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2012 Hyundai Equus review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.4 out of 5

7 customer reviews
The 2012 Hyundai Equus blends luxury and power with smooth handling, advanced technology, and spacious interiors. Customers show appreciation for features like air suspension, a quiet cabin, and powerful brakes but highlight poor fuel efficiency, rapid depreciation, and reliability challenges, including suspension wear and infotainment system issues.

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Hyundai Equus an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Hyundai Equus 27th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.

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Hyundai Equus features and specs

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Ultimate 4D Sedan 2WD

Standard Features

  • Heated Mirrors
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Air Conditioning
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear A/C Seat(s)
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Seat Massagers
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Lexicon Audio
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Optional Features

  • Bluetooth Technology

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

5.0L

Horsepower

429

Torque (ft-lbs)

376

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

20.3

Wheelbase

119.9"

Overall length

203.1"

Width

74.4"

Height

58.7"

Leg room

F 45.1"/R 38.9"

Head room

F 38.7"/R 38.1"

Front tires

P245/45R19

Rear tires

P275/40R19

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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