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Hyundai Equus 1st Gen

1999 – 2008

The Hyundai Equus was a luxury sedan produced by Hyundai Motor Company from 1999 to 2016, spanning two generations. The name "Equus" comes from the Latin word for "horse," symbolizing strength and elegance. The second generation of the Equus, introduced in 2009, featured a rear-wheel drive platform emphasizing performance and luxury. This generation was marketed in various regions including South Korea, Russia, China, the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, and the Middle East under the name Hyundai Centennial. In a strategic move in November 2015, Hyundai decided to transition its Genesis model to a new luxury vehicle division named Genesis Motor. As a result of this restructuring, the 2016 successor to the Hyundai Equus was rebranded as the Genesis G90, known as the EQ900 in Korea until 2018. The rebranding aimed to distinguish the luxury Genesis lineup from the Hyundai brand, highlighting a shift towards higher-end offerings. Key Points: 1. The Hyundai Equus was a full-size, luxury sedan produced by Hyundai Motor Company from 1999 to 2016. 2. It featured a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and symbolized strength and elegance with its name derived from the Latin word for "horse." 3. The second generation, introduced in 2009, emphasized luxury and performance with a rear-wheel drive platform. 4. Hyundai transitioned the Genesis model to a luxury division named Genesis Motor in November