Slick electronics
The centre console houses a very easy-to-use central command system, controls for the vehicle’s air-adjustable suspension, climate controlled seats and a multifunction display screen. Like iDrive (a la BMW), it displays various vehicle settings, navigation information, climate controls and outputs for the audio system. Unlike iDrive, it’s simple and intuitive to use from first click.
Oh, and incidentally, said audio system is a 17-speaker, 608-watt setup by Lexicon. The only other carmaker to use a Lexicon system is Bentley, and it sounds magnificent. Heck, this stereo doesn’t even get offended if you toss in a little, say, Alexisonfire or Rise Against.
Other high-end features include push-button start, laser-guided cruise control, a lane departure warning system and adaptive headlights.
Room galore, and comfort-a-plenty
Equus offers plenty of storage space, heaps and mounds of room for four adults, and a massive gap between the front and rear seats. You can even have your Equus with rear-seat Ottomans. Those sitting in back can also recline, control the stereo system, and activate a set of blinds over the back window if they want to have a little snooze.
That’s easy to do in the Equus, as it’s very comfortable and quiet. Perhaps not as much as a high-end German land yacht, but, it’s got that ‘riding on a cloud’ feel nailed down. Drivers can even adjust the vehicle’s ride height and suspension firmness to suit their current mood.
Tau power
Whether that mood includes liquid smooth cruising or rip-snorting acceleration, Hyundai’s 4.6 litre TAU V8 engine delivers. Mostly, the award-winning engine makes barely a peep and is very refined. One passenger even jokingly asked if it was electric.
The centre console houses a very easy-to-use central command system, controls for the vehicle’s air-adjustable suspension, climate controlled seats and a multifunction display screen. Like iDrive (a la BMW), it displays various vehicle settings, navigation information, climate controls and outputs for the audio system. Unlike iDrive, it’s simple and intuitive to use from first click.
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| Like iDrive (a la BMW), it displays various vehicle settings, navigation information, climate controls and outputs for the audio system. (Photo: Justin Pritchard/Auto123.com) |
Oh, and incidentally, said audio system is a 17-speaker, 608-watt setup by Lexicon. The only other carmaker to use a Lexicon system is Bentley, and it sounds magnificent. Heck, this stereo doesn’t even get offended if you toss in a little, say, Alexisonfire or Rise Against.
Other high-end features include push-button start, laser-guided cruise control, a lane departure warning system and adaptive headlights.
Room galore, and comfort-a-plenty
Equus offers plenty of storage space, heaps and mounds of room for four adults, and a massive gap between the front and rear seats. You can even have your Equus with rear-seat Ottomans. Those sitting in back can also recline, control the stereo system, and activate a set of blinds over the back window if they want to have a little snooze.
That’s easy to do in the Equus, as it’s very comfortable and quiet. Perhaps not as much as a high-end German land yacht, but, it’s got that ‘riding on a cloud’ feel nailed down. Drivers can even adjust the vehicle’s ride height and suspension firmness to suit their current mood.
Tau power
Whether that mood includes liquid smooth cruising or rip-snorting acceleration, Hyundai’s 4.6 litre TAU V8 engine delivers. Mostly, the award-winning engine makes barely a peep and is very refined. One passenger even jokingly asked if it was electric.
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| The 385 ponies blasts the sedan into orbit and have the occupants grinning like fools. (Photo: Justin Pritchard/Auto123.com) |