Comfort is significantly improved, especially on poor roadways and during slower driving; the suspension characteristic is then similar to
that of a luxury sedan in the style of the Phaeton.
Using a cab - forward approach, the Diamante is among the sleekest
of the luxury sedans in its price range.
Now, Lincoln also delivers the best fuel efficiency
of any luxury sedan in America,» said Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas.
Not exact matches
«It's honestly more like driving a Porsche Boxster than a typical
luxury sedan,» Jake Fisher, director
of auto testing at Consumer Reports, said
in a phone interview.
In the past couple
of years, Mercedes has unveiled attention - grabbing limited - edition Maybach derivatives, helping drive home the Stuttgart - based manufacturer's
luxury standing even as most
of its customers drive an A-Class compact or C - Class
sedan.
Aston Martin, James Bond's car brand
of choice, aims to lead the
luxury EV sector and has teamed up with Beijing - based technology company LeEco to develop an electric
sedan, the Aston Martin RapidE, which is expected to hit markets
in 2019, CEO Andy Palmer told CNBC.
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk was
in Japan Monday to deliver the first
of the Model S
luxury sedans in Tokyo.
Tesla has started at the high end
of the auto market with a
luxury sedan for about $ 100,000 and a large SUV for about $ 200,000, and has proceeded to introduce a more affordably priced
sedan in the $ 50,000 range.
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In examining the sedan marketplace, you can not simply look at the price and size [of] the ATS and CTS, but rather examine what is transpiring across all luxury automakers in the sedan category,» de Nysschen sai
In examining the
sedan marketplace, you can not simply look at the price and size [
of] the ATS and CTS, but rather examine what is transpiring across all
luxury automakers
in the sedan category,» de Nysschen sai
in the
sedan category,» de Nysschen said.
The Koreans still have work to do
in bringing the Equus» styling and dynamics up to the standards
of the large
luxury sedan segment.
The present generation
of BMW's full - size
luxury sedan went on sale
in late 2008, well before the current A8 and S - Class debuted, so it was long overdue for serious redo.
But editor -
in - chief Mike Floyd notes that both the Cadillac and the Lincoln garnered more attention than any other cars at the show, and counts that as a win for the overall spirit
of the American
luxury sedan.
The 2017 Mercedes - Benz E-Class will make its official debut
in a few short weeks at the 2016 Detroit auto show, so look for all sorts
of new information on the 10th - generation
luxury sedan then.
We saw hints
of the Levante's swoopy design
in recent spy shots, and the final product looks a lot like a lifted version
of the Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte
luxury sedans.
The all - new 2017 Audi A4 looks to follow up on the success
of the thundering RS7
in 2014, but does the mass - market
luxury sedan have what it takes to bring home a trophy?
But under the auspices
of Mercedes - Benz, the brand has been rejuvenated to the tune
of four new models, all
of them based
in some way on the S - Class
luxury sedan.
They may not be as sexy as
luxury sedans or high - performance sports cars, but the competitors
in our 2013 Compact Car Challenge represent the go - to vehicles for the majority
of us regular folks
in our everyday lives.
After a few dramatic cuts
of the two mid-size
luxury sedans going at it
in the corners, the race victor crosses the finish line
in theatrical fashion.
When Hyundai came out with the Genesis
sedan in 2008, my take - away from the Koreans» first stab at the
luxury elite was that they were about 85 percent on its way to competing with the likes
of Mercedes and BMW, but that come the second - generation models, they likely would be the ones to beat.
When the road followed the unpredictable curvatures
of a mountain, body roll obviously was not as well snubbed as
in the best sports cars, but it was mighty impressive for a four - door
luxury sedan and is without a doubt best
in its class.
From the «NeueKlasse»
sedans of the 1960s to large
luxury cars
in the 80s, and then sporty crossovers
in the 2000s, the brand has repeatedly reinvented itself.
Regarded as one
of the greatest modern midsize
luxury sedans, the W124 is a downright legend, both when new and
in long - term perspective.
Accelerator response seemed a bit delayed at times, but otherwise the diesel powerplant barely changes the S - class driving experience at all: the car still has plenty
of passing power, it still rides and handles amazingly well for a big
sedan, and it still immerses its occupants
in extreme
luxury.
Winner: Lincoln MKC — 2,152 sales The newest Lincoln is also now the best - selling, with sales
of the MKC crossover outpacing every other car
in the
luxury brand — even beating the Lincoln MKZ
sedan by 56 units.
CARS.COM — The latest page
in the book
of Genesis, Hyundai's growing
luxury spinoff brand, finds its G80
sedan getting a performance - oriented makeover both under the hood and on the surface.
Sales fell 0.6 percent year - over-year to 81,694, a level that means Ford's entire
luxury brand was outsold by individual vehicles like the dated Ford E-Series vans.The new MKZ
sedan continues to be a bright spot
in the Lincoln lineup, with sales up 73.2 percent
in December and showing a 15.4 - percent increase for all
of last year.
Our colleagues at Motor Trend caught a prototype
of the next - generation
luxury sedan testing
in California, and the new Bimmer looks to feature evolutionary styling, despite bigger chances expected beneath the skin.
The XJ has been and will continue to be an outlier
in the world
of luxury sedans with big back seats.
In this crazy world
of super-powered hybrids, Wi - Fi equipped SUVs, and all - electric
luxury cars, there's now also an ultra-high-end
sedan that goes 190 mph, the 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed.
The current trend
in trucks is
luxury, and Ram offers Laramie and Laramie Longhorn trim levels that are on par with what we've come to expect
in German
luxury sedans, albeit Longhorn models are more
in line with the tastes
of Texans than Bavarians.
The plug -
in hybrid version
of the Cadillac CT6
luxury sedan will only be built
in China, meaning that it will be among the few Chinese - built vehicles imported to the U.S. when it goes on sale later this year.
The Infiniti G
sedan range led sales volume for Nissan's
luxury marque, with 3940 units sold compared to the 3056 G
sedan models moved
in September 2010, representing a gain
of 28.9 percent.
Yet a
luxury sedan of this caliber also makes a natural host for a V - 8, a fact that we acknowledged
in our story when we wrote, «A dealer friend
of ours tells us that some customers are skeptical
of the A7 because it doesn't have a V - 8.
Whether the Rapide replacement will be sold as an Aston Martin or possibly as part
of a burgeoning Lagonda sub-brand has yet to be decided, but we know the next four - door
luxury sedan will be packaged to seat four grown - ups
in comfort and style.
The sport mode — a requisite feature
in any modern
luxury sedan — also adjusts the EPS's assist for better feel and sharpens response
of the 3.5 - liter gas direct - injection engine and six - speed automatic.
Volvo today revealed the 2017 S90, a new
luxury sedan that follows the XC90
in the brand's wave
of new models.
This is a
luxury sedan that emphasizes the
luxury part
of the equation more than the driving part, as you waft along
in speed and comfort if not with much feeling
of communication between the car and the driver.
On the other end
of the spectrum, however, is the Cadillac Escala
luxury sedan; on a scale
of 1 to 10, the concept peaks our curiosity
in the double digits.
There aren't a whole lot
of direct competitors
in the full - size luxury plug - in hybrid sedan segment, but the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug - In Hybrid sets the bar (and, for that matter, the price) pretty hig
in the full - size
luxury plug -
in hybrid sedan segment, but the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug - In Hybrid sets the bar (and, for that matter, the price) pretty hig
in hybrid
sedan segment, but the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug -
In Hybrid sets the bar (and, for that matter, the price) pretty hig
In Hybrid sets the bar (and, for that matter, the price) pretty high.
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
luxury brand that exclusively produced
sedans and sports cars since its inception
in 1936, Jaguar entered the Premium Midsize Utility segment with the F - Pace back
in May
of 2016.
Admittedly, the Equus» poorly damped suspension is probably less
of an issue
in parts
of the country where the roads are not ravaged by winter weather, but on Michigan roads it's far too rough for a full - size
luxury sedan.
Indeed, during our days
of All - Stars testing
in the mountains above Las Vegas, the S90 stood out among the year's best
luxury sedans for its comfortable, controlled ride.
If you're not hungry for power or attention and aren't looking for the most stimulating driving experience
in the world, the stick shift - equipped 2018 Audi A4 is a solid choice
of luxury sport
sedan, or at least sporty
luxury sedan for those who feel like you have to step up to the S4 to hit «sport
sedan» status.
The Tucson's redone interior looks significantly more upscale, with a clean dashboard that's reminiscent
of that
in the Hyundai Genesis
luxury sedan.
A8
in the Market In terms of sales, the old A8 was little more than a bit player among top - shelf luxury sedan
in the Market
In terms of sales, the old A8 was little more than a bit player among top - shelf luxury sedan
In terms
of sales, the old A8 was little more than a bit player among top - shelf
luxury sedans.
Available
in both front - or all - wheel - drive and powered by a standard 3.6 - liter V - 6 rated at 305 horsepower and 264 lb - ft
of torque, or high - performance Twin - Turbo 3.6 - liter V - 6 that delivers 410 horsepower and 369 lb - ft
of torque, the XTS is also the only
luxury sedan with standard Magnetic Ride Control for an incredibly smooth ride.
With its numbers off even
in a booming
luxury market, Cadillac's own record runs from critical successes that have thus far generated lackluster sales — namely the ATS and CTS
sedans — to the industry's biggest egg - on - face
of 2014, the epically miscalculated ELR plug -
in hybrid.
Sure, you can order up the 3.5 - liter V - 6 with its 278 hp @ 6,200 rpm and 252 lb - ft
of torque at 4,900 rpm if you like, and once this engine is
in place
in the all - singing, all - dancing, fully equipped Touring
sedan, the Accord feels as poised and deliberate (and a little bit heavy) as a true
luxury sedan.
Gobs
of power with a social conscience is a neat parlor trick, but what's even better is the best ride this side
of a
luxury sedan, a surprising feature closely related to McLaren's having leveraged everything it ever learned
in F1 racing to make the 12C sing.