Hyundai's flagship sedan the 2012 Equus is a luxury sedan without the luxury price. With leather upholstery and wood trim, and a great looking exterior to match, it's no surprise that J.D. Power and Associates gave the Equus its " Most Appealing Large Premium Car" rating in 2011. And even though its got an award-winning 429 hp V8 engine ( “10 Best Engines”- Ward's) and a refined 8-speed SHIFTRONIC® transmission, which offers superior performance and fuel economy, you're not paying a premium price like other automotive companies in the luxury class.