Kia Motors has previewed the interior design of the all - new K900
flagship luxury sedan in a sketch released today.
Olds plans to introduce a new version of
its flagship luxury sedan in January, and dealers are offering hefty rebates to whittle down their supply of 1999 models.
Watch as LeBron James pitches Kia's new K900
flagship luxury sedan in the commercial titled «Valet».
Not exact matches
The first new model from the freshly minted Genesis
luxury brand is here, and Hyundai's new upscale nameplate hopes to take on the Mercedes - Benz S - Class
in the
flagship sedan segment.
While Cadillac is expected to introduce its all - new CT6
flagship hyper -
luxury sedan at the upcoming New York auto show
in March, there is no word on the official debut of the XT5, although it will likely be revealed publicly before the end of the year.
A well - heeled shopper wanting a European
flagship luxury sedan might be tempted to view the BMW 7 - Series, Mercedes S - Class or Audi A8 as the only serious contenders with the spacious ambience required
in this segment.
That could mean the technology will appear on a high - end
luxury flagship, such as the Cadillac LTS
sedan featured
in our Sneak Preview issue that will serve as Cadillac's answer to the Mercedes S - Class.
In 1989, the idea of a Japanese automaker creating a stand - alone brand to sell
luxury cars to affluent buyers wasn't new — Acura broke that ground three years prior — but the idea of crafting a large,
flagship rear - wheel - drive
sedan that could match or even beat the best
luxury cars produced by the likes of Mercedes - Benz and BMW?
Chrysler 300: Chrysler's
flagship luxury sedan accounted for 5183 sales
in October, which is a 40 - percent increase over the 3701 it sold
in October of 2011.
While the Tesla Model S
sedan is a larger
luxury car
in the same size and price ballpark as
flagship luxury sedans like the Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series, Tesla's upcoming smaller model is anticipated to compete with entry level
luxury sedans like the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series.
More details are emerging about the Cadillac CT6
flagship sedan that's set to debut next year, and a new report from the Detroit News claims that this new full - size
luxury sedan will use a plug -
in hybrid powertrain providing upwards of 70 mpg.
While these brands have struggled to compete with their
sedans against the
flagship of
flagships, the Mercedes - Benz S - Class, their body - on - frame SUVs offer much of the
luxury of the S - Class, throw
in high - level towing and some off - road capabilities, and return huge profit margins.
Mercedes - Benz is joining the ranks of other
luxury plug -
in automakers with the introduction of a plug -
in hybrid version of its
flagship S - Class
sedan.
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is getting a new
flagship luxury model that could —
in Japan at least — be a successor to the Diamante
sedan that was killed off
in 2004.
Lexus completely redesigned its
flagship LS (
Luxury Sedan)
in 2013.
The Lexus LS is the automaker's full - size
flagship luxury sedan that was first introduced
in 1989.
Earlier this week Hyundai announced that it would launch the company's Korean market Equus
flagship right here
in the U.S. And to help promote the car, Hyundai decided to show - off a few examples of its top - tier
luxury sedan at one of the world's most high - profile automotive events: the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Developed
in Australia, the new Santa Fe range - topper is now officially on sale priced at $ 59,990 plus on - road costs — $ 6750 more than the Highlander
luxury flagship on which it's based — making it the most expensive Hyundai bar the $ 60,000 - $ 82,000 Genesis
sedan.
Infiniti's
flagship sedan blends ample performance,
luxury and technology
in a sleek package that's a relative value.
The Stinger is the second rear - wheel drive
sedan to join the Kia lineup, but unlike the more
luxury oriented K900
flagship, the Stinger now holds the title as the highest - performance production vehicle
in the Kia's history.
For added
luxury, also available are heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, 14 - way power driver and 8 - way power passenger seats, driver's seat thigh extension, a 4 - way headrest with one - button adjustment, dual - zone HVAC and Kia's second - generation panoramic sunroof, as well as available premium Nappa leather trim seating surfaces, similar to those found
in Kia's
luxury flagship sedan, the K900.
And
in March, Lexus will launch the GS 300, a
luxury sedan that is bigger than the entry - level ES 300 but smaller than the
flagship LS 400, America's best - selling imported
luxury car.
According to the report, the current model will remain
in production until the early 2020s because Bentley can't decide how its
flagship luxury sedan should evolve
in the future.
Two months ago, we saw the Italian automaker's
flagship luxury sedan putting
in some work at Ferrari's Fiorano race circuit and now a new sighting of the Quattroporte at the Brenner motorway near the Italian border has been captured on video by the folks from Autoblog.it.
History: When Nissan launched the Infiniti
luxury division
in late 1989, the Q45, its V -8-powered
flagship, was meant to be the Japanese alternative to BMW's best sports
sedans.
This audio system, standard
in the Equus, counts as just one of the tech highlights
in Hyundai's
flagship luxury sedan.
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, the marque's new fastback
flagship in the U.S. designed to offer the space and amenities of a midsize
luxury sedan, made its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show...
Introduced
in 2001, the Lexus LS430 is a
luxury sedan that was regarded as the Japanese
luxury automaker's
flagship model during its rather brief run of production.
The ultimate
in smooth riding
luxury, our 2013 Chevrolet Impala LTZ, our
flagship sedan displayed
in distinguished Summit White, presents...
We have the latest S - Class here at 1000 West Golf Road
in Hoffman Estates, and we're happy to let you test drive this
flagship luxury sedan today.
Why Edmunds Recommends the 2017 Audi A8: Although
luxury flagship sedans aren't necessarily built with cornering performance
in mind, the Audi A8 manages the rare feat of feeling smaller than it is.
We have the latest S - Class here at 1000 West Golf Road
in Hoffman Estates, IL, and we're happy to let you test drive this
flagship luxury sedan today.
Technology is the ultimate
luxury in large
flagship sedans such as Audi's A8 (starting at $ 72,200).
The first Kia K900
flagship large
luxury sedan debuted
in 2012 to a lukewarm reception, with consumers shying away from a $ 50,000 - plus Kia.
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, the marque's new fastback
flagship in the U.S. designed to offer the space and amenities of a midsize
luxury sedan, made its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show this week.
Even better, they come with a big discount as compared to their modern day counterparts: The
flagship luxury sedans for the 2017 model year can be up
in the 6 - figure range when you're shopping the most common
luxury brands.
The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, VW's erstwhile entry
in the
luxury flagship sedan segment.
Source: Lexus Press Release is on Page 2 All - New Lexus UX Crossover Makes Its World Debut
in Geneva The first - ever Lexus compact
luxury crossover Bold «Urban Explorer» design First Lexus built on the new GA — C global platform UX 200 features all - new 2.0 - liter engine coupled with Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission UX 250h combines new gas engine with 4th generation hybrid system GENEVA, March 6, 2018 — Following recent launches of its stunning new LC
flagship coupe, LS
flagship sedan and three - row RX
luxury utility vehicle, Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the UX, its first - ever compact
luxury crossover.
Replacing the highly - regarded LS 430, the fourth - generation of the
flagship LS
luxury sedan line embodies the kind of innovative features, impeccable build quality and attention to detail that established Lexus as a preeminent power
in the premium vehicle segment from the very beginning.
Beyond these two models, Acura's next big reveal will be an all - new RL
flagship luxury sedan, which will be revealed at the New York Auto Show
in April.
The result will be «a
luxury sports
sedan that reaches new heights
in terms of performance and handling, driving enjoyment as well as respect of the world we live
in: the best performance ever
in the long history of Maserati's four - door
flagship sedan are matched by the unprecedented success
in the quest for an eco-friendly automobile.»
When Kia launched K900
flagship luxury sedan at the Detroit Auto Show
in January, Kia's Vice President Lee Hyoung - keun said great hopes for the car into the U.S - market.
Hyundai hopes to make a loud statement
in the
luxury field with the Equus, but on the road its
flagship sedan creates nary a whisper.
Most
luxury automakers have been forgoing touchscreens
in favor of physical controllers for some time now, and Hyundai echoes that trend
in its
flagship sedan.
The biggest fault we find
in Hyundai's
flagship luxury sedan is just how derivative it is of the European brands it aspires to supplant.
Thanks to exquisite materials combined with impeccable craftsmanship, the cabin is one of the finest
in any
flagship luxury sedan.
So after introducing the impressive XC90
flagship SUV earlier this year, Volvo has decided to unleash their S90
luxury sedan in India to take on the Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 and the recently launched Jaguar XF.
The 2016 Porsche Panamera 4S proves that the decision to switch to V - 6 from V - 8 power
in the brand's
flagship luxury sedan was a prescient one.
With the continuing growth of
luxury car sales around the world, especially
in Asia, a number of automakers are scrambling to offer even more exclusive versions of their
flagship sedans.
You know a company is confident of its prowess
in the diesel arena when it deigns to fit its
flagship luxury sedan with an oil - burning powerplant.