Who
says luxury and performance cant coexist?
Not exact matches
The company is counting on the taxpayer - backed loans to offset up to 80 % of the development cost of the Model S. Tesla has
said it expects that car to cost $ 60,000
and compete against the likes of the BMW 5 Series for
luxury and performance.
«Both the car segments
and the brands in the top 10 vehicles are associated with affordability
and fuel economy, rather than
luxury and performance,» iSeeCars
said of women's top choices.
First opened in 2004, the sales point was upgraded in 2007; Automobili Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann stood by at the ceremony as dealer principal Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al - Thani
said, «Lamborghini remains the epitome of
performance, exclusivity,
and luxury,
and Qatar is one of the most dynamic
and wealthy countries in the Middle East.»
That
said, the car does 0 - 60 in 3.7 secs
and 189mph, massively quick for a sportscar, never mind a full on
luxury car, so why on earth do you guys still «prefer more
performance»?
«[It] is the first
luxury sedan with the
performance of a V8
and the fuel consumption of a compact model,»
says Mercedes - Benz.
That
said, the Infiniti Q60, in both coupe
and convertible form, is still an excellent
luxury performance car.
John Edwards, Land Rover's Global Brand Director
said: «The Range Rover Evoque remains true to the brand's core values of premium
luxury and formidable all - terrain
performance and combines them with dynamic
and sporty handling.
The 2015 Acura TLX is a true
luxury sport sedan, so it is fitting that the car be raced against several of its natural competitors,
and even some up - market brands, in the Pirelli World Challenge,»
said Art St. Cyr, President of Honda
Performance Development
and Vice President, Product Planning
and Logistics, American Honda, in a recent statement.
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«With its combination of style,
performance and uncompromising
luxury, the Lincoln MKX has brought new customers into the Lincoln showroom in a way that very few products have before,»
said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development.
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«In the Veyron, Bugatti has created an automobile icon
and established itself as the world's most exclusive supercar brand,»
says Wolfgang Durheimer, President, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. «So far no other carmaker has managed to successfully market a product that stands for unique top - class technical
performance and pure
luxury in a comparable price / volume range.
«The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk delivers astounding
performance numbers, backed by renowned SRT engineering that combines world - class on - road driving dynamics with
luxury, refinement
and an array of innovative advanced technology,»
said CEO Mike Manley.
Needless to
say, it also delivers historically high levels of
performance and luxury, thanks to standard equipment such as a 2.0 - liter, turbocharged engine that makes 252 horsepower
and 273 lb. - ft.
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.
«The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk delivers astounding
performance numbers, backed by renowned SRT engineering that combines world - class on - road driving dynamics with
luxury, refinement
and an array of innovative advanced technology,»
said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand — FCA Global.
«The Lexus LF - 1 Limitless is a flagship crossover that redefines the boundaries of
luxury and performance,» the company
said Tuesday in a statement.
A GM company spokesman
said that Buick is positioned as a «premium» marque (entry - level
luxury) to compete with Acura, some Lexus models, Volvo,
and Infiniti, while Cadillac is aimed at the «
luxury»
performance segment which includes BMW
and Mercedes - Benz,
and Audi [43]
With Lexus earmarking more engineering resources to develop
performance vehicles,
and crossovers
and SUVs accounting for 65 percent of the brand's U.S. sales, it would be logical for Lexus to move into sportier
luxury crossovers, Bracken
said during an interview on the sidelines of the Los Angeles auto show.
«Purchases are being driven by rising household wealth — the key driver of the
luxury auto market — which is being buoyed by strong equity market
performances across much of the globe
and ongoing house price appreciation,»
said Gomes.
John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director,
said: «The new Range Rover preserves the essential, unique character of the vehicle — that special blend of
luxury,
performance and unmatched all - terrain capability.
«The GS 450h is a top - flight
luxury performance sedan designed to have class - leading acceleration
and responsiveness,»
said Lexus Group Vice President
and General Manager Bob Carter.
Heres what the experts have
said about the 2015 Audi Q5 Quattro: The 2015 Audi Q5 compact
luxury SUV offers up comfort, style
and performance, with standard all - wheel drive
and five different models suited to individual buyers.
Infiniti executives
and engineers
say the basis of the G35's
performance is the 112 - inch wheelbase — the longest in the mid-sized
luxury segment —
and the engine's placement slightly behind the front axle.
Coming this fall to a Mitsubishi dealer near you is the 3000GT, sort of a baby Ferrari.Mitsubishi officials
say the 3000GT is «designed to provide the ultimate in
performance without sacrificing
luxury and will compete with such cars as the Nissan 300ZX Turbo, Porsche 944
and the Toyota Supra Turbo.
Dr Wolfgang Schreiber, CEO of Bentley Motor Company, had this to
say about receiving the award; «For over a decade, the Bentley Continental GT has defined ultimate
luxury and high
performance grand touring.
The Audi S8 is the ultimate expression of
luxury,
performance and practical business - sedan sense or, as Audi V8 engine head Jurgen Konigstedt
said, «It is the most powerful sedan in our history.»
Porsche unveiled its new second - generation 2017 Panamera sedan June 28, a car it
says blends «the
performance of a genuine sports car
and the comfort of a
luxury sedan.»
«The new AMG GT 4 - Door Coupé is the ultimate four - door sports car
and the ideal ambassador for
Performance Luxury,» Daimler's Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener
said.
«The new AMG GT 4 - Door Coupe is the ultimate four - door sports car
and the ideal ambassador for
Performance Luxury,»
said Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer, Daimler AG.
Acura Division sales bucked market trends with an increase of 1.6 percent overall on sales of 11,545 units MDX sales continue to soar with a 54.9 percent increase on sales of 4,563 units last month RDX posted its 22nd consecutive monthly sales record with sales up 4.2 percent with 2,911 units sold «Offering the comfort, connectivity
and performance every
luxury customer wants at a price no other
luxury brand can match is clearly a winning formula for Acura light trucks,»
said Jeff Conrad, vice president
and general manager of Acura Sales.
As Roger
said, the lines are fantastic,
and the curb appeal
and presence have just the attitude I appreciate in a
performance luxury sedan.
«The 2014 Sierra Denali has a combination of
performance, capability
and luxury that no other pickup can match,»
said Tony DiSalle, vice president of GMC Marketing.
«There is no doubt that plug - in hybrid technology is true to Bentley's values of outstanding
luxury and effortless
performance,»
said Schreiber.
«Rear - wheel drive offers the best vehicle balance
and handling,
and a
performance - car experience without any compromises in
performance or
luxury,»
said Eric Ridenour, Executive Vice President — Product Development, Chrysler Group.
«Bentayga is a name that reflects what we know our SUV will do better than any other car in the world — combine the best automotive
luxury with outstanding
performance to take the Bentley experience to new environments,»
said Wolfgang Dürheimer, Bentley Chairman
and CEO.
«As leaders in
luxury crossover vehicles, it's no surprise to us that our SUV lineup continues to propel our sales
performance,»
said Jeff Bracken, group vice president
and general manager for the Lexus division.
That being
said, the Infiniti Q60's elegant looks
and expressive
performance (thanks in part to its 325 - horsepower, 3.7 - liter V6) make it a
luxury cruiser to watch for when shopping in the premium segment.
Audi
says the SQ5 medium - sized
luxury SUV has no direct competitors,
and while the BMW X5
and X6 M50d models offer similar
performance, they» cost around $ 60,000 more
and a one size larger.
Described by the manufacturer as the «world's first
luxury hybrid», the Bentayga Hybrid is
said to deliver
performance and refinement in the same league as the existing petrol W12
and V8 models.
«The CT6 V - Sport was developed for driving enthusiasts who want the best of both worlds: a high -
performance sports sedan
and a
luxury car with all the comforts
and technology that come with it,»
said Lyndon Lie, CT6 chief engineer.
«The completely re-designed TL's
performance, sophistication
and styling have been dramatically elevated to satisfy both
luxury sedan buyers
and enthusiast drivers,»
said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales.
The combination of added interior space, everyday practicality
and stand - out good looks (not to mention athletic
performance) is seducing many shopping within the $ 200 - 500K range away from more conservative
luxury marques,
says Maserati.
«The Lamborghini Urus redefines possibilities, creating a class of its own: unprecedented SUV
performance,
luxury and versatility, with the distinctive dynamic design DNA of a Lamborghini super sports car,» a Lamborghini release
said.
As Kirk Bennion
said during the rollout, «The Atlantic
and Pacific Design Packages were originally designed to showcase how the Stingray could be configured as a
luxury sport GT car or as a high -
performance motorsport car.»
«The all - new BMW Alpina B7 xDrive stands for
luxury paired with precision dynamics, effortless
performance and comfort at the highest level,»
says a release from BMW.
Our goal is to advance on MDX's already great dynamic
performance while improving fuel economy
and luxury comfort,»
said Mike Accavitti, vice president of national marketing operations.
Even though other
luxury automakers are offering
performance models, such as the Audi S
and the BMW M series, Allan
says he's not concerned about Mercedes loyalists straying.
This strategic collaboration for Aston Martin will, in our next generation of
luxury sports cars, offer our customers increased
performance and efficiency whilst retaining the unique character
and style of an Aston Martin,»
said a Aston Martin spokesman.