Vehicle Overview
Hyundai expanded its lineup beyond mainstream vehicles in 2009 with the rear-wheel-drive Genesis — a car intended to emulate midsize luxury cars like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class for less money. Two years later, Hyundai added a sort of super Genesis in the Equus, an even larger sedan that aims at the BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS but at a lower price. The Equus comes in Signature and Ultimate trim levels, and both have a 5.0-liter V-8 engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
New for 2016
There’s a new hands-free, auto-open trunk lid for the Ultimate trim level. The keyfob only has to be within a few feet of the trunk for a few seconds for the trunk lid to open.
Significant Standard Features
- 429-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Air suspension with adaptive damping
- Adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
- LED fog lights
- Power-folding heated side mirrors with approach lighting
- Power moonroof
- Leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable heated and cooled front seats
- 60/40-split, heated, power-reclining backseat
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Leather dashboard, wood trim
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- Forward corner-view camera
- Auto-open power trunk lid
- Power door closing
- Head-up display
- Power sunshades for rear side windows
- Rear-seat lighted vanity mirrors
- Rear-seat entertainment system with two screens
- Cooled rear seats
- 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel display
