Updated 2014 Hyundai Equus Has 12.3-Inch Touch Screen – 2013 New York

The new Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz S-Class are no longer the only flagship luxury sedans offering (or soon to offer) 12.3-inch touch screens. The refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus debuted in New York with one on the Ultimate trim. Changes made to the 2014 Equus are subtle, but the automaker hopes the updates will keep the full-size luxury sedan fresh in consumers’ eyes.
Up front, the grille is revised with thinner chrome bars and more defined black segments for a sharper contrast. The 2014 Equus’ front fascia loses its chrome accents and gains lower opening strakes for a modern feel. Jeweled design elements have been added to the headlights, which now feature black and chrome sections, while LED foglights are standard. The side mirrors are more aerodynamic and silver polished 19-inch “turbine-blade” alloy wheels are new. Inside, the redesigned instrument panel features a seven-inch digital instrument cluster display and a 12.3-inch center stack infotainment screen. A head-up display is available, too. The redesigned center stack and console feature higher-quality materials and improved ergonomics. Center stack switchgear and steering wheel controls have been revised and feature new icons with a less shiny finish. Dual 9.2-inch headrest-mounted screens (with better graphics) in Ultimate models replace the previous single screen for rear seat passengers, who can now adjust navigation settings and search for restaurants.
The 2014 Equus now offers three-zone climate control for driver, front passenger, and rear passengers. Other new tech features include cruise control with a 0-mph stop-and-start function and the proximity key includes a key-fob and card-key style entry. Automatic closing doors are standard on Ultimate models, as is power lumbar support for both rear outboard passengers. While the 429-hp 5.0-liter V-8 and eight-speed transmission remain, Hyundai focused on the Equus’ suspension tuning to enhance ride and handling. Normal and Sport modes are more differentiated than before with a recalibrated air suspension. Normal mode offers improved ride comfort, while the Sport mode has more controlled damping. The front suspension also features revised bushings. A Snow mode has also been added to the drive mode.