“The Hyundai Equus continues to grow in stature and shopping interest on KBB.com,” said Arthur Henry, senior manager of market intelligence for Kelley Blue Book.  “The Equus is benefiting from ‘word of mouth’ as shoppers and owners rave about the capabilities and amenities the car offers at a price far below competitive pricing.”

 

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