The best luxury cars – driven, rated and ranked

While the concept of the luxury car has often centered on saloons, the market has grown exponentially in recent years to encompass a whole variety of shapes and sizes. 

Saloons are still popular among the rich and famous, but SUVs have also slowly been stealing the limelight, redefining the class by altering the traditional view of luxury cars. 

Irrespective of bodystyle, a luxury car is a premium model that brings exceptional levels of comfort, technology and performance. These are cars with opulent, well-appointed interiors and high levels of refinement that cocoon their passengers from the outside world. 

But these comfortable, quiet cruisers aren't just cars for travelling from A to B: for many, luxury cars serve as status symbols.

They're typically powered by large-capacity diesel six or petrol V8, but plug-in hybrid powertrains have grown in popularity, while electric offerings have brought new levels of refinement to the class.  

Despite the influx of luxury SUVs, our top pick is the BMW i7, the German firm's flagship electric saloon. Few cars can match it for interior quality, ride comfort and practicality. 

Read on as we share the top 10 best luxury cars that you can buy today.