Luxury cars inhabited the highest echelons of the automotive world twenty-five years ago, the favored mode of transportation for individuals who had attained a certain level of success. Huge SUVs have taken much of that credit in recent years, but few of those behemoths can equal the grace, quiet elegance, and distinguished heritage of a typical luxury sedan. Luxury automobiles are more sophisticated than ever, thanks to decades of engineering improvement, and many of them can cut and run with maneuvers approaching sports-car levels of acceleration. We used our five standard criteria; Fuel Economy, Safety, Comfort and Convenience, Performance, Styling, as well as the quality of materials and degree of workmanship, brand purity, and lineage, and available tech, performance, and luxury features, to build this exclusive group. Here are the best luxury cars of 2021;
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- 2021 Audi A8
- 2021 BMW 5 Series
- 2021 Volvo S90 T8 Recharge
- 2021 Genesis G80
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- 2021 Lexus LS
- 2021 Lexus ES
- 2022 BMW 7 Series
- 2020 Genesis G90
- 2021 Tesla Model S
- 2021 Cadillac CT5
Price Starting From
$109,800
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2021 Mercedes S-Class sedan is out of most people’s budgets, with prices beginning at $110,850, but it’s always been that way. However, the Mercedes is as sumptuous and technically dominant as any sedan on the market today, and it upholds the model’s traditions of technological superiority and traditional elegance. This all-new S-Class cossets passengers control the road and have futuristic innovations like an Augmented Reality heads-up display.
Price Starting From
$86,500
2021 Audi A8
The Audi A8 has all of the sophisticated features and lavish embellishments seen in its luxury sedan competitors but in a more subtle form. Three alternative powertrains allow consumers to choose the degree of desired performance, and the extended-length “L” variant is designed for executives and car-service use.
Price Starting From
$54,200
2021 BMW 5 Series
Regardless of engine options, the 5-Series continues to set the benchmark for sports sedans. It leans toward comfort at the price of steering sensation, but there’s still plenty of power to keep the typical driver entertained. The technology and interior design are both excellent.
Price Starting From
$60,050
2021 Volvo S90 T8 Recharge
At first sight, the S90’s distinctive, beautiful appearance is eye-catching. As Volvo’s premier luxury sedan, designers took use of the chance to make a unified visual statement. As a result, the design is equally beautiful and exudes Scandinavian tranquility. It’s also rather large. The standard active safety measures are consistent with Volvo’s long history of incorporating safety into its vehicles. In a landscape of sterility, the S90 is a relaxing, balanced, and gorgeously original-looking sedan.
Price Starting From
$47,700
2021 Genesis G80
The Genesis G80 is one of the year’s greatest and most significant new cars: a richly designed, sweet-driving midsize luxury sedan that can do almost everything a Mercedes, BMW, or Audi can, but for thousands less.
Price Starting From
$54,250
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Though it didn’t get the E-Class designation until the mid-1990s, its origins may be traced back to the 1950s with the W120 sedan. It established a pattern for a medium-sized four-door that combined practicality, performance, and durability in a package with pleasant luxurious touches and a hint of sporty dynamism from the start, a tradition that the E-Class maintains today.
Price Starting From
$76,000
2021 Lexus LS
A dramatic, boldly designed exterior with the newest iteration of Lexus’ polarizing grille design contrasts with a typically luxurious interior to make a statement. While it may be a bit esoteric for more staid purchasers, its superior materials, great fit, and finish, and reputation for dependability cannot be questioned.
Price Starting From
$39,900
2021 Lexus ES
The Lexus ES is a handsome machine with a great interior and pleasant driving characteristics that has long been a best-seller among luxury midsize-to-large cars. Though it has a complex infotainment system and weak four-cylinder engines, its newly available all-wheel drive, high fuel efficiency, a large variety of luxury features, and a long history of trouble-free driving will persuade many purchasers to ignore its flaws.
Price Starting From
$86,800
2022 BMW 7 Series
The full-size, four-door 7 Series sedan is intended to represent the peak of BMW elegance and technology. The huge flagship, now in its sixth generation, underwent a small revamp for 2020, with a gigantic new grille, revised front and back bumpers and external lighting, and a slew of enhanced standard amenities and electronics. Just keep in mind that this vehicle prioritizes comfort above driving performance.
Price Starting From
$72,200
2020 Genesis G90
Genesis is still a new brand, but it is backed by Hyundai, a worldwide giant. That means the spinoff brand has had the resources to manufacture world-class, high-quality products from the start. The G90 is both of those, and despite the fact that it costs thousands less, it doesn’t feel it. After a few days in one, fans will find it difficult to advocate for a BMW or Mercedes over this.
Price Starting From
$81,190
2021 Tesla Model S
The Telsa Model S, the lone EV on our list, has a neatly crafted and uncluttered interior, a streamlined appearance, and a high-tech drivetrain and user interface that appeals to a rising population today. The Model S is an alternative to the classic luxury automobile cliche, with seating for 5 and a minimum range of over 390 miles on a single charge. The combination of a smooth, quiet highway ride and moderately sharp handling helps seal the deal.
Price Starting From
36,995
2021 Cadillac CT5
The CT5 is all about making trade-offs. If you’re ready to forego the German label and a level of refinement, you’ll get an amazing chassis with a loud optional turbocharged V6 engine, available on the CT5 Premium Luxury and standard on the CT5-V. The engine is a work of art, the handling is flawless, and the car has a captivating driving personality in all settings. The Cadillac’s size advantage over most competitors translates into one of the best luxury cars of 2021, but it also means putting up with some subpar inside plastics and an unusually short trunk.
