Explore What Makes a Car a Luxury Vehicle

The word “luxury” is used often in the automotive industry. This overused word may have lost its meaning along the way, but that doesn’t mean luxury cars are a thing of the past. Keep reading to learn what is actually considered a luxury car.

In the simplest terms, a luxury car is a high-end car that comes with premium finishes and features. Luxury cars are typically more expensive than regular cars and they exceed regular cars when it comes to style, performance, comfort, and technology.

Some of the most popular luxury car brands are Porsche, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. There are also other higher-end automakers that are less popular because of their high price tag, such as Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, and McLaren.

There is no one answer to what makes a car a luxury car. For some, a car is a luxury because of its styling, but others may feel a car cannot be a luxury vehicle unless it has notable performance abilities. While there is no one answer, high-end materials, advanced technology, powerful engines, unique styling, and customizable options are what sets luxury cars apart from economy options.

Luxury cars come in all body styles. As the popularity of SUVs grows, the amount of SUVs manufactured by luxury brands also grows. Luxury hybrids are also growing in popularity because of the demand for eco-friendly vehicles. Of course, sports cars, coupes, and convertibles are just as popular as ever when it comes to luxury car body styles.

Whether you’re searching for an SUV, convertible, or coupe, check out what we have to offer at Scotti’s Auto Sales. We have options under $10k, as well as rare luxury cars like the McLaren 720S, the Bentley Flying Spur, and the Aston Martin DB11.

To see our inventory for yourself, give our sales staff a call at 941-924-5885 to set up an appointment. You can also stop by our showroom at 2811 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, Florida. We are open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.