Bentley Bentayga V8
The three new Mercedes-Benz E-Classes are among the best new launches this year, says Jatin Ahuja, founder and managing director of Big Boy Toyz, which sells used supercars and luxury vehicles and has annual sales of 250 rupees. “These cars are similar to the new generation Mercedes S-Class and are some of the best luxury cars in the world to be launched in India later this year,” he adds. His second choice is the New Bentley Bentayga V8, one of the most stylish and luxurious cars ever made.
While private car travel has become the preferred mode of travel, we list the six best luxury and supercars of the year for traveling in comfort and style.
Audi S5 Sportback
S-specific elements on the outside of the Audi S5 Sportback as standard underline its sporty design: S-bumpers, radiator grille with honeycomb design in matt titanium black with inserts in matt aluminum silver, wide air inlets in the frame and blade in matt aluminum silver at the front. There are also 19-inch light-alloy wheels, the S-Sport chassis and aluminum-look exterior mirror housings, illuminated door sills and an S emblem at the front. The width of the rear underlines the horizontal cladding made of matt aluminum silver, which surrounds the diffuser, the S-specific double tailpipes made of chrome and the S rear spoiler.
The 2021 Audi S5 Sportback is powered by a 6-cylinder gasoline engine that develops 349 hp and 500 Nm of torque. The vehicle’s eight-speed automatic transmission transfers the power to all four wheels via the characteristic Quattro all-wheel drive system. The car can reach a speed of 100 km / h from 0 in 4.8 seconds.
Inside is the Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, a large free-standing touchscreen infotainment system and multi-zone air conditioning.
Price: Rs79.07 lakh, ex showroom
Audi A4
The fifth generation of the new Audi A4 is firmer and sportier. The sedan has two variants. Audi A4 Premium Plus and Audi A4 technology. Both variants are powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI petrol engine (Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection), which produces 187 hp and 320 Nm of torque.
In terms of design, the front part has been redesigned. It now has a sturdier front bumper, wider grille and new LED headlights, and the deep and wide single frame, bumper and emphatically wide air intakes form a powerful unit. It also has new door panels and 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels. On the back, the LED lights are connected by a continuous chrome strip. The offset diffuser area with integrated trapezoidal end pipes ensures a sporty finish.
In the interior, the Audi A4 has a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an updated version of the Audi MMI user interface.
Price: 42.35 lakh to 46.68 lakh, ex showroom
Bentley Bentayga V8
Bentley’s new version of its only SUV, Bentayga, which is claimed to be the fastest SUV in the world, is the first car launched as part of Bentley’s Beyond100 business strategy. By 2030, it should be a brand only for electric vehicles.
The model of the first generation of the car was launched worldwide in 2016, of which more than 20,000 units were sold worldwide.
With two twin-scroll turbochargers, the V8 engine has the typical Bentley properties of phenomenal torque at low engine speeds and sufficient power reserves. The torque reaches a maximum of 770 Nm at an engine speed of less than 2000 rpm and brings the new Bentayga V8 to a top speed of 290 km / h.
Despite the phenomenal performance, the engine is highly efficient and uses technologies such as start-stop and variable displacement, which switches off four of the eight cylinders when they are not needed, and gives an extremely practical range of 733 km (NEDC-New European Driving Cycle).
Price: 4.1 crore, ex showroom
BMW 6 Series GT
The updated BMW 6 Series GT has three variants: the 630 iM Sport, the 620d Luxury Line and the 630d M Sport. The first has a 2.0 liter petrol engine with a torque of 255 hp / 400 Nm. The second is a 2.0 liter diesel engine with 188 hp / 400 Nm torque. And the third is a 3.0 liter diesel engine with a torque of 262 hp / 620 Nm. The eight-speed automatic transmission is standard in all three variants in the series.
The cabin of the new 6GT has two-tone upholstery and a dual-screen configuration. The infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster are 12.3 inches. The car also has a panoramic sliding roof, ambient lighting, electronically adjustable front seats with memory function, four-zone air conditioning, hands-free tailgate, four USB type C slots, wireless smartphone charging and two 10.25-inch Rear entertainment screens. It has a trunk of over 600 liters.
On the outside, the 6 GT has a sloping roof that flows down to the trunk. The adaptive LED headlights are slimmer with new double L-shaped daytime running lights (daytime running lights).
Price: £ 67.9 lakh to £ 77.9 lakh, ex showroom
Jaguar I-Pace
The I-Pace, a fully electric crossover SUV, has three variants, S, SE and HSE.
All variants have a 90 kWh lithium-ion battery with two electric motors (integrated in the front and rear axles), which together generate an output of 294 kW and a torque of 696 Nm. The model can go from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.8 seconds.
For charging at home, the I-Pace is equipped with an 11 kW 3-phase AC (AC) charger that allows you to charge your vehicle overnight and achieve a range of up to 53 km per hour.
The car has matrix LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights, adaptive cruise control, powered tailgate, Meridian music system, 3D surround camera and leather sports seats.
Price: Rs1.5 crore to Rs 1.12 crore, ex showroom
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
With more than 46,000 units on Indian roads, the E-Class remains Mercedes-Benz India’s best-selling model. The latest E-Class has three variants: E 200, E 220d and E 350 d.
The E 200 has a 1,991 cc four-cylinder petrol engine with 194 hp and 320 Nm of torque. The E 220d has a four-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 1,950 ccm, which produces 191 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The E 350d has a 2,925 cm3 in-line six-cylinder diesel engine with 282 hp and 600 Nm of torque.
The new update has a new look and new features. The extended wheelbase means more legroom. It features new high-performance LED headlights with daytime running lights and a new taillight design with a chrome strip that runs across the trunk. It also has a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree cameras and a park pilot function.
The E 350d has 18-inch alloy wheels and air suspension.
The dashboard, the center console and the door cushions are fitted with new wooden panel inserts. The car seats are equipped with Artico leather upholstery, a 590 W Burmester sound system, adjustable rear seats with memory function, soft-closing doors and a digital cockpit. The car is also equipped with wireless charging pads front and rear, ambient lighting and a tablet-like controller for the infotainment system.
Price: 63.6 lakh to 80.9 lakh, ex showroom
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