Hyundai has engineered a fresh new look in the luxury performance market.  2012 Hyundai Equus Pricing : $58,750 to $65,750 MSRP/ $54,903 to $61,413 Invoice Price EPA Fuel Economy (MPG): 15 City/23 Highway

Introduced last year, Hyundai now has a sort of super-Genesis in the Equus, an even larger sedan that aims to take on the BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS at a price point one rung lower. Toward that end, the Equus, which can seat up to four or five people depending on the trim level, might be cross-shopped against sedansranging from a 5 Series and E-Class to an Acura RL or Volvo S80.

For 2012, the Equus gains a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine with direct injection. The V-8 makes 429 horsepower and teams with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Power sunshades for the rear side windows are now part of the Ultimate trim level's features. 2012 Hyundai Equus sideview Exterior 
The Equus resembles a larger, bejeweled Genesis; it's probable that passers-by will mistake the two. Although the Equus shares its cohort's platform, it measures 7.2 inches longer. Exterior features include: * Standard 19-inch alloy wheels
* Standard adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
* Optional forward corner-view camera

2012 Hyundai Equus interi or Interior 

By the measurements, the Equus' cabin isn't appreciably larger than the Genesis' — front and rear legroom are up less than half an inch — but both cars meet the EPA's large-car classifications, so few shoppers should be wanting for space.
Nor should they be wanting for features. The dash comes wrapped in French-stitched leather, and it adorns more places — most notably the center console surroundings and steering wheel — than in the Genesis. Interior features include: * Standard iPod connectivity
* Standard Bluetooth connectivity
* Standard power moonroof
* Standard power rear sunshade
* Standard heated and cooled front seats
* Optional power-reclining rear seats
* Optional massaging rear seat with power-extending ottoman

Mechanical features include: 
* New 429-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 with 376 pounds-feet of torque
* Eight-speed automatic transmission
* Rear-wheel drive
* Air suspension with adaptive damping

Safety 
Standard safety features include: 
* Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
* Electronic stability system
* Side-impact airbags for the front and rear outboard seats
* Driver's knee airbag
* Side curtain airbags
* Active front head restraints
* Lane departure warning system
* Parking sensors and a backup camera