Hyundai's flagship Equus successfully competes with the best sedans in the world, while adding a new level of customer experience to luxury car ownership. Since its introduction, Equus has outpaced its sales and market share expectations. Enhancements to the 2012 model build upon this momentum. Most notably, the 2012 Equus will now feature Hyundai's most powerful engine ever, the new direct injection 5.0-liter Tau V8 engine. The new engine produces 429 horsepower and is mated to a new in-house eight-speed transmission providing Equus drivers more power and refinement.
Specs| Displacement | Horsepower | Fuel Economy |
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| 4.6 L / 5.0L | 385 hp / 429 hp | City |
Highway |
Combined |
16 mpg / 15 mpg |
24 mpg / 23 mpg |
18 mpg / 18 mpg |
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| 2012 Hyundai Equus | 2011 Lexus LS 460 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550 | |
| Horsepower | 429 hp | 380 hp | 382 hp |
| Torque | 376 lb-ft | 367 lb-ft | 391 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy city/highway/combined |
16/24/18 mpg | 16/24/19 mpg | 15/23/18 mpg |
| Transmission | 8AT | 8AT | 7AT |
| Length | 203.1 inches | 199.2 inches | 206.5 inches |
| Width | 74.4 inches | 73.8 inches | 73.7 inches |
| Height | 58.7 inches | 58.1 inches | 58.0 inches |
| Front Headroom | 38.7 inches | 38.0 inches | 37.8 inches |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 inches | 38.0 inches | 38.5 inches |
| Front Legroom | 45.1 inches | 43.7 inches | 41.9 inches |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 inches | 35.8 inches | 42.3 inches |
| Curb Weight | 4,449 lbs. | 4,350 lbs. | 4,455lbs. |
| Price | TBD | $67,130 | $93,650 |
| 2011 Equus Specs | ||
| Signature | Ultimate | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | DOHC 32-valve Tau® V8, Dual CVVT (Continuous Variable Valve Timing), Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), Tuned Intake System (TIS) | DOHC 32-valve Tau® V8, Dual CVVT (Continuous Variable Valve Timing), Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), Tuned Intake System (TIS) |
| Materials | Aluminum block and head | Aluminum block and head |
| Displacement | 5.0 liters / 5,038 cc | 5.0 liters / 5,038 cc |
| Bore & Stroke | 96.0 mm x 87.0 mm | 96.0 mm x 87.0 mm |
| Horsepower | 429 @ 6,400 rpm - Premium | 429 @ 6,400 rpm - Premium |
| Torque | 376 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm - Premium | 376 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm – Premium |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Transmission | ||
| 8-speed electronic automatic with SHIFTRONIC™ manual shift mode and lock-up torque converter | ||
| First | 3.795:1 | 3.795:1 |
| Second | 2.473:1 | 2.473:1 |
| Third | 1.613:1 | 1.613:1 |
| Fourth | 1.177:1 | 1.177:1 |
| Fifth | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 |
| Sixth | 0.831:1 | 0.831:1 |
| Seventh | 0.652:1 | 0.652:1 |
| Eighth | 0.571:1 | 0.571:1 |
| Reverse | 2.467:1 | 2.467:1 |
| Final Drive | 3.538:1 | 3.538:1 |
| Transmission Fluid | 11.2 quarts | 11.2 quarts |
| Suspension | ||
| Electronically-Controlled Air Suspension (EAS) with Continuous Damping Control (CDC), height adjustable and driver-selectable Sport mode | ||
| Front | Multi-link suspension with 29-mm stabilizer bar | Multi-link suspension with 29-mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Multi-link suspension with 18-mm stabilizer bar | Multi-link suspension with 18-mm stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Type | Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS), vehicle-speed sensing | Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS), vehicle-speed sensing |
| Overall Ratio | 15.5:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Turns, lock to lock | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Turning Circle | 39.6 ft. | 39.6 ft. |
| Brakes/ Tires/ Wheels | ||
| Front | Power assisted 14.2-in. ventilated disc, pad wear warning device | Power assisted 14.2-in. ventilated disc, pad wear warning device |
| Rear | Power assisted 12.4-in. ventilated disc, pad wear warning device | Power assisted 12.4-in. ventilated disc, pad wear warning device |
| ABS | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
| Tires | P245/45R19 (front) / P275/40R19 (rear) | P245/45R19 (front) / P275/40R19 (rear) |
| Wheels | Front: 19-in. 9-spoke chrome alloy (19 x 8.0J) / Rear: 19-in. 9-spoke chrome alloy (19 x 9.0J) | Front: 19-in. 9-spoke chrome alloy (19 x 8.0J) / Rear: 19-in. 9-spoke chrome alloy (19 x 9.0J) |
| Spare Tire | 18-in. (T155/80R18) | 18-in. (T155/80R18) |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 119.9 in. | 119.9 in. |
| Overall length | 203.1 in. | 203.1 in. |
| Overall width (excluding mirrors) | 74.4 in. | 74.4 in. |
| Overall height | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. |
| Track, front | 63.8 in. | 63.8 in. |
| Track, rear | 64.1 in. | 64.1 in. |
| Overhang (front) | 34.6 in. | 34.6 in. |
| Overhang (rear) | 48.6 in. | 48.6 in. |
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Head room | ||
| Front (with sunroof) | 38.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Rear | 37.7 in. | 37.7 in. |
| Leg room | ||
| Front | 45.1 in. | 45.1 in. |
| Rear | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. |
| Shoulder room | ||
| Front | 59.1 in. | 59.1 in. |
| Rear | 58.0 in. | 58.0 in. |
| Hip room | ||
| Front | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. |
| Rear | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. |
| EPA passenger volume | 109.3 cu. ft. | 109.3 cu. ft. |
| EPA cargo volume | 16.7 cu. ft. | 16.7 cu. ft. |
| EPA total volume | 126.0 cu. ft. | 126.0 cu. ft. |
| Capacities | ||
| Fuel | 20.3 gallons | 20.3 gallons |
| Oil | 7.2 quarts | 7.2 quarts |
| Coolant | 7.5 quarts | 7.5 quarts |
| Curb Weight | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,486 – 4,605 lbs | 4,524 – 4,643 lbs |
| Fuel Economy (Estimated) | ||
| City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| Highway | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Combined | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| 2012 Equus Features | |||
Signature |
Ultimate |
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| Functional Features | |||
| Body construction: | |||
| High tensile steel unibody | STD |
STD |
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| Engine: | |||
| 5.0-liter DOHC 32-valve V8, Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT), Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | STD |
STD |
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| Steering: | |||
| Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS), vehicle-speed sensing | STD |
STD |
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| Suspension: | |||
| Front: Multi-link Electronically-Controlled Air Suspension (EAS) with Dual-mode Continuous Damping Control (CDC) and 29-mm stabilizer bar | STD |
STD |
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| Rear: Multi-link Electronically-Controlled Air Suspension (EAS) with Dual-mode Continuous Damping Control (CDC) and 18-mm stabilizer bar | STD |
STD |
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| Transmission/drive system: | |||
| 8-speed electronic automatic with SHIFTRONIC™ manual shift mode and lock-up torque converter | STD |
STD |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | STD |
STD |
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| Wheels & Tires | |||
| 19-in. 9-spoke chrome alloy | STD |
STD |
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| P245/45R19 (front) | STD |
STD |
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| P275/40R19 (rear) | STD |
STD |
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| Spare tire: Temporary use, Full size 18-in. alloy | STD |
STD |
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| Exterior Illumination | |||
| High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon with auto-leveling | STD |
STD |
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| Adaptive Front Light System (AFLS) (cornering front lights) | STD |
STD |
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| Automatic headlights, DRL | STD |
STD |
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| Front LED turn signal indicators | STD |
STD |
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| LED position lamps (white LED lights surrounding the HID lamp) | STD |
STD |
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| Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED type | STD |
STD |
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| Front fog lights | STD |
STD |
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| LED outside mirror turn signal indicator | STD |
STD |
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| Exterior Features | |||
| Outside mirrors: Dual power, bodycolor with chrome, Part of Integrated Memory System (IMS), Auto-adjusting, tilt down when in reverse (side selection required), Power folding, Heated with timer, Electrochromic auto-dimming, Approach lamps, activate upon approach, LED outside mirror turn signal indicator | STD |
STD |
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| 5-MPH bumpers, bodycolor with chrome-insert molding and integrated exhaust with rear bumper | STD |
STD |
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| Grille, horizontal chrome accent | STD |
STD |
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| Satin Chrome window belt moldings | STD |
STD |
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| Chrome window belt moldings | STD |
STD |
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| Bodycolor rocker panel sill | STD |
STD |
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| Chrome-inserted door handles | STD |
STD |
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| Chrome bodyside moldings | STD |
STD |
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| Forward-view cornering camera, triple section view when moving forward slowly with feature off switch | - |
STD |
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| Rearview camera | STD |
STD |
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| Front and rear parking assistance sensors, four bodycolor sensors on front and rear bumpers | STD |
STD |
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| Solar controlled tinted glass with windshield shade band | STD |
STD |
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| Hydrophobic glass (water repelling), front door windows only | STD |
STD |
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| Acoustic laminated glass, noise reducing (windshield; front and rear doors) | STD |
STD |
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| Front windshield, 2-speed with variable intermittent, speed sensitive | STD |
STD |
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| Rain-sensing wipers | STD |
STD |
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| Auto windshield defogging with humidity sensor | STD |
STD |
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| Windshield wiper deicer | STD |
STD |
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| Power trunk lid, power open/close; operated by proximity key | - |
STD |
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| Interior Illumination | |||
| Interior lighting – front and rear with delay | STD |
STD |
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| Front map lights | STD |
STD |
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| Rear reading lights, center-mounted | STD |
STD |
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| Glove compartment light, cargo area light, ashtray light | STD |
STD |
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| Illuminated ignition push button start suround | STD |
STD |
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| Rear seat footwell | STD |
STD |
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| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | STD |
STD |
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| Seats | |||
| Ultra-premium leather seating surfaces | STD |
STD |
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| 5-passenger capacity | STD |
- |
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| 4-passenger capacity | - |
STD |
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| Front seats: Multi-adjustable bucket, Adjustable electronic active front head restraints, Seatback pockets, 12-way power driver seat with memory (IMS), Power driver adjustable head restraint, Power driver seat cushion extension and lumbar support, 10-way power passenger seat, Heated front seats and cooled front seats | STD |
STD |
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| Driver seat massage system | STD |
STD |
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| Standard rear seats: 60/40 power reclining rear seats, heated, Adjustable head restraints - 3 positions, Butterfly adjustment for outboard seat head restraints, Center armrest with dual cupholders and control console | STD |
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| First-class rear seats: 50/50 split rear sets with power reclining function, Heated and cooled rear seats, First-class seat (right side) with massage system and leg support, Power adjustable head restraints (up/down) with manual tilt, Fixed rear center console storage, Rear console refrigerator (thermoelectric) | - |
STD |
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| Interior Features | |||
| Microfiber suede headliner | STD |
STD |
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| Genuine wood interior accents - center console, dash and doors | STD |
STD |
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| Leather-wrapped dash and door trim inserts - front dash, front door and rear door | STD |
STD |
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| Aluminum interior accents - center stack/TGS surround | STD |
STD |
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| Illuminated door sill plates, front and rear | STD |
STD |
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| Matte-finish silver door handles | STD |
STD |
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| Leather door pulls / armrests | STD |
STD |
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| Door pockets, map with tilt-out feature | STD |
STD |
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| Sunvisors with illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror and visor extension | STD |
STD |
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| Rear illuminated vanity mirrors, dual | - |
STD |
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| Leather-wrapped with woodgrain-inserted shift knob | STD |
STD |
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| Floor covering, premium cut-pile carpeting | STD |
STD |
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| Luggage net, trunk area | STD |
STD |
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| Carpeted floor mats, premium pile | PIO |
PIO |
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| Sunroof, power tilt and slide with one touch open/close | STD |
STD |
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| Premium Trunk cargo mat | PIO |
PIO |
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| Premium First-aid-kit | PIO |
PIO |
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| Air Quality System with cabin air filter | STD |
STD |
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| Dual-zone automatic temperature control with outside temperature display (driver/passenger) | STD |
STD |
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| Rear window defroster, electronic with timer | STD |
STD |
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| Rear seat temperature controls | STD |
STD |
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| Rear seat heater ducts, B-pillar and console-mounted | STD |
STD |
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| Steering wheel controls: 4-spoke design, Leather-wrapped with real wood trim, Power tilt-and-telescopic with memory (IMS), Heated, actuated with switch/auto off after 30 min., Audio controls, Bluetooth® control, Vehicle info controls, trip and display | STD |
STD |
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| Steering wheel features: Smart Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning System | STD |
STD |
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| Instrumentation | |||
| Meters/gauges: Speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel level, odometer, trip odometer, electroluminescent display and 3.5-in. TFT LCD vehicle information monitor | STD |
STD |
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| Indicators: PRND (A/T only), cruise control, turn signal/hazard, high beam, VSM/ESC/TCS and TPMS | STD |
STD |
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| Warning lights: Oil pressure, charge, door ajar, airbag, seatbelt, low fuel, trunk lid open, brake, check engine and ABS | STD |
STD |
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| Warning chimes: Key-in-car with door ajar and seatbelt | STD |
STD |
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| Convenience Features | |||
| Smart Cruise Control with Seatbelt Tensioning System | STD |
STD |
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| Power rear sunshade | STD |
STD |
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| Power rear side-window sunshade (activated with rear window buttons) | - |
STD |
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| Integrated Memory System, power driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering column | STD |
STD |
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| Trip computer (average fuel economy and speed, range to empty, trip timer and trip distance) | STD |
STD |
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| Bluetooth® Hands-Free phone system, integrated with DIS | STD |
STD |
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| Illuminated power windows with auto-down, auto-up with pinch protection (all 4 windows) | STD |
STD |
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| Power door locks, auto-locking availability | STD |
STD |
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| Proximity entry system with alarm and truck open | STD |
STD |
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| Push-button start | STD |
STD |
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| Remote releases, hood, trunk and fuel filler door | STD |
STD |
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| Front center console, fixed armrest storage box | STD |
STD |
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| Front center console, coin and mobile phone box (Flocked) | STD |
STD |
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| Dual cupholders, front center console-mounted with cover | STD |
STD |
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| 12-volt outlet, center stack-mounted, center console-mounted and rear seating area | STD |
STD |
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| Assisted grips (4) | STD |
STD |
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| Rear coat hangers (2) | STD |
STD |
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| Glove compartment (flocked), locking with damper | STD |
STD |
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| Electrochromic auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass | STD |
STD |
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| Homelink® integrated transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | STD |
STD |
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| Safety & Security | |||
| Driver and front passenger advanced airbags (2) | STD |
STD |
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| Occupant Classification System (OCS) | STD |
STD |
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| Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags (2) | STD |
STD |
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| Rear outboard, seat-mounted side-impact airbags (2) | STD |
STD |
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| Drive knee bag (1) | STD |
STD |
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| Side curtain air bags, roof-mounted (front and rear passengers) (2) | STD |
STD |
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| 3-point outboard seatbelt | STD |
STD |
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| 3-point inboard seatbelt | STD |
STD |
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| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | STD |
STD |
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| Electronic front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters | STD |
STD |
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| Advanced motorized front pre-collision seatbelt pretensioners | STD |
STD |
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| Seatbelt Tensioning System – retraction during emergency braking or detection of critical situations | STD |
STD |
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| Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors (LATCH) | STD |
STD |
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| Electronic active head restraints for front passenger | STD |
STD |
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| Power window lock-out button and pinch protection | STD |
STD |
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| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) with pre-collision warning | STD |
STD |
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| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | STD |
STD |
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| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | STD |
STD |
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| Brake assist (included with ESC) | STD |
STD |
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| Smart Cruise Control - system radar used to determine potential collisions | STD |
STD |
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| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) - line recognition and warning | STD |
STD |
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| Energy-absorbing steering column | STD |
STD |
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| Front and rear crumple zones | STD |
STD |
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| 5-MPH bumpers | STD |
STD |
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| Hood buckling creases and safety stops | STD |
STD |
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| Bodyside reinforcements | STD |
STD |
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) general indicator | STD |
STD |
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| Shift interlock system | STD |
STD |
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| Tamper-proof door lock key cylinder | STD |
STD |
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| Steering wheel locks when key is removed | STD |
STD |
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| Anti-theft engine immobilizer | STD |
STD |
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| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry | STD |
STD |
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| Audio System | |||
| AM/FM/HD radio/XM/in-dash 6 DVD changer/MP3 Lexicon® 7.1 Discrete Logic 7® surround sound system with 17 speakers and Lexicon® 13-channel digital external amplifier (608W, Max.) | STD |
STD |
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| Speed-sensing volume control (included with Lexicon® system) | STD |
STD |
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| iPod®/USB/Auxiliary input jacks, center console mounted | STD |
STD |
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| iPod® connection cable | STD |
STD |
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| AM/FM/HD radio antenna (In-glass) | STD |
STD |
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| XM® antenna (Shark-fin) | STD |
STD |
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| Rear seat monitor: 8-in. LCD screen, interface with rear DIS integrated control on rear fixed center armrest; DVD player, HVAC, and audio control from rear seat | - |
STD |
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| Ultimate navigation system with 8-in. display and driver information system with in-dash 6-disc DVD changer and NavTraffic | STD |
STD |
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| Packaging | |||
| Ultimate Package includes 50/50 split rear seat with reclining function, first-class right-rear seat with leg support and massage system, rear seat entertainment system with 8-in. monitor, thermoelectric rear console refrigerator, rear seat power up/down head restraints with manual tilt and rear seat illuminated vanity mirrors, cooled rear seats, forward-view cornering camera, power rear side-window sunshades and power trunk lid | - |
STD |
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