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Hyundai's Equus loaded for U.S.

Hyundai Equus Forum - Hyundai Motor Co. will offer two versions of its Equus full-size luxury sedan when it brings it to the United States this year: the Equus Signature and the Equus Ultimate.

Both, it says, come with lavish features. Hyundai hasn't disclosed the price, but the Equus is expected to start in the low $60,000s, just below the leaders in the segment, the Lexus LS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series.

The Equus may seem like a stretch for Hyundai, best known for selling sturdy, affordable cars, but it has been part of the South Korean automaker's domestic lineup for years. In recent years, Hyundai has expanded its U.S. lineup to include near-premium Hyundai Azera and Genesis cars.

The Equus Signature features a 385-horsepower V8 engine, an audio system with 17 speakers, electronically controlled air suspension with continuous damping control, a front- and rear-parking assistance system with rearview camera, driver seat massage, heated and cooled front seats, and a heated wood and leather steering wheel. The Equus Ultimate additionally features reclining rear seats with powered headrests, cooled rear seats, rear seat massage and leg support, and a rear seat refrigerator.

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