It should be noted though that some competitors in this segment are now using seven and eight speed autoboxes. Additionally, the Equus is not equipped with shift paddles—although I don’t consider that to be much of a deficit.
Nonetheless, this powertrain has proven itself in the Hyundai Genesis. It has been re-tuned to generate ten additional horsepower in the Equus. A stomp of the throttle brought about more “get up and go” than I expected given the size and substance of the Equus; it can really move, both off the line and in the passing lane. Look for a zero-to-100kph time in the mid 6-second range.
It’s important to note that at present, the Equus is strictly a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. Hyundai’s fairly vague on when an all-wheel-drive configuration may find its way beneath the sculpted body.
The coddle and corner
There’s little doubt that Hyundai intended the Equus to spoil its occupants with a smooth controlled ride, which it does. The entire structure feels very solid yet supple over bumps. A driver-activated Sport mode stiffens the suspension arrangement a moderate degree to improve the vehicle’s handling capability.
Frankly, I didn’t find a need to engage the Sport mode, even through the twistiest sections of California pavement—and believe me I wasn’t nursing the Equus through the corners, quite the opposite actually. I did however find steering feedback to be of the artificial nature. Steering dynamics in the German flagships communicate with greater clarity, engaging the driver more effectively.
Still in all, the Equus makes a fine touring car whether shooting down an arrow-straight ribbon of tarmac or athletically winding through precipitous mountain switchbacks.
Equus delectus
There are many delectable aspects to the Equus that confirm it as a wise choice for lovers of all things premium. Those individuals will acquire themselves a highly capable machine that can stand fender to fender with the big boys while leaving tens of thousands to invest elsewhere or to spend in lands exotic.
Those astute owners will receive the royal treatment from a Korean car company that’s just fired a warning shot across some pretty prestigious bows.
Nonetheless, this powertrain has proven itself in the Hyundai Genesis. It has been re-tuned to generate ten additional horsepower in the Equus. A stomp of the throttle brought about more “get up and go” than I expected given the size and substance of the Equus; it can really move, both off the line and in the passing lane. Look for a zero-to-100kph time in the mid 6-second range.
It’s important to note that at present, the Equus is strictly a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. Hyundai’s fairly vague on when an all-wheel-drive configuration may find its way beneath the sculpted body.
The coddle and corner
There’s little doubt that Hyundai intended the Equus to spoil its occupants with a smooth controlled ride, which it does. The entire structure feels very solid yet supple over bumps. A driver-activated Sport mode stiffens the suspension arrangement a moderate degree to improve the vehicle’s handling capability.
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| The Equus makes a fine touring car whether shooting down an arrow-straight ribbon of tarmac or athletically winding through precipitous mountain switchbacks. (Photo: Rob Rothwell/Auto123.com) |
Frankly, I didn’t find a need to engage the Sport mode, even through the twistiest sections of California pavement—and believe me I wasn’t nursing the Equus through the corners, quite the opposite actually. I did however find steering feedback to be of the artificial nature. Steering dynamics in the German flagships communicate with greater clarity, engaging the driver more effectively.
Still in all, the Equus makes a fine touring car whether shooting down an arrow-straight ribbon of tarmac or athletically winding through precipitous mountain switchbacks.
Equus delectus
There are many delectable aspects to the Equus that confirm it as a wise choice for lovers of all things premium. Those individuals will acquire themselves a highly capable machine that can stand fender to fender with the big boys while leaving tens of thousands to invest elsewhere or to spend in lands exotic.
Those astute owners will receive the royal treatment from a Korean car company that’s just fired a warning shot across some pretty prestigious bows.
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