FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.,
May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2016
Equus premium luxury sedan continues to offer superior exterior and
interior design, superb vehicle dynamics, material selection,
driver technology displays and advanced safety features. Equus has
been an impressive success story for Hyundai, bolstering its brand
with consistently strong sales success and elevated customer
satisfaction processes. For 2016, Equus adds the availability of
Hands-free Smart Trunk with Automatic Opening to the Ultimate
model, for even more luxurious convenience.
EXTERIOR DESIGN
The Equus exterior conveys a
premium-sport design message, with a 19-inch turbine-blade alloy
wheel design in a polished silver finish that relays motion whether
parked or on the open highway. The front grille chrome bars are
thin, with sharp contrast to the blacked-out portions of the grille
for a sporty look, while the front fascia offers a modern premium
appearance that includes lower fascia opening strakes. The
headlamps offer jeweled design elements and include chrome
contrasted with black-out finishes for a distinctive appearance and
LED fog lamps are standard. Side mirrors offer enhanced
aerodynamics and tail lamp graphics for a horizontal theme.
VEHICLE DYNAMICS
Equus driving dynamics minimize
traditional ride and handling compromises, with Normal and Sport
modes each taking on a differentiated ride and handling character.
The air suspension Sport mode offers more controlled damping, while
Normal mode offers enhanced ride comfort while retaining a
well-controlled handling demeanor. For those customers that
experience adverse weather conditions such as ice and snow, a Snow
mode function for the drive mode system helps both safety and ease
of control in challenging road conditions.
In urban areas, Equus is easy to maneuver and park, thanks to
electro-hydraulic steering and front and rear parking assistance
system. While the Equus is large, it doesn't feel over-sized or
clumsy due to its 39.6 foot turning circle and variable-effort
steering system.
On winding country and mountain roads, the Equus benefits from
the precise wheel articulation delivered by its five-link front and
rear suspension geometry. This geometry is maximized through
Continuous Damping Control (CDC), which continually monitors road
and driving dynamics and optimizes damping force accordingly. The
standard 19-inch alloy wheel and tire package with staggered width
tires (P245/45R19 front P275/40R19 rear) offers excellent grip and
precise control.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
All Equus driver-interface
displays are generous, with a large, 7-inch Thin-film Transistor
(TFT) LCD center cluster display for Signature models, a 12.3-inch,
fully-digital TFT LCD center cluster display for Ultimate models,
and a standard 9.2-inch center instrument panel LCD display. Dual
high-resolution 9.2-inch rear seat entertainment monitors are
available to rear passengers in the Ultimate model. All of Equus'
displays are large and legible, featuring premium-quality,
high-resolution graphics. The Ultimate model's large, fully-digital
LCD display offers various driver menus that can be accessed
directly via steering wheel haptic dial control, helping to keep
the driver's hands on the wheel for minimal driving
distraction.
The climate control system offers three distinct cabin
temperature zones for driver, passenger, and rear passengers. The
standard smart cruise control system includes a full 0-mph
stop-and-start function. The smart proximity key includes both
key-fob and card-key types of vehicle entry for driver convenience.
Ultimate models feature an automatic power door closure assist
function; once a door manually approaches full closure, a power
function slowly and quietly ensures the door is fully secured for
peace of mind. Also on the Ultimate model, both rear outboard
passengers have power lumbar support.
POWERFUL 5.0-LITER TAU V8 ENGINE
The 2016 Equus is
powered by Hyundai's 5.0-liter Tau DOHC V8 engine, producing 429
horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 376 lb.-ft. of torque at 5,000 rpm,
with a higher specific output (85.8 hp/liter) than its
normally-aspirated premium luxury competitors. The Tau V8 engine
creates this high output level while retaining exceptionally smooth
power delivery throughout its rpm range, without the turbo lag and
surge exhibited by some forced-induction engines.
The 5.0-liter Tau also features direct injection technology.
This high-pressure direct injection system (over 2,200 psi)
dramatically increases power and torque, while reducing fuel
consumption and emissions. The 5.0-liter Tau has a high 11.5:1
compression ratio for greater thermal efficiency and output. It
also has a bed plate for improved block rigidity and lower NVH, as
well as camshaft carriers and a roller timing chain to improve
valvetrain stability.
This V8 engine offers premium engine technologies, including
Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT), a tuned variable
induction system, and low-friction diamond-like coatings (DLC) on
piston skirts, rings and tappets. Even with these impressive power
increases, EPA fuel economy is estimated at 15 mpg city, 23 mpg
highway and 18 mpg combined.
The Tau V8 engine is coupled with a Hyundai-developed
eight-speed transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual shift capability
for enhanced acceleration and overall efficiency.
INNOVATIVE OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Hyundai will continue
to offer its unique ownership experience for Equus customers,
including tailored dealership showrooms, "Your Time, Your Place"
at-home vehicle demonstrations, "At Your Service" valet service
appointments and an interactive owner's manual app for Apple
iPad®.
The sales and service experience for Equus is unlike any other
in the industry, with a special focus on the customer's time and
convenience. Prospective buyers can participate in the "Your Time,
Your Place" valet test drive program, where a specially-trained
Product Champion will deliver an Equus to their home or office for
a personalized, convenient shopping experience. Equus also features
the industry's first interactive owner's manual app, providing a
convenient and simpler way for owners to become familiar with the
full capabilities of the vehicle.
Another benefit of Equus "At Your Service" is completely free
maintenance services for three years or 36,000 miles. During this
period, all maintenance is fully covered by Hyundai, providing
exceptional peace of mind to Equus owners. When maintenance is
required, Equus owners can schedule an appointment through a
simple online system or from the interactive owner's manual. An
Equus owner can also choose to have their vehicle picked up at
their home or business, with a complimentary loaner dropped off.
Once maintenance is completed, the owner again chooses the time and
location for the vehicle to be delivered.
PREMIUM REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE ARCHITECTURE
Equus is
the third rear-wheel-drive product in Hyundai's lineup and boasts
near perfect front-to-rear weight distribution for exceptional
handling balance and more refined steering characteristics. Equus
reduces interior noise levels and improves ride and handling with a
rigid, lightweight body structure. The use of advanced
high-strength steel in critical areas throughout the unibody
provides Equus with significantly higher dynamic torsional rigidity
and a lower body structure weight, despite having a spacious
interior cabin.
LUXURIOUS FEATURES AND DESIGN
For 2016, the Equus
Ultimate now offers Hands-free Smart Trunk with Automatic Opening,
for even greater convenience. This feature enables the owner to
open the trunk, hands-free, by simply standing for a few seconds
within a few feet of the Equus trunk with the Equus key in their
pocket or purse. This feature is especially helpful when the
owner's hands are full from shopping or anything else they might be
carrying. The hands-free function is easier to use than many
competitors that require the driver to kick near a sensor below the
trunk to activate the hands-free operation.
The busy executive as well as the couple heading out on the town
will feel right at home in the Equus due to abundant luxury touches
and passenger comfort features. This ambience begins with superior
quality materials and design layout. The leather upholstery,
Microfiber suede headliner, genuine wood trim and leather-wrapped
French-stitched instrument panel showcase the richness of the Equus
interior.
The seats are fully adjustable with plenty of width and
support. Thermoelectric devices located in the seat backs and
bottom cushions provide control for heating, cooling and humidity.
There is ample leg and head room for drivers over six-feet tall. In
fact, Equus has more leg, head and shoulder room in the front and
rear seats than the Lexus LS460.
The driver's cockpit boasts an abundance of features and premium
services. The Driver Information System (DIS) provides navigation,
SiriusXM Satellite Radio, HD Radio technology, hands-free
Bluetooth® phone system, Blue Link® telematics, and much more.
UNCOMPROMISED SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES
Equus offers a
number of technologies that help reduce the potential for
distracted driving by helping drivers to keep their eyes on the
road and hands on the wheel. A Blind Spot Detection system is
standard, with blind spot vehicle alerts in either mirror. On the
Ultimate model, a high-visibility Heads-up Display provides vehicle
speed, navigation turn-by-turn instructions, smart cruise control
indicators and select driving data viewable well above the cowl
plane for reduced driving distraction.
When parking or navigating tight urban situations, Equus
Ultimate offers a multi-view camera system that provides an aerial
view of the vehicle with split-screen vehicle perspectives for
optimized visibility and safety. In addition, all models include
Rear Cross-traffic Alert to help alert drivers of vehicles crossing
their path when backing up.
Equus also offers a lane departure warning system, with audible
and visual warnings activated after a one-second lane departure.
The system adds a haptic warning, via the seatbelt, for an extra
margin of alert. Further, to help maintain safer following
distances in traffic, Equus' smart cruise control automatically
manages the Equus' speed through the braking and throttle systems
to maintain a specified following distance selected by the
driver.
Equus maintains Hyundai's emphasis on delivering leading safety
technology, boasting world-class active and passive safety features
to help prevent accidents, and maximize the well-being of its
occupants in the event of a collision. Equus offers key safety
technologies, with features such as Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), nine airbags, electronic active front head restraints, lane
departure warning system and smart cruise control that monitors and
adjusts following distances in traffic. Equus even has a Vehicle
Stability Management (VSM) system that optimally manages ESC, the
electronic parking brake, smart cruise control and the seatbelt
tensioning system for optimal safety.
Equus' total of nine airbags include advanced dual front
airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags,
roof-mounted side curtain airbags for both front and rear outboard
seat occupants and a driver's knee airbag. Equus utilizes strong
unibody construction, along with front and rear crumple zones,
bodyside reinforcements and five-MPH energy-absorbing bumpers. The
hood also includes buckling creases and safety stops to maximize
occupant protection inside the
cabin.
Equus is confidently brought to a stop by large four-wheel
anti-lock disc brakes with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake
Distribution (EBD). The 14.2-inch front rotors have four-piston
fixed calipers and the rear brakes feature 12.4-inch rotors with
single floating piston calipers.
LEXICON® AUDIO SYSTEM OFFERS UNRIVALED AUDIO
PERFORMANCE
Equus offers an ultra-premium Lexicon-branded
state-of-the-art audio system featuring LOGIC 7®
technology. The Lexicon surround sound audio system includes a
13-channel digital amplifier and 17 speakers producing 598 watts of
power in 7.1 discrete surround sound audio. Equus also offers the
clarity of digital HD Radio technology, SiriusXM Satellite Radio
and iPod®/USB integration.
CONNECTED CARE AND HYUNDAI BLUE LINK®
The 2016 Equus
offers the Hyundai Blue Link® safety, service and infotainment
telematics system. Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly
into the car with technology like remote start, destination search
powered by Google®, remote door lock/unlock and stolen vehicle
recovery. In addition to these features and services, Equus comes
standard with one year of complimentary Blue Link Connected Care.
Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing
Hyundai owners with free proactive services including automatic
collision notification, SOS emergency assistance, enhanced roadside
assistance, monthly vehicle health reporting and maintenance
alerts.
Blue Link is offered in three service packages: Connected Care,
Remote and Guidance:
Connected Care package (complimentary for 1-year):
- Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance
- SOS Emergency Assistance
- Enhanced Roadside Assistance
- Monthly Vehicle Health Report
- Maintenance Alerts
- Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC)
- Service Link
- Blue Link App (smartphone)
Remote package:
- Remote Start
- Remote Door Lock/Unlock
- Remote Horn and Lights
- Car Finder via Mobile App
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery/Slowdown/Immobilization
- Geo-Fence
- Valet Alert
- Speed Alert
- Curfew Alert
- Alarm Notification
Guidance package:
- Destination search powered by Google®
- POI Web Search and Download
More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at
www.hyundaibluelink.com.
GENEROUS FEATURE PACKAGING
2016 Equus Signature and
Ultimate packages are both so generously equipped that no factory
options are available. Both the Signature and Ultimate packages
feature 5-passenger seating, offering increased appeal to customers
desiring extra seating capacity.
EQUUS SIGNATURE KEY STANDARD FEATURES
- 5.0L GDI DOHC D-CVVT Tau® V8 engine w/429 HP
- 8-Speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®
- Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS)
- Electronically Controlled Air Suspension with Continuous
Damping Control (CDC)
- 19" polished-silver finish alloy wheels with
P245/45R19(Ft)/P275/40R19(Rr)
- 4-Wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and
EBD
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with TCS and Brake
Assist
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system w/ pre-collision
warning
- 9 Airbags: Advanced dual front airbags, front and rear
seat-mounted side-impact airbags
- Driver knee airbag, and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags
- Electronic active front head restraints w/ power controls
- Electronic seatbelt pre-tensioners
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Lane-departure warning (LDW)
- Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-traffic Alert
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with stop/start
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights with LED turn signal
indicators
- Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) with auto-leveling
- LED Fog lights & Automatic headlights
- Front and rear parking assistance system with rearview camera
& Rear Cross-traffic Alert
- Dual power-folding heated auto-dim side mirrors w/turn signal
indicators/approach lamps
- Dual asymmetrical exhaust tips integrated with rear bumper
- Proximity key (card type) entry with push-button start
- Illuminated door sill plates, inside door handles & door
armrest
- Premium leather seating surfaces and microfiber suede
headliner
- 12-way power driver seat plus lumbar adjustment and 10-way
power front passenger seat
- Heated & Cooled front seats
- Heated, wood-trimmed, leather-wrapped steering wheel /power
tilt-and-telescopic
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver-side seat, mirror and
steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped dash and genuine wood interior trim
- Electroluminescent cluster with 7-inch TFT LCD screen
- Electronic parking brake with automatic vehicle hold
- Power windows with auto-down/up
- Blue Link® Telematics System
- Navigation system w/ 9.2 inch LCD screen w/ DIS multimedia
controller
- Lexicon® 7.1 Discrete surround-sound audio system with 17
speakers
- AM/FM/HD Radio®/SiriusXM/CD/DVD/MP3 audio system
- iPod, USB and MP3 auxiliary input jacks
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
- Three zone Automatic Temperature Control with Air Quality
System
- Windshield-wiper deicer, rain-sensing wipers / auto-defogging
windshield
- Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with HomeLink® and
compass
- Acoustic Laminated Windshield , Front and Rear side
Windows
- Power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof
- 60/40 power reclining and heated rear seats
- Power rear sunshade
- Premium-grade floor mats, premium-grade trunk cargo mat and
first-aid kit
EQUUS ULTIMATE ADDS ULTRA LUXURY FEATURES
Equus Ultimate adds or replaces:
- Hands-free Smart Trunk with Auto-open
- Heads-up display
- Cooled rear seats
- Power rear side window sunshades
- Rear seat power up/down head restraints w/ manual tilt
- Rear seat illuminated vanity mirrors
- Forward-view Cornering Camera
- Power trunk lid
- Steering-wheel haptic dial control for center cluster
- Full 12.3 inch TFT LCD instrument cluster display screen
- Rear seat entertainment system w/ dual 9.2" monitors
- Power lumbar (rear outboard seats)
- Multi-view camera system
- Power door closure
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America,
headquartered in Fountain Valley,
Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea.
Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and
are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide.
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai
Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully
transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of
complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care
provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link
telematics system with proactive safety and car care services
complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include
Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance,
Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and
in-vehicle service scheduling.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please
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