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The D-segment of the luxury market is tough. The best luxury manufacturers in the world bring their best technology, design and engineering to the table and the result is the world’s best 4-door sedans: BMW 7-Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Lexus LS, are perennial best sellers. It’s tough to break-in, Audi has struggled for years to build volume in the segment with its A8 despite having what many would say is the best product.
So what makes Hyundai think they can introduce the Equus into this rarefied air and succeed?
Let’s get one thing out of the way. From a product perspective, the Hyundai Equus will be a very able competitor to the best luxury sedans in the business. Hyundai has demonstrated that they build exceptional quality cars at multiple price points, the most recent being the Genesis, a near to mid luxury entry. The Equus is already getting good reviews and at $55,000 will offer D-class luxury at a very reasonable price.
The issue for Hyundai is not the product or the price. (more…)
