refresh

If it means waiting another 4 months or so I wonder if it would make sense to wait for a 2016 Ultimate V6? Hoping the refresh will add a fog lights or fog lights option, get non-thumping tires on the car, heating steering wheel, etc. I do not know why it should bug me about not having fog lights...

Although there may be several changes to the car that many would like to see, some may require retooling and major factory changes. For others, they may be a simple software change or regional specific change allowing features found in other geographic areas - more easily implemented in between...

Story: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-2013-new-york-auto-show-hyundai-equus-20130327,0,1901384.story Photos: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-2014-hyundai-equus-photos,0,7480719.photogallery

For us, the Equus is a brand new vehicle. In South Korea, it's a few years old. Correct? Would that mean the upcoming Equus (5.0 V8, 8 speed transmission) will be getting a cosmetic refresh as well? That's how things normally work. Any thoughts?

According to this posting the Sedan will get a minor refresh in 2011, including an 8 speed transmission. http://iguida.com/2011-hyundai-genesis Spy pics and more info here. http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-sedan-2011.html ZF claims their 8 speed can provide a 6% boost in fuel...

not sure how relaiable this is... "Exterior updates will include new front and rear bumpers, updated headlamps and new signature styling on the grille which will give an immediate tie-in to the Equus flagship. Inside sources have also indicated that the refreshed Genesis sedan will come...