Hyundai Equus rated among most exciting new cars in U.S.

Hyundai Motors' flagship Equus sedan was selected as one of the 10 most anticipated cars in the U.S.

Kelley Blue Book, a trusted car buying guide, named the Equus to its Top 10 Summer Sizzlers list, a compilation of the most exciting early arrivals from the class of 2011.

The editors of the website said Hyundai's new sedan seeks to directly confront luxury cruisers like the Lexus LS 460 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Other models on the list include BMW's new 5 Series sedan, Cadillac's CTS-V coupe and the Chevrolet Cruze.