page_title: Hyundai Equus
section_title: Limousine model
hierarchical_section_title: Hyundai Equus / First generation (LZ/YJ; 1999–2009) / Limousine model
caption_attribution_description: English: Hyundai Equus Limousine
context_page_description: The Hyundai Equus is a full-size luxury car that was produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai from 1999 to 2016. The name "equus" is the Latin word for "horse".
  In 2009, Hyundai released the second generation utilizing a rear-wheel drive platform and competing with the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class, Audi A8 and Lexus LS. As of August 2014, the second generation is sold in South Korea, Russia, China, United States, Canada, Central America, and South America — as well as in the Middle East under the Hyundai Centennial nameplate.
  On November 4, 2015, Hyundai officially announced the Genesis model would be spun off into Genesis Motor, the new luxury vehicle division for Hyundai. The 2016 successor to the Hyundai Equus has been rebranded as Genesis G90. The Equus currently serves as the official state car of the Republic of Korea.
context_section_description: A limousine model was made for the Korean market. Equus Limousines have been used by famous company owners in Korea as well as foreign VIPs.
caption: 1st gen limousine model
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