Top Class Luxury made affordable: Hyundai Equus

The Hyundai Equus  which in Latin means a "horse" is also known as the Hyundai Centennial in the Middle East countries. The Equus is a classy full-size extravagance sedan that serves as the flagship model of Hyundai Motor Company worldwide. In the Hyundai Motor Company’s model lineup the Hyundai Equus is currently the most expensive and the biggest sedan. To contend with the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class, Audi A8 and Lexus LS the company released a new version on a rear-wheel drive platform in 2009. It has two generations. Now the Hyundai Equus is available in South Korea, China, the Middle East, and most of the North American countries.  Check out Mcloughlin Hyundai for more details.        

Hyundai Equus over the years

The first generation of the Hyundai Equus was in production from 1999 till 2008. The Equus was designed in collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors and was introduced in the year 1999 as a front wheel drive car measuring over 5 metres in length and almost 2 metres wide. At first, the engines used are 3.5 Sigma V6 and 4.5 8A80. After a few months it added the 3.0 Sigma V6 engine. Over 2,000 cars were sold in Japan, under the name of Mitsubishi Dignity,which was the limousine version, and Mitsubishi Proudia, which was the sedan version. The limousine version are 3.5 and 4.5 and the sedan version are 3.0, 3.5 and 4.5. The 4.5 8A80 V8 engine was optimized with premium unleaded gasoline fuel which is not so easily available in Korea. So, Hyundai Motors customized this engine from a Gasoline Direct Injection type to a Multi Point Injection type to solve the matter.

In 2003, 'New Equus' was presented by Hyundai which has some changes in its interior and hood design. The features added in the 'New Equus' are a 7 inch screen for the rear seat, Xenon headlamps, front parking sensors, etc. The 3.0 and 3.5 Sigma V6 engine types were transformed to 3.3 and 3.8 Lambda V6 engine types which were intended and urbanized by Hyundai Motors. Click here to know more about used Equus

The second generation Hyundai Equus was introduced in the year 2009 and it is still in production. This model was presented in Grand Hyatt Seoul.  The features in VI are:a rear-wheel drive architecture, a longer wheelbase, and a different engine. The VI model is totally different from previous Equus but it has taken from the old Equus because of its prestige in Korea. The engine options available for the normal model are 3.8 L Lambda V6 and the 4.6 L Tau V8. The 5.0 L Tau V8 is for the Sedan and the limo while a 5.5 L Tau V8 is also available. It has an automatic gear-box of 6-speed. But in the year 2012 the model was updated and included 8-speed automatic transmission, with GDI engines. The engine used are 5.0L V8 with 429 hp (320 kW) and 376 lb.ft (510 N•m).

So it might be in your best interest to look a Hyundai Equus, if you’re planning on buying a used luxury sedan. After all, if you look at the maintenance and other factors, its way miniscule compared to the big players in the market like Mercedes, BMW or Audi. 

Why go for Hyundai Tucson?

Check out the new Hyundai Tucson series!!

The different models of cars that are unveiled every year are always a fascinating subject to follow. Each automobile company introduces completely different models or a slight modification of the existing ones. Most of these models are noted by the auto lovers; some being a huge hit while others in a moderate manner. Anyhow the number of versions introduced is increasing year by year. This is mainly because of the fact that the taste and preference of the people change more frequently and this is quickly caught up by the marketers of automobile giants. To keep up with their position in the market, they make adequate changes and bring it on to the users. The competition is so high that each company is trying to make a unique selling proposition so that they could stand out among the competitors. 

Anyway in the automobile world, Hyundai has already made its mark with its trendy and classy models of cars. Hyundai Tucson is one popular model that was introduced in 2005. Tucson paved the way for Hyundai to enter into long established SUV segment. It became Hyundai’s official entry level SUV by offering many features including a V6 engine, whole set of standard equipment and a long warranty. In order to enhance the features, Tucson was introduced in different modified versions. The shortcoming of the initial Tucson was rectified through its second generation which arrived in 2010. It came with sharp exterior features and sleek interior. For this, the engine became more powerful when compared with V6 along with providing greater fuel efficiency. 

Why Tucson?

The five passenger Hyundai Tucson is considered as an apt one for big families. It is a compact cross over SUV which offers elevated driving position, flexible cargo space, better handling and greater fuel economy. It is considered as affordable and is ranked 12 out of 22 affordable compact SUV. This ranking is based upon many factors including reliability and safety data. Tucson is sectioned based on the trim levels as GL, GLS and Limited. Each differs in price and luxury with promising features that blends with the user’s choice. Click here for more details.

On considering the features in more detail we have to look upon the interior as well as exterior features. 

Interior features

• Safe and cosy interior
• More cargo capacity 
• Available in three seat colors

Exterior features

• Fluidic sculpture design 
• High performance bi-function headlamps along with LED positioning
• Chrome radiator grille
• Tyres with high performing silica

Hyundai receiving the top five star crash testing ratings

Hyundai Veracruz and Santa Fe earning high safety rating from NHTSA

Five star rating for the Hyundai

Ready to buy and plug in a Hyundai?  Hyundai cars are affordable for everyone. So decision to purchase them will be very easy. They are very safe to drive. And (NHTSA) National Highway Traffic Administration agrees to this. Hyundai model has performed really well and has received top score in safety tests of NHTSA. In fact very perfect, they have earned a five-star safety rating, the top score is awarded in battery of test designed for giving consumers best information possible about vehicles production within given model years. Hyundai cars have performed well on rollover tests. Hyundai credits to lower gravity center on Models compared with that of sedans and their cars are so safe that it even broke testing equipment of  NHTSA’s. NHTSA won’t rate the vehicles all beyond 5 stars and won’t order or rank vehicles within the category of star rating. Plus the agency also has the guidelines in advertising and manufacturer’s agencies place for ensuring the consistent and accurate information is then conveyed to the public. Follow this link to know more about five star safety rating .

Hyundai getting five stars for safety

NHTSA have given the rating of five-star in crash tests , high government rating under assessment program of new car agencies to all the new 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and Veracruz for both side and the frontal-impact crash tests. The Elantra also have scored  five stars for the crash performance of front and for rollover performance the Veracruz earned about four stars.  Consumer- friendly rating systems are used by NHTSA which ranges from 1 to 5 stars. With 5 being the highest safety 63  models in 2007 were assessed. Their categories include light and heavy passenger pickups, sport utility vehicles, vans ,pickups, medium and the compact passenger cars. 2007 Hyundai Veracruz  and Santa Fe have received five-star side and frontal crash ratings in sports vehicle segments. Veracruz have utilized latest passive and active technologies of safety including, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with the electronic brake-distribution  of force to impress vehicles stopping distance for its’ anti-whiplash active head restraints, six –air bags and standard electronic stability control with the side air curtains to protect all three rows during the side impacts. Additional safety to alert the drivers includes Tire Pressure Monitoring System. With these results Hyundai is very pleased to provide every line-up of cross-over, including Tucson. Hyundai based on the top safety leads all the popular car brands. Contact us for more details.

Redesigned version of Hyundai Santa Fe

The redesigning of Hyundai Santa Fe is now complete with the addition of three useful tech based driver aids such as the parking sonar, xenon headlamps and blind spot detection. Hyundai vehicles always come with the features that the buyers wish for. This vehicle now comes with backup camera option and this feature is now available in almost all trim levels and also available in other cheaper versions as well. The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe was basically redesigned mainly for family use and comfort as well. 

An overview to Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe is the middle sized best SUV, this vehicle comes with the main attractive features such as:

• lane departure warning
• city safety
• adaptive cruise control
• eye catching designs
• pedestrian safety emergency stopping at low speed levels
• smooth 
• delivers high power
• spacious 
• quiet ride
• 7 seated

This vehicle is considered as the true star among the midsized SUV. It has the capability of including more than 7 members in the car and the redesigned version of this vehicle is now available with all latest technological trimmings. 

Two different models of Hyundai Santa Fe

There are two models of Hyundai Santa Fe such as the smaller Santa Fe Sport and larger 3 row Santa Fe with the facility of side window shape. Click here for more details.

Features of 3 row Santa Fe 

• The main feature of 3 rows Santa Fe is the additional 1.9 inch for the second row legroom and 5.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity. 
• The features of HVAC control and vents are just standard and also offer a standard 50-50 split folding third row bench with a legroom of 31.5 inches. 
• Also have the option of second row captain's chair
• 18 inch alloy wheels
• Chrome tipped dual exhaust 
• Consist of 3.3 litre V 6 engine
• Include the facility of direct injection system that will help in increasing the power and torque at the same time reducing the fuel consumption and emissions. 
• The interior is designed in such a way that it brings comfort for family use.

Features of smaller Santa Fe Sport

• 2.4 litre four cylinder 
• Gasoline direct injection fuel delivery system makes this vehicle better for fuel efficiency and also reduces the emissions.
• For better engine breathing this vehicle includes the features such as Variable Valve Timing and Variable Induction System.