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2015 Hyundai Equus

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Rating7.3

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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 November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Best-in-class standard feature-set

Rivals offer a more luxurious cabin

No major changes for 2015

Super-spacious cabin with exceptionally comfortable rear seats

Unimpressive braking performance

Silent cabin and supreme ride quality

No AWD even as an option

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 2015 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 Audi A8, the Lexus LS 460, and the Jaguar XJ. Only a 5.0L V8 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 5 stunning colors, with the Night Shadow Brown being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2015 Hyundai Equus carries over to 2015 without any major changes. Among the trims on offer, we recommend getting the base Signature trim that offers superb value for money. It comes loaded with standard features including a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, keyless ignition and entry, tri-zone automatic climate control with separate rear seat controls, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated power front seats driver memory functions along with heated and power-reclining rear seats.

Trims

    Signature
    $61,500 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 2 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Rear air conditioning with controls
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    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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7.3
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Price

$61,500- $68,750

Engine

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Rating

7.31

Horsepower

429 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

376 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

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2015 Hyundai Equus vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.8 sec--
    2015 Audi A7

    Ranked #2

    		5.4 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    2015 Kia K900

    Ranked #3

    		5.5 sec14.1 sec149 mph
    		5.7 sec13.7 sec121 mph
    		5.9 sec--
    		6.1 sec14.6 sec-
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    2015 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.
      		21 mpg31 mpg24 mpg17 gal.357/527 mi.
      		20 mpg30 mpg24 mpg21.1 gal.422/633 mi.
      		19 mpg29 mpg23 mpg19 gal.361/551 mi.
      		18 mpg29 mpg22 mpg20.3 gal.365.4/588.7 mi.
      		18 mpg30 mpg22 mpg17.5 gal.315/525 mi.

      2015 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.
        		202.9 in.76.2 in.60.7 in.5.1 in.112.9 in.
        		202 in.72.9 in.59.1 in.5 in.111.7 in.
        		201.9 in.74.6 in.57.3 in.4 in.119.4 in.
        2015 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.

        2015 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.
          2015 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          		24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          		20.1 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.40.9 cu.ft.
          		18.6 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.
          		18 cu.ft.104.2 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.
          2015 Kia K900

          Ranked #6

          		15.9 cu.ft.110.8 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.

          2015 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.-
            		6 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.6 cu.ft.-
            		83.1 cu.ft.20.1 cu.ft.40.9 cu.ft.79 ft.
            		29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.-
            		15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.-
            		57.3 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.121 ft.

            2015 Hyundai Equus vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--4553 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-4006 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3505 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-4035 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3555 lbs.
              		--4138 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 18 mpg

              0-60 : 4.8 sec

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