The special shape of the air bellows made it possible to use a McPherson air suspension strut in
a luxury saloon for the first time.
So, what has its M division come up with to prepare the class - leading 5 Series
luxury saloon for battle with what can only be described as weapons - grade competition, in the form of the Porsche Panamera Turbo, Mercedes - AMG E63 and Audi RS6?
Not exact matches
An electric
luxury four - door
saloon, the Pininfarina H600 looks set to be yet another «Tesla - fighter» — but this time, it's coming from Pininfarina, a company more renowned
for its bodywork designs than its advanced powertrain experience.
In Initial impact, Simon Charlesworth tells the story of a rare survivor of this important Vintage tourer / /
For this month's Auto - biography, Matthew Bell meets graphic designer, historic racer and lover of Americana Julian Balme to discuss his life behind the wheel / / The first
saloon to use the legendary XK engine, Jaguar's Mk VII was a 100mph
luxury car just as happy winning touring car races as cruising the home counties.
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.
This ensures the Jag will be tax free in the UK, impressive
for a
luxury saloon — the 3 - series can't produce less than 118g / km in its most efficient form.
The high - end
luxury saloons are equipped with two leading - edge automatic climate control systems — one
for the front section of the car and a separate second unit
for the rear compartment.
It is thanks to the high standards which Maybach sets
for both the exterior and the interior design of its high - end
luxury saloons that Maybach vehicles boast a series of details which are unique even in this prestigious segment.
Mercedes has developed a dedicated platform
for its electric vehicles named MEA (Mercedes Electric Arhitecture) which will be used to build 10 models from compact class to SUVs and
luxury saloons under the subbrand EQ.
After a revamp unveiled at the 2017 New York Auto Show, things seem to finally be picking up
for the
luxury brand's flagship
saloon; so far in 2018 it has sold more than double the total figure
for calendar year 2017.
That's well north of what you'd pay
for entry - level versions of its chief rivals, the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 and puts it on a par with the likes of the Range Rover and even
luxury saloons like the BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ and the Mercedes S - Class.
Heated front seats and heated steering wheels used to be reserved
for mid-size and full - size
luxury saloon cars as an expensive optional extra.
There's a spot
for a mostly - German British
luxury saloon as a less expensive brand - extension.
For a big SUV, this Volkswagen isn't that long - a 4,801 mm, it's significantly shorter than some
luxury saloons.
If you're looking
for a large
luxury saloon that's engaging and rewarding to drive, then the XJ has much of merit to offer.
It defined it variously as a car that would «close the gap» between the 911 and Cayenne; a «completely new four - seater sports car that combines the comfort of a
luxury sedan», and an «uncompromising sporty grand touring
saloon for four adults»... Enter Panamera.
From an aesthetic point of view, good proportions are the jumping off point
for everything else, and the rear quarter restyling
for the Mercedes - Maybach S - Class derivative adds an even more regal aura to the most modern and dynamic looking
luxury saloon in its class.
Bentley is a
luxury car brand, which is usually known
for its elegant handcrafted
saloons like the Mulsanne, Flying Spur and also swanky performance oriented cars like the Bentley Continental GT.
Based on the W222 S - Class, the S600 Guard is
for those who live with the privilege of being disliked by a certain section of the society that can range from the local street gang to high profile terrorists and this armoured version of the flagship
saloon will keep its occupants safe without having to compromise on
luxury.
«The result is the all - new Maserati Quattroporte, a
luxury sports
saloon 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
saloon is matched by the unprecedented success in the quest
for a more fuel efficient automobile.
Bentley's next Flying Spur will be reinvented as a much more distinctive
luxury saloon in 2019 and will be the last Bentley to be launched before the company completely reinvents its cars
for the era of electrification.
In clear words, this was the first concept of a
luxury saloon, which does not need more than 3 litre
for 100 km.
The result is an extremely effi cient
luxury performance
saloon at the same time offering unprecedented Sheer Driving Pleasure
for a hybrid car.
Owning a
luxury saloon will no longer remain a dream
for the masses in this country.
The work done in the wind tunnel was particularly successful,
for with a drag coefficient of only 0.25, the new E-Class is the world's most aerodynamically efficient
luxury saloon.
With consumption equivalent to 94.2 mpg the S - Class sets a new benchmark
for luxury saloons that just a few years ago was thought virtually impossible.
The cabin space is befitting the flagship
luxury saloon with four - zone climate control, ventilated seats and armrests
for both the rows.
A high - ride unconventional
saloon, the Vision Mercedes - Maybach Ultimate
Luxury offers an SUV - typical seating positon
for a sublime driving experience and creates a tremendous presence of the car running on 24 - inch turbine - look wheels.
Luxury trim models feature a lot of equipment as well, helping justify the nigh - on # 35k list price — which may otherwise seem a lot
for a four - cylinder diesel
saloon.
The Audi A6
luxury saloon has everything from the premium appeal, refined engines and extremely rich features to new age styling elements that make it a great car both
for executives and true car enthusiasts.
Exclusively
for those looking
for an even stronger sporting edge in a
luxury saloon, the Quattroporte Sport GT S, equipped with an automatic 6 - speed gearbox, stands out
for its exceptional dynamic behaviour and uncompromised handling.
For all the modifications fitted into the
luxury saloon, the highlight of the program is the MHR software, which boosts the 650xi Gran Coupe's engine output from the standard 445 horsepower and 480 pound - feet of torque all the way up to 543 horsepower and 538 pound - feet of torque.
The train features contemporary
luxuries like Library, Ayurvedic Massage Center, Gymnasium, Bar, Steam Bath, Business Center, Beauty Parlor, Telephone in each
saloon, Fully loaded mini pantry in each coach, Television in each coach, Plasma TV in Lounge Car, Music Systems besides Special Suite
for Physically challenged.
Open
for the common people,
luxury saloons on train offer a customized way of train traveling in India.
The first trains that made the journey catered
for the
luxury tastes of the time, with elegant
saloon coaches, passenger coaches from 1st to 3rd class and dining cars.
The service is provided using a
saloon car
for couples, a people carrier
for up to four people and a mini bus or small
luxury coach
for small groups.