Hyundai Equus sedan makes North American debut in New York

Hyundai Equus is taking Korean automaker to a totally new territory.

All-new flagship Equus sedan will compete with the best luxury sedans in the world on all levels including amenities, performance, advanced technologies, design and ownership experience when it arrives at select Hyundai dealerships late this summer.

Powered by the award-winning 4.6-liter Tau V8 it produces 385 horsepower using premium fuel. Safety and technological highlights include: lane departure warning system, electronic air suspension, smart cruise control and a Lexicon audio system.

Total of nine airbags include advanced dual front airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags, roof-mounted side curtain airbags for both front and rear outboard seat occupants and a driver’s knee airbag.

Prices start in the mid $50,000 range when it goes on sale later this year.