What type of gas does Hyundai Equus take?
Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having an octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 or higher. For improved vehicle performance, premium unleaded fuel with a Pump Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 95) or higher is recommended.
Does the Hyundai Equus require premium gas?
One plus is that while Hyundai recommends premium fuel, you can use regular gas in the Equus with only a slight decrease in performance. Power will increase to 429-horsepower in the 5.0-liter Tau, and the transmission’s two additional gears will likely help the Equus maintain similar fuel economy.
What kind of engine does a 2012 Hyundai Equus have?
The rear-wheel-drive 2012 Hyundai Equus comes standard with a 5.0-liter V8 making 429 hp and 376 pound-feet of torque. A new eight-speed automatic transmission is also standard. According to EPA estimates, the Equus returns 15 mpg city/23 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined.
When did Hyundai stop making the Hyundai Equus?
From 2005, 3.0 and 3.5 Sigma V6 engine types were changed to 3.3 and 3.8 Lambda V6 engine types which were designed and developed by Hyundai Motors. But the automatic transmission was not changed. Hyundai officially ceased the production of 1st generation Equus in November 2009. A new bigger, rear-wheel drive Equus was launched in March 2009.
Which is the second generation Hyundai Equus limousine?
Equus Limousines have been used by famous company owners in Korea as well as foreign VIPs. The second generation Equus, codename “VI”, was unveiled in Grand Hyatt Seoul. Unlike the old Equus, the VI has a rear-wheel drive architecture, a longer wheelbase, and a different engine.
How big is the screen on a Hyundai Equus?
A 7 inch screen for the rear seat, Xenon headlamps, front parking sensors, etc. were newly offered. It introduced seat ventilation cooling and heating, climate control with air purifier (2003), Alcantara leather seats (2007).