Luxury car owners invest in far more than just a ride to get from one place to another. They are investing in performance, quality and streamlined looks and speed.  As we begin the new year, we wanted to share some of our top luxury vehicles for 2018.

Are you are looking for a premium experience?  When driving, you want a comfortable interior and excellent safety features. Therefore you will want to check out the top luxury vehicles for 2018.   on the list and have one transported to your door this year.

2018 Porsche Panamera (photo above)
The 2018 Porsche Panamera is a luxurious vehicle that offers powerful performance and sleek looks that exude luxury. As a result, this car has it all, and then some. In addition, some of the best things about the new Porsche include:
* Roomy seating
* Luxury interior
* Smooth handling for a comfortable drive
* Powerful engine
* For 2018, a Panamera Turbo SE Hybrid
* Sport Turismo body
* Sporty appearance

The new Porsche Panamera is a car that has excellent on road performance and ranks at the top of the list. With up to 21 city miles and 28 highway miles per gallon, drivers will enjoy the fuel economy of this powerful luxury car. Starting at just $85,000, you’ll love the sleek style and power available in the new 2018 Porsche Panamera.

2018 Jaguar XJ
When you want a sporty vehicle that manifests luxury from bumper to bumper, the new 2018 Jaguar XJ is the automobile for you. With a power filled engine and precise road handling, this car is not only sleek but it’s one of the most sophisticated on the road today. Plus the car seats five comfortably and has a large 10-inch touch screen for on screen music and entertainment.

The 2018 model has a new, updated trim as well as a driver monitor and lane keeping assistant to alert the driver if they happen to drift out of their lane. In addition, drivers can get up to 18 miles per gallon in the city and 27 on the highway. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price starts at just $75,400.

2018 BMW 6-Series
The incredible 2018 BMW 6 offers several engine varieties, all packed with supreme power and it has a beautiful, luxurious interior that ensures a comfortable ride. Although available in a 4 door only this year, the luxury BMW 6 offers outstanding stereo sound and a very user-friendly infotainment system. As a result, this high-end feature has been recognized as one of the easiest systems to use.

Users can sync their iPhone via the Apple Car Play to enjoy a wide array of music and video during their drive. Plus the system also features a one of a kind 360-degree surround camera system and many other connected features. The rear seats are a little small, but the power and luxury packed in this car greatly outweigh the seating capability. You can expect to travel at least 20 miles per gallon in the city and up to 29 on the highway in this luxurious ride.

2018 Lincoln Continental
The 2018 Lincoln Continental continues a long line of luxury for this manufacturer. One of the leaders in luxury cars has again shown the world that they can still compete with the rest for a comfortable ride with roomy seating, turbocharged engines and a price that can compete with others for affordability in a luxury car with a price that is lower than many rivals.

On average, the new Lincoln Continental will get 18 city miles per gallon and 27 highway miles. The 2018 model doesn’t have any new upgrades from the 2017 model. But it does very well to continue to the level of luxury that Lincoln buyers have come to expect from this manufacturer over the years.

2018 Audi A7
Get ready to be impressed with the new 2018 Audi A7. This is a technology filled luxury sedan than squeals with powerful engines and an above rated fuel economy. It’s one of the few luxury models this year to have ample cargo space. It delivers a comfortable ride to passengers, although the sloping roof in the back seat means that taller passengers may want to sit in the front. On average, the 2018 Audi A7 gets 20 city miles and 29 highway miles and has a starting price of just under $70,000.

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The Audi A3 model is considered as the entry-level model car for Audi. The luxury 2015 Audi A3 sedan is a five-door hatchback that comes in either a 1.8T or 2.0T turbo gas engine. But the 2015 Audi A3 TDI model allows you to live a little on the edge and press the boundaries of fuel economy.

The 2015 Audi A3 TDI comes with a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine. The A3 TDI engine produces about 236 lb-ft of torque. The luxury sedan is only available with front-wheel drive and is driven through the dual-clutch gearbox.

Audi car lovers are already aware that the A3 sedan was redesigned this year. The styling of the car’s exterior is similar to that of the A4.

The base model Audi A3 TDI has a price of $32,600, but with extra options can easily jump to the mid $40k range or higher. For a small luxury sedan, that price point may be a bit too high for some looking to stay within a lower end budget.

The 2015 Audi A3 TDI “Prestige” model offers numerous options. You will get heated front seats, larger 18″ premium wheels and an impressive Bang & Olufsen sound system to enjoy your favorite music. Also use your car’s navigation with voice control. The exterior of the A3 TDI also gets an upgrade that makes it look more like the sportier Audi S3.

If you love great fuel economy, you’ll love this Audi A3 TDI. It’s advertised at 36 mph. OF course diesel fuee is more expensive than regular fuel, but those are some impressive results.

We like the sleek exterior styling and it looks awesome cruising down the highway. The car’s engine is relatively quite so it doesn’t draw your attention and you can just drive and enjoy the feel of a well built car. Past diesel engines were much louder.

The car’s engine produces about 150 hp so plenty of power to accelerate and enter the highway without feeling like you’re in mud and slowing everyone behind you down. The car handles quite well and is tight as you hug the curb making right turns.

One downside is the lack of a roomy trunk for storage. But in a smaller sedan like the 2015 Audi A3 TDI – you can’t have it all. It’s appealing to those you want to move up into the smaller sedan luxury market, and is a great balance fuel economy and a sporty looking sedan.

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The luxury 2015 Audi A3 Quattro is available in two different trim level choices. The Audi A3 FWD 1.8 pricing starts at $29,900, and the Audi Quattro 2.0 begins at a $32,900 price.

The Audi car model that was tested in this video by Autobytel has the legendary 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The engine produces 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. The Audi A3 Quattro fuel economy level comes in at 24 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.

Economic uncertainty has many consumers seeking out overall value in new vehicles.

The Audi Q7 tops recent luxury SUV winners from Mercedes and BMW, as Audi finishes 1-2 in the luxury multi-function segment with the A3 and A4/S4 Avant.

The Audi Q7 earned recognition as the best luxury SUV and the Audi A3 claimed the top ranking among luxury multi-function vehicles in the just-released 2008 Total Value Index(R) produced by the consumer research firm Strategic Vision.

The annual Total Value Index brings together what consumers say about their vehicles (in terms of expected reliability, expected fuel economy, price paid and expected resale value) with various ownership measures calculated by Strategic Vision.

In determining the 2008 Index scores, the San Diego-based research firm found clear evidence that consumers are looking for the best pricing along with quality cues that would indicate a vehicle’s long-term value.

“These results reinforce the market’s shift toward experiences Audi offers in terms of performance and technology, luxurious features and efficiency,” said Audi of America Inc. Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen. “We believe the long-term value of owning Audi models will be a difference maker as these economic times lead consumers to rethink their luxury-vehicle options.”

Strategic Vision noted that consumers are giving greater scrutiny to their vehicles, which it said opens up opportunities. “When economic conditions become more favorable, the manufacturers who have focused their efforts in enhancing product quality and communicating messages of trustworthy products and overall value will be in a position to regain, and even take over new, market share,” said Alexander Edwards, president of Strategic Vision’s automotive division.

Source: Audi of America, Inc.

The Audi R8 V12 TDI Le Mans is apparently the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance road going sports car. So with a 6.0-liter diesel under the hood, this R8 concept car will generate around 500 HP and 737.56 lb-ft of torque.

Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class – the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance road going sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque.

Audi is writing a new chapter in diesel technology with this power unit. Equipped with the expertise that Audi has built up through its motor sport activities, the R8 TDI Le Mans in Brilliant Red embodies superb road handling, pioneering technology and fascinating design.

The V12 TDI is closely related to the engine in the Audi R10, the two-time Le Mans winner – so it catapults the Audi R8 into super car terrain concerning performance too. It sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 4.2 seconds and its top speed is well over 300 km/h (186.41 mph). The peak torque, reached at only 1,750 rpm, paves the way for effortless acceleration that is unrivaled even at this level.

For all the subtle smoothness that typifies this design principle, the twelve-cylinder unit is full-bodied and equipped with energetic overtones that make no secret of its performance potential.

Thanks to their high performance and pulling power, all Audi TDI engines are ultra-dynamic sources of power. The brand has often enough demonstrated its sporty character in its production cars, especially the six- and eight-cylinder 3.0 TDI and 4.2 TDI.  Full article

What luxury car we drive often tells the world more about us than we think. Do you sit behind the wheel of a fast, sporty vehicle or ride in comfort in a timeless classic car? As 2008 begins zooming forward, let’s take a look at what are the top 10 luxury cars from ForbesAutos.com.

As people shopped for luxury cars on ForbesAutos.com during 2007, they looked into the future for a taste of what they desire. During the fourth quarter, three vehicles not even on sale yet were among the top 10 most researched luxury vehicles on the site.

Two of the future models, the 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Jaguar XF , were ranked No. 1 and No. 3, respectively. The third ’09 model, Audi’s upcoming remake of its best-selling A4 Sedan, earned sixth place in the popularity contest for October, November, and December, despite not going on sale until the fall.

The remaining entries on the Forbes’ latest list of vehicles most researched on ForbesAutos.com were consistent with those choices from prior periods.  Full article

It’s no surprise that the most fuel-efficient luxury cars sold in the United States aren’t homegrown. They are imported.

Europe and Japan lead the fuel-economy crusade for the luxury sector. A major reason is because economic conditions in those regions, have given local automakers major incentives to develop cars that conserve fuel while still providing amenities that luxury shoppers crave.

“European automakers have had to be conscious of fuel economy for decades,” says Mike Omotoso, senior manager of global powertrain forecasting for J.D. Power and Associates in Westlake Village, Calif. “In Europe, high-tech includes good performance coupled with good fuel economy.”  Full article

When Seal gestured toward the new Audi R8′s carbon-fiber midsection stripe, he yells “Just look at this!” Audi has done it again. Seal continues, “It gives the car a unique identity, it highlights that it’s a mid-engine sports car, and it separates the passenger and mechanical sections of the car. No other car has such a visual device.” Full article