The Top Luxury Cars Of 2023

While some like their vehicles to simply get them from A to B and others like their cars to be tuned for rowdy track perfection, there are some of us who want driving to feel like a special occasion. For those people, it isn’t about owning the most outrageously fast car or the car with the best fuel economy, it’s about sitting down in the driver or passenger seat and feeling indulged.

As we move into a more modern age, luxury cars are ever-changing. Where traditional luxury cars were all sedans, the SUV market is booming and the bigger cars have started to infiltrate. As we come closer and closer to nirvana in terms of comfort and ride, a lot of luxury automakers have had to become tech companies, incorporating features that feel seamless and set them apart from the competition.

We take a look at some of the most cutting-edge luxury cars in 2023 which finely meld together performance, technology, and comfort to create the ultimate high-end experience.

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10 Lexus LS

Starting MSRP: $78,735

As Japan’s leading luxury brand, Lexus has been around since 1989 and the Lexus LS has been its flagship luxury sedan since the automaker’s inception. The latest generation of the LS sheds its all-business styling for something more stand out and aggressive, without sacrificing the ride and the comfort that Lexus is known for.

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The crown jewel in the Lexus lineup is the LS. In the interior, if you opt for the many expensive options it transcends from a simple vehicle into a stunning art piece, with each panel brimming with the height of design and technology. Riding in the Lexus LS is an experience, and isn’t that what luxury cars are all about?

9 Genesis G90

Starting MSRP: $88,400

Genesis is the luxury wing of the Korean brand, Hyundai, and the G90 is the automaker’s top luxury model. Being relatively new and upcoming, the Genesis G90 has the benefit of being cheaper than a lot of rivals. However, this cheapness does not many any compromises whatsoever in quality and opulence.

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The G90 is the king of providing you with features that you didn’t know you needed but make your experience infinitely more enjoyable, such as a fragrance diffuser that fills your car with a relaxing scent. Between its incredible ride, incredibly noise-dampened cabin, and its plethora of other features, the G90 is one of the best land underrated luxury cars available to buy today.

8 Audi A8

Starting MSRP: $88,900

A lot of luxury cars have been crafted and designed to turn heads and stand out. The Audi A8 takes a more subtle approach to design. Its design is meant to professional and no-nonsense, giving off an air of control and mystery that definitely has its own unique appeal.

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The A8 is big enough to compete with other much more expensive options on the list and also comes with an array of features that give you more than what you pay for. Its quiet, sound-deadened cabin adds to its professional persona and allows for introspection yet under that façade is a turbocharged V-6 that is ready to go at a moment’s notice.

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7 BMW 7 Series

Starting MSRP: $96,400

The 2023 model marks a new generation for the BMW 7 Series. which is BMW’s flagship luxury sedan and while there are some noticeable changes, the overall formula has stayed the same.

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The 7 Series is well known for its incredible ride and smooth handling, both of which have improved in this new generation. The German automaker has built upon an already sublime executive driving and passenger experience with a silky powertrain and tons of new integrated technology.

6 Porsche Panamera Executive

Starting MSRP: $103,700

Don’t let the starting MSRP fool you. If you want the absolute top-tier experience from this sporty sedan, you’re going to want the Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive which starts at $196,800. However, if you’re looking for a car with every creature comfort known to man that will also perform on a track day, this is the prime choice.

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Porsche is one of the best performance car manufacturers in the world and it shows in their Panamera. Not only does this car have tons of room for passengers and cargo and is fitted with the finest tech, but it also does 0 to 60 mph in an alarming three seconds flat.

5 Maserati Quattroporte

Starting MSRP: 108,400

Maserati is one of the many high-end performance car manufacturers to come out of Italy. The Quattroporte is their flagship sports sedan and for good reason. Not only does this car have stunning, sporty looks, but it is packed with features to make anyone feel absurdly comfortable.

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The Quattroporte Trofeo is the highest spec of the Maserati super sedan that you can purchase and accelerates at some eye-popping speed. Yet, inside you are treated to a level of luxury that only an Italian car manufacturer could provide.

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4 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Starting MSRP: $114,500

Mercedes-Benz has a legacy of having the most luxurious cars that are rivaled by none. This German automaker is synonymous with success and opulence. The S-Class sits firmly at the top of their sedan offerings as their highest-end driving and chauffeuring experience for those looking for grandeur and magnificence.

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The Mercedes S-Class is the standard that all other full-size luxury cars have to live up to. The Maybach S-Class is the peak of this luxury, costing almost double the base model to start but offering features that many only dream of. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is by far the best luxury car that money can buy, delivering a theatrical experience to passengers and drivers alike.

3 Bentley Continental GT

Starting MSRP: $235,600

There are very few grand tourers that walk the fine line between sporty agility and high-end composure as well as the Bentley Continental. The Continental GT will get you to your destination in a flash, but you’ll be so comfortable that you’ll wish your journey lasted a little longer.

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With the option between a twin-turbocharged V-8 and W-12, the Bentley produces incredible amounts of power. There’s also a trim level for everyone, assuming you’re part of the one percent, from sportier models to those designed for pure opulence.

2 Rolls-Royce Ghost

Starting MSRP: $350,000 est

There are few better ways to show off your wealth and your love for cars than by owning a Rolls-Royce. The Ghost delivers the absolute opulence that you’d expect from the British brand but is for more athletic than you would think, able to practically float along the road even while reaching high speeds.

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The Rolls-Royce Ghost is incredible to drive and its silky V-12 feels a dream even as it roars towards the redline. What is an even better feeling is being carted around as a passenger; it’s rear-compartment is like being in a private booth. If you didn’t find yourself somewhere different from where you’d started, you’d be hard-pressed to say that you had moved at all.

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1 Rolls-Royce Phantom

Starting MSRP: $450,000 est

There is nearly no car on the market that matches the ride quality of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. The Phantom has been the bespoke automaker’s flagship model for generations, garnering respect and admiration because of its incredible engineering and nigh unbeatable luxury.

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The only downside to the Phantom is that there are so few that will ever be able to afford this sedans’s extravagant price tag. All Phantom’s are all custom-built and after throwing in a couple options it will easily cost upwards of half a million dollars, making it one of the most expensive luxury cars that you can buy.

FAQ

Q: What are the top 3 luxury car companies?

The top three companies for overall luxury are Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Mercedes-Benz. Their unwavering dedication to oppulence means that they have produced some of the most refined yet absurdly expensive cars in the world.

Q: What car is the most luxurious?

From our list, the Rolls-Royce Phantom offers the highest levels of luxury. However, the price tag of over half a million dollars will deter 99.9 percent of people.

Q: What is the luxury car of the year 2023?

Our pick for luxury car of the year is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It offers the absolute best features of any luxury car without making itself a millionaire exclusive. It’s long list of standard features and its incredible levels of comfort for both the driver and passengers is unmatched.

Q: What is the most popular luxury car right now?

While Mercedes-Benz and BMW have been in heated competition for as long as anyone can remember, it seems that Mercedes-Benz has the edge right now in terms of sales. The Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV is the best-selling car for the brand, proving once again that SUVs are dominating the market right now, even in the luxury segment.