Hyundai has been developing a new large luxury sedan to replace its Equus flagship and now the first official images of the car have leaked following the launch of the vehicle at a press event in South Korea today. The new model carries the same Equus name in its home market but reports indicate that the car could be sold in the U.S. under a different nameplate.
Having won the 2009 North American Car of the Year award for its Genesis Sedan, there is mounting speculation that Hyundai will attempt to capitalize on this success by launching the Equus in the U.S. as well.
The powertrain is also respectable, with the Equus launching with a 3.8L Lambda V6 and a 4.6L Tau V8. A long-wheelbase model will eventually be offered, complete with a brand new 5.0L version of the Tau V8. Advanced safety features include a new vehicle stability system and camera-based lane departure warning system. The car has also be fitted with LED enhanced head and tail-lamps, as well as pre-safe seatbelt technology.
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