INFINITI QX80 Making Top 5 Luxury at Cias 2015
February 17 2015, Alexandra Straub
The Canadian International Auto Show displays some of the most luxurious cars in the world, and here are our picks.
1. MERCEDES-MAYBACH S600
Sit in the lap of luxury, in the Mercedes-Maybach S600. This beauty delivers 523 horsepower to its wheels through a 6.0L, twin-turbo, V12. Even just looking at it, you can see the incredible craftsmanship that has gone into making such a remarkable sedan.
Furthermore, it's roomy! In comparison to the Mercedes S550 sedan with the long wheelbase, this S600 has is additional 20 cm longer, giving the driver and passenger added comfort inside.
2. BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC SPEED
Bentley gives luxury buyers the best of all worlds. A drop top, 626 horsepower and an all-wheel drive system. Not to mention room for four and an outstanding design. Whether cruising around town or going on a road trip, the Continental GT Speed Convertible is a great road companion.
3. Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
Despite the name, there really isn't anything spiritely about the Ghost Series II's appearance. Though when you see one, you'll know exactly what it is.Powering this luxury sedan is a 6.6L, twin-turbo, V12 engine. The 563 horsepower created is then sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Fun fact, the hand stitched leatherwork inside takes over two weeks to complete. And each set of interior veneers come from one single tree.
3. Cadillac CTS-V
If you add "V" to any Cadillac products, you're in for a treat. Not only do you get the North American brand's upscale components fused into every part, but you also get a lot of horsepower. You'll get whopping 640 horses and 630 lb-ft of torque.
The all-new third generation sedan is the most powerful product the brand has ever created. Along with those amazing figures, you'll get a car that can take you around town, on the track and pretty much anywhere else you need to go. And in style.
5. INFINITI QX80
Luxury isn't reserved for sedans. Just take a look at the INFINITI QX80. I'm stating the obvious when I say it's big, but some people need big. There's room for up to 8 people inside and a host of tech features. You'll get 400 horsepower from its 5.6L, V8 along with an AWD configuration.