Why the Genesis G90 matters: The current Genesis /
Equus models are incredible values and with modest enhancements to cockpit quality and handling will take on the world's most premium vehicles.
This is particularly true with its Genesis and
Equus models, which offer significant discounts to similarly equipped competitors in the mid and full - sized luxury segments.
That entails 51,224 Hyundai - brand vehicles, off 15.9 percent, and 1,786 Genesis models (measured against Hyundai Genesis sedan /
Equus models from 2016), up 48.7 percent.
Having dealers section off their showrooms for Genesis and
Equus models would represent a lower - cost alternative to setting up an entirely separate retail channel, as Toyota Motor Corp. did with Lexus.
In addition, we have numerous Veloster, Tucson and
Equus models available.
The G90 replaces
the Equus model, the second - generation of which has been a part of Hyundai's U.S. lineup since 2010 and is part of Hyundai's first foray with a stand - alone luxury brand.
It also uses
the Equus model of concierge service.
Not exact matches
With new competition leap - frogging already - more - updated
models, the
Equus simply can't compete, no matter how terrific the power plant.
CARS.COM Vehicles Affected: Approximately 19,000
model - year 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans manufactured between Aug. 1, 2011, and April 30, 2012, and
model - year 2011 - 13 Hyundai
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(At 203.1 inches overall, the
Equus is closer in size to the LS460L but its wheelbase is about midway between the two LS
models.)
The
Equus Ultimate (which is a relatively modest $ 7000 over the base
model, Signature) takes things several steps further, with two individual rear seats and a center console with a refrigerator compartment.
Hyundai +9 % Winners
Equus +24 % Veloster +276 % (over a partial 2011) Sonata +2 % (best - ever full - year sales) Loser Santa Fe -5 % (with a
model changeover; the new version was up 43 % in December)
LOS ANGELES — Like it already has been doing with the
Equus large luxury sedan, Hyundai will be selective about which of its 834 U.S. dealers will carry the six new
models under the forthcoming Genesis luxury brand.
ID # 187075 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain
model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011 - 2013
Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012.
As Hyundai prepares to launch the second generation of its more upscale
models, the Korean automaker has hired premium product operations managers to oversee the sales, marketing and retail strategies for the Genesis sedan, Genesis Coupe and
Equus.
Hyundai's
Equus is galloping into the 2014
model year with some important updates.
The Hyundai
Equus is a full size luxury sedan and serves as Hyundai's flagship
model.
The G90 will be the Korean automaker's first
model for its Genesis luxury sub-brand, serving as a replacement for the Hyundai
Equus.
It took until 2001 for Hyundai to show the
Equus to the United States market, at the New York International Auto Show, but it was only to gauge reaction to the car, not as a formal or even potential
model launch.
The Korean auto manufacturer introduced the
Equus in 1999, and it is still in production as of the 2013
model year.
This will represent the third
model coming to the Genesis brand, previously introduced was the G90 and the G80, known before as
Equus and Genesis sedan.
«Last month, we also saw the impact of improved Genesis and
Equus availability, with
Equus hitting an all - time sales record with the launch of the 2014
model and Genesis sales up 30 percent.»
With higher - end luxury
models Genesis and
Equus leaving the Hyundai lineup to start their own club as the Genesis brand, it's time for lesser - known Hyundai
models like the well - reviewed Azera sedan to get its time in the spotlight.
Azera is the seventh vehicle in Hyundai's 24/7 version 2.0 product initiative (seven new
models in 24 months), on the heels of the all - new Tucson, Sonata,
Equus, Elantra, Accent and Veloster.
The new generation Hyundai
Equus will debut as a 2016 or 2017
model year and will include V8 engines and All - Wheel Drive.
The chief complaint from last year's
model was that the
Equus didn't offer the acceleration of some of its competitors, a situation rectified with the new engine and eight - speed transmission.
The 2013
model carries over unchanged from the previous year, when Hyundai gave the
Equus a new V - 8 engine and an upgraded transmission, among other changes.
The
Equus Ultimate
model replaces the rear bench for two heated, cooled, and massaging bucket seats.
The Hyundai
Equus is a full - size 4 - door luxury sedan, Hyundai's flagship
model.
Even at «only» $ 65,000 (for the Ultimate
model; the slightly less opulent Signature version costs $ 58,000),
Equus will never sell in big numbers; that's a given.
The Genesis G90 — formerly the Hyundai
Equus — is the first
model to fall under Genesis, Hyundai's new...
Among premium luxury cars, the Hyundai
Equus is a bargain at $ 62,000 with freight for the
Equus Signature
model, $ 69,000 for the even - more desirable
Equus Ultimate.
The more upscale
Equus Ultimate
model adds in a useful head - up display, dual rear entertainment screens, and an all - glass cockpit display system.
The new generation 2017 Hyundai
Equus is scheduled to debut as a 2016 or 2017
model year and will include a V8 engine, and All - Wheel Drive for the first time through an 8 - speed automatic, Hyundai is also working on a newer 10 - speed automatic transmission, which may become available by the time the
Equus arrives in the market..
While we're on the subject of rear - drive Hyundai
models,
Equus ranks highly too.
Sending power to the
Equus» rear wheels is a 5.0 - liter GDI Tau V8 that produces 429 horsepower and 376 pound - feet of torque mated to an eight - speed automatic transmission, which is new for the 2012
model year.
The one we expected as new generation
Equus, will turn into Genesis G90
model and will debut at the New York Motor Show in April 2016, after a local reveal in December 2015.
In the past, Hyundai CEO John Krafcik has long made it clear that the Genesis twins and the
Equus would receive an all - wheel drive option in the future, but we were hoping that we'd see a variant of the refreshed - for - 2012
model that churns from all four wheels.
So probably that Vision G coupe concept could turn into the new G90 inspiration as well as the future
models, but, if you check latest spy shots of the
Equus compared to this Vision G, there are many similar elements, like the headlights.
The new generation Hyundai
Equus will debut as a 2016 or 2017
model year and will include V8 engines and All - Wheel Drive for the first time.
There aren't options available for the 2013 Hyundai
Equus, just the alternative of the up - level Ultimate
model.
There are no available options on the
Equus, just the uplevel Ultimate
model.
The 2014 Hyundai
Equus Signature starts at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $ 61,920, a boost of $ 1,750 over the 2013
model due to added standard equipment.
The 2013 Hyundai
Equus Signature sedan, the «base»
model in the
Equus family, comes with a host of impressive standard features.
Dave Zuchowski, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, said the Korean brand may have room for a premium
model to join its
Equus and Genesis sedans.
This
model sets itself apart with comfortable ride, lavish trims and details, Spacious interior,
Equus Ultimate offers prestige luxury for tens of thousands less than others in its class, strong safety record, and strong V8 performance Options:
More information about the 2014 Hyundai
Equus: The
Equus is Hyundai's luxury flagship, aimed directly at top
models from other luxury brands — including the Lexus LS and Jaguar XJ — but costing thousands less.
Equus prices are $ 62,000 for the Signature
model and $ 69,000 for the Ultimate.
The new generation Hyundai
Equus is scheduled to debut as a 2016 or 2017
model year and will include a V8 engine, and All - Wheel Drive for the first time.