The Biggest Players In The Luxury Auto Segment
Posted by Jacqueline Star in Uncategorized, tags: aston martin, auto, automotive, autos, bmw, cars, infiniti, luxury, luxury cars, mercedes, Uncategorized, vehiclesNothing compares to the feeling of euphoria you get when you’re driving a vehicle deemed one of the top luxury cars in the world. Some people like to say that “Money Can’t Buy Happiness” but I beg to differ! It’s hard not to feel a sense of satisfaction when cruising down the highway in a car with a cockpit opulent enough for the Queen of England while you savor the sound of the powerful roar of an eight cylinder or better yet a 12 cylinder engine. Here is a list of the top luxury car brands in the automotive market.
Mercedes Benz- Most people immediately associate the name Mercedes as a prestige brand. It has been voted to be the highest quality and most prestigious brand by consumers in numerous studies. The German company has infused new energy into its lineup with a new look for its 2011 E Class trim, which is now a lot bolder and sportier. The classic double headlights gone and replaced with sleeker angular set. It is interesting to not that even though the brand is considered to be luxurious in the States, many older C-class models are driven as taxi cabs in Europe. This proves how durable the Benz engine are since some of the taxi’s have approached miles in the six figure range! Many of today’s young Hollywood starlets choose to drive a Mercedes Benz; Britney Spears has been often seen tearing up the streets in Hollywood in her white Mercedes SL65 while Lindsay Lohan has been involved in an infamous car crash in her black SL65. This is proof that the brand appeals to the young and old alike. The brand is a classic; no matter whether you’re wearing designer skinny jeans or a cocktail dress, you will always look like a million dollars stepping out of a Mercedes.
BMW- The slogan for BMW’ cars is that they are “The Ultimate Driving Machine” and rightfully so. The difference between BMW and Benz is that the first is engineered to be performance oriented while the latter is aimed towards driver and passenger comfort. BMW’s usually come with a very robust engine and a stiff suspension. The brand is appealing to younger consumers while Mercedes has more appeal to more established professionals. The best selling line for the German brand is the 3-series line, which offers superior performance, handling and power at a competitive price in the entry-level market. The 335 model comes with an engine that puts out an immense 300 HP and 300 lb feet of torque. My personal favorite has to be the top of the line 7 Series, which oozes power and class; the 2010 model boasts a eight cylinder engine with 400 HP.
Aston Martin - To me, this brand epitomizes, class, sophistication and European style. I can easily imagine a handsome James Bond emerging out of a powerful black V12 Vantage in some exotic foreign location. Winners in the Aston Martin line include the Vantage V12 (which comes with an incredible twelve cylinders of power!) and the new V8 Vantage N420 roadster which is a fast and exquisite convertible with beautiful curves, smooth fluid lines and a total of 420 horsepower.
Infiniti - Infiniti’s parent company is Japanese auto company Nissan’s luxury division. The brand is a newcomer when compared with the more established German players but it’s already a solid player in the luxury segment thanks to its gorgeous and high performance cars. The manufacturer is noted for its high performance IPL line which is a more reasonably priced alternative to Benz’s AMG line and the M3 series from BMW. The advantage of an Infiniti vehicle is that its service and repair costs tend to be typically much cheaper than its German competitors, which can be extremely pricey. Overall, Infiniti is a lot more competitively priced when compared with BMW and Benz. A favorite for me is the powerful and sleek M56 which boasts a powerful eight cylinder engine and 420 HP, with the AWD model starting at around the sixty thousand dollar range.
Written by Jacqueline Star: Infiniti G37 Bay Area, Luxury Cars Las Vegas
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