Hyundai Equus Transmission Specifications

The 2016 Hyundai Equus uses Automatic (S8), Automatic 8-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2016):

The Hyundai Equus comes with Automatic (S8).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Hyundai Equus Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2016Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 5.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive18
2015Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 5.0LAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive18

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Hyundai Equus Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Hyundai Equus have?

The Hyundai Equus is offered with Automatic (S8), Automatic 8-spd (2016 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Hyundai Equus come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Hyundai Equus in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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