At first glance, a new set of spy photos shows what appears to be a Hyundai Genesis sedan that has been stretched. But according to Automobile Magazine, what we are looking at is the next-generation Equus flagship.

The mule appears to be riding on a longer wheelbase. This is hinted by a large piece of sheetmetal riveted behind the rear doors. Also giving some credence that we're looking at the next Equus. Driving along with the mule was a BMW 7-Series.

Not much is known about the next-generation Equus, but Automobile Magazine speculates that the model will share the Genesis' platform and come with the option of all-wheel drive. As for when we'll see the model, 2016 or 2017 seems very likely.

Source: Automobile Magazine

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Eh... needs to look more differenter than the Genesis.

Eh... needs to look more differenter than the Genesis.

 

Give it some time. I think next Equus design is still under wraps.

I have to agree that this is just a mule testing the underpinnings of the new design language otherwise a Big deal as they did this and everyone has been there before. Too early to really tell just what is going to happen.

Engineering mule

 

Interesting that they're benchmarking vs. the 7-Series...

Edited September 16, 201411 yr by ZL-1

Hyundai has no luxury car history and should be treated as a red headed stepchild in the hierarchy.

Engineering mule

 

Interesting that they're benchmarking vs. the 7-Series...

 

I thought so too, especially considering the next-generation 7-Series is just around the corner. But reportedly, when Hyundai was testing the next-gen Genesis, they used the 5-Series as a benchmark.

Just gives more luxury to more people!

Why benchmark against a vehicle that feels 20 years old in design? At least use the S-Class as the benchmark, it's the newest of the big guys.