2014 differences

[calmone]

i note a few have commented about 2014 equus changes (instrumentation panel, etc.). i am looking for a pre-owned equus and wondered what "improvements" took place in the 2014 model. any input appreciated.

 

[rve]

New for 2014

Exterior:
Revised grille and bumper, new LED fog lights, revised side mirrors, new 19-inch alloy wheels for a more refined appearance

Interior:
Redesigned dash, instrument panel, center stack and shift lever; navigation system with 9.2-inch LCD screen; 3-zone automatic temperature control; Ultimate adds revised
steering wheel-mounted controls with haptic control, power lumbar for rear outboard seats, Rear Seat Entertainment System with dual 9.2-inch monitors

Safety:
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert; Blind Spot Detection System (BSD); suspension has three modes: Normal, Sport and Snow; Ultimate adds Heads-Up Display (HUD) and Multi-View
Camera System

New Technology:
Blue Link® Telematics; Proximity Key adds a card-type key; Smart Cruise Control with stop/start; Ultimate adds power door closure and full 12.3-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster display

 

[calmone]

thanks, that simplifies my decision. blind spot detection is very important to me (as one gets older, one appreciates this more). likewise for the "snow" mode, as i have a long driveway. why the equus was not a 4 wheel drive car from the onset is a mystery to me, since it is intended to go head to head with audi, mercedes, etc.

 

[westsiderkg]

Snow mode DOES make a difference. But if you live in a snowy area, like me (western PA), definitely invest in a good extra set of winter tires. Rough winter for us this year, but I was able to navigate the weather w/o getting stuck once.