Bert Brooks, senior product planning manager for the car, says the Q50's enhancements should attract shoppers at both end
of the luxury sedan segment — sports - performance drivers and non-sporty drivers.
Tesla Model S takes up majority share
of the luxury sedan segment.
Not exact matches
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 2014 Maserati Ghibli enters an unfamiliar
luxury sedan segment, deigning to thrust its Italian trident into a swarm
of German competitors including the Mercedes - Benz CLS - Class, BMW 6 - Series Gran Coupe, Porsche Panamera, and Audi A7.
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 high.
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.
This
segment doesn't have many four - cylinder contenders, but if you opt for a midsize
sedan — including the Toyota Camry — you can get an efficient four - cylinder in even the most opulent trim levels with lots
of luxury conveniences; that's not the case in the Toyota Highlander.
As the 5 - series has become a large and soft
luxury sedan in the vein
of the Mercedes - Benz E-class, Audi has stepped in with the truest sport
sedan in the
segment.
The TSX, which hits dealerships in April, has its share
of good qualities — like a stylish exterior and interior — but it competes in the
luxury sport
sedan category, which is one
of the more crowded
segments of the car business.
Audi used to be an also - ran in this
segment, and now it sits at the top
of the
luxury mid-size
sedan class.
There are several other high - end
luxury sedans in this
segment,
of course, such as the Maserati Quattroporte and AMG editions
of the Mercedes - Benz S - Class, but the Panamera tops our list specifically because
of its heritage, driving characteristics, and overall appeal.
Mercedes - Benz is jumping into the heart
of the heated compact sport
luxury sedan segment with the redesigned 2015 Mercedes - Benz C - Class that makes its official debut at the 2014 Detroit auto show.
The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid comes with air suspension as standard and offers a unique balance in this
segment: the comfort
of a
luxury sedan paired with the performance
of a sports car.
Like all cars in the
luxury sedan segment, the Q gets lane keeping assist and lane departure warnings, rearview monitor, and a boatload
of other safety features.
The Lexus flagship LS 430 premium
luxury sedan continues to be the
segment leader with record sales
of 32,272 units, up 34.6 percent over 2003.
Depending on the development
of market
segment for large
luxury sedans, Escala is a potential addition to our existing product plan.»
In the
luxury sedan segment it represents the epitome
of athletic elegance and sporty driving dynamics.
• Targeted best - in -
segment 38 mpg highway fuel economy * (2.5 - liter engine) • Premium exterior styling with a powerful presence and improved aerodynamics • Upscale interior rivaling premium
luxury sedans, including NASA - inspired «zero - gravity» seats, an Advanced Drive - Assist ™ Display and BOSE ® Premium Audio System • An outstanding balance
of ride comfort, stability and fun - to - drive demeanor, including projected best - level acceleration • Standard Bluetooth ® Hands - Free Phone System and Streaming Audio via Bluetooth ® • NissanConnectSM and NissanConnectSM Navigation integrated smartphone connectivity suite with hands - free text message integration, Pandora ® playback, real - time Google ® POI search and more • Next - generation Safety Shield Technologies, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Moving Object Detection (MOD) systems • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert
BMW has been atop the entry - level
luxury segment for so long, it's tough to find records
of the last time that its 3 Series
sedan and 4 Series coupe — essentially a 3 Series...
Volvo says the introduction
of the 2017 S90
sedan sets a new standard for the
luxury segment, with superior materials, technology, comfort, and class - leading semi-autonomous features.
The Mercedes C 43 AMG is the only product
of its kind in the compact
luxury sedan segment, as BMW India or Audi India do not sell the 340i M Sport and S4 3.0 TFSI, respectively.
Like the
sedan, the ATS Coupe's driving dynamics are rooted in mass efficiency, which helps make it one
of Cadillac's lightest and most agile models ever — and the lightest car in the compact
luxury Coupe
segment.
There's no doubt that a Nissan Maxima is one
of the models that warrants a closer look for people buying in the full size
luxury sedan segment, but there are a few offerings from other automakers like BMW, Audi and Acura that should also be looked at before making a decision.
Whenever the Stuttgart based automaker starts feeling the heat from the competition, it comes up with a much advanced model
of the S - Class series to conquer the
luxury sedan segment, yet again.
Being one
of the shorter
luxury sedans on the market (another area where the car seemingly bridges the gap between mid-sized executive and full - sized
luxury sedans), the Cadillac CT6 isn't the most spacious
sedan in this
segment, though the ample amounts
of head and leg room all around means the driver and passengers won't be left wanting for space here.
The premium
luxury sedan segment is heating up with the presence
of the Audi A8L, BMW 7 - Series which recently got a LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) facelift while Jaguar reduced prices
of the XJL by starting local production and now with Mercedes launching the much awaited S350 CDI.
The 4965 mm long Cadenza will take over the role
of large
luxury sedan for the Kia marque from the 10 - year old Opirus -LRB-» Amanti» in some markets) and is destined to totally transform Kia's sales performance in the D2
segment.
As buyers
of mid-size coupes in the
luxury segments had shifted towards sports
sedans, Lincoln developed an entry for the
segment in the place
of the Mark VIII.
Unlike some competitors in the
luxury sedan segment, the chassis
of the LS is steel, not aluminum.
However, the Q70 and Q70 Hybrid do represent very interesting and compelling vehicles in the
luxury sport
sedan segment, even more so when you consider the laundry list
of new safety features that have migrated over from the technology laden Q50, or the
sedan formerly known as G.
A studious student within the
luxury sport
sedan segment, the Lexus IS has serious intentions
of taking on the best from Germany.
From its elite performance specs to its head - turning design, this model is more than worthy
of your attention in the midsize
luxury sedan segment.
The sporty
luxury -
sedan segment is a tough slice
of the automotive market to compete in.
• First use
of Mercedes - Benz» «four - headlight» front - end design • Only diesel engine offered in the midsize
luxury sedan segment • British threatened by outbreak
of «mad cow» disease
The second - generation XF full - sized
luxury sedan features Jaguar's aluminum - intensive construction brings a blend
of design, technology and refinement to the
segment.
The all - new Sonata provides the
luxury feel
of a car from the
segment above in a mid-size
sedan package, conveying a sense
of style and dynamism previously unavailable in a Hyundai Motor car in this class.
Speaking
of segments, we consider the Maxima to be a» «tweener,» a car that exists between two popular categories: the midsize family
sedans (such as the Toyota Camry) and the entry - level
luxury class (which includes the 330i and 3.2 TL).
Holden discontinued production
of the Caprice, retired the range and exited the large
luxury sedan segment as
of October 2017.
The 2015 Buick Verano brings a touch
of luxury to the compact
sedan segment, but it does so at a price point that's still reasonably affordable.
With a release date expected sometime in the fall
of 2015, the 2016 Mercedes - Benz C350 Plug - In Hybrid near Chicago IL will mark one
of the
luxury segment's most appealing hybrid
sedan options.
Additionally, Kia has constructed the interior
of the Cadenza in such a way that it could be considered a worthy rival with entry - level
sedans in the
luxury sedan segment.
Thanks to this great mix
of attributes, the TSX has the largest percentage
of buyers under 30 among all
luxury sedans and has remained the volume leader within its
segment according to Global Insight.
EXPERTS RAVE «Reinvented and refined over the last few years, the well - rounded Mercedes - Benz C - Class stands as one
of the best picks in the highly competitive compact
luxury sport
sedan / coupe
segment.»
One
of the best - selling cars for Maruti, the Dzire now enters its third generation and promises to offer more
luxury and sophistication that's unheard and unseen, especially in the compact
sedan segment.
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.
As such, the ATS
Sedan is designed to challenge the world's best premium cars while being aimed at stalwarts of the compact luxury sedan segment such as the BMW 3 - Series, Mercedes - Benz C Class Sedan, Audi A4, Lexus IS, Jaguar XE, and Volvo
Sedan is designed to challenge the world's best premium cars while being aimed at stalwarts
of the compact
luxury sedan segment such as the BMW 3 - Series, Mercedes - Benz C Class Sedan, Audi A4, Lexus IS, Jaguar XE, and Volvo
sedan segment such as the BMW 3 - Series, Mercedes - Benz C Class
Sedan, Audi A4, Lexus IS, Jaguar XE, and Volvo
Sedan, Audi A4, Lexus IS, Jaguar XE, and Volvo S60.
The Q70 is one
of the smaller entries in the midsize
luxury sedan segment, but it's also among the most fun to drive.
Jaguar's sleek midsize
luxury sedan is gorgeous inside and out, and the fact that it's among the less common cars in the midsize
luxury sedan segment is a big part
of its appeal for many buyers.
Of course, the luxury sedan segment is crowded with competition, many of which have been challenging the C - Class for year
Of course, the
luxury sedan segment is crowded with competition, many
of which have been challenging the C - Class for year
of which have been challenging the C - Class for years.
Check out the rest
of the
segment in KBB's Midsize
Luxury Sedan Buyer's Guide.