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There’s nothing that says luxury like a beautifully built car. Luxury vehicles have long been a symbol of status, quality engineering, and spectacular design. From classic British icons like Rolls Royce and Aston Martin to European superstars like Ferrari and Bugatti, luxury cars are and always will be a thing of beauty.
In this article, we’re looking at the world’s premium level of luxury car, including the most expensive of the lot as well as some of the features that help keep them at the top of the list.
There are some names that are synonymous with luxury, but there are many industry classifications for the term. Luxury cars are classed as having high levels of comfort, performance, amenities, quality, and status compared with standard cars. Also many luxury cars just look great!
Looking at some of these things, ten of the most luxurious car brands are:
Of course, there are different levels of luxury vehicle, some more affordable and ‘every day’ than others. Although we may imagine luxury to mean something like the Phantom, examples of premium compact/subcompact executive cars include the Audi A3, BMW i3, and the Lexus CT 200h.
The Bugatti La Voiture Noire - French for ‘the black car’ is the most expensive car in the world, coming in at an eye-watering $18.9million. Unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, it is a tribute to Bugatti’s past, celebrating their rich history as one of the most well-known luxury car brands in the world.
Luxury cars are those that offer something unrivalled by standard offerings - and the car that tops most lists this year is the aforementioned Bugatti La Voiture Noire. It has a W16 eight-litre engine and 1500 BHP, with a revised 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and all-wheel-drive system. 0 - 60 in 2.4 seconds and an estimated top speed of 260 mph.
The comfort and aesthetic luxury comes in the form of a white leather interior, LED design panel, 20-inch black vapour chrome wheels, and handcrafted Kiriko glass ornamentation. In terms of technology, it comes with Bluetooth, wireless, cruise control, remote keyless entry, smartphone integration, satellite radio, USB ports, Wi-Fi and parking sensors.
So, who owns a car like this? Bugatti plans to sell just two custom-made La Voiture Noire per year, with potential owners waiting up to two and a half years to receive it.
Unsurprisingly, it is not a vehicle you are likely to ever see on the road, but if you’re in Cristiano Ronaldo’s neck of the woods, you just might. With a combined value estimated at 30 million euros, Ronaldo’s garage is the stuff of luxury legend.
The executive car market is dominated by three brands - BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz. Combined they have 70% of the global market. Trends suggest that SUVs are a growing contributor to these numbers with 14% growth over the past five years.
With this in mind, there are some high-end brands that will likely see an influx of sales going forward, particularly electric car brands that can offer the same comfort and power as petrol cars. One such brand is Tesla, an American made electrical vehicle (EV) that promotes clean energy, something that is in the minds of many new car buyers.
If you are looking to buy a luxury car but you don’t want to spend the earth, there are some makes and models that come in at a good price. You need to do your research as prices can vary and consider whether you are making an investment or whether it is for practical every day. Do you have a budget in mind? Try to have a set of requirements and once you’ve narrowed your search check availability and costs of spares/servicing.
It is wise to look at specialists and make sure you do your due diligence when you buy, particularly if you are looking at used cars. Get peace of mind with a vehicle check from mycarcheck.com, so you can be sure you are getting what you pay for.
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