2014 Hyundai Equus Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Still in its first generation, the Hyundai Equus gets its first major refresh for 2014—but without much left to prove. Already offered with a stellar engine, luxurious ride, pleasing style and just about everything a luxury buyer could want, this refresh is more icing on the cake than anything else as owners of previous years can offer no complaints on the Equus itself. As such, Hyundai touched up its style, redesigned the instrument clusters, upgraded its materials, refined the suspension and dropped in a slew of new safety gizmos, but fundamentally changed nothing about this full-size luxury sedan.
Service is still another matter, though. Hyundai is a little new to the whole luxury thing, so its extended services aren't quite as extended as some drivers would like. Service centers simply don't have the luxury loaners on-hand to take care of everyone who calls in for the complimentary valet, and this has led to quite a bit of frustration from owners who feel the maker should be up to par with luxury leaders by now, nevermind it's been only 3 years since the debut of these endeavors with uncontrollable mishaps along the way, like shipments gone adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
The few drivers who couldn't get a timely air-conditioning service aside, Hyundai delivered one remarkable product in the Equus right from its 2011 debut, and it just keeps getting better. All-wheel drive still isn't available, but this rear-wheel drivetrain features a Snow mode for 2014 in addition to the previous Normal and Sport, which is also now more differentiated with a more responsive spring in the Sport step. The familiar 8-speed shiftronic automatic and 429-hp and 376-lb-ft/torque 5-liter V8 good for 15 mpg city/23 highway carry over otherwise unchanged, still using premium fuel to propel the Equus to 60 mph in just 6 seconds.
Otherwise returning buyers will notice new looks to each end outside, and inside more supple leather on newly widened seats and covering more surfaces, improved wood veneers, a streamlined center-stack cluster and a few more bells and whistles—literally. Blind-Spot Detection, smart cruise control, lane-departure warning (that doesn't beep, actually—it just tugs on your seatbelt) and Rear Cross-traffic Alert are all now standard across the board. The coronated Ultimate trim also gains a head-up display and multi-view camera system, but that's not all the tech added for 2014.
Perhaps most impressive, aside from now featuring 2 touchscreens in the front seats' headrests for the rear entertainment system instead of just 1 in the rear center console, is the room that screen move opened up for rear-seat Equus passengers to easily do things like change navigation settings with the expanded controls there. This just might be one of the most convincing arguments for riding in the back, and the Ultimate does that in ultimate style with reclining and massaging seats in its 2-person rear quarters. Signature buyers enjoy a more driver-oriented experience with almost as many options, but ample room for 3 in the back.
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
User reviews for 2014 Hyundai Equus
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by Gabriel R
Jul 26, 2023
Excellent vehicle for the price and is of good quality Jul 26, 2023
by Richard M
Jul 12, 2023
A great vehicle for the road. You can take your family and going long distances. Jul 12, 2023
by L B
Jun 20, 2023
About the only thing this car wont do is drive itself. The car is excellent and with features that will rival any S-class or 7 series. The 429hp v8, propels the Equus down the highway effortlessly. Even though the 2014 is now 9 years old, due to features, craftsmanship and design it still feels very modern.Jun 20, 2023
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by Gabriel R
Jul 26, 2023
Excellent vehicle for the price and is of good quality Jul 26, 2023
by Richard M
Jul 12, 2023
A great vehicle for the road. You can take your family and going long distances. Jul 12, 2023
by L B
Jun 20, 2023
About the only thing this car wont do is drive itself. The car is excellent and with features that will rival any S-class or 7 series. The 429hp v8, propels the Equus down the highway effortlessly. Even though the 2014 is now 9 years old, due to features, craftsmanship and design it still feels very modern.Jun 20, 2023
by Napoleon H
Jun 04, 2023
This is a great car for the money. Gives you a high line luxury vehicle at an affordable price.Jun 04, 2023
by Sherman B
Jan 23, 2023
The car has nice features, but unless you have the cash to buy it outright, no bank will finance any of them, not even the 2016 unless you put half down.Jan 23, 2023
by Jameriah R
Dec 08, 2022
Its almost like driving a S class Mercedes Benz Dec 08, 2022
by Nathan D
Jul 30, 2022
I just filled it as a most wonderful car and I cant wait to get behind the wheel of it its a birthday present to myselfJul 30, 2022
by TNtom H
Jul 14, 2022
I really like the car a lot, great value for the money!Jul 14, 2022
by Ashley T
Jun 22, 2022
I love this car the style and features. Maintenance is a little above average cost but the 15 Mpg is ultimately what steered me awayJun 22, 2022
by Robert B
Jun 06, 2022
Excellent features for the price point. I wish there was an upgrade to the telematics to keep the Bluelink active. Audi A8, Mercedes Benz S550 and Lexus LS460.Jun 06, 2022
by Charles F
Apr 29, 2022
Great car!! As clean as it looked on the site Apr 29, 2022
by Jason R
Apr 22, 2022
2014 Hyundai Equus has great features. Navigation, heated/ac seats. Adjustable rear seats for long trips. This car compares to the Mercedes’ Benz S550 and Lexus LS600 series. Great value for a car with all these features. Big V8 with plenty of horse power. Super smooth ride and plenty of interior space. Apr 22, 2022
by Shelton W
Feb 01, 2022
It was exactly what I was looking for. Equus ultimate. Perfect color and good condition for a 8 year old car compared to other models of the same year. Great 2nd vehicle and was within my wheelhouse of my budget Feb 01, 2022
by Larry W
Dec 29, 2021
MAGNIFICENT vehicle! Handles very well, looks great and has very unique features of a vehicle with a much higher price tag. Comfortable for front and rear passengers and ride is luxurious. Lots of fun to drive and heads will turn as you float by. Looking to buy another for myself, as mine was totaled in 2019.Dec 29, 2021
by Kory B
Nov 22, 2021
This car is worth every penny, car’s performance is everything you need and more. This car will not disappoint.Nov 22, 2021
by E. Eddie E
May 24, 2021
The Equus is missing a BMW or Audi like sport handling, id call it a couch on wheels. Steering is light with little to no feedback from the road, its a boulevard cruiser.May 24, 2021
by Trey F
May 21, 2021
I appreciate your offer for me to review this car.....but Im just shopping for one, I have yet to buy one. I do, however, think it is an exceptional car for the money spent.May 21, 2021
by Sheikh A
Dec 19, 2020
Great looking and functioning car
Rear wheel drive in New England terrain is challenging Dec 19, 2020
by David I
Nov 28, 2020
S Class for $70k less, the best bargain in luxury marketNov 28, 2020
by Arturo M
Feb 17, 2020
It is a rebuilt title being sold as a clean titleFeb 17, 2020
by Ray G
Dec 14, 2014
Traded out of BMW 750. Equus is a great car. Leading technology, performance and sound system. Great for long drives with the family and unassuming for business clients. Recommend this car for people who dont want to spend $100k for luxury performance sedan.Dec 14, 2014
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2014 Hyundai Equus Pricing
Original MSRP
$61,000 to $68,000Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Lexicon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 17
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: covered · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: integrated exhaust · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 9.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 29 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Lexicon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 17
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: aluminium · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: covered · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminated rear seat
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: chrome accents · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: body-color · Side door type: power closing · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: power adjustable headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 9.2 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: ventilated · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 29 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic