10 Things You Should Know About the 2011 Hyundai Equus
#7. From behind the wheel, the 2011 Hyundai Equus feels smaller than it is.
To the vast majority of us, the recipe for a full-size luxury sedan
includes, among other things, a rear-wheel-drive platform and a smooth
V-8. The 2011 Hyundai Equus hits the mark on both counts.
Under the skin is a modified Genesis chassis, though the air suspension
system is all Equus. In Normal mode, we enjoyed a smooth and quiet ride
on good roads, but on rough pavement Hyundai's luxurious sedan
transmitted too much jounce and felt stiffer than expected. Tap the
Sport button next to the shift knob and the steering becomes more
responsive and the suspension firmer. When subjected to tight corners
at impressive speeds, the 2011 Equus responded with plenty of grip and
little body motion.
Reaching those speeds was the job of the 4.6-liter V-8, which, in
Normal mode, was silky smooth around town and refined when tapped for
passing power. We did have to drop the pedal quite a bit to elicit a
downshift from the transmission, but we were never left wanting for
more ponies. A pop into Sport mode promises quicker response from the
gearbox and the throttle, giving the Equus a more sporting feel.
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