Sentences with phrase «executive car class»

By the standards of the executive car class, it's about on par with what a majority of rivals offer, so there's nothing worth noting about its duration other than the warranty's pretty decent by industry standards.

«The Mercedes E-Class majors on superb refinement and technological innovation in the large executive car class»

It might be the second time an Audi A5 Sportback has been launched, but this alternative hatchback take on the executive car class still doesn't have many direct rivals, with just the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe for company.

The BMW 3 Series saloon has defined the compact executive car class for many years now, so it's not surprising that those buyers seeking out a classy estate car of rough equivalence flock to the Touring version.

The XF borrows heavily from the smaller XE and as a result is definitely one of the more dynamically adept options within the executive car class.

Not exact matches

If you buy 12 paid rentals or 40 paid rental days in a year, you'll get executive status, which gives you a choice of full - size rental cars and automatic upgrade to the next car class up.

But you should consider that this car slides into the position once occupied by big, black executive - class cars meant to transport people of consequence.

The Audi A6 is now in its fifth generation and like its executive car rivals from BMW and Mercedes - Benz, the latest version continues to offer a taste of life in the luxury car leagues, with levels of refinement, driver assistance systems and technology to make you think twice about paying extra for larger saloons from the class above.

As such the Jaguar is the more entertaining steer in the class, even bettering the all new BMW 5 - series which has historically been the most fun executive car to drive.

«The new S - Class achieves consumption and emissions figures that only a few years ago seemed utopian, even for executive cars,» says Prof. Thomas Weber, member of the Daimler Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Head of Mercedes - Benz Cars Developmcars,» says Prof. Thomas Weber, member of the Daimler Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Head of Mercedes - Benz Cars DevelopmCars Development.

The Mondeo featured new manual and automatic transmissions and sophisticated suspension design, which give it class - leading handling and ride qualities, and subframes front and rear to give it executive car refinement.

Interested in how Ingolstadt's latest compact executive car fares against the W205 Mercedes - Benz C - Class and F30 BMW 3 Series statically?

Approved by Next Green Car, and with a NGC Rating of 36, this MERCEDES - BENZ E-Class Saloon model is one of the greenest in the executive class.

Range Rover HSE is an improved comfortable car equipped with Land Rover Terrain Response system, making it an elite SUV 4 × 4, and convenient as executive class cars.

It's unmistakably shorter than traditional executive saloon rivals such as the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes - Benz C - Class and even Audi's own A4 — but it's still the sort of three - box design that buyers of those cars are keen on.

With an OTR of # 34,245, this MERCEDES - BENZ C - Class Saloon diesel executive car has an estimated Real MPG of 70 miles per gallon resulting in an indicative fuel cost of 7.9 p / mile.

«In terms of driveline and safety systems, the new - generation C - Class offers the comfort and safety of our luxury vehicles — and with many high - end details in the interior evocative of the new CLS, the new C - Class sets completely new benchmarks in its segment when it comes to premium look - and - feel,» says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing Mercedes - Benz Cars.

The S7's interesting and distinctive styling is due to Audi's unusual concept of creating a sleek executive car with a hatchback boot opening that gives a dose of practicality that's rare in this class.

«We are exceptionally proud of the Atlantic design prototype, and believe we have created another groundbreaking car that looks and will drive like nothing else on the road in this class,» said Henrik Fisker, co-founder, Executive Chairman, and Design Director of Fisker Automotive.

Ola Källenius, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing Mercedes - Benz Cars, adds: «The new C - Class embodies Mercedes - Benz's claim «The best or nothing» in uncompromising style.

If you want the load - lugging capabilities of a mid-size estate car with the premium feel of the very best of executive cars, the Mercedes - Benz C - Class Estate should definitely be on your shortlist.

The compact executive sector is the name car makers give to the arena in which the Mercedes C - Class does battle.

The Mercedes C - Class has been a leading contender in the compact executive car market for years but the competition for sales in this fleet - orientated segment has never been fiercer.

With an OTR of # 29,040, this MERCEDES - BENZ C - Class Saloon petrol executive car has an estimated Real MPG of 55 miles per gallon resulting in an indicative fuel cost of 9.9 p / mile.

If you aren't too hung up on your car's badge, you could also take a look at the Kia Stinger, and there are plenty of traditional rivals too, from executive saloons including the BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and Mercedes C - Class, to newcomers like the Tesla Model S. With taut lines, a low roofline and Audi's trademark grille and headlights, the A5 Sportback can easily stand its ground in the looks department, and is arguably more desirable than the Audi A4 saloon it's based on.

EXECUTIVE EDITOR RORY CARROLL: I've said before that I think the Kia Optima is the best value, if not the best car, in its class.

The BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition, for example, represents the epitome of efficiency in a premium executive class car.

Calling a car with a starting price of $ 46,310 «good value» is a preposterous thing to say in isolation, but the Lexus GS does offer surprising bang for your buck in the executive sedan class.

* The styling lends a proper executive look to the car * The cabin is well - appointed and has rich materials * The engine and gearbox combo is one of the best in class * Safety features come in abundance on the new Passat

Given the Infiniti Q50 is aimed squarely at the established executive sedan class leaders and engineered to be that but more dynamic than the fun - but - flawed G37, you'd expect the car to be pretty pleasant to drive.

Perhaps the highlight, though, is BMW's iDrive system, which — via a combination of the rotary dial interface and the menu design — still ranks up there as one of the best examples of an infotainment setup in an executive car in this class.

As Infiniti has positioned the Q50 between the two executive sedan classes size-wise (for reference, the 200 meters longer and shorter than a BMW 3 Series and 5 Series respectively), the car is that bit more accommodating than many of its rivals.

In fact, we think the latest version is the best in the business, declaring it our winner of the 2014 Carbuyer Best Executive Car award, despite stiff competition from the likes of the Mercedes C - Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS and the new Infiniti Q50.

Plus, the Red Sport's power outputs put the Infiniti Q60 in a class of car that's dominated by sportier executive coupe variants that the Infiniti can't quite match dynamically, thus further accentuating the 300 - hp six - cylinder's status as the potential sweet spot in the Infiniti Q60 range.

The Infiniti Q50 is a very important model for the Japanese brand, because it sits in the small executive - car class traditionally favoured by company - car drivers.

Mercedes - Benz's U.S. executives expect to add volume with a new range of front - wheel - drive compact cars that arrive starting in 2013 and new derivatives of the redesigned C class due in 2014 or 2015.

Volvo's rebirth has proved that the Swedish brand can slog it out with Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Jaguar in the SUV and executive car markets, but now its Volvo V60 estate is taking on the might of the Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes C - Class Estate.

In so doing, the high - performance sports cars developed by BMW M GmbH exude a level of poise and assurance unmatched in the premium segment of the executive class — and reflected authentically in the expressive design of the two models.

«This Cadillac will be the lightest and most agile car in the class of top - level large luxury sedans,» said Travis Hester, executive chief engineer, Cadillac CT6.

Offering new engine technology to increase performance yet improve economy by up to 25 per cent, and class - leading comfort - focused equipment such as Lane Departure Warning System, the new 5 Series is set to remain the benchmark Executive car.

A note about the comment about the car lacking trunk space: The executive class seating package that the test car was equipped with eats up 3 cubic ft of cargo room.

You could presumably put the former in the front seat of both cars, as chauffeurs enjoy no Executive - Class benefits.

Fifth generation of the world's most successful high - performance sedan in the premium segment of the executive class; new BMW M5 is an exceptionally dynamic high - performance sports car with four doors and five seats; consistent further development of the vehicle concept initiated in 1984 with the first - generation BMW M5; compelling track potential combines with the comprehensive practicality of a luxurious business sedan; groundbreaking character headlined by significantly improved efficiency, supreme long - distance comfort, and innovative driver assistance systems and infotainment functions.

A class - action lawsuit brought against Honda by dealers alleged that Honda executives conspired to send cars to those willing to pay exorbitant bribes and punished dealers who refused.

Designing a completely new small executive car to take on the engineering prowess of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C - Class is no small task.

With ample power, luxury and comfort along with fuel - saving tech underneath, Camry is an attractive package in the executive class of cars.

Available as a sedan or coupe, the 2018 Cadillac ATS packs plenty of style and features to compete with better - known entry - level executive cars like the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes - Benz C - Class, Audi A4 and Lexus IS.

Not only is it genuinely a good car in isolation, but it's also strongly capable in enough areas for it to be a true front - runner in the compact executive sedan class.

That's high praise for a fresh entrant into one of the most hotly competitive segments in the automotive marketplace, but you'd expect nothing less from an executive - class sedan from the creator of some of the finest GT and sports cars in history.

Dany Bahar, Chief Executive of Group Lotus said, «The Lotus Elise revolutionized the sports car when it was launched 14 years ago and for this year the Lotus Elise has become greener, giving drivers access to class leading performance with less guilt.»