Updated October 2026
Luxury in 2026 means silence, technology, and presence — with or without a V8. These ten deliver the finest driving and riding experiences money can buy.
from ~$118,000
442–496 hp · 48V hybrid assist
Still the benchmark. The S-Class defines what a luxury sedan should be: silent, supremely comfortable, and effortlessly advanced.
from ~$90,000
409 hp twin-turbo V6 · AWD
S-Class luxury for E-Class money. The value play in flagship sedans with a genuinely gorgeous interior.
from ~$97,000
375–536 hp · available electric i7
The driver's flagship. More engaging than the S-Class with wild available features like the theater screen.
from ~$71,000
Up to 1,234 hp Sapphire · 512 mi range
The efficiency miracle. More range than any EV and supercar speed in Sapphire trim.
from ~$105,000
348–670 hp · hybrid options
The sports car of big sedans. Nothing this large should handle this well.
from ~$108,000
523 hp V8 / new Electric 542 hp
The new Range Rover Electric brings 542 hp and 372 miles of range to the luxury SUV icon.
from ~$340,000
600 hp electric · hand-built
Cadillac's hand-built electric flagship. Ultra-luxury, ultra-exclusive.
from ~$80,000
416 hp twin-turbo V6 hybrid
Whisper-quiet and obsessively crafted. Lexus reliability in flagship form.
from ~$90,000
563 hp V8 (S8)
Understated tech-luxury. The S8 brings serious speed to the understated package.
from ~$79,000
615 hp electric · 3-row
Autotrader's Best New Cars of 2026 pick. Electric three-row luxury with serious punch.
Prices are approximate starting MSRPs and vary by trim, options, and region. Rankings are CARC editorial picks — no sponsored placements.