The luxury car market is growing at a breathtaking speed in India. Owing a luxury car has become a status symbol. Car enthusiasts, nowadays, are concerned for an enthralling array of innovative safety features, scintillating design and envious technology that are common in luxury cars. A few of the luxury cars in India are:
Jaguar XJ
The XJ, from the stables of Jaguar, is a luxury sedan which flaunts sophisticated technology and features. The features like Active Differential Control, LED tail lights, Adaptive Dynamics (continuously variable damping), four zone climate control, quick power steering, front parking aid, TFT-LCD instrument cluster with virtual information display make it stand out of the lot. The four-door saloon is equipped with 5.0 L V8 petrol AJ V8 Gen III engine that churns out 380 bhp of power at 6,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 515 Nm at 3,500 rpm. The advanced lightweight aluminium monocoque bodyshell imparts ultimate handling, faster acceleration and better fuel economy. Six-speed automatic transmission ensures best use of power with the help of a fully-adaptive shift system which also promises silky gear shifting and ultimate performances. The six speed automatic transmission ensures smooth drive.
BMW 3 Series
The BMW 3 Series sedan inherits the design tradition of the BMW. It is bestowed with distinguished design elements and enhanced dynamic character. The BMW 3 Series is available in two engine options – diesel and petrol. The splendid 1995 cc diesel engine belts out 184 bhp@4000 rpm whereas the flamboyant 1997 cc petrol engine churns out 245 bhp@5000-6500 rpm. The engine is mated to 8-speed automatic transmission which lowers the fuel consumption and enhances the shift comfort.
Volvo S60
The S60 sedan, from the stables of Volvo, is the embodiment of luxury, power and performance. The sedan is available with an option of diesel and petrol engines. The 3.0 liter T6 petrol engine churns out 304 bhp and 440 Nm of torque. It is mated to six-speed automatic Geartronic transmission. The D5 high-performance diesel engine with twin turbo gives off 205 bhp and 420 Nm of torque. The interiors of Volvo S60 are adorned with leather seats. The sedan is loaded with array of innovative safety features like advanced Laser assisted automatic braking, whiplash protection system, roll stability control and Bi-Xenon bending headlights.
Audi A7
The A7, from the stables of the four ringed luxury car maker, is built on the innovative technologies. It portrays the perfect blend of comfort, safety and environmental compatibility. Audi A7 is available in both petrol and diesel engine option.
The Audi A7 3.0 TDI Quattro is equipped with a V6 cylinder diesel engine with common rail injection system and exhaust gas turbo charging that churns out 253 bhp at 4000-4500 rpm and a maximum torque of 500nm at 1400-3250 rpm. It has many innovative and advanced safety features like airbag with improved concept, three-point inertia reel seat-belts electronic stability program and traction control.
Natasha John 