Sentences with phrase «german rivals»

With the XC40, Volvo believes it has achieved the right balance to lure first - time luxury car buyers and again lock horns with German rivals Audi, Mercedes - Benz, and BMW.

Still, despite extensive marketing campaigns targeting its German rivals, Cadillac can't quite shake its seniors» stigma.

The 2017 Cadillac ATS luxury - performance series has not only proven itself worthy of world - class status, it actually has some German rivals running to play catch - up.

Japanese luxury brand Infiniti has had no answer to the high performance sedans built by its German rivals - until now.

Material quality is good, but not as luxuriant as German rivals, and it shows its age compared to newer Kias.

Pin it against German rivals and I think the Giulia can go blow - for - blow against them.

The ATS was developed as a competitor for the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes - Benz C - Class, but it wasn't exactly successful against its German rivals in the U.S.. Following sales of more than 20,000 units per year between 2013 and 2016, ATS deliveries dropped to only 13,000 examples in 2017.

These upcoming launches clearly show how aggressive BMW is about the Indian market, which will help them maintain a clear lead ahead of its German rivals, Audi and Mercedes - Benz.

The quality of Jaguar vehicles is better than ever and continuing to rise steeply, but it's statistically still behind some of its German rivals.

While the popularity of the traditional, large luxury sedan has waned slightly in recent years, thanks to the rise of the Tesla Model S, luxury 3 - row SUVs and the general competence of the cars in the luxury classes beneath, the LS460 still manages to steal a significant cut of sales away from its German rivals, even in its eighth model year on the market.

The driver's seat actually sits really low in the car, bringing the driver's hip point significantly lower than that of the Stinger's German rivals.

Yet the GS200t is solid, comfortable and pleasant, and the reasonable price, at least over its German rivals, might sway some customers.

If you don't need a manual transmission, the IS 350 — with the F - Sport package — is just as fun, if not more, than any of its German rivals.

The X1 also leads a category in which German rivals from Mercedes - Benz and Audi sell very nearly as often.

Sitting just to the right, is a hint toward the Stingers German rivals with that large display that is perched prominently atop the center stack.

Jaguar XJ faces rough competition from its German rivals, the BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes - Benz S - Class and this is one of the reasons...

Going by the name Stinger, it's set to bring some insanely stiff competition to German rivals like the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and the Audi A5 Sportback, among others.

We just learned that Mercedes - Benz officially took the 2017 sales crown from both of its German rivals, BMW and Audi.

At its launch, many journalists commented that Alfa had improved overall build quality considerably and that it came very close to equalling its German rivals.

TBH we suspect that's based on more - lenient European measurement protocols, and on that basis the XE's cargo hold is a little smaller than those of German rivals measured the same way.

While the Scandinavian company's retail footprint isn't as extensive as its German rivals, it is slowly and steadily increasing its reach in the country.

The Elantra isn't an enthusiast's car and simply won't paste a smile on your face like its German rivals but for most buyers who are looking for a comfortable car which is loaded with features and is easy to upkeep, the Elantra comes across as an excellent choice.

Either way, both are a damn sight more desirable, better looking and intoxicating that their German rivals, particularly on the inside where you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a normal saloon when sitting in a 911, R8 or SLS.

And while its residual values are strong in isolation, the XF doesn't hold onto its value quite as well as its German rivals.

The question is how many of the conquest buyers Land Rover expects to extract from its German rivals will.

Still, the interface is straightforward and easier to use than the more sophisticated infotainment systems fitted to German rivals, despite the fact that its response is slower.

Unlike German rivals, Lexus has gone with a naturally aspirated motor: a 5.0 - litre V8.

Volvo is planning to launch an array of electric and hybrid cars in India to compete with German rivals.

the big issue with this is that its getting close to the german rivals of BMW and Mercedes Benz now making it much harder to avoid comparing them between with all there stats etc

The overall impression is that Maserati is on the right path, but still has a long way to go before building high - quality interiors on par with its German rivals.

So, now we're left with this questions: Is the Levante worthy of its trident badge, and can't it really stand up against its German Rivals?

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Keeping the 2016 Mercedes - Benz C300 under $ 40k is an exercise in restraint, because like most of its German rivals, it offers a slew of options and packages that quickly inflate its sticker price.

German rivals, however, are not worried.

Even ahead of an anticipated 2017 update, however, the S - Class epitomises modern luxury and easily fended off renewed competition from German rivals to claim our $ 100K - plus Prestige crown.

For 2016, Volvo is better able to challenge leading German rivals in this class with the debut of the roomier S60 Inscription models.

Just like its premium German rivals — Audi and Mercedes — BMW has made a point of filling every possible gap in its range with niche models in the past few years.

In all honesty, however, the driving dynamics are still lacking when compared to its German rivals, but this is a big step in the right direction.

Lexus is currently interested in drawing in those young buyers who have just entered the luxury market and that are not interested in buying models from Lexus» German rivals.

If there's one spot the Cadillac can't compete against German rivals, it's the infotainment system.

Turbocharged German rivals make a tad less top - end power, but way more low - end torque.

The compact's cabin is clean to look at, but in doesn't appear to lack the luxury needed to compete against its German rivals.

It seems to tick all the right boxes for an upscale four - door, and it properly positioned, could do well to take on its entrenched German rivals.

Overall, Lexus included a bevy of organic shapes and curves, and it definitely manages to step away from its more austere German rivals.

Same goes for EPA numbers: according to MB, since the 4MATIC system has the least parasitic effect on both emissions and fuel economy compared to their German rivals, city / highway mpg figures of 16/24 for the sedan and 15/23 for the wagon seem not far off the mark.

Right out of the gate, the Buick touts kit like a 1.4 - litre turbocharged four - cylinder engine (140 horsepower / 148 lb - ft of torque), a six - speed automatic transmission, and more cargo room — seats up or down — than German rivals.

Detailed standard features are not yet available but the E-PACE is expected to be fitted with more gear than the poverty - pack models from its German rivals.

It's not just the details - it just generally doesn't feel as plush and expensive as German rivals.

Mercedes» starting price is slightly higher, but then again its standard equipment is better, and both the quality and gadgetry of its cabin are a step ahead of its German rivals.

The XFR - S Sportbrake will challenge German rivals from Mercedes and Audi (the E63 AMG S Estate and the RS6).