Korea's First Super-luxury Car Hits the Market

FISH · 02-08-2006, 07:37 AM

http://english.chosun.com/w21data/ht...602070019.html

Hyundai Motor's Equus has ushered in the era of the domestically produced W100 million automobile. A Hyundai official said Tuesday that the 2006 model top-of-the-line full-size sedan Equus limousine VL 450 with all the trimmings well set you back about W101.52 million. The W90.78 million price tag of the lesser-equipped VL 450 is not cheap either, and you might as well fork over the additional US$10,000 for the fully-loaded model that includes a rear "VIP seat" and the telematics service Mozen.

A Hyundai insider boasted that the 2006 Equus will please a driver and passenger's every sense, providing the ultimate in comfort and satisfaction -- even entertainment, as the model is equipped with the world's first digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) service which allows the passengers to enjoy real-time TV programs in crystal-clear picture quality through the rear seat monitor while relaxing on the high-end woodgrain and crinkled leather seats.

Kowalski · 02-08-2006, 08:23 AM

No Thanks.

I will stick with the traditional European and Japanese alternatives.

OrlandoGuy80 · 02-08-2006, 08:27 AM

It's very distinctive.

Supremus · 02-08-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoGuy80

It's very distinctive.

That's a pic of the concept, not the production car (wich will be quite different):

http://autospy.dreamwiz.com/board/bb...1124434710.jpg

boblutzfan · 02-08-2006, 08:51 AM

I'll take an STS, thanks though.

Dead Dude · 02-08-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by boblutzfan

I'll take an STS, thanks though.

How about we compare apples to apples, for once.

Hudson · 02-08-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dead Dude

How about we compare apples to apples, for once.

Then what would you compare this to?

DanCBJMS1988 · 02-08-2006, 09:45 AM

Samsung SM7.

ponchoman49 · 02-08-2006, 09:51 AM

No thanks, i'll stick with the traditional American alternatives.

HEVguy · 02-08-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dead Dude

How about we compare apples to apples, for once.

You are right, I'd prefer a can of rootbeer over this fugly tin can!

Whirling_Dervish · 02-08-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Supremus

That's a pic of the concept, not the production car (wich will be quite different):

http://autospy.dreamwiz.com/board/bb...1124434710.jpg

The onein your link looks good! It'll take a lot though to sway me from the current choices.

Dead Dude · 02-08-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hudson

Then what would you compare this to?

What I meant to say was, whens the last time you saw a $93,000 STS?

zl-1 · 02-08-2006, 10:40 AM

Isn't 'Equus' the Latin word for horse? Why would you name a car like that?

Supremus · 02-08-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by zl-1

Isn't 'Equus' the Latin word for horse? Why would you name a car like that?

Lemme see... Mustang, Colt, Pinto, Stallion, Galloper...

TLCOR · 02-08-2006, 10:57 AM

The car pictured at the top doesn't look half bad. Even though, I'd never buy one, I'm very, very, very, little impressed by the quality of Korean products.

02-08-2006, 07:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
FISH 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Drives: 2005 VZ 190kW 5 speed auto Calais. Posts: 1,032	Korea's First Super-luxury Car Hits the Market http://english.chosun.com/w21data/ht...602070019.html Hyundai Motor's Equus has ushered in the era of the domestically produced W100 million automobile. A Hyundai official said Tuesday that the 2006 model top-of-the-line full-size sedan Equus limousine VL 450 with all the trimmings well set you back about W101.52 million. The W90.78 million price tag of the lesser-equipped VL 450 is not cheap either, and you might as well fork over the additional US$10,000 for the fully-loaded model that includes a rear "VIP seat" and the telematics service Mozen. A Hyundai insider boasted that the 2006 Equus will please a driver and passenger's every sense, providing the ultimate in comfort and satisfaction -- even entertainment, as the model is equipped with the world's first digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) service which allows the passengers to enjoy real-time TV programs in crystal-clear picture quality through the rear seat monitor while relaxing on the high-end woodgrain and crinkled leather seats. __________________ “For the looks, I think the Charger tries too hard to look cool. It's the fat guy with a bald patch wearing fiery tattoos and a muscle shirt. The G8 is the mixed martial arts champion that strolls around in dockers and a golf shirt because he knows how to fight and doesn't feel the need to impress anyone with a tough guy outfit." Michael_S

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Kowalski Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Drives: 2004 Vauxhall Vectra GSi 3.2 V6 24V Manual Posts: 2,402	Re: Korea's First Super-luxury Car Hits the Market No Thanks. I will stick with the traditional European and Japanese alternatives.

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OrlandoGuy80 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida, USA Drives: 2005 Scion xB Posts: 241	Re: Korea's First Super-luxury Car Hits the Market It's very distinctive.

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boblutzfan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Mazda6s - V6/5-speed manual Posts: 4,276	Re: Korea's First Super-luxury Car Hits the Market I'll take an STS, thanks though.

02-08-2006, 09:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
DanCBJMS1988 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pawtucket, RI, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada Drives: none Posts: 3,684	Re: Korea's First Super-luxury Car Hits the Market Samsung SM7. __________________ Weddings and funerals are the only two events that shouldn't be criticized.

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02-08-2006, 09:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
ponchoman49 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,242	Re: Korea's First Super-luxury Car Hits the Market No thanks, i'll stick with the traditional American alternatives.

02-08-2006, 10:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
zl-1 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 337	Re: Korea's First Super-luxury Car Hits the Market Isn't 'Equus' the Latin word for horse? Why would you name a car like that?

02-08-2006, 10:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
TLCOR 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. Elleven cars. Posts: 372	Re: Korea's First Super-luxury Car Hits the Market The car pictured at the top doesn't look half bad. Even though, I'd never buy one, I'm very, very, very, little impressed by the quality of Korean products.

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