2012 Hyundai Equus vs. Its Competition

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Feb 3, 2012

Hyundai's rapid climb up the social ladder can't be good for Lexus, which did the same thing 20 years ago and now has a direct competitor for its pretty, well-crafted LS sedan.

Like the Equus, the LS is still a little benign compared with uberluxury sedans like the Jaguar XJ, a stunning piece of glitz with much less rear-seat head room than it once had.

The big German sellers are in the same size class, but it's hard to think of someone stepping down from the BMW 7-Series or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class into an Equus if they're at all brand-snobbish--and the same holds true for the Audi A8, which has fab features like Google Earth maps, but a completely forgettable look.

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8.4 The 2012 Hyundai Equus sounds like a warning shot--not literally, of course--over the bow of Lexus and Infiniti.	8.8 The 2012 Audi A8 models might still be fighting for the most prestige among flagships, but they're in the top tier from inside, thanks to their impeccable cabin, innovative cabin tech, and a lean, athletic driving feel.	9.4 The 2012 BMW 7-Series is the Bavarian automaker's flagship model, and it cleverly wraps vast interior space, industry-leading tech, and the expected BMW fleet-footedness.	8.8 Cutting its ties with its illustrious and not so charmed past, the 2012 Jaguar XJ now rocks a swinging style that really suits its dynamic handling.	8.4 The 2012 Lexus LS sedans combine executive-class interior appointments and long-haul comfort with noteworthy tech features; but driving enjoyment is missing.	9.2 From earth-friendly to exclusive and exotically fast, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class does it all in superb comfort.
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$59,000	$78,750	$71,000	$73,700	$67,630	$91,000
Gas Mileage
16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V8	Gas V8	Turbocharged Gas I6	Gas V8	Gas V8	Gas/Electric V6
EPA Class
Large Cars	Large	Large	Large Car	Midsize cars	Large
Style Name
4dr Sedan Signature	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan 740i RWD	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan RWD	4dr Sedan S400 Hybrid RWD
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
4	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door Sedan	Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Transmission
Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/manual shift	Automatic