ALTHOUGH the engine changed dramatically, the outside view 2012 Hyundai Equus remains identical to its predecessor. Even the 19-inch chrome velek diusungnya still like the 2011 model. He also features a parking assist, smart cruise control and audio systems Lexicon 7.1 speaker system.The system is equipped with seat comfort with automatic massage can be arranged in 12 moves plus dual automatic temperature control. Part of the back of his head now designed more comfortable. While the rear seat was equipped with a softer pad.
Equus 2011 that were previously equipped with a 4.6 liter V8 engine that can power up to 385 hp spark seems still not enough to satisfy fans of the luxury car lovers of speed. Hyundai refers to the 5.0-liter V8 engine took over.
A slightly larger engine is capable of producing 429 hp up to touch the scales at 6400 rpm, while cycling power reaches 510 Nm at 5000 rpm.
Although the strength increased by 44 horsepower, fuel consumption increased only slightly. According to estimates by EPA standards, these vehicles consume fuel at a dose of 6.38 km / liter in the city and 9.79 / liter on the highway, or just 0.42 km / liter is more wasteful than previous machines thanks to the use of new advanced transmission .
With terdongkraknya engine capabilities, of course it is faster than the 2011 Equus machine, but unfortunately, that ability is not matched by changes in the steering system and suspension is too soft even when set to sport mode.
Fortunately, 8-speed automatic transmission as smooth as in the Genesis R-Spec. Smooth movement of teeth takes place without feeling any 'connection' that makes the engine 'breathing' with ease.
Performance logic shift its action was very accurate. Suddenly stepping on the gas pedal makes gear transmission will shift down the gear that fits and held up to touch the red line before moving to the next gear.
With his new machine, it would be difficult to find reasons to fight the Hyundai Equus. The competitors' like The Lexus LS460, BMW 750i and Audi A8 priced thousands of dollars more expensive on the Equus. In other words, you can enjoy the luxury without having to break up a savings account when buying a luxury European cars are more expensive.
