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2016 Hyundai Equus

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Rating7.8

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Fullsize Sedan
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$61,500 - $68,750
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Massive V8 engine delivers impressive acceleration

The suspension setup might be a bit firm for the rear-seat occupants

It gets a hands free trunk for 2019

Plethora of legroom for the rear passengers

Braking distances are quite long in its segment

The leather bolstered seats are snug and boasts heated functions

Specs & Features

$61,500

price

429 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

376 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.0L 8cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Hyundai Equus makes for an excellent contender in the fullsize sedan class. With 2 trims on offer, the Hyundai Equus has a base MSRP of $61,500, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $68,750, competing directly with the Mercedes Benz E-class, the Lexus LS 460, and the Jaguar XJ. Only a 5.0L V8 that produces 429 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque engine is offered, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.Together, they produce 429 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, the Equus maintains a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG. Hyundai offers the Equus in 6 stunning colors, with the Santiago Silver being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

You get all the necessary features in the base trim itself. However, if you want impeccable comfort and luxury, going for the top-tier Ultimate trim is the perfect choice which include power-actuated soft-close doors, a hands-free power trunk lid, a head-up display, forward-facing and surround-view cameras, rear seat head-restraint adjustment, dual-screen entertainment system, power rear side window sunshades, rear seat power lumbar adjustment, ventilated rear seats, and rear vanity mirrors to the list.

Trims

    Signature
    $61,500 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Ultimate
    $68,750 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 429 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 376 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

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Engine

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Rating

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Horsepower

429 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

376 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

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2016 Hyundai Equus vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.8 sec--
    		5.7 sec13.7 sec155 mph
    		5.88 sec--
    		6.1 sec14.7 sec149 mph
    		6.1 sec14.6 sec-
    2016 Kia K900

    Ranked #5

    		6.4 sec14.6 sec155 mph
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    2016 Hyundai Equus vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		15 mpg23 mpg18 mpg20.3 gal.304.5/466.9 mi.
      		24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.412.8/602 mi.
      		22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg16.5 gal.363/544.5 mi.
      		22 mpg31 mpg25 mpg19.5 gal.429/604.50 mi.
      		21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg17 gal.357/527 mi.
      		20 mpg30 mpg24 mpg21.1 gal.422/633 mi.

      2016 Hyundai Equus vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		203.1 in.74.4 in.58.7 in.5.1 in.119.9 in.
        		204 in.74 in.57.9 in.7 in.122.4 in.
        		202.9 in.76.2 in.60.7 in.5.1 in.112.9 in.
        		202 in.74.8 in.57.5 in.4 in.119.4 in.
        2016 Kia K900

        Ranked #5

        		200.6 in.74.8 in.58.5 in.5.7 in.119.9 in.
        		200.4 in.72.9 in.58.7 in.7 in.110.5 in.

        2016 Hyundai Equus vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		16.7 cu.ft.109.3 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          		15.2 cu.ft.168.3 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.
          		20.1 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.59.9 cu.ft.
          		15.4 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          		15.3 cu.ft.108.2 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.
          		18.6 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.

          2016 Hyundai Equus vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-
            		12.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.-
            2016 Kia K900

            Ranked #3

            		16.4 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.-
            		16 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.-
            		57.3 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.-
            		27.1 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.-

            2016 Hyundai Equus vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--4553 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1140 lbs.3555 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3917 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3505 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3647 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3719 lbs.

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              0-60 : 4.8 sec

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