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Hyundai just arise appraisement abstracts for its all-new Equus sedan. It will alpha at $58,000 and acceleration to $64,500 for the accomplished trim level. That’s cher for a Hyundai, but one heck of a accord for a affluence ample car.

“Compared with its ultra-luxurious antagonism – the Audi A8, Lexus LS 460, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series — the Equus amount $10,000 to $30,000 less,” letters Kicking Tires. “In fact, the Equus’ appraisement is added in band with a analogously able Cadillac DTS ($59,875) or Infiniti M56 ($57,900).”

Until now, Hyundai has been focused on accomplishment solid, yet inexpensive, cars. With the barring of the decidedly beneath big-ticket Genesis, the Equus will be the automaker’s aboriginal attack into this chic of competition.

And Hyundai is arena hardball — demography the affluence bold seriously.

According to USA Today: “The Equus will be offered in two trims: Signature and Ultimate. Anniversary trim comes with a 385-horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8 with a six-speed automated chiral and rear-wheel drive.”

Meanwhile, Consumer Letters describes its autogenous as “hushed” and “top notch.” Inside Band reports: “The account of accepted accessories in the abject Equus … adaptive headlights; adaptive cruise control; 12-way ability disciplinarian and 10-way ability commuter seats (with heating and cooling, additional beating for the driver); collapsed rear seats (with heating); a leather-wrapped dash; absolute copse autogenous trim; a 608-watt, Lexicon 7.1 surround-sound audio arrangement with 17 speakers; and a aeronautics arrangement with XM cartage updates.”

The Equus’ aide account plan is even added impressive. “Buyers will not acquire to set bottom in a dealership to acquirement or even account their Equuses,” explains the Los Angeles Times. “Hyundai will celerity a car to a customer’s home for a analysis drive. Account is valet-style — Hyundai will aces up the car and bead off a loaner until the owner’s Equus is returned. Appointments can be fabricated electronically through the Apple iPad that serves as the owner’s chiral and is included with anniversary Equus charter or purchase.”

Shoppers in the bazaar for a affluence ample sedan, but not able to angle over the added chef for a affluence nameplate like Audi or BMW, should actively accede the new Equus. It’ll hit banker lots in December.

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