In these 10 cars you are particularly noble on the road
Do you have an absolute dream car? Then there is a good chance that it will be represented among the following models. Because here comes the crème de la crème of the car world with its ultimate luxury. Because dreaming is always allowed.
Aston Martin DBX707
An SUV from Aston Martin? Shocking, that's what fans of the British luxury brand, which even secret agents like, thought until 2020. But now the DBX is as naturally part of the model range as Aston Martin's numerous sports cars.
But of course, nothing is ordinary here. If you like ample space, you won't be happy in the DBX. But there are those for whom the combination of classic understatement, elegantly finished interior and toxic driving characteristics beyond the usual standards of an SUV gives them a kick. 310 km/h.
But one thing is new: From now on, only the top version will be offered. With the DBX707 you drive a supercar in SUV format with 707 hp and a top speed of 310 km/h. And you can sprint to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds. Mercedes-AMG contributes the power with a lush four-litre V8, which also supplies the power for the active suspension with roll compensation – so that you can sweep around corners at lightning speed even on the DBX high seat.
Audi S8
Freshly polished, the luxury liner of the noble Volkswagen subsidiary Audi is entering the second half of its life. The brand had to bury the big dream of automated driving for the A8. Because the mills of the legislator, who must allow to take one's hands off the wheel, grind too slowly.
Nevertheless, the revised 5.19-metre glider rolls up with 40 assistance systems that almost give you the feeling of being chauffeured. Audi also has a version ready for being driven, whose additional L in the model designation stands for more length.
In the case of the top version called S8 – S for Sport – this would of course be too much of a good thing. The 571 hp sedan combines luxury and performance, elegance and energy. And behind the wheel, it looks like a nimble sports car, because all-wheel steering, all-wheel drive and a predictive active suspension let you master any driving situation.
And to be honest, you'd rather drive an S8 yourself anyway instead of sitting back and relaxing.
- Price from CHF 174'400.-
- Drive: petrol/mild hybrid, 420 kW/571 hp
- Luggage compartment: 435 – 1,534 l
- Consumption: 12.1 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 274 g/km
- Efficiency class: n/a
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): 95.3 t CO2
- Cost/year (at 15,000 km): 30,213
Bentley Flying Spur
Bentley's horses are really going through the tricks: Otherwise, the British noble brand is distinguished and celebrates its quality with holy seriousness. For example, the burl wood inlay in the dashboard must be made of one piece – for a seamless continuous grain. In the Flying Spur, a piece is now actually sawn out: freedom of movement for the rotating unit of the infotainment, which shows either the navigation system, other displays or burl wood. Of course, with seamless grain.
But also on the drive side, Bentley has long since ceased to be true to tradition alone - i.e. the twelve-cylinder engine. With the V8 turbocharged petrol engine, which also gives Porsche and Audi models a leg up, the luxurious cruiser even becomes poisonous and sporty – if you choose the right driving program. Nevertheless, it lags behind the classic W12 engine in terms of thirst. Of course, no concessions are made when it comes to the interior: Bentley's paint and leather department does not show any weakness.
- Price from CHF 206'600.-
- Drive: petrol, 400 kW/544 hp
- Trunk: 420 l
- Consumption: 11.6 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 270 g/km
- Efficiency class E
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): n/a
- Costs/year (at 15,000 km): n/a
BMW X7
How big is big enough? BMW's XXL SUV X7 may not be the largest seven-seater van for the whole family – but it is probably one of the most luxurious. Especially for the US market, for which even the massive, wide X5 is sometimes too small, the 5.15-metre all-wheel-drive vehicle was launched in 2019 in a lavish portrait format. But with its three rows of seats, it has long been in Swiss garages.
And because it rises so high, there is actually enough space in the third row for two full-fledged individual seats. While in many vans they are only sufficient for the offspring, in the X7 adults also travel comfortably on the folding seats. There are even armrests, cup holders and dedicated USB sockets – for optimum comfort on long journeys.
So verführerisch elektrifizierte Antriebe mit ihrer Extra-Dosis elektrischer Energie auch sein mögen: Wer viele Kilometer im Jahr unter die Räder nimmt, ist mit einem modernen Turbodiesel noch immer bestens bedient. So kostengünstig bist du in wenigen Modellen der Luxusklasse unterwegs – und das sogar zu siebt.
- Preis ab CHF 129’910.-
- Antrieb: Diesel, 259 kW/352 PS
- Kofferraum: 326 – 2’120 l
- Verbrauch: 7,7 l/100 km
- CO2-Ausstoss: 203 g/km
- Effizienzklasse F
- Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): ca. 78,6 t CO2
- Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): ca. CHF 22’554.-
Lamborghini Urus
What passionate car fan doesn't dream of piloting a Lamborghini? But then the thoughts of family holidays with a lot of luggage suddenly bring you back to reality. This is probably how Lamborghini came up with the first idea for the Urus.
The five-door car easily puts away the holiday luggage of an entire family, but drives like the brand's flounder-flat sports cars. Simply at a higher level. So high that hardly any other SUV can even keep up. Even on the outside, the sports car genes are obvious: The Urus looks as if a bolide of the brand had simply been built thirty centimeters higher. This makes it a far cry from classic SUVs.
Carbon ceramic brakes, steering rear wheels, air suspension: With these ingredients from sports car construction, Lamborghini trains its dream SUV to be so agile that it is hard to believe the 2.2 tons of weight. Some owners even take it to the race track. But then you should probably leave the family at home for once.
- Price n/A
- Drive: petrol, 490 kW/666 hp
- Luggage compartment: 574 – 1,600 l
- Consumption: 14.1 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 320 g/km
- Efficiency class G
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): n/a
- Costs/year (at 15,000 km): n/a
Land Rover Range Rover
British farmers loved their Landy: He took them to church on Sundays and to the weekly market on Mondays with eggs and vegetables. But if you wanted more comfort than in this bully off-roader, you were looking down the tube. Until 1970, with the first Range Rover, the combination of off-road talent and leather luxury was finally achieved.
The new fifth generation continues this tradition: luxury is available on up to seven seats and even in an extended version with an extra portion of trunk. Full connectivity, lavish seats and plenty of space were already available in the predecessor. New, on the other hand, are two plug-in hybrid drives with 440 or 510 hp and a purely electric range of over 100 kilometres. This is currently the top in the SUV segment. All four wheels steer for more manoeuvrability. Because the new Range Rover also takes its passengers over hill and dale. And if necessary, even through 90 centimeters of water. Of course, the battery is sufficiently encapsulated for this. As with the all-electric version, which will not follow until 2025.
- Price from CHF 172'900.-
- Drive: petrol/plug-in hybrid, 375 kW/510 hp
- Kofferraum: 1’050 – 2’335 l
- Verbrauch: 0,9 l/100 km
- CO2-Ausstoss: 21 g/km
- Effizienzklasse: B
- Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): k.A.
- Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): k.A.
Lucid Air Pure
Here comes the thrifty among luxury gliders: If you want to combine generous dimensions, plenty of space and a noble interior with record-breaking electric range, there is no way around the Lucid Air Pure. The sedan with up to five seats combines Californian luxury with European economy.
Of course, you don't have to limit yourself at all. With rear-wheel drive and 442 hp, the five-metre ship still sprints to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, and thanks to a generously measured battery with a net capacity of 88 kilowatt hours, you can still manage up to 747 kilometres. And if you need to recharge, you can recharge enough electricity for around 320 kilometers in just 20 minutes. This takes away any range anxiety.
But the biggest surprise is waiting for you under the bonnet: instead of the engine and electronics, there is room for 283 litres of luggage – and another 625 litres. Of course, you don't have to make any compromises when it comes to the equipment, the materials in the interior and the high level of long-distance comfort thanks to plenty of space. This makes the Lucid Air Pure a convincing long-distance luxury sedan.
- Price from CHF 91'000.-
- Drive: Electric 325 kW/442 hp
- Trunk: 430 l
- Consumption: 9.3 kWh/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 0 g/km
- Efficiency class n/a
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): 45.2 t CO2
- Costs/year (at 15,000 km): n/a
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
This brand is already in its third life: Until 1941, Maybach produced the most luxurious automobiles of the time. From 2002, Mercedes revived the brand as a luxury department and sold its independent models until 2012. A year later, Maybach became the label of the top version for the top models in the Daimler Group.
Im Fall der S-Klasse hebt der Maybach-Zusatz selbst diesen Mercedes-Nobelgleiter noch auf ein neues Niveau. Mehr Holz im Innern, mehr elektronische Helfer, mehr Platz – dank achtzehn Zentimeter längerem Radstand. In den Kopfstützen stecken weiche Kissen, die Lederbezüge sind noch erlesener, die Chromdetails zahlreicher.
Und unter der Haube schlägt mit einem der letzten Zwölfzylinder ein 612 PS starkes Herz. Dessen Klang wird dank eines Gegenschall-Systems wie in Kopfhörern fast unhörbar. Weil der Mittelsitz hinten den Luxus stört, gibt’s nur vier Plätze – und dafür einen Kühlschrank zwischen den beiden hinteren. Die aufpolierte S-Klasse duftet zudem, massiert, warnt und unterhält auf höchstem Niveau. Für einmal ist Fortbewegung im Auto gar nicht das Wichtigste.
- Preis ab CHF 258’300.-
- Antrieb: Benzin, 450 kW/612 PS
- Kofferraum: 405 – 550 l
- Verbrauch: 14,6 l/100 km
- CO2-Ausstoss: 331 g/km
- Effizienzklasse G
- Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): 108,8 t CO2
- Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): ca. CHF 43’006.-
Mercedes-AMG GLS 63
The subsidiary AMG is the Mercedes Group's department for sports and games: sporty in racing; it gets playful here for those customers for whom carbon add-on parts are a must. For whom the good sound comes out of the tailpipes. And who recognize an AMG version from a kilometer away by the A-shaped intake in the front apron. A for AMG.
And how does the sporty and playful fit in with an oversized SUV? Overwhelmingly good, in the literal sense of the word. Because the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 is the most voluminous model in the range and rolls in with a generous 612 hp. And even a few more: because a 22 hp starter-generator pushes along, recuperates during braking and thus turns the Ãœber-Benz into a tamed mild hybrid.
On the outside, the Giga-GLS bears the typical carbon insignia, while on the inside it has noblesse and the typical AMG graphics in the virtual cockpit. But as in the normal GLS, there are also up to seven seats in the AMG. After all, who wants to enjoy such a car alone?
- Price from CHF 258'300.-
- Drive: petrol/mild hybrid, 450 kW/612 hp
- Luggage compartment: 890 – 2,400 l
- Consumption: 13.3 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 301 g/km
- Efficiency class G
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 105.7 t CO2
- Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 34,027
Rolls-Royce Spectre
Bei Rolls-Royce kennt Luxus keine Grenzen. Auch dann nicht, wenn die britische Traditionsmarke ins Gelände geht. Lange genug mussten Ladies und Lords darauf warten, mit ihrer Lieblingsmarke auch zum Picknick im Wald rollen zu können. Seit vier Jahren gibt es mit dem Cullinan nun den Rolls im SUV-Hochformat.
Hinter dem Frontgrill in typischer Tempeloptik steckt ein Biturbo-Zwölfzylinder. Per Vierradlenkung, Allrad und Luftfederung meistert das 2,7 Tonnen schwere Schloss auf Rädern Teerstrasse und Trampelpfad. Aber im Innern fährt der Cullinan alles auf, was die Marke lieb und teuer macht.
Hinter sechs Millimeter dickem Glas warten Leder, tiefe Teppiche und Hochglanz-Oberflächen. Die Optionenliste? Buchstäblich endlos. Schliesslich lässt sich hinzu ordern, was das Kundenherz begehrt – ganz gleich, ob das Detail dafür sogar erst neu entwickelt werden muss. Vier von fünf ausgelieferten Fahrzeugen der Marke werden so individualisiert zu traumhaften Einzelstücken.
- Preis ab CHF 404’400.-
- Antrieb: Elektro, 430 kW/584 PS
- Kofferraum: 380 l
- Verbrauch: 22,6 kWh/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 0 g/km
- Efficiency class A
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 57.8 t CO2
- Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 56,401