1999 Hyundai Equus interior
Specifically, the name of Mitsubishi Dignity (limousine version) and Mitsubishi Proudia (sedan version), about 2,000 units were sold. Two versions were available a sedan and limousine. After few months, the Sigma V6 engine type was added.
At first, were the engines only two types Sigma V6 and Omega V8 engine. A very limited number, badged as the Centennial, were made available for some western European markets in the early and mid 2000s. The first generation Hyundai Equus were sold in South Korea, China, and the Middle East. The first generation Hyundai Equus was also mechanically related to the Mitsubishi Dignity for the Japanese market. A long wheelbase limousine model was available exclusively for the Korean domestic market, and at 92,510,000 South Korean won for the 2008 model with a V8 and no options, was the most expensive model in the company's lineup.
The Hyundai Equus is The Largest and Most Expensive Sedan
The first generation car was introduced in 1999 as a front wheel drive car measuring 5.1 metres long and 1.9 metres wide. It was jointly manufactured by both companies. The first generation was designed by Mitsubishi Motors who had their own version called the Dignity. Hyundai had great success with this car in Korea, but very few were exported to foreign countries.
Hyundai said that it was making a full size sedan to compete with Mercedes Benz and BMW in the Korean market. In 1999, Hyundai Motors and Mitsubishi Motors presented their full size sedan the Hyundai Equus.
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