Hyundai Equus - a large and luxurious executive class sedan with elegant appearance. Its dimensions are 5160x1890x1495 mm, and the wheelbase is 3045 mm. The design of the sedan is the most conservative and concise, noble and fully meets all the requirements for cars of the premium segment. It perfectly combines the classic lines of the body, spectacular optics and a massive grille, creating a solid, memorable image of a solid and at the same time modern, dynamic car.
It is noteworthy that Equus has its own emblem. The goal is to show that this car is unique and very different from all other models of the company. Under the sophisticated appearance hides a lot of options designed for the most demanding customers. The spacious interior is made in the traditional classic style and decorated with soft high-quality leather. It is designed for four people and is designed to provide the driver and passengers with maximum comfort while traveling.
The front panel is made of wood and aluminum alloy plates. Ergonomics and visibility at altitude. In addition to all this, in Equus there are many electronic helpers.
It is easy and convenient to control the entire on-board electronics with the help of a rotating joystick located between the front seats. Behind the cabin there are two separate seats that can be customized with the help of numerous electrified adjustments. The Royal package available in Russia The car is equipped with electric steering wheel adjustment for height and reach, electric adjustment of the driver’s seat in 12 directions and electric rear seats. There is also customizable support for the legs. In addition, a massage function is available for rear passengers. On the huge armrest, located between the rear seats, is the climate control control and multimedia system.
Under the armrest is a cooled box for bottles. The equipment includes anti-lock braking system (ABS), brake force distribution system (EBD), stabilization system (ESP), seven airbags, heating and seat ventilation system, four electric windows, a cabin keyless access system and an engine start / stop button computer, audio system with 17 speakers, polished 18-inch alloy wheels and dual-zone climate control with air quality control system and windshield misting sensor. The combination of a powerful 4.6-liter V8 engine with a power of 373 hp contributes to the dynamic character of the car. with a modern 6-speed automatic transmission.
The maximum speed of the car is 240 km / h, and it takes 6.4 seconds to accelerate from zero to hundred. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle - 11 liters per 100 kilometers. Equus has a five-lever design made of lightweight aluminum in the Equus front and rear suspension, which allows for improved stability and control in corners. In collaboration with ZF-SACHS, Hyundai developed innovative Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD) innovative selective shock absorbers. The air suspension is electronically controlled and allows you to minimize body roll and swaying, as well as change the ground clearance and the stiffness of shock absorbers at the driver's request.
When developing the Hyundai Equus, safety was almost in the first place along with comfort. The car received the most advanced collision warning systems. Electronics and motion sensors constantly analyze the situation on the road and in case of an emergency, the brakes are activated automatically. The developers have included active front head restraints, nine airbags and even such an important improvement as the knee airbag. In early December 2012, the company Hyundai in the domestic market in South Korea introduced the updated Equus sedan 2013 model year, which received a retouched appearance and a significantly modernized interior.
The international premiere took place at the annual auto show in New York in March 2013. Identify the updated Hyundai Equus is easiest on the new front bumper, which has lost its chrome lining. More massive grille (available in 2 versions - with horizontal and vertical fins). In addition, the sedan received a modified head optics, other taillights, LED fog lights, other body side mirrors and a modified design of 19-inch wheels. A new shade has been added to the color scheme - Night Shadow Brown.
In the salon restyled version of the sedan changes much more. First of all, the interior has received a new instrument panel. It is made entirely digital. The center console, the steering wheel and the panel with buttons for controlling the additional functions for the rear passengers were also upgraded. Rygach gearbox "moved" closer to the driver. Koreans improved the quality of the finish, “upgraded” the equipment - now you can order a 7- or 12.3-inch LCD-display behind the steering wheel, 9.2-inch in the center and two more in the headrests, for the entertainment of rear passengers.
Inside the cabin, you can also watch the new analog-type watches, modified buttons and switches, added wooden trim and double stitching on the surface of leather seats. In the performance of Luxury and Elite, a 3.8-liter V6 of 334 hp is installed under the hood. The top version of the Royal received a 5.0-liter 430-strong V8. The power units are combined with the old eight-band "automatic". Air suspension sedan with electronically controlled shock absorbers, as before, has three modes of operation - Comfort, Normal and Sport, but Hyundai argue that seriously reconfigured it. Now Sport mode has become tougher, and Comfort - on the contrary, softer.
More Koreans are proud of the ideal weight distribution restyled version Equus - 50/50. An impressive list of security systems deserves special attention: 9 erbegov, electronic stability control system, monitoring of blind zones, active head restraints (in case of an accident, they move closer to the head, reducing the risk of cervical vertebrae fracture), lane change warning, smart cruise control and a circular system review. In the “base”, the car has a keyless entry system and control of “blind” zones, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, electric rear door curtains, a rear-view camera and a navigator. Trim is made of leather and natural wood.
