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Hyundai Equus

Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Also called	Hyundai Centennial
Production	1999–2008
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea
Predecessor	Hyundai Dynasty
Class	Full-size luxury car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	Hyundai Lambda 3.3 L V6 Hyundai Lambda 3.8 L V6 8A80 4.5 L V8
Wheelbase	2840 mm (111.8 in) (limo: 3090 mm (121.7 in))
Length	5120 mm (201.6 in) (limo: 5390 mm (212.2 in))
Width	1870 mm (73.6 in)
Height	1480 mm (58.3 in) (limo: 1485 mm (58.5 in))
Related	Mitsubishi Proudia Mitsubishi Dignity

The Hyundai Equus, known as the Hyundai Centennial in the Middle East, is a large luxury car produced in South Korea by the Hyundai Motor Company. The car is a joint project with Mitsubishi Motors who had their own version called the Proudia. It was introduced in 1999 as a front wheel drive^[1] car that measures 5.1 metres (200.8 in) long and 1.9 metres (74.8 in) wide. A long-wheelbase limousine model is available exclusively for the Korean domestic market, and, at 92,510,000 South Korean won for the 2008 model with a V8 and no options, is the most expensive model in the company's lineup. The Equus was also mechanically related to the Mitsubishi Dignity for the Japanese market. The Equus is sold in South Korea, China, and the Middle East. A very limited number, badged as the Centennial, were made available for some western European markets in the early and mid 2000s. Hyundai officially ceased the production of Equus in November, 2008.

[edit] First generation

In 1999, Hyundai Motors and Mitsubishi Motors represented their full-size sedan. Hyundai said that it was making a full-size sedan to compete with Mercedes-Benz and BMW in Korean market. Hyundai had a great success with this car in Korea. But only very few of them were exported to foreign countries. The engines were 3.3 Lambda, 3.8 Lambda, and 4.5 8A80(Omega). Two versions were available; sedan and limo.

[edit] Second Generation

In 2003, Hyundai represented 'New Equus', changing design of hood and some of interior. It had a lot of comfort; smart key system, 7 inch screen for backseat, etc. Transmission and Engine didn't change.

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