What kind of car is the Hyundai Equus?

What kind of car is the Hyundai Equus?

On September 2009, Hyundai delivered three bulletproof limousine versions of the luxury sedan Equus to the South Korea Presidential Security Service to be used as the official state car. Hyundai designed this vehicle with a special alloy, with an automatic cooling system in case of fire as well as bulletproof windows.

What kind of badge is on Hyundai Equus?

The North American Equus features a badge attached on the hood as opposed to the hood ornament, the grille features a horizontal grid pattern like its Genesis sibling as opposed to the vertical one on international models, and an included iPad device with an Equus user’s guide application pre-installed as opposed to a traditional owner’s manual.

Is the Hyundai Equus the official state car of Korea?

The 2016 successor to the Hyundai Equus has been rebranded as Genesis G90 (EQ900 in Korea until 2018). The Equus currently serves as the official state car of the Republic of Korea . In 1999, Hyundai Motors and Mitsubishi Motors presented their full-size sedan.

On September 2009, Hyundai delivered three bulletproof limousine versions of the luxury sedan Equus to the South Korea Presidential Security Service to be used as the official state car. Hyundai designed this vehicle with a special alloy, with an automatic cooling system in case of fire as well as bulletproof windows.

The North American Equus features a badge attached on the hood as opposed to the hood ornament, the grille features a horizontal grid pattern like its Genesis sibling as opposed to the vertical one on international models, and an included iPad device with an Equus user’s guide application pre-installed as opposed to a traditional owner’s manual.

The 2016 successor to the Hyundai Equus has been rebranded as Genesis G90 (EQ900 in Korea until 2018). The Equus currently serves as the official state car of the Republic of Korea . In 1999, Hyundai Motors and Mitsubishi Motors presented their full-size sedan.

From the 2013 New York International Auto Show, Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2014 Hyundai Equus. Updated for 2014, the Hyundai Equus gives luxury flagships a run for their money — and at a handsome discount — but its brand remains a mammoth obstacle to its consumer appeal.

How big is the dashboard screen on a Hyundai Equus?

Last year’s Equus had a massaging driver’s seat, but it’s gone for 2014. Also gone is last year’s 8-inch dashboard screen, replaced with a 9.2-inch display; an intuitive knob controller still governs the action. The Equus Ultimate models add the simulated gauges, which span 12.3 inches.

When did Hyundai add airbags to the Equus?

It added curtain airbags in 2001 and active head restraints in 2002. In 2003, Hyundai presented their ‘New Equus’, changing the hood design and some of interior. A 7 inch screen for the rear seat, Xenon headlamps, front parking sensors, etc. were newly offered.

Is the Hyundai Equus vs460 GLS rear wheel drive?

Hyundai Equus VS460 GLS (Chile) 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. The VI is based on an all-new platform, developed in-house by the Hyundai Motor Corporation.

What kind of features does the Hyundai Equus have?

Equus Limousine. The limousine model has an exclusive horizontal cross-bar radiator grille, as well as features such as a power-driven footrest, rear-seat leg support and a massage system. Hyundai also developed an armoured vehicle based on the limousine, with an enlarged 5.5L version of the V8 engine.

When does the new Hyundai Equus come out?

On November 4, 2015, Hyundai officially announced the Genesis model would be spun off into Genesis Motor, the new luxury vehicle division for Hyundai. The 2016 successor to the Hyundai Equus has been rebranded as Genesis G90 (EQ900 in Korea until 2018).

It added curtain airbags in 2001 and active head restraints in 2002. In 2003, Hyundai presented their ‘New Equus’, changing the hood design and some of interior. A 7 inch screen for the rear seat, Xenon headlamps, front parking sensors, etc. were newly offered.

Which is the most expensive model of Hyundai Equus?

It is the most expensive model in the company’s lineup. It launched in the People’s Republic of China in August 2009. The Hyundai Equus was listed in the ’10 exciting cars for 2010′ from Forbes. US model was announced in 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and was unveiled in 2010 New York Auto Show.

How big is the boot space in a Hyundai i30?

There’s also plenty of storage in the front of the i30, thanks to large, deep door bins, a lidded cubby between the seats (on all but entry-level models) and even a couple of cupholders. There’s enough head room for a couple of six-footers but leg room is tighter than in some rivals, including the VW Golf and the cavernous Skoda Octavia.

What kind of seats does the Hyundai i30 have?

The i30 has 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks as standard, but that’s the extent of its repertoire – the rear seats don’t slide or do anything else clever. There is a through-loading hatch on all but entry-level S models for long items such as skis, though.

Is the Hyundai Equus used in Costa Rica?

A modified Hyundai Equus was donated to Costa Rica and is currently used as the presidential car. The limousine was available only in South Korea and Russia. The Russian version had the same price tag as the South Korean version. It is a concept vehicle customized by Rhys Millen Racing, based on Equus with 4.6 Tau engine.

From the 2013 New York International Auto Show, Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2014 Hyundai Equus. Updated for 2014, the Hyundai Equus gives luxury flagships a run for their money — and at a handsome discount — but its brand remains a mammoth obstacle to its consumer appeal.

Last year’s Equus had a massaging driver’s seat, but it’s gone for 2014. Also gone is last year’s 8-inch dashboard screen, replaced with a 9.2-inch display; an intuitive knob controller still governs the action. The Equus Ultimate models add the simulated gauges, which span 12.3 inches.

When did the Mitsubishi Equus go out of production?

A new bigger, rear-wheel drive Equus was launched in March 2009. Instead of continuing production like Hyundai, Mitsubishi Motors ended the production of the Proudia and the Dignity around the time of the introduction of this model. A limousine model was made for the Korean market.

Hyundai Equus VS460 GLS (Chile) 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. The VI is based on an all-new platform, developed in-house by the Hyundai Motor Corporation.