Hyundai Equus

Hyundai Equus
Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai
Production	1999–2016
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor, 2013-2016)
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car
Body style	4-door limousine
Chronology
Predecessor	Hyundai Dynasty
Successor	Genesis G90

First generation (LZ)
Overview
Also called	Hyundai Centennial Mitsubishi Proudia Mitsubishi Dignity
Production	1999–2009
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea
Body and chassis
Layout	FF layout
Related	Mitsubishi Proudia Mitsubishi Dignity
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L Sigma V6 (1999-2005) 3.3 L Lambda V6 (2005-2009) 3.5 L Sigma V6 (1999-2005) 3.8 L Lambda V6 (2005-2009) 4.5 L Mitsubishi 8A80 (GDI) V8 4.5 L Mitsubishi 8A80 (MPI) V8
Transmission	5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,840 mm (111.8 in) (limo: 3,090 mm (121.7 in))
Length	1999–2003 : 5,065 mm (199.4 in) (limo: 5,335 mm (210.0 in)) 2003–2009 : 5,120 mm (201.6 in) (limo: 5,390 mm (212.2 in))
Width	1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58.3 in) (limo: 1,485 mm (58.5 in))

Second generation (VI)
Overview
Also called	Hyundai Centennial
Production	2009–2016
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea Kaliningrad, Russia
Body and chassis
Layout	FR layout
Related	Hyundai Genesis Kia K9
Powertrain
Engine	3.8 L Lambda V6 (GDI) (standard buyer) 4.6 L Tau V8 (standard buyer) 5.0 L Tau V8 (GDI) (Sedan, limousine)
Transmission	6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic (2012-on)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,045 mm (119.9 in) (limo: 3,345 mm (131.7 in))
Length	5,160 mm (203.1 in) (limo: 5,460 mm (215.0 in))
Width	1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Height	1,495 mm (58.9 in)

The Hyundai Equus (Hangul: 현대 에쿠스; RR: Hyeondae Ekuseu) is a full-size, limousine produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1999.

In 2009, Hyundai released the second generation utilizing a rear-wheel drive platform and competing with the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class, Audi A8 and Lexus LS. As of August 2014, the second generation is marketed in South Korea, Russia, China, United States, Canada, Central America, and South America — as well as in the Middle East under the Hyundai Centennial nameplate.

The name "" is the Latin word for "horse".

On November 4, 2015, Hyundai officially announced the Genesis brand will be spun off into Genesis Motors, the new luxury vehicle division for Hyundai. The 2016 successor to the Hyundai Equus will be rebranded as Genesis G90 (EQ900 in Korea) The Equus currently serves as the official state car of the Republic of Korea.

In 1999, Hyundai Motors and Mitsubishi Motors presented their full-size sedan. Hyundai said that it was making a full-size sedan to compete with Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series in the Korean market. In reality, it was competing against its domestic rival, SsangYong Chairman. Hyundai had great success with the Equus in Korea, but very few were exported to other countries. One was exported for the 2001 New York International Auto Show to gauge the reaction of U.S. consumers. Hyundai identified the car to the U.S. consumers as the Hyundai LZ450 luxury sedan.

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