The multi-spoke alloy wheels make the sedan appear more
premium than its rivals.
It also feels less
premium than its rivals, with a slightly hollow feel to the rear casing.
Not exact matches
Amazon is also paying a 15 %
premium above what
rival supermarket company Albertsons reportedly offered to pay to acquire Whole Foods less
than two months ago, a deal that would have valued the health food store at about $ 11.7 billion, or $ 36.50 per share, according to Bloomberg data.
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.
Mercedes was the first
premium carmaker to launch a Plug - In Hybrid version and has more Plug - In Hybrid versions
than any other
premium rival.
The compact sedan that's been developed for India is expected to be positioned as the
premium offering in the segment and will be priced higher
than rivals.
What makes it the Cadillac CT6 even more of an intriguing proposition is the fact it's substantially cheaper
than many of its
rivals, with a price you'd expect to find on a
premium mid-sized sedan rather
than something targeted at the luxury market.
Yes it does cost more
than its direct
rivals but when you factor everything, the
premium seems justified.
To underline that, just like the IS F undercut its chief German
rivals, the Toyota
premium division's new F flag - bearer arrives with a $ 133,500 starting price — almost $ 33K less
than the M4.
Volvo might be a little late to the compact
premium SUV party, trailing its two German
rivals here by more
than half a decade, but it's on a roll with its 4x4 line - up.
We'll only know for certain when we finally drive it, but the A-Class looks like it's going to be a tougher
rival than ever for
premium and mainstream hatchbacks.
Not only is the BMW 1 Series more enjoyable to drive
than many
premium rivals including the Audi A3, Mercedes A-Class and Lexus CT, the most fuel - efficient versions are actually cheaper to run
than these and other competitors.
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.
This should help keep
premiums lower
than you'd get in most mainstream
rivals.
However, apart from the swish Peugeot 5008, the Discovery Sport feels much better appointed
than mainstream seven - seat SUV
rivals including the Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq, so it still lives up to its
premium billing.
Bartsch added the new Tiguan — despite a higher ($ 31,990) starting price
than its predecessor and its most direct
rivals — would appeal to to both traditional mainstream SUV buyers and
premium luxury SUV customers, because of its value and German enginering and manufacture.
Rivaling a host of other compact sedans like Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Volkswagen Ameo, Ford Aspire and Tata Tigor, the new Amaze still measures under 4 - metres in length and promises to be more
premium and better equipped
than before.
It will be getting
premium upholstery certainly better
than its
rivals.
Storage space in the cabin has been increased by 3.7 liters over the original model, to 26.9 liters, a capacity greater
than premium European
rivals».
With an operating time of 7.5 seconds, the all - new Genesis benefits from a faster activation process and greater range of adjustment
than its
premium European
rivals.
Additional insulation of the rear differential also reduces booming and vibration, resulting in lower audible noise on the all - new Genesis
than its
premium European
rivals.
Lots of high quality materials are used, with a good amount of soft - touch and tactile trim pieces dotted about the dashboard and the main contact areas, and the overall design has a far more
premium feel
than the slightly iffy in places setup that you'll find on a handful of
rivals, such as the soon - to - be-facelifted Buick Encore.
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
It's lighter
than rivals and looks
premium on a world of Android
rivals, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2...
It's the first quad - core tablet in the world, and is more powerful
than nearly any
rival — barring
premium Windows tabs like the # 1,000 Samsung Series 7 Slate.
With consumers willing to pay a 20 %
premium on eco-friendly products, big companies like Unilever (UL) are now looking to acquire smaller, sustainable brands rather
than lose market share to
rivals.
In line with the B&O Play range in general, the H3 is an elegant pair of
premium headphones that looks better
than similar sounding
rivals, but also charges you a little more for the privilege.
The Korean company's local
rival, Samsung, fielded a less
than stellar
premium handset that year, allowing LG to mop up additional market share through a range of phones led by its well - received 2014 flagship.
It feels more
premium than the glossy plastic used by entry - level
rivals, while also providing a decent amount of grip.