2015 Hyundai Equus Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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How, you might ask, can a Hyundai be compared to, for instance, a Lexus, a Mercedes or an Audi? Well, the 2015 Hyundai Equus full-size luxury sedan is how. While it may not carry the cachet of those Euro-styled legends mentioned above, this 5-passenger luxury limo remains equally well-endowed with power, pizzazz and princely provisions, all at a comparatively stingy MSRP.
Alas, unlike its next-gen Genesis stablemate, with which it shares its touring-oriented underpinnings, the Equus lineup, consisting of the loaded Signature and the even more posh Ultimate trims, is essentially unchanged for the upcoming model year. But don’t worry, this posh 4-door’s hefty cabin room remains complemented by 16.7 cubic feet of trunk space, and the standard rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration ensures the biggest bang for the buck from the standard 5.0-liter V8 powerplant.
That’s right, this big V8, again mated with the over-the-top 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, returns to throw 429 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque at you, while the standard driver-selectable air suspension system can be adjusted to Normal, Sport and Comfort modes to suit the mood of the moment. But what about mileage, you ask? Expect a fairly decent 15 mpg city/23 highway from the variable-valve-timed (VVT) V8, along with a 0-60 time of around 5.6 seconds.
To get back to the posh, this Hyundai starts earning its celebrated spurs with the Signature’s standard 19-inch alloy wheels, LED fog and daytime running lights, reverse-tilt heated power-adjustable mirrors and power sunroof. And that’s just on the outside. Inside, look for premium leather upholstery and accents, along with alloy and wood cabin trim pieces, all complementing full power accessories, heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats, reclining rear seats and tri-zone climate control.
Additionally, adaptive cruise control (with pre-collision braking) returns in this allegedly lower-level Equus, as do power-adjustable telescoping tilt-wheel steering, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera bolstering the auto-dimming rear-view mirror. And then there’s memory for driver’s settings, not to mention Hyundai’s Blue Link infotainment system, which interfaces with Bluetooth for destination downloads, hand’s-free calling and concierge services.
And let’s not forget the standard Lexicon premium 580-watt audio system with its 6-CD changer, 17 Surround Sound speakers, HD satellite radio, video monitor and multiple USB ports, or the standard GPS navigation suite with its accompanying 9.2-inch touchscreen monitor.
Not enough, you say? Then stroll over to the 2015 Equus Ultimate to find such standard add-ons as power-activated soft-close doors, a power trunk lid, full LCD instrument panel, forward facing and side-view cameras, ventilated rear seats, a head-up windshield display and rear-seat DVD entertainment.
Furthermore, to prove that its 2015 Equus high-end sedans are the epitome of luxury and value, Hyundai, interestingly enough, offers no optional features with either trim.
Moving on, standard safety equipment for the 2015 Equus duo includes 4-wheel antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front and rear side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, a driver’s knee airbag and active front headrests. Additionally, Blue Link emergency communications, LED front fog/driving lights and daytime running lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, pre-collision braking and self-leveling high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights also come standard with each trim. Finally, in keeping with its princely persona, this posh sedan, in either trim variation, also sports standard lane-departure alerts and blind-spot monitoring, while a remote antitheft alarm is also delivered as part of the standard safety package.
User reviews for 2015 Hyundai Equus
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by Livingston M
Feb 10, 2023
Great value for a luxury vehicle, the features are good although the quality of the interior compared to the German luxury vehicle are not up to par..Feb 10, 2023
by Hemnath D
Oct 31, 2022
Excellent manuering, handling cornering. Ride comfort exceeds most luxury cars and interior is opulent. Options packed into this for the price package is extraordinary. Also the 5.0l V8 engine is ranked among the 10 best for several consecutive years. Comfort is delivered on a silver platter!Oct 31, 2022
by Michael V
Apr 10, 2022
The car was great but it sold literally just minutes before I got there!!!Apr 10, 2022
User rating:
by Livingston M
Feb 10, 2023
Great value for a luxury vehicle, the features are good although the quality of the interior compared to the German luxury vehicle are not up to par..Feb 10, 2023
by Hemnath D
Oct 31, 2022
Excellent manuering, handling cornering. Ride comfort exceeds most luxury cars and interior is opulent. Options packed into this for the price package is extraordinary. Also the 5.0l V8 engine is ranked among the 10 best for several consecutive years. Comfort is delivered on a silver platter!Oct 31, 2022
by Michael V
Apr 10, 2022
The car was great but it sold literally just minutes before I got there!!!Apr 10, 2022
by Eric D
Apr 14, 2021
I love the car. My brother has one, I drove it and fell in love with it.Apr 14, 2021
by Richard R
Apr 12, 2021
Its a great car. Really loaded with features, many not found on any other cars. Its better then any Lincoln or Cadillac or BMW or MB.
Way better then the MB SL class. More features and luxury and way more reliable and at a cheaper price.Apr 12, 2021
by nick b
Dec 18, 2020
3 words
Just like Lexus.
Actually cheaper to maintain
Than a lexus ,but just as luxurious.Dec 18, 2020
by Dennis T
Apr 09, 2020
2015 Equus Ultimate developed a hard pull to the right. Over many trips to dealership failed to even minimally improve pulling. Finally Hyundai bought the car back. Massive huge waste of time and extremely miserable frustration. Apr 09, 2020
by Randy B
Feb 07, 2020
Great car, great deal. We came, we saw, We bought it!Feb 07, 2020
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2015 Hyundai Equus Pricing
Original MSRP
$61,500 to $68,750Price 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: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Lexicon · AM/FM 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: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise 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: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: cornering
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
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: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · 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 · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic
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 · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · USB auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Lexicon · HD 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: 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: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side 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: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · 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: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: cornering
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating steering wheel · 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: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · 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: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 29 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic
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 · Power windows: with safety reverse