Sentences with phrase «premium class rival»

Not exact matches

In an effort to grow revenue and profits amid margin - crimping cost increases, American and its rivals are segmenting their cabins into smaller classes of service, including no - frills basic economy and premium economy, which offers a larger seat, more leg room and an amenities kit for a higher fare.

In this competitive class, the Q2 not only has to compete in its own sub-segment of premium alternatives, but with lots of similarly priced yet more practical mainstream rivals.

Packing Ford's latest tech and having undergone 1.5 million km of NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) testing, Ford Europe says its new Vauxhall Insignia, BMW 3 - series and Mercedes C - Class rival is its most premium saloon ever.

But aside from its new - age rivals like the Jaguar F - Pace SVR and Maserati Levante Trofeo, the GLE 63 will also soon have to deal with an all - new X5 M and Audi's upcoming Q8 RS flagship SUV to have any hope of rising to the top of the premium performance SUV class.

Those touches imbue the Megane with greater style and class than its predecessors, echoing a path taken by other mainstream rivals wishing to capitalise on the market's trend towards premium products.

Audi has priced the A4 Avant in line with its premium rivals — cars such as the Mercedes - Benz C - Class Estate and BMW 3 Series Touring.

Hardly any crossover in this class can tough it practicality-wise, and the good equipment levels on entry - level and the mid-range trims do go some way to offsetting the steeper asking price in comparison with its more mainstream rivals, whilst also undercutting its more premium competitors.

Base prices are in line with the class, but BMW continues its practice of charging rather exorbitant sums for items that are either standard or much less costly on rival premium - compact cars.

The Volkswagen Passat is still a class contender, despite its age - it still looks quite sharp and fits in with premium rivals such as the Skoda Superb.

The BMW 1 Series, for example, has fulfilled this role for almost 10 years now, its standout position among its rivals rooted most prominently in its rear - wheel - drive concept (still a unique proposition in this class), powerful engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and a compelling premium character.

Ride quality isn't always as refined as you might expect; cabin doesn't look or feel premium; less horsepower than other cars in the class; technology interface isn't as user - friendly as some rivals; limited headroom.

The premium coupe market is a crowded one, with established rivals like the Audi A5, Mercedes - Benz C - Class coupes and INFINITI Q60 all vying for attention.

Details are scarce about the first Road Rover model, but the report mentioning it as a «premium EV» with Mercedes S - Class rivalling luxury and interior craftsmanship hints that Land Rover has drawn up plans to compete with Mercedes - Benz's EQ model range.

HYUNDAI UNVEILS GENESIS PREMIUM SPORTS SEDAN Hyundai crafts a rival to $ 60,000 sports sedans... with a starting price under $ 30,000 Rear - wheel drive and high - output V8 engine deliver world - class driving experience

Jaguar has reportedly registered the «XQ» and «Q - Type» trademarks in Europe, hinting at possible nameplates for its all - new rival for mid-size premium crossovers like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, as well as the 3 Series, A4 and Mercedes - Benz C - Class.

Built on the front - wheel drive platform used by the A-Class, B - Class and CLA - Class, the GLA - Class is the company's first take on a premium compact SUV and is positioned to rival the similarly - sized Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Lexus» upcoming crossover.

Expect premium materials inside to rival business - class flight accommodations, and a mildly revised exterior with a bespoke C - pillar and badging.

Think A1, think Audi's premium supermini, rivaling the most stylish cars in its class such as the MINI, DS 3 and even the Fiat 500.

Trunk is small for the class and oddly shaped; ride is a bit less serene than in rival premium large sedans; interior materials are slightly less posh than some class competitors; available sunroof intrudes on headroom

The Audi Q7 is the most affordable vehicle in the premium large SUV class, and it offers a more dynamic on - road driving experience than its rivals as well.

Cons: Trunk is small for the class and oddly shaped; ride is a bit less serene than in rival premium large sedans; interior materials are slightly less posh than some class competitors; available sunroof intrudes on headroom

This junior Acura still doesn't quite match the premium ambiance of some of its class rivals, but competitive pricing and a long list of desirable available features make it a worthwhile choice.