Hyundai Equus

The Hyundai Equus (also known and sold as a Hyundai Centennial ) is a built from 1999 luxury sedan of the South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company.

First generation

Markets

The Hyundai Equus is sold only on the domestic market of the Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea and built there in a quantity of 15,000 units per year.

One on the European market as used cars offered Hyundai Equus ( Centennial VS450 ) 2006 model, 4.5 liter V8, is usually one of 35 copies, which were shipped as part of the Football World Cup 2006 in Germany; Hyundai was the main sponsor of the World Cup and therefore constituted the fleet. These vehicles are usually owned by automobile collectors.

In Germany Moreover, there are a Hyundai Equus JS450 2005 model, 4.5 liter V8, the European headquarters of Hyundai Motor, will be chauffeured Chairman of the company, when necessary, as well as a JS350 Equus 2003 model, 3.5 liter V6, in private hands ( former board vehicle, the company Hyundai Mobis).

Rear view of the Centennial

Technology, dimensions

The Hyundai Equus is basically available in two different lengths and two different engines;

• About 5.1 m long normal version
• About 5.4 m long long version
• 3.5 -liter V6 petrol engine with 155 kW ( 210 hp ) (Sigma Engine)
• 4.5 liter V8 petrol engine with 195 kW ( 265 hp) (Omega engine with Mitsubishi GDI direct injection)

In addition, he shares several components with the Kia Opirus, which was developed after the Equus.

Second generation

In March 2009, the second generation Equus was presented. The new model is greater, and is driven by the rear wheels. It comes with a 3.8 -liter V6 engine with 213 kW (290 hp) and a 4.6 -liter V8 engine with 287 kW ( 390 hp). A long version with 300 mm longer wheelbase and a larger 5.0 -liter V8 with 320 kW ( 435 hp ) at a price 135-146 Millionen South Korean Won (approx. 80000-87000 € ) offered. Technically, the new generation is based on the Hyundai Genesis, which is why he was referred to as Genesis Prestige. Furthermore, it is developed on the basis of the long version of an armored VL500 small series, which is the first special-protection vehicles from Hyundai. It was used as a presidential limousine at the G20 Summit in November 2010 in Seoul.

The new Equus was launched on 11 March 2009 in South Korea and in June in the People's Republic of China. In China, the Equus is since the spring of 2010, in parallel with slightly different style elements under the name Haw Tai B11 available and is mounted from the Rongcheng Huatai Automobile in Beijing. Unlike its sister model, however, the B11 is ranked only in the upper middle class. For North America, the launch for the third quarter of 2010 was intended originally for Europe in May 2011. Currently, however, there are plans to bring the Equus to Europe, on ice. However, he stands by Hyundai at the present IAA 2013 in Frankfurt.