Sentences with phrase «same as a luxury car»

Although it costs the same as a luxury car, that hasn't slowed people down from putting down a $ 5000 deposit to secure their spot on the Fisker Karma waiting list.

Not exact matches

The upshot The next time you make a luxury purchase such as an epic celebrity chef experience, car, boat or even artwork to elevate your eating space, put it on Plastiq and reap the exact same rewards of a traditional credit card purchase.

Maybe they will explain to you that the luxury car you see in their yard was given to them as a gift by unnamed friends... the same way the black convertible Chevy Coupe sports car was given by unnamed friends as a birthday gift.

Despite having the CTS's wheelbase, we expect the new Camaro to be at least five inches shorter overall than the luxury sedan and about the same overall length as the current car.

New suspension geometry is said to improve handling and steering feel, at the same time as keeping the Genesis's ride as comfortable as befits a luxury car.

A Hyundai Elantra does not compete directly with the Hyundai Equus flagship luxury car, for example, and we recognize that by considering each entry within the context of its competitive set, same as our editors do when evaluating 4 - cyl.

The Infiniti Q30 is based on the same platform as the Mercedes - Benz CLA250 and GLA250 compact luxury cars, and it will compete in the same segment as those models, as well as against vehicles like the Audi A3 and Acura ILX.

The back - seat battle Both of these cars tout their rear seat appointments, aiming to offer the same comfort and luxury in the back as they do up front.

While the Tesla Model S sedan is a larger luxury car in the same size and price ballpark as flagship luxury sedans like the Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series, Tesla's upcoming smaller model is anticipated to compete with entry level luxury sedans like the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series.

Called the I.D Vizzion, the four - door is around the same size as a contemporary luxury car such as the Audi A8, but differs from it, and all other production cars by its total lack of driver controls.

The V8 twin - turbo has a deep bass - line to its soundtrack, it's not as angry or OTT as Mercedes - AMG's similar hot - vee turbo engines, but it appears to go about recalibrating your thoughts on how a fast, luxury car should accelerate in the same way.

My Volkswagen Amarok stickered for # 31,820 (about $ 52,000), but remember that cars are more expensive in the U.K.; that # 31,820 is about the same as a BMW 335i Luxury, which is $ 44,450 here.

The Mercedes - Benz S600 Guard also offers all of the same luxury features as the standard car, including the optional Chauffeur Package with specially outfitted rear seats and all of the active safety features that make up the semi-autonomous Intelligent Drive system.

While the Lexus brand hasn't seen the same success in Europe as it has in America, Lieberman believes the GS Hybrid could catch on thanks to its smooth and silent ride — both qualities you'd want in a luxury car.

The car has roughly the same dimensions as the MKS but more interior space, particularly in the rear to compete with long - wheelbase luxury sedans preferred by chauffeured Chinese buyers.

As compared to other luxury sports cars in the same class, the new TTS is fairly priced.

«You used to be able to define one based on price and equipment, but you can't do that anymore because even mainstream cars offer the same equipment as the luxury models.

This car rolls over the road with the same refinement and finesse as one of Mercedes» larger, heavier luxury sedans, yet it will round any corner at just about any speed with total stability.

This puts the E63 AMG S 4MATIC on the same footing as dedicated sports cars like the Porsche 911 Turbo and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, and easily helps the German luxury car earn a spot among this year's fastest sedans.

To create a more personal expression of the brand's compact luxury car, the 2015 ATS Coupe rides on the same 109.3 - inch wheelbase as the sedan, but features its own bodywork, longer vehicle length, lower height and wider front / rear tracks.

While it may not have the same eye - popping style as some other luxury cars, it does have a quiet confidence about it.

However, even the basic CL 500 costs more than # 90,000, while the two AMG versions are priced to compete with cars such as the Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin DB9, and at this price level the Mercedes badge doesn't quite have the same cachet as its luxury branded rivals.

The best used luxury cars under $ 10,000 may not have the same focus on occupant protection as the newer premium vehicles, but the 2008 Volvo S80 naturally stands out as an IIHS Top Safety Pick for that year.

It uses the same drivetrain as the last - generation Prius, but wraps it in unmistakably Lexus styling, creating a sporty - looking (emphasis on the «looking» part) 5 - door hatchback that offers good chassis dynamics, and an eco-friendly alternative to other small - luxury cars.

There are even some smaller luxury cars available for under $ 30,000, offering the same dealership experience and fringe benefits as those costing six figures.

Any car can claim to have the latest luxury features, but few can pull it off with the same style and panache as Mercedes» latest offering.

While the 2013 Jaguar XK is a lovely driving machine, it doesn't exude the same visceral feedback found behind the wheel of Porsche 911, or even a less luxury oriented car such as the Chevrolet Corvette or Dodge Viper.

You can also find the 2017 Lexus RC on our list of the most reliable luxury cars, and for many of the same reasons as the Lexus LS.

As for anyone else who may be confused by Maxima's place in the family sedan world, let me put it this way: It punches well above its weight — so much so that, if I were considering spending my money on an entry - level luxury car like a Mercedes CLA or Lexus ES, I'd honestly consider the Maxima in that same pack.

I will admit that's a rather obvious conclusion, as everyone in the car industry knew the Hyundai name plate would hurt the company's entry into the luxury market, which began in 2009 with this same model.

Alfa's road cars need to succeed in the U.S. and China, where it doesn't have nearly the same level of name recognition as its luxury competitors.

A year later, and the 2014 LS retains that same dynamic character with some new additions on the body and in the cabin to make it even more of an attractive luxury car that touches on a lot of Lexus» growing profile as a player in the market.

The Mazda6 is just about the only other value sedan that carries the same street presence as the Fusion and luxury cars costing $ 50,000 - plus.

The 2016 BMW 4 Series convertible is another retractable hard - top - only affair, one that manages to preserve the sleek looks of the compact luxury car's roofline and allows it to be marketed as both a coupe and a drop top at the same time.

The seventh generation is underpinned by the same platform as the larger 7 Series luxury limousine (albeit without that car's carbon core), so it's larger than its predecessor and now matches the biggest rivals for interior space.

From behind the wheel, the LaCrosse stands on the same high ground in terms of features and the driving experience, as many luxury - brand cars, yet it costs thousands less.

IMSA has redesigned the interior completely in order to meet highest standards of raciness and luxury: carbon intarsia in the same colour as the car, finest diamondshape stitched leather design and seams corresponding to the exterior colour.

It doesn't have the same handling prowess as a BMW 5 Series, but its response to driver input makes the Genesis feel like a more legitimate luxury car than in the past.

Packed with luxury and technology, there's no doubt you're behind the wheel of a car that competes in the same rarified air as others like the BMW 640i, or even the Porsche 911.

The K900 WILL SIT ON DEALER LOTS AND IN SHOWROOMS FOR QUITE SOME TIME before any takers actually lease one.The Equus, as nice a car it it is, sits in showrooms for a year or more... having sold HYUNDAI for 15 years and having gone thru all of their growth with them, they are a fine automobile and company as is KIA since the Hyundai purchase of them about a decade ago.I do feel that delving into this high end luxury car arena is a mistake for both Hyundai and Kia.They should have spent money and added a power passenger seat to the Sonata and they would have sold twice as many as they did, and that's no joke.There are not enough people in that tax bracket that will spend 60 + grand on any KIA.The dealership I was at for 15 years selling Hyundai recently gave up the EQUUS LINE FOR LACK OF SALES.I fear that eventually KIA dealers will do the same with the K900

Infinitis are built for people who like to drive, Diggs said, and as the flagship, the Q45 must be a car in which people enjoy driving, feel confident of performance, and at the same time feel «taken care of» by the luxury features.

No surprise, then, that the S60 is Volvo's biggest seller, edging out the crossover XC60 that can be had for roughly the same price; it's still a drop in the bucket in the overall luxury market, though: Consider that BMW has sold twice as many 5 - series cars and nearly five times as many 3 - series as Volvo has S60s in 2013.

«Truck buyers want the same luxury and creature comforts as in cars, from tilt wheel to power windows.»

The concept car that mimics the proposed LSS - short for luxury sport sedan - will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in early January, sources familiar with the project said.Sources also say that the rear - wheel - drive LSS will be built on the same platform as the Opel Senator.

As arguable the most versatile luxury car, there's every chance it will do the same in a large number of real - world garages around the globe before very long...

Set to replace the RC F Coupe as the Japanese luxury brand's representative in Japan's Super GT500 series during the next year, the LC 500 racer is based on the large 2 +2 - seat road car of the same name that will be launched overseas in December.

Despite offering minor discounts towards certain luxury hotel groups, the AMEX Platinum's car rental loyalty program has two companies on its roster, which is the same as the BMO AIR MILES card.

According to Acriss Car Classification Code (ACC) luxury cars are not in the same category as sports cars.

The wireless headphone market has been shaken up so much recently that it's hard to know where to begin when a new entry appears on the stage and announces itself as the next big thing.Fortunately this latest Bluetooth offering from Sony is targeting a very specific market segment best referred to as «premium noise cancelation», and the company seems pretty confident that with the MDR - 1000X headphones ($ 400), it has got a hit on its hands.Sony is claiming «industry - leading noise cancelation» with these luxury cans, which use ostensibly the same drivers as last year's highly regarded MDR - 1A headset made for listening to Hi - Res Audio, as supported by the company's audiophilic Walkman range, not to mention its line of wireless home speakers and in - car audio systems.Can it

By introducing multiple cars in different price ranges and one for the luxury audience, the company will seamlessly cater to their existing buyers as well as potential customers all at the same time.