2012 Hyundai Equus Continues to Redefine Intelligent Luxury
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2012 HYUNDAI EQUUS CONTINUES TO REDEFINE INTELLIGENT LUXURY Derek Joyce Product Public Relations Manager (714) 5941728 [email protected] ID: 32732 New 5.0Liter Engine and EightSpeed Transmission FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 28, 2011 – Hyundai’s flagship Equus successfully competes with the best sedans in the world, while adding a new level of customer experience to luxury car ownership. Since its introduction, Equus has outpaced its sales and market share expectations. Enhancements to the 2012 model build upon this momentum. Most notably, the 2012 Equus will now feature Hyundai’s most powerful engine ever, the new direct injection 5.0liter Tau V8 engine. The new engine produces 429 horsepower and is mated to a new inhouse eightspeed transmission providing Equus drivers more power and refinement. NEW EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2012 5.0liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) Tau V8 engine Most powerful Hyundai engine ever with 429 horsepower Inhousedeveloped eightspeed automatic transmission Satin chrome finish on side window daylight opening Power rear sidewindow sunshades standard on Equus Ultimate THE POWERFUL 5.0LITER TAU V8 ENGINE The 2012 Equus is powered by Hyundai’s new 5.0liter Tau DOHC V8 engine, producing 429 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 376 lb ft. of torque at 5,000 rpm, with a higher specific output (85.8 hp/liter) than its normallyaspirated premium luxury competitors. Maintaining its industry leadership position in 2011, the Tau V8 engine family was again named to the prestigious Ward’s Ten Best Engines list for the third consecutive time. The 5.0liter cylinder bore was increased from 92 mm to 96 mm for a total displacement of 5.0 liters (5,038cc). In addition to the large displacement, direct injection technology has been added. This highpressure direct injection system (over 2,200 psi) dramatically increases power and torque while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Compression ratio has been increased from 10.4 to 11.5:1 for greater thermal efficiency and output. The Tau also receives a revised bed plate for improved block rigidity and lower NVH as well as camshaft carriers and a roller timing chain to improve valvetrain stability. This new V8 engine still offers all of the premium engine technology from the 4.6liter V8, including Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT), a tuned variable induction system, and lowfriction diamondlike coatings (DLC) on piston skirts, rings and tappets. Even with these impressive power increases, fuel economy is estimated at 15 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined. Displacement Horsepower Fuel Economy City Highway Combined 4.6 L / 5.0L 385 hp / 429 hp 16 mpg / 15 mpg 24 mpg / 23 mpg 18 mpg / 18 mpg The Tau 5.0liter V8 engine is coupled with a new Hyundaideveloped eightspeed transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual shift capability. The new transmission adds two additional ratios to enhance acceleration, shifting smoothness, and transmission efficiency by more than six percent compared to last year’s sixspeed. EQUUS VERSUS THE RIVALS 2012 Hyundai 2011 Lexus LS 2011 MercedesBenz Equus 460 S550 Horsepower/ 429 hp 380 hp 382 hp Torque 376 lbft 367 lbft 391 lbft Fuel Economy 16/24/18 mpg 16/24/19 mpg 15/23/18 mpg city/highway/combined Transmission 8AT 8AT 7AT Length 203.1 inches 199.2 inches 206.5 inches Width 74.4 inches 73.8 inches 73.7 inches Height 58.7 inches 58.1 inches 58.0 inches Front Headroom 38.7 inches 38.0 inches 37.8 inches Rear Headroom 38.1 inches 38.0 inches 38.5 inches Front Legroom 45.1 inches 43.7 inches 41.9 inches Rear Legroom 38.9 inches 35.8 inches 42.3 inches Curb Weight 4,449 lbs. 4,350 lbs. 4,455lbs. Price TBD $67,130 $93,650 PREMIUM REARWHEELDRIVE ARCHITECTURE Equus is the third rearwheeldrive product in Hyundai’s lineup and boasts an excellent 52/48 fronttorear weight distribution for exceptional handling and more refined steering characteristics. Equus reduces interior noise levels and improves ride and handling with a stiff, lightweight body structure. The use of hightensile steel in critical areas throughout the unibody provides Equus with significantly higher dynamic torsional rigidity and a lower body structure weight, despite having a spacious interior cabin. ELECTRONICALLYCONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION Driving dynamics are a critical element in every luxury sedan, and the Equus offers firstrate ride and handling characteristics without traditional compromises. Equus’ electronically controlled air suspension tackles the wide variety of road surfaces drivers face every day. For drivers who enjoy a firm ride and more stability when cornering, there is a sport setting with additional body control. For drivers who wish their ride to be a little on the softer side, the normal setting offers more ride compliance. In urban areas, the Equus is easy to maneuver and park, thanks to excellent steering and its electronic parking assist feature. While the Equus is large, it doesn't feel oversized or clumsy due to its 39.6 foot turning circle and variableeffort steering system. On winding country and mountain roads, the Equus benefits from the precise wheel control delivered by its fivelink front and rear suspension geometry. This geometry is maximized through Continuous Damping Control (CDC), which continually monitors road and driving dynamics and adjusts damping force accordingly. The standard 19inch chrome alloy wheel and tire package with staggered width tires (P245/45R19 front P275/40R19 rear) offers excellent gripping power and precise control. LUXURY SEDAN STYLE WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES The design of the Equus is handsome and pleasing to the eye. The rearend treatment is progressive with bold taillights, strong shoulders and an overall look of precision. This look is accomplished through fullyintegrated asymmetrical exhaust tips and rear LED turn signal indicators. The side silhouette is refined, with character lines that accent the rear fenders and a new satin chrome side window daylight opening finish. Upfront is a subtle horizontal radiator grille and wellproportioned headlamps with jeweled detailing. LED turn signals are inside the HID headlamps along with an adaptive front lighting system with white LED position lamps. The lower air intakes are bold and add to the positive reaction of the overall design. To assist in parking and navigating blind corners and alleys in urban driving, there is an optional forwardview cornering camera integrated into the grille. CUTTING EDGE HUMAN TECHNOLOGY The busy executive as well as the couple heading out on the town will feel right at home in the 2012 Equus due to abundant luxury touches and passenger comfort features. This ambience begins with superior quality materials and design layout. The leather upholstery, Microfiber suede headliner, natural wood trim and leatherwrapped Frenchstitched instrument panel showcase the richness of the Equus interior. The seats are fully adjustable with plenty of width and support. Thermoelectric devices located in the seat backs and bottom cushions provide control for heating, cooling and humidity. There is ample leg and head room for drivers over sixfeet tall and a massaging driver seat. In fact, Equus has more leg, head and shoulder room in the front and rear seats than the Lexus LS460. The driver’s cockpit boasts an abundance of features and premium services. The Driver Information System (DIS) provides navigation, XM Satellite Radio, HD Radio technology, handsfree Bluetooth phone system and much more. NEW TECHNOLOGIES DELIVER UNCOMPROMISED SAFETY PERFORMANCE Equus maintains Hyundai’s emphasis on delivering leading safety technology, boasting worldclass active and passive safety features to help prevent accidents, and maximize the wellbeing of its occupants in the event of a collision. Named a 2011 “TOP SAFETY PICK” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Equus continues the Hyundai tradition of offering key safety technologies, with features such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), nine airbags, electronic active front head restraints, lane departure warning system and smart cruise control. Equus even has a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system that optimally manages ESC, the electronic parking brake, smart cruise control and the seatbelt tensioning system for optimal safety. Equus’ total of nine airbags include advanced dual front airbags, front and rear seatmounted sideimpact airbags, roofmounted side curtain airbags for both front and rear outboard seat occupants and a driver’s knee airbag. Hyundai’s lane departure warning system offers a warning light and chime after a onesecond lane departure, and adds a haptic warning via the seatbelt after a three second lane departure. Smart cruise control automatically manages the Equus’ speed through the braking and throttle systems to maintain a specified following distance selected by the driver. The electronic parking brake with automatic vehicle hold enables the parking brake to hold the vehicle automatically when the vehicle stops, and deactivates as soon as the gas pedal is pressed. Equus has an optional camera located on the front grille and a standard camera on the rear decklid. These cameras help detect how close objects are when parking. Distance is indicated on the indash LCD monitor. Equus is brought to a halt by large fourwheel antilock disc brakes with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD). The 13.6inch front rotors have fourpiston fixed calipers and the rear brakes feature 12.4inch rotors with single floating piston calipers.