Top 10 Luxury Cars in India
More than 5,000 luxury cars were sold in 2006, up from 3,000 cars in 2005 and just 1,000 in 2004. Over 80,000 millionaires in metros and mini-metros have fuelled increasing demand for these vehicles priced at Rs 20 Lakh and above. Car loans have also come up with competitive equated monthly installments (EMIs) to attract the common individual with big dreams. Top of the line marques like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi are now available at an EMI very close to those of premium cars like Honda Accord, Toyota Corolla, and Hyundai Sonata. In the volume car market, 75% of all sales are financed, while 60% of luxury cars are financed. Here is a look at the Top 10 Luxury Cars any successful professional can afford.
1.Toyota Camry
Aggressively styled with a cool interior and a sweeter, more responsive engine, the new Camry is infinitely more exciting than the outgoing model. However, the rear seats are not as comfy as before and it is more expensive too. It carries the Toyota mark all over it. It is available in manual and automatic transmissions and has a 2.4-litre engine generating an impressive 167 bhp. The Automatic variant is equipped with an all-new five-speed transmission system with ECT (Electronically Controlled Transmission). Estimated fuel economy is 8/11 km/l (city/highway). Toyota has used HID (High Intensity Discharge) lamps with auto-leveling feature for the Camry's headlamps to help improve straight-line visibility, thereby enhancing safety standards. A retractable headlamp cleaner gives the driver the option of cleaning the headlamps at the push of a button from the luxurious confines of the cabin, ensuring clear visibility even in bad weather. Price starts from a little over Rs 21 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
2. 2009 Skoda Superb
The advertisement for this model proclaims that it is a seven-star experience. This should perhaps give an indication of what is to come from this ultra-luxury model. Ever since it hit Indian roads, it has been a consistent success.The new Superb is a superbly refurbished model. It is new in most aspects, starting from the sophisticated engine. It is powered by 1.8-litre Turbocharged petrol engine that has power of 160 bhp. Also, given is a Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel variant with Pumpe Duse. The engine is mated with a 7-speed automatic transmissions.Electric sunroof, 12-way electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with programmable memory, Skoda audio player with 6.5-inch LCD TFT touchscreen, dual zone climate control, integrated six-CD charger and SD/MMC data card reader are just some of the interior comforts of this model. A novel Skoda Umbrella and Lounge Step are also among the attractive features.With all these, the exteriors are more chiseled compared to the earlier model. It comes with twin-door system, a new feature, bi-xenon headlights, and adaptive front light system. There is also a long list of safety and security features on this vehicle. The model is available with a price tag of Rs 18.8 Lakh.
3. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact bundle of technology, safety, and luxury. It is called the stepping stone to the three-pointers club. The C220 CDI offers scintillating performance. One of the objectives of the redesigned C-Class was to give it a more purposeful, sportier stance; at first glance, the modified exterior of the face-lifted car exudes a noticeably enhanced and more powerful appearance. A new surface grain and a matt-look finish on several trim parts and better quality switches are the highlight of the new interiors. The 1.8L petrol engine in the C 200 Kompressor variants generates 158 bhp, while the 2.2L diesel engine in the C 220 CDI produces 141 bhp. All variants are available with either a 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission. The estimated fuel economy is 7/11 km/l (city/highway). The price of a C-Class starts close to Rs 25 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
4. Audi A4
The A4 is a brilliantly executed compact luxury car that displays good agility and composure even when driven hard. Its front wishbone suspension is well tied in with the rear and as a result you enjoy cornering the car hard. With its attractive looks, bullet-proof build, and friendly dynamics, the A4 is worthy of its price. Available in two variants, the A4 is powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol motor that generates 163 bhp and a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine that produces 140 bhp. A 7-speed Multitronic transmission is standard. The estimated fuel economy is 9/15 km/l (city/highway). The Audi A4 price starts at Rs 28 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
5. 2009 BMW 3 Series
Even if it is among the lower-rung BMW models, it is after all a product of the Ultimate Driving Machine. The BMW 3 Series is a lovely car for India. It is among BMW's least priced models, too. BMW has decided to add thrust to its Indian market by targeting the potential buyer of the BMW 3 Series. And what could give a consumer greater joy than beholding a supremely modified premier car? The revamping it has received is nearly total.Take a look at what all its variants - the 320i and 325i petrol, and 320d and 320d Highline diesel have got in modifications. It features front and rear Parking Distance Control (PDC) sensors, redesigned headlamp clusters with LED, twin exhausts, all-new LED tail lamps, integrated boot spoiler, aggressive bumpers, fog lamps and bi-xenon lights, idrive, which has an 80GB hard drive with 12GB earmarked for music, wood and leather finishes, windows controls that are moved 20 mm towards the driver, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
6. BMW 6 Series Coupe
The 6 Series 650i coupe entered the Indian car industry in 2007 with a powerful 4.8-litre V8 petrol engine with an output of 362 bhp. The striking coupe offers option of three gearbox-six-speed manual transmission, six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic, and six-speed sequential manual transmission.The exterior is royally adorned with vertically-retractable glass rear window which can be raised or lowered without any relation to the soft top. The interior flaunts with superior and plush upholstery, the power-adjustable leather-wrapped steering wheel with multi-function buttons.Added to all these, it is one of the safest vehicles in its class. It comes with seat belts, airbags, child seat fastening ISOFIX on the rear seat and central locking. It is also given structural safety features such as crumple zones and side impact protection, apart from standard ABS and cruise control. The 2009 BMW 6 Series Coupe has an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 79 Lakh.
7. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is for society's movers and shakers. E-class comes with great engineering quality and ride comfort. It is sold in two petrol variants and one diesel variant. The petrol variants host two types of engines: a 1.8L Inline-4 engine that produces 156 bhp and a 3.0L V-6 engine that generates 228 bhp, which are coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The diesel variant is powered by a 3.0-litre V-6 engine that is paired with a 7-speed automatic and produces 196 bhp. The E-Class starts its bidding at Rs 40.72 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
8. Volvo S80
Swedish car maker Volvo formally entered India with the official launch of the S80 sedan. Volvo cars are very popular in the US and European markets and have been imported by the creamy layer of Indian society for a long time. Volvo is lauded for introducing new safety features and their vehicles are popularly known as one of the safest in the world. The Volvo S80 sports an elegant (though not sleek) and stately design. The S80 is available in a choice of three engines. In petrol, it comes with choices of a 235 bhp 3.2-litre Inline-6 engine and a performance-oriented 311 bhp, 4.4L V-8 engine. In diesel, it is offered with a single option of a 183 bhp, 2.5L Turbodiesel Inline- 5 engine. All engines are coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission and the option of a manual transmission is unavailable. The S80 is currently available in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh as completely built units imported from Sweden. The price starts from Rs 38 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
9. BMW 5 Series
The 5 Series is the fastest 4-door sedan in its segment with a top speed of 205 mph. It is available in four variants that have three engine options. The petrol versions come with a 2.3-litre, a 2.5-litre, and a 3.0L engine that generate between 187 bhp to 215 bhp. The 3.0-litre diesel engine produces 175 bhp. The 5 Series comes with additional features like an electrical glass roof with sliding and tilting function, headlight beam-throw control, an automatic HiFi loudspeaker system, a Bose audio system, anti-dazzle mirrors, steering wheel with multifunction buttons, park distance control, sun-blinds for rear window, and Xenon lights including a headlight washer system. The base model price starts from Rs 37 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
10. 2009 BMW 7 Series
Doesn't a list of top ten automobiles that has no mention of a BMW model in it, suffer from a major lacuna? All automotive enthusiasts are familiar with the Ultimate Driving Machine. We in India will get to discover more of this car manufacture, because the Bavarian wonder has some major plans for the Indian market. As a step towards this seriousness, it has done something that we have never had in the past - BMW has introduced the 7 Series in India with the same specifications that it carries all over the world!To aptly describe any BMW is a challenge to the most eloquent tongue. Because, the best way of getting to know a BMW's features, like the proverbial proof of the pudding, is to actually experience the car. Any description of the qualities of the 7 Series will end up being a drab collection of high-sounding technological nomenclatures. Integral Active Steering, Dynamic Damper Control, Head-Up Display and Night Vision, EfficientDynamics and Black panel technology for the instrument cluster are just some of the exotic and innovative features of the BMW 7 Series. With all these special features, the car perfectly fits itself in the top 10 list of super luxury cars.
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1.Toyota Camry
Aggressively styled with a cool interior and a sweeter, more responsive engine, the new Camry is infinitely more exciting than the outgoing model. However, the rear seats are not as comfy as before and it is more expensive too. It carries the Toyota mark all over it. It is available in manual and automatic transmissions and has a 2.4-litre engine generating an impressive 167 bhp. The Automatic variant is equipped with an all-new five-speed transmission system with ECT (Electronically Controlled Transmission). Estimated fuel economy is 8/11 km/l (city/highway). Toyota has used HID (High Intensity Discharge) lamps with auto-leveling feature for the Camry's headlamps to help improve straight-line visibility, thereby enhancing safety standards. A retractable headlamp cleaner gives the driver the option of cleaning the headlamps at the push of a button from the luxurious confines of the cabin, ensuring clear visibility even in bad weather. Price starts from a little over Rs 21 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).2. 2009 Skoda Superb
The advertisement for this model proclaims that it is a seven-star experience. This should perhaps give an indication of what is to come from this ultra-luxury model. Ever since it hit Indian roads, it has been a consistent success.The new Superb is a superbly refurbished model. It is new in most aspects, starting from the sophisticated engine. It is powered by 1.8-litre Turbocharged petrol engine that has power of 160 bhp. Also, given is a Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel variant with Pumpe Duse. The engine is mated with a 7-speed automatic transmissions.Electric sunroof, 12-way electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with programmable memory, Skoda audio player with 6.5-inch LCD TFT touchscreen, dual zone climate control, integrated six-CD charger and SD/MMC data card reader are just some of the interior comforts of this model. A novel Skoda Umbrella and Lounge Step are also among the attractive features.With all these, the exteriors are more chiseled compared to the earlier model. It comes with twin-door system, a new feature, bi-xenon headlights, and adaptive front light system. There is also a long list of safety and security features on this vehicle. The model is available with a price tag of Rs 18.8 Lakh.3. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact bundle of technology, safety, and luxury. It is called the stepping stone to the three-pointers club. The C220 CDI offers scintillating performance. One of the objectives of the redesigned C-Class was to give it a more purposeful, sportier stance; at first glance, the modified exterior of the face-lifted car exudes a noticeably enhanced and more powerful appearance. A new surface grain and a matt-look finish on several trim parts and better quality switches are the highlight of the new interiors. The 1.8L petrol engine in the C 200 Kompressor variants generates 158 bhp, while the 2.2L diesel engine in the C 220 CDI produces 141 bhp. All variants are available with either a 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission. The estimated fuel economy is 7/11 km/l (city/highway). The price of a C-Class starts close to Rs 25 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).4. Audi A4
The A4 is a brilliantly executed compact luxury car that displays good agility and composure even when driven hard. Its front wishbone suspension is well tied in with the rear and as a result you enjoy cornering the car hard. With its attractive looks, bullet-proof build, and friendly dynamics, the A4 is worthy of its price. Available in two variants, the A4 is powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol motor that generates 163 bhp and a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine that produces 140 bhp. A 7-speed Multitronic transmission is standard. The estimated fuel economy is 9/15 km/l (city/highway). The Audi A4 price starts at Rs 28 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).5. 2009 BMW 3 Series
Even if it is among the lower-rung BMW models, it is after all a product of the Ultimate Driving Machine. The BMW 3 Series is a lovely car for India. It is among BMW's least priced models, too. BMW has decided to add thrust to its Indian market by targeting the potential buyer of the BMW 3 Series. And what could give a consumer greater joy than beholding a supremely modified premier car? The revamping it has received is nearly total.Take a look at what all its variants - the 320i and 325i petrol, and 320d and 320d Highline diesel have got in modifications. It features front and rear Parking Distance Control (PDC) sensors, redesigned headlamp clusters with LED, twin exhausts, all-new LED tail lamps, integrated boot spoiler, aggressive bumpers, fog lamps and bi-xenon lights, idrive, which has an 80GB hard drive with 12GB earmarked for music, wood and leather finishes, windows controls that are moved 20 mm towards the driver, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).6. BMW 6 Series Coupe
The 6 Series 650i coupe entered the Indian car industry in 2007 with a powerful 4.8-litre V8 petrol engine with an output of 362 bhp. The striking coupe offers option of three gearbox-six-speed manual transmission, six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic, and six-speed sequential manual transmission.The exterior is royally adorned with vertically-retractable glass rear window which can be raised or lowered without any relation to the soft top. The interior flaunts with superior and plush upholstery, the power-adjustable leather-wrapped steering wheel with multi-function buttons.Added to all these, it is one of the safest vehicles in its class. It comes with seat belts, airbags, child seat fastening ISOFIX on the rear seat and central locking. It is also given structural safety features such as crumple zones and side impact protection, apart from standard ABS and cruise control. The 2009 BMW 6 Series Coupe has an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 79 Lakh.7. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is for society's movers and shakers. E-class comes with great engineering quality and ride comfort. It is sold in two petrol variants and one diesel variant. The petrol variants host two types of engines: a 1.8L Inline-4 engine that produces 156 bhp and a 3.0L V-6 engine that generates 228 bhp, which are coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The diesel variant is powered by a 3.0-litre V-6 engine that is paired with a 7-speed automatic and produces 196 bhp. The E-Class starts its bidding at Rs 40.72 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
8. Volvo S80
Swedish car maker Volvo formally entered India with the official launch of the S80 sedan. Volvo cars are very popular in the US and European markets and have been imported by the creamy layer of Indian society for a long time. Volvo is lauded for introducing new safety features and their vehicles are popularly known as one of the safest in the world. The Volvo S80 sports an elegant (though not sleek) and stately design. The S80 is available in a choice of three engines. In petrol, it comes with choices of a 235 bhp 3.2-litre Inline-6 engine and a performance-oriented 311 bhp, 4.4L V-8 engine. In diesel, it is offered with a single option of a 183 bhp, 2.5L Turbodiesel Inline- 5 engine. All engines are coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission and the option of a manual transmission is unavailable. The S80 is currently available in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh as completely built units imported from Sweden. The price starts from Rs 38 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).9. BMW 5 Series
The 5 Series is the fastest 4-door sedan in its segment with a top speed of 205 mph. It is available in four variants that have three engine options. The petrol versions come with a 2.3-litre, a 2.5-litre, and a 3.0L engine that generate between 187 bhp to 215 bhp. The 3.0-litre diesel engine produces 175 bhp. The 5 Series comes with additional features like an electrical glass roof with sliding and tilting function, headlight beam-throw control, an automatic HiFi loudspeaker system, a Bose audio system, anti-dazzle mirrors, steering wheel with multifunction buttons, park distance control, sun-blinds for rear window, and Xenon lights including a headlight washer system. The base model price starts from Rs 37 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
10. 2009 BMW 7 Series
Doesn't a list of top ten automobiles that has no mention of a BMW model in it, suffer from a major lacuna? All automotive enthusiasts are familiar with the Ultimate Driving Machine. We in India will get to discover more of this car manufacture, because the Bavarian wonder has some major plans for the Indian market. As a step towards this seriousness, it has done something that we have never had in the past - BMW has introduced the 7 Series in India with the same specifications that it carries all over the world!To aptly describe any BMW is a challenge to the most eloquent tongue. Because, the best way of getting to know a BMW's features, like the proverbial proof of the pudding, is to actually experience the car. Any description of the qualities of the 7 Series will end up being a drab collection of high-sounding technological nomenclatures. Integral Active Steering, Dynamic Damper Control, Head-Up Display and Night Vision, EfficientDynamics and Black panel technology for the instrument cluster are just some of the exotic and innovative features of the BMW 7 Series. With all these special features, the car perfectly fits itself in the top 10 list of super luxury cars.More Details : Visit : luxurycars
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