Hyundai Equus Limousine: A 300 mm longer Equus sedan for VIPs

2010 Hyundai Equus Limousine

What’s better than the Hyundai Equus? A longer Hyundai Equus of course. However, while we will be getting the large luxury Equus sometime next year, Hyundai has just announced an exclusive stretch version, the Hyundai Equus Limousine, for the Korean market.

The Hyundai Equus Limousine is 300 mm longer (5,460 mm) than the base sedan version and increases comfort for the “VIP passenger.” It is available with a Lambda 3.8L and the new Tau 5.0L engine. The 5.0L V8 Tau engine is an upgraded version of the Tau 4.6L engine and produces 400-hp.

Prices for the Hyundai Equus Limousine range from 135 million won ($113,000 USD) to 146 million won ($122,180 USD).

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Press Release:

HYUNDAI LAUNCHES STRETCH EDITION OF ITS LUXURY FLAGSHIP, EQUUS

– 300 mm longer than the sedan version, increasing comfort for the VIP passenger

– Features award-winning Tau Engine in V8 5.0L version

– Offering the world’s most comfortable passenger experience

*All specifications in this release are Korean domestic.

(Seoul, Korea) Hyundai Motor Co. today began receiving orders for the long wheelbase edition of its most luxurious car, the EQUUS.

The stretch edition offers several upgraded features from the normal sedan version, including differentiated exterior designs and longer overall length. The engine and other functions have been reinforced to attain first-class performance, safety, comfort and convenience.

With the comfort of passengers at the forefront of its design principle, the EQUUS Limousine, as it is named in Korea, offers passengers unparalleled levels of interior volume. The vehicle’s length is longer than major competitors by as much as 310 mm, with backseat legroom as much as 376 mm longer, as well.

To differentiate it from the EQUUS sedan, the stretch version is equipped with an exclusive horizontal cross-bar radiator grille with an emblem in the center. Thus, the exterior image exudes an impression of strength and confidence, in line with the vehicle’s elegant image.

EQUUS Limousine comes with a choice of two sophisticated engines: The Lambda 3.8L engine and the Tau 5.0L engine. The Tau 5.0 engine, applied to the stretch version for the first time, is a reinforced version of the Tau 4.6L engine that won the 2009 Ward’s 10 Best Engines award.

With a maximum output of 400ps and a peak torque rating of 51.0kg, the stretch version outperforms its competitors, such as the Lexus LS460L and Mercedes S500L by 20ps and 12ps, respectively.

The power-driven footrest, the world’s first, along with Rear Seat Leg Support, Relax Posture Control and Massage System function, allows passengers the most comfortable driving experience found today.

The price for the long wheelbase edition EQUUS ranges from 135 million won to 146 million won.

Additionally, Hyundai has successfully developed a bulletproof version of the long wheelbase EQUUS and has donated three units to the Blue House (the Korean Presidential Residence). Hyundai is the first Korean company ? and one of a handful worldwide – to develop a bulletproof car with its own technology.

● Comparison with competitors

Classification

EQUUS Limousine

Lexus LS460L

Mercedes

S500L

BMW750Li

Spec

(mm)

Length

5,460

5,150

5,210

5,212

Width

1,900

1,875

1,870

1,902

Height

1,495

1,465

1,475

1,478

Wheelbase

3,345

3,090

3,165

3,210

Rear Seat Leg Room

1,310

980

934

1,030

Engine

By: Kap Shah