The Equus is slated for a major refresh for the 2014 model year, and Hyundai has started advertising the model across various mediums in preparation for its launch. The Equus, set to be priced at $61,000, is Hyundai’s top-of the-line model, packed with luxury features, including monitors in both front and back of the vehicle, as well as a concierge service…

- Akshay Anand, Analyst, Kelley Blue Book Insights

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