Hyundai

Hyundai Equus

Price $63,900 – $71,000
Fuel consumption 8.6 – 14.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
Believe it or not, this South Korean manufacturer sells a luxury sedan for more than $60,000. That means it’s tackling the generally more expensive Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Cadillac XTS, Jaguar XJ, Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz S-Class head on. The front-wheel drive Hyundai Equus is powered by a 5.0L 429-hp V8, which is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 6/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 7/10
Comfort 9/10

What's new in 2015

No major change

Pros

  • Luxurious
  • interior
  • Several technological gadgets
  • Superb comfort
  • Competitive pricing

Cons

  • Considerable depreciation to be expected
  • Brand lacks prestige
  • No all-wheel drive
  • No choice of engines

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