Next Hyundai Equus is one angry stallion

[Bouncer]

This is the sketch that follows an earlier rendering of the third generation Hyundai Equus, due in 2010. As far as sedans are concerned, it looks like Hyundai is moving toward the Aston Martin school of design -- make something everyone loves, and then make it a little different and give it another name. The coming Kia luxury sedan started it, and beneath the cartoonish anger of this Equus sketch there's a Genesis on a bad batch of nandrolone.

Underneath and inside, the car won't be lacking in either power or pleasures. Pushed by the rear wheels this time, an Equus first, initially it will be offered with the Genesis' 4.6-liter V8 and Hyundai's in-house eight-speed automatic transmission. Later, a 5.0-liter V8 will get up to 420 hp, and some speculation hints that the lump will be direct injection and cylinder deactivation. Other chatter suggests that engine will be joined by an optional 5.5-liter supercharged variant.

The bulging sheetmetal on the previous rendering won't be the only thing the car shares with the Mercedes S-Class; it will also be loaded with tech. Features will include a Lane Departure Warning System, Pre-Safety Seatbelt System, and LED-equipped headlights and taillights. Hyundai's newest flagship is expected to be in South Korean dealerships in February.

[bigbadexcursion]

Even their current Beemer killer is bad azz. Its still a hyundai though, they just have that stigma

[redback]

hyundai lol

[Bouncer]

laugh at it all you want. i would gladly take that car. 420hp. all you would see is the back of that car getting smaller and smaller in your front window.

[COLOSSUS]

hyundai or not. their comin out with some killers and their concepts are lookin good. i would get one.

[bigbadexcursion]

granted they are making some nice cars but 45k and up for hyundais



negative.com/nevereverever

[Bouncer]

Hyundai:rofl:

getting murdered by a Hyundai in a car that cost twice as much = :rofl:

[FitnessBrat]

"optional 5.5-liter supercharged variant"

[Bouncer]

It's still a Hyundai:slap:

get in it and go 0-60 in 4 some seconds and see if you remember what brand it is. read some reviews that say it will rival or beat the quality and comfort of the S-Class and will have M-3 speed and handling. thats a pretty big step for a 40 some k car. makes merc, bmw, audi, step up there game.

[Bouncer]

Hyundai Genesis pips Lexus ES350 for Consumer Reports' top-rated "upscale sedan"

Hyundai made it clear from the onset that the new Genesis sedan would upset the balance in the luxury world, particularly at the expense of Lexus. Consumer Reports' latest round of testing proves that Hyundai has succeeded in dethroning Toyota's luxury arm as the latest credible entry into the "Upscale Sedan" arena. Just as Lexus was once the upstart that ruffled feathers, it's Hyundai's turn, and they are making the most of the opportunity with a win against all comers from the likes of Acura, Lincoln, Saab and Lexus, which had previously held the top overall spot with its ES350 sedan.

Despite the Genesis' win in direct testing, Consumer Reports doesn't have enough data to rate the sedan as "Recommended." The same goes for the ES350, which means that the Acura TL is the only competitor in the segment that officially gets CR's nod. Regardless, consider the gauntlet officially thrown at the feet of the established Japanese players, and we look forward to Round Two when Hyundai sends a shot over the bow of the sportscar world with the Genesis Coupe.

Hyundai Genesis pips Lexus ES350 for Consumer Reports' top-rated "upscale sedan" - Autoblog

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Hyundai Genesis pips Lexus ES350 for Consumer Reports' top-rated "upscale sedan"

Hyundai made it clear from the onset that the new Genesis sedan would upset the balance in the luxury world, particularly at the expense of Lexus. Consumer Reports' latest round of testing proves that Hyundai has succeeded in dethroning Toyota's luxury arm as the latest credible entry into the "Upscale Sedan" arena. Just as Lexus was once the upstart that ruffled feathers, it's Hyundai's turn, and they are making the most of the opportunity with a win against all comers from the likes of Acura, Lincoln, Saab and Lexus, which had previously held the top overall spot with its ES350 sedan.

Despite the Genesis' win in direct testing, Consumer Reports doesn't have enough data to rate the sedan as "Recommended." The same goes for the ES350, which means that the Acura TL is the only competitor in the segment that officially gets CR's nod. Regardless, consider the gauntlet officially thrown at the feet of the established Japanese players, and we look forward to Round Two when Hyundai sends a shot over the bow of the sportscar world with the Genesis Coupe.

Hyundai Genesis pips Lexus ES350 for Consumer Reports' top-rated "upscale sedan" - Autoblog

still a hyundai

[Turbo3000]

The entire car industry is going to need an overhaul. I think these troubling economic times have scared and taught people how to better manage their money. Cost efficient to upgrade your car every 3-4 years..HELL NO, but it was ok to do when the money was flowing. I see people seriously researching any large purchase in the future, and I think people are finally realizing the true difference between a want and a need.

It is still a Hyundai, but Merc and Bimmer better start watching the other manufactures very closely.

[Bouncer]

i agree it is still a Hyundai. impressive none the less.