I'm considering buying an Equus and glad to see so many vane negative comments about this beautiful car. Makes me want one even more. I urge all of you with negative comments about this car to go to a dealership and check one out for yourself im sure most of you will change your mind.
It seems to me that most of the folks writing negative reviews about the Equus have not had the chance to park it in their garage for a week or more. When you use this car as your daily driver you will be convinced that this is a VERY impressive car for the money. I have a 2015 Equus Ultimate and am MUCH more impressed than I ever thought I would be. I actually bought it b/c my wife was complaining about how I always needs to drive a Porsche/Audi or Benz. She said why can't you just go buy a normal car like a Hyundai SO i did expecting it to be a nice low end car. I like it more than the E class AND s class benz I owned. All you haters go drive it and you will see.
Ehh its a nice car but Its like having the knock off Iphone instead of the real one, ur knock offs battery will destabilize much sooner electrical components wont hold up and youll get bad reception cuz your gsm isnt legitimate. Same thing with Hyundai cars, there meant to fool you with the flash, and then leave you high a dry needing to get a new car way before you had, fiscally planned.
Andrew Walker Because Audi, BMW and Mercedes are reliability champions right? I got news for you buddy. I know two guys who owned, key word OWNED, as in past tense, a BMW and they laid it on me the stories on how they were reliability nightmares loaded with electrical problems. Another person I know had the same issue with the Mercedes M-Class. And guess what? He traded it in for a Kia Sorento. Another guy I know had an Audi Allroad, only 3 years old and with all his windows closed it wasn't the first time he found an inch of water in his footwells. The German cars aren't the tanks they were once before. And when you do things like remove the oil dipstick from an engine block it simply shows how proud you as an auto manufacturer are proud to have your customers pay those insane repair bills only to you. THAT is where this car shines. For people that pay the extra money for a quality vehicle and NOT a badge even if the badge comes with an array of electrical problems. But I can tell you one thing for sure. I had a 1996 Hyundai Accent (the era of when Hyundai was crap) and it was the best car I ever had. I bought it from my uncle who never took care of it and yet one engine flush later after getting it and 112K miles later and it ran like brand new with no problems. So for that, I'd trust a luxury car from Hyundai.
Andrew Walker Lol... i know a couple BMW owners and a couple Hyundai owners, the BMW's are in the shop about once a month, the Hyundai's are not. i myself had a Mercedes M-Class, NEVER AGAIN!!
sn9696 if there cars are always in the shop then there not going to the dealer. And if your not going to the dealer "You cant afford to own it " lol :)
You know whats funny, the most traded in vehicles for the Equus are. 2009-2010 BMW 7 Series 2006-2010 Mercedes S550 2004-2011 Lexus LS series 2007-2011 Audi A8 Equus Buyers commented saying that they like that it's different and that's it's a genuinely nice, car. People get your heads out of your ass, No one really cares about badges in the real world as much as people care on the internet.
I test drove a 2016 Equus Signature today and truly enjoyed the drive. The interior is beautifully appointed and the seats are very comfortable. Although the exterior front fascia looks a little too busy, I like the overall appearance of the Equus. It combines a typically sedate look with sporty rear end cues and the cool jet fan blade wheel styling.
i have test driven this car, and it's a very good one at that. for the money you can't beat this car. unfortunately it wont sell like an LS/S-Class/7 Series/A8 only because of the badge. when/if hyundai comes up with their own luxury brand, then this car will become competitive.
Did the signature have the rear seat massage as well as the dual screens in the back of the front and passenger seats? Also, did both come with ice box/fridge in the center of rear seats?
Dan -- I see the only direct competitor as the Cadillac XTS. (Ultimate luxury without the luxury price.) Some could compare the Equus with Lexus LS, Jaguar XJ, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class, but those luxury names fully loaded costs almost double of that of the Equus.
The only turn off for me with this car is the lack of AWD. Here in NY you just have to have AWD. And it shows with the Genesis. Once they added AWD to it now I see the Genesis all the time.
Juan Zingarello Yes but it has a snow drive mode that I used in Big Bear CA during a heavy snow and I have to say it was impressive. I have only had my 2014 Equus Ultimate for 3.5 months but I have to say I have never had more reaction from folks (I just sold a Carrera) and enjoyed a car more.
+Cliff Claycomb Snow in California is nothing like how it is in other states. It wasn't until I loved it Missouri for a bit and realized how many of us Californians take our weather for granted
I think Hyundai make suitable luxury car, of course not luxurious as other German or Italian cars. One big thing Hyundai missing is a story. The story makes car special. Mercedes, BMW, Maserati, Rolls Royce, these famous cars have great names because they have some story and that makes rich people to buy the cars and that makes spread words to people. That's all about. The story is a name and name is brand.
+Dooyong Park Give it time though. Sure the equus in brand new. In fact I would say that the modern day Hyundai is still kinda a new company. See I think everyone would agree that what they make todays compared to 10-15 years ago is a day and night difference. If you were around to remember what the cars were like in the 80's up until the late 90s you would know that they were cheap. Cheap to buy, cheap to mantain and just cheap overall. Good luck finding one today that isn't a pile of parts in a junkyard. Look up the similar Japanese model and find it selling for some absurd amount on Craigslist. People think Hondas are worth their weight in gold and charge accordingly. Not that I'm hating on the brand, I love Hondas (And Acuras). Hyundai had to do a few things to get the respect they so desperately want (and now finally deserve IMHO). First was engineering a quality product. I think this happened around the time they started (an industry first) 10 year warranty. This is and amazing thing if they can pull it off. First off it tells the buying product that the company has faith in its product. Second it provides a safety net for new buyers and even CPO and later, used buyers. I know that if I were looking at cars from around the late 2000s to have a lineup of vehicles that still have warranties from that period is a VERY strong selling point in my book. Hyundai had/has to prove that they are just as good as their Japanese counterparts, a feat easier said then done. The Japanese brands have basically held the title of "Most reliable" since the 80's. Everyone knows it. Just look at used Civic or Accord prices to the American counterparts. So its safe to say that this is a monumental task for Hyundai to step up and show the world. I think they are moving in the right direction. Didn't they get the head designer from Audi to work for them. I just searched it, Peter Schreyer is his name. He is the head designer for Hyundai/Kia. Look at what he has done recently. Check out the Kia Optima. That car is BEAUTIFUL. Take off the badge and most people would probably think its a German car. I think the interior has a lot fo design cues from Audi. I always appreciated the interior design of Audi. While the exterior on some I think were bland (BMW is sportier), of the big-3 German makes, Audi always had the best interior. This of course is just my opinion. So getting back to where we started, the story. Sure I dont think Hyundai will ever have the story, the history, the "panache" of a Rolls or Bentley. History is history and people who appreciate that kind of thing will never consider otherwise. Until Hyundai starts hand making the leather in the cars and rolls the fenders on with an english wheel, the people who appreciate that kind of stuff will never look elsewhere. Hyundai (and even Merc and BMW...ect) are too "cookie cutter", too mass produced..... and there is nothing wrong with that. Will Hyundai ever approach that, I doubt it. Where they need to focus on is BMW and Mercedes. Right now its clear that with the Equus they have Lexus and Acura and Infiniti in their sights. Go for those brands first. If they succeed at taking away sales from the Japanese big-3, I think they will have pulled off what they want, to be a top tier, mass market luxury manufacturer. Sure they can try and go for BMW and Mercedes next, but remember, even with the high end Mercedes, they wont be able to compete on price. Its not that they wont be able to produce a less expensive product, they will. They will always compete on price and that works in the "mass produced" markets. However when you get into the upper echelon of cars, Mercedes has a few 6 firgure models, the people who buy those cars will not care about price that much. "So what if the Huyndai model xxx is half that of a S600 AMG, the Mercedes is a Mercedes and I, Mr wealthy bond trader can afford 10 of them if I want...." This I don't think Hyundai will be able to overcome for some time. Most people today that can afford the 6-figure Mercedes still remember the Hyundai of the 80's and 90's. So convincing those people is out. Now children growing up today, see that Hyundai is making qaulity cars. Keep up this momentum Hyundai, when these kids grow up and start making a decent living, THAT is when they have a chance to compete with Germans. Just IMHO of course...
lexus ls has more options like self parking , hibrid engine , automatic braking , smart cruise control , detection objects on the road smart air condition and more
Antonio romero sch Half of the things you mentioned this car has. Furthermore, many Lexus models do not have many of the things you mentioned. I have a Lexus LS, so I'm not a Hyundai guy, but I respect what they're doing. Prestige is for poseurs.
its true... i saw one on the road and i turn my head... i know what it is but its actually something you dont see often unlike Mercedes. BMW, or Audi... plus just the badge is very nice
Also, this car is good for it's price even if the exterior looks like a 35k$ car. Hyundai are making good progress. But it's no way near a BMW 7 series or a Mercedes S-Class, from the design, the performance, the technology and the quality of the product. But for the price it looks pretty decent, my only concern is the quality of the materials. I can't talk from the video and I havent seen one in person, so until then I cant say if it is really the deal.
Technology wise the Equus blows away the competition and for the price it's easily the best bargain for a used car in the history of automobiles you can get a 201 Equus for under 25k!
Not for the brand snubs but the folks who take value into consideration it's a win. More bang for the buck. What do u get from the big name brand besides a name
+Joshua Johnson How is it a small car? It's the size of an S class. Someone who buys this brand new prob doesnt care how much gas it drinks. It also has a 5l V8 lol.
Great value for money and tons of features, almost steal for the money. Bigger cabin space than & 7 series. Not as good as S class but it does a fantastic job for the money. People who think driving +60K 2nd hand luxury car to be recognized, should also consider maintenance cost of the German luxury cars. Howeverm if one really needs badge then just buy 2nd hand german luxuries. It is the person make ths luxury who gets out of the car not the badge, if one really really needs the 2nd hand badge, he/she wouldn't likely to make that income to afford the new car anyway.
Some of features of the older car are definitely better. That being said I do like the technology in the newer car. It's got a digital instrument cluster, heads up display, soft close doors, a better infotainment system, more modern interior, it also has better tail lights and wheels and tail lights, and two Tvs instead of one. I don't know why they got rid of that stuff though. I live in Korea and they still have all of they stuff plus all the new things too in the KDM version. I'd definitely buy one if it weren't for the import fees.
I don't understand. What's the point of selling this car for such a cheap price in the U.S.?? It's like almost as good as the new Benz S-class. Hyundai Equus and the Kia Quoris is a fond by Korean riches.
The lower price of the Hyundai (or Kia) is largely based on the $ being worth more than the Korean Won. The exchange rate between the Korean Won to the US Dollar is much more favorable than that of the Deutsche Mark (or Euro) to the dollar. While both Korean brands have heavily invested in quality improvements, many folks have long memories and recall when Hyundai stood for: "Hope you understand nothing's driveable and inexpensive". I am not yet 60 and owned my first car in 1974 and "back then" most folks looked at Toyota & Datsun (now, Nissan) with contempt--concerning quality. Detroit is begging Americans to "buy American" even as many of us recall the garbage that was largely put forth as US autos in the 70's/80's/and 90's.
"What we have here, is a failure to communicate" [Cool Hand Luke] My use of the noun, "poor"; was not a provocation concerning your financial viability (why that would agitate you, I'm not sure) how much you earn is nobody's business but yours and your spouse. The definition is was implying was : "not good in quality or condition". Good luck finding a new Equus for 60K. While our {my wife & I} decision is not final, I am looking more & more at the A6 TDI. But finding the color combo I want is proving difficult; one further cudo to Hyundai. Color combo and trim package choices {that I want} are readily available. As I am a disabled and retired US Navy officer, I've nothing but time to find exactly what I (we) want. PS./BTW I always carry full coverage {liability, etc...} on our vehicles; which are paid for in cash.
well all I have to say is the Equus. wont have the resale value of the other leading cars, BMW Lexus. nor the quality. Hyundai always comes short. it would be a bad investment.
I don't get why Hyundai didn't create it's own luxury marquee like everyone else. I don't see a lot of these and I have a feeling it's because of their marketing strategy.
A friend has one. I'll keep my old Lexus LS. I've passed through the "luxury" German brands with their poor engineering, shoddy construction, negligent quality control and massive depreciation.
Nice that here in Brasil this car costs 160.000 dollars. What a nice price! That's why I've only seen here it once. Nobody will ever buy this car here when you can buy a nice audi or bmw for a little bit more
Creating a new brand is a waste of money and doesn't actually accomplish anything. In any case, for the badge-snobs, Hyundai offers unique Equus badges that replace the Hyundai "H".
this directly competes with da LS 460L ... not audi, merc. or bmw !! . for a looong time, lexus was considered a better value luxurious car, these times have passed away ... it's time for hyundai to take its place now !!
Garbage vehicle. So unreliable it's not even funny. On the Equus forums & FB pages, you find owners regretting ever purchasing this lemon when their air suspensions fail with vehicles that barely have 75k miles on them, and their repair bill averages $1500.00 PER WHEEL for ORIGINAL Hyundai air suspension parts (not talking about the cheap Chinese ones that break down even faster but that most people buy because they can't afford the original parts). Then you have the issue of the Pre-Collision and other safety systems not working. Again, on Equus forums & FB pages you have owners complaining how their Equus didn't warn them of an impending crash, didn't take evasive maneuvers as Hyundai says it will, and even air bags that didn't deploy. Aside from those serious issues that could kill you..you have seats that hurt your back after 10 minutes of sitting. Cheap and fake looking leather, wood applique, and plastic controls. And a ride that felt nervous and jittery..instead of smooth and luxurious as advertised. Save your money and buy something that is really luxurious and not this POS. It's no wonder Hyundai killed it. Korean junk at it's finest. Too bad some people have no idea what real luxury is so they think this POS is "quality"..lol. A sucker really is born every minute. 🙄
Night bird you obviously don’t have a clue as to what you’re talking about, critics are out there and you’re No except. When you know absolutely nothing about something then don’t criticize it. Maybe you should learn about it first before you make any assumptions. Or maybe you should just go out by a bike and ride it for fun and see it it rides better than the equus ..
Funny its not a touch screen so you don't take your eyes off the screen. But wait a minute you have off take your eyes off the road to touch the jog wheel so that consist you taking your eyes off the road now you have to look down to change any thing on the screen HUH?
When you reach for the wheel, you feel for it. No need to look for it. With a touchscreen, you MUST look at it. Not a big deal either way in my opinion.
I work at a Hyundai dealership. Ive obviously driven the Equus.... My take? Nothing more than an overloaded Genesis sedan. They both have the 5.0 engine, chassis, and similar luxury functions for the passengers. The rear IS missing in its center console the audio functions however. The Equus is nice, but I personally wouldn't pay 70 for it. Id say maybe 50-55 for one of them
Affordability of a car has a lot to do with how hard you are making your money. If I had 70k and I had nothing better to do with it, I will buy this car in a heart beat. You have one life to live and you are worth it.
Hmm, I get called that my escort is downstairs waiting. I descend 6 floors pass a buch of people that didnt get their usual bonus for the year and manning cuts cut into their vacation time. I go outside and see this car. I then return to my office and make a phonecall. These will not be a big hit on the fleet lot over the A8. Howerd Stern said it best, "whats a Hyundai?"
You each have quite understandable comments on the video; my only reason for following through-to-the-end was because we were looking at buying an Equus. We did (last year) and love it, the Equus is our "going out on the town car"; as our daily drives are SUV/CUV s {Yukon & Merc. GL}.
So as I stated. I have been insulted and cursed by 18 people. But not one of them has proven me wrong. I am INTITLED to speak much my mind. And it is guaranteed by the constitution. As long as my statments are truthful. I will restate to all. I will remove all my post from all websites and apologize to Hyundai in person an on all web sites the day that any one can prove me wrong. Unlike some of these want to be car guys. I have worked on and driven the competition. I have driven all types of cars. From the 30's to present. From hot rods MERCEDES. LEXUS. Corvette. BMW. TO A YUGO. I was there in the 90s and saw the crap Hyundai built. I actually bought INTO all the Hyundai hype. And we bought 2 Hyundais. And both of them have more issue than the average car. And both of them have the lowest resale value in there class. I sold my wife's 12 year old CIVIC with 159k for $ 4,000.00. Our 09 ELANTRA with 70k and a extended bumper to bumper warranty is only worth $4,000.00 . THE Same with my 2012Elantra. Which. Also. Has the lowest resale value in Its class. My car has been in the shop twice and Hyundai can't fix. It. almost lost the front end and Could have killed me. Hyundai knows about theses issues with the Elantra but has not told anyone. I stand behind my review's. Hyundai sucks. So I challenge all you wanna be car guys prove me wrong. Or keep your slandering REMARKS to yourself. Just remember if you have to insult someone it's because you have nothing. And you loose credibility when you lie. Hyundai had refused to comply.
My little Elantra can put you to a deep shame. My 2001 Hyundai with 183K and it's still adding happy miles like new. I am absolutely honest with you on this. When it comes to Hyundai I never have to question the quality. Sure, my car isn't perfect but it does what it was made to do and it does it rather very well. Hyundai owners are smart car buyers.
Woopie. Lollllllolllll. Who cares. Funny. From the late 90's up to the early 200's Hyundai was known as a DISPOSABLE car. You must have gotten lucky. Congrats 1 in a million. Like I said I am INTITLED TO my opinion. And you too. . Dud you read and GOOGLE Hyundai sucks. Yet let me know about that one. Did you www.Hyundai. com and read about the lawsuits. More to come. Anyway I can write what ever I want as long is its the truth. . So enjoy you Hyundai and have a great life. . Lol hhhhhhjlllllloloko.C.U.LTR
rick pettry Lollllllolllll x 100 = you can kiss ass of my Hyundais. No, make that 3 of 1 million. All of them are doing better than my shitty Toyota with 76K miles. You are an utter young idiot and you think you've got it all right. You have a lot to learn about cars.
Your a funny little man with potty mouth. If you could read I am 53. Years old was ASE.certified.That mean I held a automotive certification. For 16 years. I worked on all cars from a YUGO to MERCEDES. Rolls Royce. Stock cars. I have also Driven all the competition. Mazda 3. Dodge Dart. Camry.Ford focus. I found thr Focus to be thr most uncomfortable car. But a step above Hyundai. Funny peple admit the Mazda 3. The CIVIC Etc. Are better cars and have a higher resale VALUE. So what I have been trying to teach you is with all that plus thr Lawsuits. And other reviews. Why should anyone buy a Hyundai. Simple as that. Did you read all the articles I sent you. Of course not. It just proves my point. You pretend to HAVE knowledge of cars but you just read what you want to hear. You most definitely must work for Hyundai. So you say you have 180,000 miles on a 2001 Hyundai. How much time was it in the shop. Dose it hsve the original motor and tranny. I bet you have have had the tranny rebuilt and have had the Head replace. ..anyways hugs and kisses. Grass hopper.
Nice that here in Brasil this car costs 160.000 dollars. What a nice price! That's why I've only seen here it once. Nobody will ever buy this car here when you can buy a nice audi or bmw for a little bit more
I'm considering buying an Equus and glad to see so many vane negative comments about this beautiful car. Makes me want one even more. I urge all of you with negative comments about this car to go to a dealership and check one out for yourself im sure most of you will change your mind.
Cool car but the depreciation must’ve been rough on ya
Thinking of getting one. Did you ever get yours ? And if so , was it worth it?
@@addisonmorton2348 rough on him, great for us
@@blake031299yepp thinkin ab pickin one up soon, slapping some 5% on the windows and calling it a day
It seems to me that most of the folks writing negative reviews about the Equus have not had the chance to park it in their garage for a week or more. When you use this car as your daily driver you will be convinced that this is a VERY impressive car for the money. I have a 2015 Equus Ultimate and am MUCH more impressed than I ever thought I would be. I actually bought it b/c my wife was complaining about how I always needs to drive a Porsche/Audi or Benz. She said why can't you just go buy a normal car like a Hyundai SO i did expecting it to be a nice low end car. I like it more than the E class AND s class benz I owned. All you haters go drive it and you will see.
Ehh its a nice car but Its like having the knock off Iphone instead of the real one, ur knock offs battery will destabilize much sooner electrical components wont hold up and youll get bad reception cuz your gsm isnt legitimate. Same thing with Hyundai cars, there meant to fool you with the flash, and then leave you high a dry needing to get a new car way before you had, fiscally planned.
Andrew Walker Because Audi, BMW and Mercedes are reliability champions right? I got news for you buddy. I know two guys who owned, key word OWNED, as in past tense, a BMW and they laid it on me the stories on how they were reliability nightmares loaded with electrical problems. Another person I know had the same issue with the Mercedes M-Class. And guess what? He traded it in for a Kia Sorento. Another guy I know had an Audi Allroad, only 3 years old and with all his windows closed it wasn't the first time he found an inch of water in his footwells. The German cars aren't the tanks they were once before. And when you do things like remove the oil dipstick from an engine block it simply shows how proud you as an auto manufacturer are proud to have your customers pay those insane repair bills only to you. THAT is where this car shines. For people that pay the extra money for a quality vehicle and NOT a badge even if the badge comes with an array of electrical problems. But I can tell you one thing for sure. I had a 1996 Hyundai Accent (the era of when Hyundai was crap) and it was the best car I ever had. I bought it from my uncle who never took care of it and yet one engine flush later after getting it and 112K miles later and it ran like brand new with no problems. So for that, I'd trust a luxury car from Hyundai.
Andrew Walker Lol... i know a couple BMW owners and a couple Hyundai owners, the BMW's are in the shop about once a month, the Hyundai's are not. i myself had a Mercedes M-Class, NEVER AGAIN!!
sn9696 if there cars are always in the shop then there not going to the dealer. And if your not going to the dealer "You cant afford to own it " lol :)
Andrew Walker Shops means getting fixed at the dealer... By the way i know of shops that do better work then dealer..
so he reviewed Dos Equus?
I see what you did there!!
I don't always see a review for 2 cars in the same video, but when I do, I pay attention.
If you get the 2012-2013 Ultimate it has massage seats. It's also got a 4 seat configuration and a refrigerator
Does the newest ones not have it?
The dial keeps your eyes on the road *looks down to find dial*
You know whats funny, the most traded in vehicles for the Equus are.
2009-2010 BMW 7 Series
2006-2010 Mercedes S550
2004-2011 Lexus LS series
2007-2011 Audi A8
Equus Buyers commented saying that they like that it's different and that's it's a genuinely nice, car. People get your heads out of your ass, No one really cares about badges in the real world as much as people care on the internet.
I test drove a 2016 Equus Signature today and truly enjoyed the drive. The interior is beautifully appointed and the seats are very comfortable. Although the exterior front fascia looks a little too busy, I like the overall appearance of the Equus. It combines a typically sedate look with sporty rear end cues and the cool jet fan blade wheel styling.
Shut up Steve
Many thanks for the kind words! I'm always looking for ways to amp things up without compromising the integrity of the information ...
Thanks for the critique, cshlomotday! I'm working on fast talking versions of my reviews that will cut them down to 27 seconds.
i have test driven this car, and it's a very good one at that. for the money you can't beat this car. unfortunately it wont sell like an LS/S-Class/7 Series/A8 only because of the badge. when/if hyundai comes up with their own luxury brand, then this car will become competitive.
LOVE those wheels look real nice when rolling
Didn't mention massage and the leg support that comes out,the fridge
So does the signature model has the massaging function?
Only the Ultimate model has massage.
schizogony thanks
Over 10.000 equus have been sold in the US, excluding fleet.
Congratulations Hyundai.
Not too crazy about the design but looks very nice interior.
Did the signature have the rear seat massage as well as the dual screens in the back of the front and passenger seats? Also, did both come with ice box/fridge in the center of rear seats?
C Niz no only the ultimate has the icebox in the back. I have one as of today and it’s already filled with water !
@@michaelgieseler2179 how do you like it aside from the water?
C Niz I can update you tomorrow. My driver will pick me up and I have a long ride so hopefully it works as it’s meant to.
Dan -- I see the only direct competitor as the Cadillac XTS. (Ultimate luxury without the luxury price.) Some could compare the Equus with Lexus LS, Jaguar XJ, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class, but those luxury names fully loaded costs almost double of that of the Equus.
woah theyre doing the review on the road right next to my neighborhood complex :O
Looking at getting one of these for 19k what do you guys think
Would be a steal of a car. 👍 Buy it and see how you like it!
this video couldve taken like 5 min...but instead this reviewer speaks so slowly that it took 10
So no massgseing seat?
I'm not sure, but the 2011 Hyundai Equus ultimate has massaging seats.
Genesis sedan is the competitor of E-Class and A6.
This is going against A8, 7-series BMW, S-class.
ron jeremy?
I have one nd love it
I love my equus
The only turn off for me with this car is the lack of AWD. Here in NY you just have to have AWD. And it shows with the Genesis. Once they added AWD to it now I see the Genesis all the time.
Juan Zingarello Yes but it has a snow drive mode that I used in Big Bear CA during a heavy snow and I have to say it was impressive. I have only had my 2014 Equus Ultimate for 3.5 months but I have to say I have never had more reaction from folks (I just sold a Carrera) and enjoyed a car more.
+Cliff Claycomb
Snow in California is nothing like how it is in other states.
It wasn't until I loved it Missouri for a bit and realized how many of us Californians take our weather for granted
Living in nyc and in the capital district of nys, all my life, just drive it slow, and make sure your tires arent bald, and you will be fine.
I think Hyundai make suitable luxury car, of course not luxurious as other German or Italian cars. One big thing Hyundai missing is a story. The story makes car special. Mercedes, BMW, Maserati, Rolls Royce, these famous cars have great names because they have some story and that makes rich people to buy the cars and that makes spread words to people. That's all about. The story is a name and name is brand.
+Dooyong Park Give it time though. Sure the equus in brand new. In fact I would say that the modern day Hyundai is still kinda a new company. See I think everyone would agree that what they make todays compared to 10-15 years ago is a day and night difference. If you were around to remember what the cars were like in the 80's up until the late 90s you would know that they were cheap. Cheap to buy, cheap to mantain and just cheap overall. Good luck finding one today that isn't a pile of parts in a junkyard. Look up the similar Japanese model and find it selling for some absurd amount on Craigslist. People think Hondas are worth their weight in gold and charge accordingly. Not that I'm hating on the brand, I love Hondas (And Acuras).
Hyundai had to do a few things to get the respect they so desperately want (and now finally deserve IMHO). First was engineering a quality product. I think this happened around the time they started (an industry first) 10 year warranty. This is and amazing thing if they can pull it off. First off it tells the buying product that the company has faith in its product. Second it provides a safety net for new buyers and even CPO and later, used buyers. I know that if I were looking at cars from around the late 2000s to have a lineup of vehicles that still have warranties from that period is a VERY strong selling point in my book.
Hyundai had/has to prove that they are just as good as their Japanese counterparts, a feat easier said then done. The Japanese brands have basically held the title of "Most reliable" since the 80's. Everyone knows it. Just look at used Civic or Accord prices to the American counterparts. So its safe to say that this is a monumental task for Hyundai to step up and show the world.
I think they are moving in the right direction. Didn't they get the head designer from Audi to work for them. I just searched it, Peter Schreyer is his name. He is the head designer for Hyundai/Kia. Look at what he has done recently. Check out the Kia Optima. That car is BEAUTIFUL. Take off the badge and most people would probably think its a German car. I think the interior has a lot fo design cues from Audi. I always appreciated the interior design of Audi. While the exterior on some I think were bland (BMW is sportier), of the big-3 German makes, Audi always had the best interior. This of course is just my opinion.
So getting back to where we started, the story. Sure I dont think Hyundai will ever have the story, the history, the "panache" of a Rolls or Bentley. History is history and people who appreciate that kind of thing will never consider otherwise. Until Hyundai starts hand making the leather in the cars and rolls the fenders on with an english wheel, the people who appreciate that kind of stuff will never look elsewhere. Hyundai (and even Merc and BMW...ect) are too "cookie cutter", too mass produced..... and there is nothing wrong with that.
Will Hyundai ever approach that, I doubt it. Where they need to focus on is BMW and Mercedes. Right now its clear that with the Equus they have Lexus and Acura and Infiniti in their sights. Go for those brands first. If they succeed at taking away sales from the Japanese big-3, I think they will have pulled off what they want, to be a top tier, mass market luxury manufacturer. Sure they can try and go for BMW and Mercedes next, but remember, even with the high end Mercedes, they wont be able to compete on price. Its not that they wont be able to produce a less expensive product, they will. They will always compete on price and that works in the "mass produced" markets. However when you get into the upper echelon of cars, Mercedes has a few 6 firgure models, the people who buy those cars will not care about price that much. "So what if the Huyndai model xxx is half that of a S600 AMG, the Mercedes is a Mercedes and I, Mr wealthy bond trader can afford 10 of them if I want...." This I don't think Hyundai will be able to overcome for some time. Most people today that can afford the 6-figure Mercedes still remember the Hyundai of the 80's and 90's. So convincing those people is out. Now children growing up today, see that Hyundai is making qaulity cars. Keep up this momentum Hyundai, when these kids grow up and start making a decent living, THAT is when they have a chance to compete with Germans.
Just IMHO of course...
+Brendan Beck great points...i absolutely agree.
love this car want one.
This car is a GREAT car BUT Hyundai needs to put some it's own personality
Genesis coupe, affordable and awesome coupe. I love hyundai!
A bit boring reviewer, but still great. I think he explains & reviews and gives opinions well thought out.
I wish the equus came in more exterior colors than just five a least ten like the genesis.
+Darryl Hayes I agree. As far as grays are concerned, I wish they offered Genesis' Empire State Gray instead of Parisian Gray.
How reliable?
lexus ls has more options like self parking , hibrid engine , automatic braking , smart cruise control , detection objects on the road smart air condition and more
Antonio romero sch
Half of the things you mentioned this car has. Furthermore, many Lexus models do not have many of the things you mentioned.
I have a Lexus LS, so I'm not a Hyundai guy, but I respect what they're doing. Prestige is for poseurs.
Excellent!
Very surprising for an Asian import, but believe me he don't know what thirsty is, my 03 deVille gets about 12 mpg avg. This car looks pretty good.
What up West Windsor! Hey, let me drive one of your review cars!
Hold up so the ultimate doesn’t have massage In the back and the driver doesn’t have a massage seat either 🤔
Yes.
its true... i saw one on the road and i turn my head... i know what it is but its actually something you dont see often unlike Mercedes. BMW, or Audi... plus just the badge is very nice
Also, this car is good for it's price even if the exterior looks like a 35k$ car. Hyundai are making good progress. But it's no way near a BMW 7 series or a Mercedes S-Class, from the design, the performance, the technology and the quality of the product. But for the price it looks pretty decent, my only concern is the quality of the materials. I can't talk from the video and I havent seen one in person, so until then I cant say if it is really the deal.
Technology wise the Equus blows away the competition and for the price it's easily the best bargain for a used car in the history of automobiles you can get a 201 Equus for under 25k!
did they make a new logo...is that an eagle
Just needs a wing or NoS sticker and it could be a 10 second car.
Drom the big name brands you get a car that will last and not have steering, engine and trans problems
Not for the brand snubs but the folks who take value into consideration it's a win. More bang for the buck. What do u get from the big name brand besides a name
Lexus is miles better oh and to answer you question "Quality"
those shifts were butter smooth
only 20 mpg? man a they should call it the hyundai thirst master!
Joshua Johnson 20mpg isn't bad. You must live in Europe, lol.
US, 20 is kinda thirsty for a smaller car tho
Joshua Johnson It's a V8 though. V8 engines don't get good mileage, but for a V8 20 mpg is pretty good.
yeah i guess for a v8 its not too bad since v8s arent known for fuel efficiency.
+Joshua Johnson How is it a small car? It's the size of an S class. Someone who buys this brand new prob doesnt care how much gas it drinks. It also has a 5l V8 lol.
Great value for money and tons of features, almost steal for the money. Bigger cabin space than & 7 series. Not as good as S class but it does a fantastic job for the money. People who think driving +60K 2nd hand luxury car to be recognized, should also consider maintenance cost of the German luxury cars. Howeverm if one really needs badge then just buy 2nd hand german luxuries. It is the person make ths luxury who gets out of the car not the badge, if one really really needs the 2nd hand badge, he/she wouldn't likely to make that income to afford the new car anyway.
That's a random group... how did Cadillac get in there and BMW out? I'm guessing you have a Cadillac?
I love it :)
COMMON CAMERA GUY.......
what were u Maturbating in the back while recording??? jeezuz keept it steady
This s the car I buy next
I love that car
The 2012 Ultimate was way better. Signature in 11 and 12 had massaging drivers seat. Ultimate had a fridge, passenger rear ottoman and massage IIRC
Some of features of the older car are definitely better. That being said I do like the technology in the newer car. It's got a digital instrument cluster, heads up display, soft close doors, a better infotainment system, more modern interior, it also has better tail lights and wheels and tail lights, and two Tvs instead of one. I don't know why they got rid of that stuff though. I live in Korea and they still have all of they stuff plus all the new things too in the KDM version. I'd definitely buy one if it weren't for the import fees.
I’m about to buy this very car for $9000
Same but with 170k miles on it do you think it’s a reliable car and can last?
Just got mine for $16k with 50k miles and it’s then ultimate with the refrigerator!
Dammit I’m getting one😂
Feature to feature this car is at least $25000 less than the competitive car.
I don't understand. What's the point of selling this car for such a cheap price in the U.S.?? It's like almost as good as the new Benz S-class. Hyundai Equus and the Kia Quoris is a fond by Korean riches.
The lower price of the Hyundai (or Kia) is largely based on the $ being worth more than the Korean Won. The exchange rate between the Korean Won to the US Dollar is much more favorable than that of the Deutsche Mark (or Euro) to the dollar. While both Korean brands have heavily invested in quality improvements, many folks have long memories and recall when Hyundai stood for: "Hope you understand nothing's driveable and inexpensive". I am not yet 60 and owned my first car in 1974 and "back then" most folks looked at Toyota & Datsun (now, Nissan) with contempt--concerning quality. Detroit is begging Americans to "buy American" even as many of us recall the garbage that was largely put forth as US autos in the 70's/80's/and 90's.
"What we have here, is a failure to communicate" [Cool Hand Luke] My use of the noun, "poor"; was not a provocation concerning your financial viability (why that would agitate you, I'm not sure) how much you earn is nobody's business but yours and your spouse. The definition is was implying was : "not good in quality or condition". Good luck finding a new Equus for 60K. While our {my wife & I} decision is not final, I am looking more & more at the A6 TDI. But finding the color combo I want is proving difficult; one further cudo to Hyundai. Color combo and trim package choices {that I want} are readily available. As I am a disabled and retired US Navy officer, I've nothing but time to find exactly what I (we) want. PS./BTW I always carry full coverage {liability, etc...} on our vehicles; which are paid for in cash.
well all I have to say is the Equus. wont have the resale value of the other leading cars, BMW Lexus. nor the quality. Hyundai always comes short. it would be a bad investment.
rick pettry please stop judging Hyundai on my comment sir.
when Hyundai RESPOINDS TO MY ISSUES. NOT UNTIL
I don't get why Hyundai didn't create it's own luxury marquee like everyone else. I don't see a lot of these and I have a feeling it's because of their marketing strategy.
+jamesbensch6 They definately should.
They have, it's supposedly called Genesis. I want to say it was announced over a month ago.
+Ken Hayes I heard something about that after I posted the comment. But it was definitely about time. Hope they introduce it here in Canada too
+jamesbensch6 it's coming to Canada
These can now be had for under 20k in 2019...and not high miles either
The Adventure Auto bought a 2011 today with 50k miles for $16k
A friend has one. I'll keep my old Lexus LS. I've passed through the "luxury" German brands with their poor engineering, shoddy construction, negligent quality control and massive depreciation.
Nice that here in Brasil this car costs 160.000 dollars. What a nice price! That's why I've only seen here it once. Nobody will ever buy this car here when you can buy a nice audi or bmw for a little bit more
Creating a new brand is a waste of money and doesn't actually accomplish anything. In any case, for the badge-snobs, Hyundai offers unique Equus badges that replace the Hyundai "H".
you can get an 2014 e550 for the base price of that
Korean technology is so advanced.
Or UDO
carrao bonito
this directly competes with da LS 460L ... not audi, merc. or bmw !!
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for a looong time, lexus was considered a better value luxurious car, these times have passed away ... it's time for hyundai to take its place now !!
Listen cadi. Xts it's a waste of time and money the equus it's a better choice
$68k for a luxury Hyundai? That's like buying a polished turd.
Garbage vehicle. So unreliable it's not even funny. On the Equus forums & FB pages, you find owners regretting ever purchasing this lemon when their air suspensions fail with vehicles that barely have 75k miles on them, and their repair bill averages $1500.00 PER WHEEL for ORIGINAL Hyundai air suspension parts (not talking about the cheap Chinese ones that break down even faster but that most people buy because they can't afford the original parts). Then you have the issue of the Pre-Collision and other safety systems not working. Again, on Equus forums & FB pages you have owners complaining how their Equus didn't warn them of an impending crash, didn't take evasive maneuvers as Hyundai says it will, and even air bags that didn't deploy. Aside from those serious issues that could kill you..you have seats that hurt your back after 10 minutes of sitting. Cheap and fake looking leather, wood applique, and plastic controls. And a ride that felt nervous and jittery..instead of smooth and luxurious as advertised. Save your money and buy something that is really luxurious and not this POS. It's no wonder Hyundai killed it. Korean junk at it's finest. Too bad some people have no idea what real luxury is so they think this POS is "quality"..lol. A sucker really is born every minute. 🙄
@Nightbird
Garbage and very false comment.....tons of them out there now with 120-150K miles
Night bird you obviously don’t have a clue as to what you’re talking about, critics are out there and you’re No except.
When you know absolutely nothing about something then don’t criticize it. Maybe you should learn about it first before you make any assumptions.
Or maybe you should just go out by a bike and ride it for fun and see it it rides better than the equus ..
Funny its not a touch screen so you don't take your eyes off the screen. But wait a minute you have off take your eyes off the road to touch the jog wheel so that consist you taking your eyes off the road now you have to look down to change any thing on the screen HUH?
When you reach for the wheel, you feel for it. No need to look for it. With a touchscreen, you MUST look at it. Not a big deal either way in my opinion.
Nasty FingurZ this was a reach
So sad, dont compare this car to the S class, more like the E class.
This guy needs to pause after having said three words, each time. Very irritating and boring as well.
I work at a Hyundai dealership. Ive obviously driven the Equus.... My take? Nothing more than an overloaded Genesis sedan. They both have the 5.0 engine, chassis, and similar luxury functions for the passengers. The rear IS missing in its center console the audio functions however. The Equus is nice, but I personally wouldn't pay 70 for it. Id say maybe 50-55 for one of them
Affordability of a car has a lot to do with how hard you are making your money. If I had 70k and I had nothing better to do with it, I will buy this car in a heart beat. You have one life to live and you are worth it.
*****
Do you think you have 9 lives? You are a wasteful idiot.
I am thinking 38,000.00 tops and buy a bumper to bumper warranty. And the sell it when it hits 999999. Miles.
rick pettry Yah that dont work. The dealer DOSENT see my adds. The car has the lowest RESALE VALUE in its class.
"when it hits 999999. Miles." - your saying i can get One Million miles?
Suits A man with 70s mustach
@ $60,000 plus? no thank you, for that money I can get a better car!! Hyundai?? please.
No doubt it's a great full of features car but again 66k for Hyundai
Nope!!!!
Hmm, I get called that my escort is downstairs waiting. I descend 6 floors pass a buch of people that didnt get their usual bonus for the year and manning cuts cut into their vacation time. I go outside and see this car. I then return to my office and make a phonecall. These will not be a big hit on the fleet lot over the A8. Howerd Stern said it best, "whats a Hyundai?"
UFO
Won't say it's not a nice car. But I will say I'd never pay $66K for a Hyundai.
He's sitting in a child protection seat? lol
This car looks just as boring as the guy doing the review
hyundai is one of the worst car companies ever
This might easily be the most boring car review on RUclips. Couldn't even finish it!
보기 싫으면 보지 말던가 왜 봐서 그 지랄임?
What do you mean: "Couldn't even finish it!" ??? The review was clear, concise & complete.
Clint Myers I could not finish watching the video. The guy seem so uninterested in the car.
TheZoeBig Thank you for clarifying. Your review is an apt one; the guy's enthusiasm was about as lacking as virgins in a maternity ward.
You each have quite understandable comments on the video; my only reason for following through-to-the-end was because we were looking at buying an Equus. We did (last year) and love it, the Equus is our "going out on the town car"; as our daily drives are SUV/CUV s {Yukon & Merc. GL}.
to much for a korean car might as well spend it on a German or Japanese car
Marat galstyan you don’t know what you’re talking about g about lol
15/20 mpg? this car is going nowhere!
Man! they copied Mercedes S Class...but at $62,000 I'd take a cert preowned S Class...the real thing.
Good luck paying the expensive maintenance and insurance
Ugly car. Definetly cannot compete with Cadillacs, Audi, or Mercades.
#1:JUNK!!!!!!
Thx for the mercedes for help them.
So as I stated. I have been insulted and cursed by 18 people. But not one of them has proven me wrong. I am INTITLED to speak much my mind. And it is guaranteed by the constitution. As long as my statments are truthful. I will restate to all. I will remove all my post from all websites and apologize to Hyundai in person an on all web sites the day that any one can prove me wrong. Unlike some of these want to be car guys. I have worked on and driven the competition. I have driven all types of cars. From the 30's to present. From hot rods MERCEDES. LEXUS. Corvette. BMW. TO A YUGO.
I was there in the 90s and saw the crap Hyundai built. I actually bought INTO all the Hyundai hype. And we bought 2 Hyundais. And both of them have more issue than the average car. And both of them have the lowest resale value in there class. I sold my wife's 12 year old CIVIC with 159k for $ 4,000.00. Our 09 ELANTRA with 70k and a extended bumper to bumper warranty is only worth $4,000.00 . THE Same with my 2012Elantra. Which. Also. Has the lowest resale value in Its class. My car has been in the shop twice and Hyundai can't fix. It.
almost lost the front end and Could have killed me. Hyundai knows about theses issues with the Elantra but has not told anyone.
I stand behind my review's. Hyundai sucks. So I challenge all you wanna be car guys prove me wrong. Or keep your slandering REMARKS to yourself. Just remember if you have to insult someone it's because you have nothing. And you loose credibility when you lie. Hyundai had refused to comply.
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My little Elantra can put you to a deep shame. My 2001 Hyundai with 183K and it's still adding happy miles like new. I am absolutely honest with you on this. When it comes to Hyundai I never have to question the quality. Sure, my car isn't perfect but it does what it was made to do and it does it rather very well. Hyundai owners are smart car buyers.
Woopie. Lollllllolllll. Who cares. Funny. From the late 90's up to the early 200's Hyundai was known as a DISPOSABLE car. You must have gotten lucky. Congrats 1 in a million. Like I said I am INTITLED TO my opinion. And you too. . Dud you read and GOOGLE Hyundai sucks. Yet let me know about that one. Did you www.Hyundai. com and read about the lawsuits. More to come. Anyway I can write what ever I want as long is its the truth. . So enjoy you Hyundai and have a great life. . Lol hhhhhhjlllllloloko.C.U.LTR
rick pettry Lollllllolllll x 100 = you can kiss ass of my Hyundais. No, make that 3 of 1 million. All of them are doing better than my shitty Toyota with 76K miles. You are an utter young idiot and you think you've got it all right. You have a lot to learn about cars.
Your a funny little man with potty mouth. If you could read I am 53. Years old was ASE.certified.That mean I held a automotive certification. For 16 years. I worked on all cars from a YUGO to MERCEDES. Rolls Royce. Stock cars. I have also Driven all the competition. Mazda 3. Dodge Dart. Camry.Ford focus. I found thr Focus to be thr most uncomfortable car. But a step above Hyundai. Funny peple admit the Mazda 3. The CIVIC Etc. Are better cars and have a higher resale VALUE. So what I have been trying to teach you is with all that plus thr Lawsuits. And other reviews. Why should anyone buy a Hyundai. Simple as that. Did you read all the articles I sent you. Of course not. It just proves my point. You pretend to HAVE knowledge of cars but you just read what you want to hear. You most definitely must work for Hyundai. So you say you have 180,000 miles on a 2001 Hyundai. How much time was it in the shop. Dose it hsve the original motor and tranny. I bet you have have had the tranny rebuilt and have had the Head replace. ..anyways hugs and kisses. Grass hopper.
Foreign made junk.
Nice that here in Brasil this car costs 160.000 dollars. What a nice price! That's why I've only seen here it once. Nobody will ever buy this car here when you can buy a nice audi or bmw for a little bit more