury devision (which the Equus was to flagship) and just brought it in as the Genesis in the Hyundai lineup. Makes me wonder why the Hell they keep the Azera around now for. Oh, and I like the back body line ala Dodge Charger better instead of the rounded back of the Genesis. Very nice looking car except for the hood ornament. Seriously, that thing would be ripped of within a week. --------------------  19 mm sway bar, easy intake mod with K&N filter, Pioneer DEH P4800MP, DC Strut Bar, Brushed Aluminum Dash Kit. |
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Feb 18 2009, 01:10 AM
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 Call Me Aaron Group: Lifetimer Posts: 5,810 Posts Per Day: 0.85 Thanks Received: 35 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-June 05 From: Warrenton, VA Member No.: 1,056 Mood: Carefree |
yeah, first mod to the car would be to shave the emblem. nothing is tackier imo on cars (OEM or not)
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Feb 18 2009, 01:34 AM
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PhD in Intellectual Intercourse Group: Members Posts: 6,167 Posts Per Day: 0.90 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-July 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1,187 Mood: Crotchety |
Actually, I didn't even mean by myself. I can imagine a group of kids walk by it in a parking lot and decide to hang on it just to see if they can get it to come off.
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Feb 19 2009, 04:53 PM
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Nanomember Group: Lifetimer Posts: 7,787 Posts Per Day: 1.11 Thanks Received: 57 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: College Park, MD Member No.: 106 Mood: Blah |
More Photos, including interior:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/19/more-of...-hyundai-equus/  And Hyundai IS considering bringing it to the US Market in 2011 or 2012. Watch out Lincoln Towncar, Lexus LS460... -------------------- Help keep ElantraClub running and free for all Elantra owners: Donate.
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Feb 19 2009, 11:20 PM
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Thanks for the info.
I'm sure they are going to have to "water-down" the car for the US market (in order for it to be viable here they are going to have to keep the starting price below $50,000). -------------------- A proud member of the club. XD2 Sedan |
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Feb 19 2009, 11:44 PM
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It looks nice, but don't think it would be something I'd ever be in the market for. At least not for another 40 years or so!
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Feb 20 2009, 09:30 AM
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Well Alex, I would say that you definitely "nailed it".
I am currently 37 years your Senior, and when the Equus hits America, I will be down at the dealership taking a very serious look at the vehicle. I was getting fired up to buy a Genesis, but now, that has been put on "hold" until Equus arrives in USA. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Feb 20 2009, 12:01 PM
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That's maybe in 3 years and maybe never. Actually, if they do bring it over in 2011, would it even be the same generation/model anymore?
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Feb 20 2009, 05:51 PM
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Ya, Equus has been a Korean only car. And with Hyundai's decision to nix luxury brand plans for now. Don't count on the Equus to come stateside.
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Feb 24 2009, 02:50 PM
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Nanomember Group: Lifetimer Posts: 7,787 Posts Per Day: 1.11 Thanks Received: 57 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: College Park, MD Member No.: 106 Mood: Blah |
Spy video of it driving Korea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkaAS37SNzw
Also, the video is titled "Genesis Premium," which is interesting. I mean with the Genesis Coupe V6, Genesis sedan and this new Equus / Genesis Premium, I could definitely see Hyundai launching a Genesis brand ala Lexus,Acura,Infinity. An armoured bulletproof version will be built, at least for the Korean president. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/23/hyundai...lletproof-spec/ -------------------- Help keep ElantraClub running and free for all Elantra owners: Donate.
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May 7 2009, 06:20 PM
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Nanomember Group: Lifetimer Posts: 7,787 Posts Per Day: 1.11 Thanks Received: 57 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: College Park, MD Member No.: 106 Mood: Blah |
Autoblog reports that Hyundai is shipping 100 specimens of the Equus to the USA for display at dealerships in order to gauge customer reaction...! [play dramatic music]
Get ready for the $90,000 Hyundai! -------------------- Help keep ElantraClub running and free for all Elantra owners: Donate.
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