If your budget has no bars, the luxury class will attract you. Luxury cars comes in every shape, whether it is a sedan, hatchback, or any other. India is a leading market for car manufacturers. Although a large segment is of affordable mileage cars yet luxury cars remain on priority.
There are several luxury cars available in India. Different manufacturers offer different luxury features.
Top 5 luxury cars in India in 2021
Volvo XC 90
Volvo xc90 got its last update in 2019. Since then, it is one of the top luxury cars in India. The car equips a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. XC90 is a preview of future Volvos. It comes with dynamic features such as a Chrome grille, leather upholstery, and power steering.
Volvos are the most popular luxury cars available in India. It has high car service and maintenance costs.
Variants and price
- Volvo xc90 D5 Momentum: INR 80.90 lakh
- Volvo xc90 D5 Inscription: INR 88.90 lakh
- Volvo xc90 Twin Inscription 7STR: INR 96.65 lakh
- Volvo xc90 T8 Excellence: INR 1.31 crore
Features of Volvo XC90
The car being a Volvo equips many safety as well as other features. It offers power steering, automatic transmission, heater, and many more. Apart from regular safety features, XC90 also equips some best-in-class features like park assist pilot, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, etc. With all these features it has high car service and maintenance costs.
Specifications of Volvo XC90
- Engine type: Twinturbo/ supercharge
- Engine capacity: 1969cc
- Max power: 235bhp @ 4250 rpm
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic
- Fuel type: Both petrol and diesel
- Fuel tank capacity: 68L
- Mileage: 17.2 Kmpl
- Suspension: Both front and rear air suspension
- Breaks: Both front and rear disc brakes
- Acceleration: 0-100 Kmph in 10.9s
- Boot space: 300L
- Seating capacity: 7
Landrover Range Rover Evoque
Landrover Range Rover offers premium compact SUVs in India. Evoque is on the starting step of this premium line, yet it is big on style. It offers dynamic performance, and the design is all that you can expect from a range rover. Landrover Range Rover Evoque is available in both petrol and diesel engines. These cars offer top-notch luxury with the high-end performance of SUVs.
Variants and price
- 2.0S Diesel: INR 64.12 lakh
- 2.0R-dynamic SE: INR 66.60 lakh
Features of Landrover Range Rover Evoque
Landrover Range Rover Evoque offers every luxury we can expect from a range rover. The SUV is strongly built and has all-wheel drive, power steering, and many more. It also features 2-zone automatic climate control, air quality control, vanity mirror, cruise control, and many more for customer convenience. In terms of safety, it features eight airbags, an anti-lock braking system, and child safety locks, tire pressure monitor, etc. In addition to all these features, it has a down point of high car service and maintenance costs.
Specifications of Landrover Range Rover Evoque
- Engine type: petrol/ Diesel engine
- Engine capacity: 1999
- Max power: 177bhp @ 4000 rpm
- Transmission: 9-speed automatic
- Fuel type: Both petrol and diesel
- Fuel tank capacity: 67L
- Mileage: 14.71 kmpl for Diesel engine and 10.99 kmpl for petrol engine
- Specifications: Both front and rear passive suspension
- Breaks: Both front and rear disc brakes
- Acceleration: 0-100 Kmph in 9.2s
- Boot space: 786L
- Seating capacity: 5
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BMW 7 series
BMW 7 Series is available in both petrol and diesel engines. One of its variants- the BMW 745 Le xDrive offers a plug-in hybrid option. That means it has the benefits of both electric motor and petrol engine. These are the flagship cars of BMW and are one of the top luxury cars in India. We cannot expect a luxury car to deliver low service and maintenance costs.
Variants and Price
- 730 LD DPE Signature: INR 1.38 crore
- 740 Li M Sport: INR 1.41 crore
- 745 Le xDrive: INR 1.68 crore
- M 760 Li xDrive: INR 2.46 crore
Features of BMW 7 series
BMW 7 Series features the company’s iconic kidney grille and offers bespoke leather upholstery. It also equips improved sound insulation, panoramic glass roof. In terms of safety, it features six airbags, cornering brake control, side-impact protection, crash sensor, and many more. Its premium features include 4-zone automatic climate control, air quality control, vanity mirror, cruise control, etc. In addition to all this, BMW 7 Series also offers a navigation system, keyless entry, rear curtain, lane change indicator, and six drive modes.
Specifications of BMW 7 series
- Engine type: 12-cylinder, Twin power turbo
- Engine capacity: 6590cc
- Max power: 600.7 bhp @ 5400-6500 rpm
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission
- Fuel type: Both petrol and diesel
- Fuel tank capacity: 78L
- Mileage: 7.96 (ARAI)
- Suspension: Both front and rear adaptive air suspension
- Breaks: Both front and rear disc brakes
- Acceleration: 0-100 Kmph in 3.8 s
- Boot space: 515L
- Seating capacity: 4
Mercedes Benz S-class
Mercedes Benz S-Class offers two premium luxury sedans- S450 and S400 d. The new 7th generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class got more updates, but the overall shape and design remain the same. These sedans offer premium luxury but are competitively expensive.
Variants and price
Mercedes Benz s class is available in two variants
- S 400 d (diesel): 2.17 crore
- S 450 (petrol): 2.19 crore
Features of Mercedes-Benz s-class
Being a luxury sedan Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a lot of features. Starting with general features, it has leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, front fog lights, and many more. Now moving further to safety features, this sedan offers a lot of them. It offers an anti-lock braking system, brake assist, child safety locks, anti-theft alarm, and ten airbags.
Some more safety features include power door locks, day and night rear-view mirror, side-impact beams, and a few more. In terms of comfort features, it offers power steering, heater, automatic climate control, and many more. Along with all these features, the BMW S series also has high car service and maintenance costs.
Specifications of Mercedes Benz S-class
- Engine type: 6-cylinder, 48V, petrol engine
- Engine capacity: 2999cc
- Max power: 362.07 bhp @ 5500- 6100 rpm
- Transmission: 9-speed, Automatic
- Fuel type: petrol
- Fuel tank capacity: 70L
- Mileage: 13.5L
- Acceleration: 0-100 in 5.1s
- Suspension: Both front and rear air suspension
- Breaks: Both front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Boot space: 530L
- Seating capacity: 5
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Rolls Royce Phantom
Rolls Royce Phantom is one of the most luxurious and most expensive cars in India. The car also offers personalization for a much better experience and value for the money. According to the company, the car equips all-aluminium chassis, which is lighter in weight. This aluminium chassis decreases the weight by up to 30%.
It is one of those luxury cars that equip the V12 engine. Rolls Royce Phantom has heavy car service and maintenance costs.
Variants and price
- Rolls Royce Phantom is available in two variants
- Rolls Royce Phantom Series 2: 8.99crore
- Rolls Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase: 10.48 crore
Features of Rolls Royce phantom
Rolls Royce cars are known for their premium luxury features. Rolls Royce phantom features double laminated car windows for active noise cancellation, active climate control, front fog lights, and many more. In terms of security, it has a lot to offer like hill assist, blind spot monitor, rear camera, clutch lock, centrally mounted fuel tank, engine immobilizer, door Azar warning, and a few more.
Rolls Royce phantom’s premium features include power boot, heater, air quality control, front and rear heated seats, cruise control, etc. It has high car service and maintenance costs.
Specifications of Rolls Royce phantom
- Engine type: V12 petrol engine
- Engine capacity: 6749cc
- Max power: 563 bhp @ 5000 rpm
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Fuel tank capacity: 100L
- Mileage: 9.8 Kmpl (ARAI)
- Suspension: Front double wishbone and rear multi-link suspension
- Break: Both front and rear ventilated disc brake
- Acceleration: 0-100 Kmph in 5.4s
- Boot space: 460L
- Seating capacity: 5
Conclusion
These are the top 5 most popular luxury cars in India. Apart from them, there are several luxury cars available in India. These cars are expensive but offer top-notch features. In addition to this, their safety features are worth the money spent. Although they have all premium features, these cars have high car service and maintenance costs.
