If you’re stepping up your game and getting into a luxury car, make it one of these tried-and-true top 10 most popular luxury cars in the US.
In North America, the luxury car industry is a growing segment. New models and brands are introduced with regularity, including Hyundai’s offshoot, Genesis, and the ever-changing Infiniti lineup.
Even though it’s Audi’s entry-level model, the Audi A3 is one of the most popular luxury cars in the United States. For its success, all signs point to its appeal to different demographics – there’s an A3 sedan for the business-class buyer, an A3 Sportback for the small family and the A3 Cabriolet for the free-spirited soul.
Two choices of engines with either 220 hp or 186 hp, front-wheel drive or available Quattro AWD, and manual or dual-clutch automatic transmissions create plenty of options for buyers. And inside, this luxury model can be either modestly equipped or packed to the hilt with Bang & Olufsen sound, leather seating and a panoramic sunroof.
A sports sedan that could pass as a coupe, the Lexus IS embodies the new, bold look the brand is pushing. The sexy hourglass grille and squinting headlights give you a glimpse into the attitude you’ll find inside the Lexus IS.
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Power production ranges from 241 hp in the IS Turbo to 306 hp in the IS 350. When equipped with AWD, you’ll put every pony onto the ground for a truly exhilarating ride. Inside, Lexus hasn’t cut any corners. Every line and seam is intentionally placed, and the sharp, square lines are typical Lexus. You’ll fall in love with the 10.3-inch multimedia display – along with everything else. And don’t miss out on the Lexu IS F Sport.
This outstanding car has four variants that draw in different prospective buyers. There’s a classy sedan, a flashy convertible, a stylish coupe and a utilitarian wagon. Between the model and the choice of a turbocharged 4-cylinder, a V6 or a V8, not to mention an AMG, there’s a ton of options.
Now, there’s still different trim levels to consider. You can pick an E300, an E300 4MATIC, or an E43 AMG sedan. There’s an E400 and E400 4MATIC coupe, and an E550 coupe. There’s an E400 and E550 Cabriolet. And then there’s the E400 4MATIC wagon. Good luck picking just one.
The BMW 4 Series has been a great car for the popular German car maker. It’s available in the two styles you’d expect, the sedan and the coupe. But wait – there’s also a Gran Coupe, a 5-door hatchback variety.
It’s like a 3 Series on steroids. The 4 Series has either a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder or a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder with optional xDrive AWD on either one. And although BMW styling has fallen a little behind the competition, you’ll never regret the thrilling performance when you’re behind the wheel.
Acura has carved itself a loyal following. It’s easy to see why with the Acura TLX. Comparatively, it’s extremely well-equipped for its price point. The Acura TLX is a driver’s car, meaning its performance will probably draw you in more than its luxury.
You’ll be able to choose either a 4-cylinder or 4-cylinder option, matched with your choice of front-wheel drive or Acura’s outstanding Super Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). And while it’s a fantastic car for the price, it won’t stack up in features in the upper end of the Benzes and the Bimmers.
Jon Snow loves it, and so should you. The Infiniti Q50 was updated for 2016, and its size slots it between compact and midsize luxury sedans. Like Acura, it’s a premium model from a mainstream brand – in this case, Nissan. That means you won’t have access to the upper tier of options like the Mercedes and Jaguar.
That said, the Infiniti Q50 is a car you’d be satisfied with. The 4-cylinder is all right while the 6-cylinder is exemplary. A hybrid model is also in the lineup. No matter which powertrain you choose, you can pair it with AWD. That’s good, because “winter is coming.”
Choose the coupe, sedan or Gran Turismo hatch. Select the turbocharged 4-cylinder, the twin-scroll 6-cylinder, or the turbo V8. Heck, even a turbo-diesel and a hybrid powertrain are in the 5 Series lineup. For midsize sedans, there’s no one that offers you more choices. Although we’re not sure if that’s good or bad.
The interior is highly refined, from the real wood accents to the display screen meticulously mounted high on the dash yet without obstructing your vision. You can add the M Sport package, Gesture Control, even soft-close doors. It’s a popular car for a reason.
If you’re looking for an iconic luxury car that isn’t German, the Lexus ES is at the top of your list. Available with a 268-hp V6 in the ES 350 or a 200-hp hybrid powertrain in the ES 300h, you’ll find it’s exciting to drive as well as fuel efficient. But there’s more.
The Lexus ES has an available panorama glass roof, class-leading rear-seat legroom, and more driver comforts than ever before. It’s ultra-quiet inside thanks to noise cancellation.
BMW’s top-selling car is the 3 Series, and that’s for obvious reasons. It’s a step above entry level, which then contains more of the comfort features and more space than the 2 Series. That goes especially for the 3-Series Sports Wagon and the Gran Turismo, both with room for extra junk in the trunk.
The 3 Series has a 2.0-liter turbocharged gas engine, a 3.0-liter gas 6-cylinder, and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel across nearly all the body styles. BMW’s xDrive AWD system can also go with any of the three. Inside the 3 Series, elegant, sweeping lines are standard. Adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise control and high-quality materials are available. That includes red-stitched leather in the M-Sport package. Whatever you do, invest in Gesture Control.
The most popular luxury car in America is the C-Class from Mercedes-Benz. Although it’s one of the most affordable Mercedes models, there are no shortcuts taken here. The C-Class is a compact sedan, but it has big attitude. The C300 has 241 hp from its 2.0-liter engine, which is enough for most people. If you want to go big or go home, the AMG C63 S tops out the C-Class with 503 hp. That will get your blood pumping.
Mercedes-Benz’s Intelligent Drive can watch for hazards 360 degrees around your car, and the optional Head-Up Display is perfectly positioned to be helpful. It masterfully controls your sounds system. And, if you like it more mysterious, choose the blacked-out Night package.
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