Being in the market for a luxury car can be exciting and tricky at the same time. After all, choosing is not that simple. For one thing, there are luxury cars that turn out to be overrated. At the same time, there are also luxury vehicles that you simply never buy used. On the other hand, there are also luxury cars that tend to be disappointing on the inside.
Shopping for the perfect luxury car may be challenging. This is especially true if you happen to be on a budget. Fortunately, we’ve got the perfect recommendations to narrow your search.
10 2020 Genesis G70
The G70 is not a bad choice if you’re in the market for a luxury sedan. The 2020 model comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine. This one can give you a pretty impressive 252 horsepower. As for fuel consumption, it can achieve 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
If you feel the need for a bit more, there is also an available 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that gets you an estimated 365 horsepower. If you opt for this though, expect to pay a little more than the $35,450 starting price.
9 2020 Acura TLX
For a luxury car, having a starting price of $33,000 is certainly not bad. This happens to be the case for the 2020 TLX that comes with a base 2.4-liter inline-4 engine under the hood. This one can deliver up to 206 horsepower. Aside from this, there is also an available 3.5-liter v6 engine that can produce as much as 290 horsepower.
As far as comfort features go, both powertrain options come standard with a driver’s 10-way power seat with power lumbar support and 3-level heated front seats.
8 2020 Lexus NX
Sure, there are a lot of compact SUV models around today but the NX stands out for a reason. It's sleek, it’s dependable and it’s got an attractive price tag. In fact, the 2020 model comes with a starting price of $36, 870 for the front-wheel-drive option.
Under its hood is a 2.0-liter turbo in-line 4 engine that can deliver up to 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque at 1,650 to 4,000 rpm. This SUV is also said to have a top track speed of 124 mph.
7 2020 Infiniti QX50
What’s great about the QX50 is that it’s just the right size for a small family or group. At the same time, it has recently received a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and comes with a starting price of $37, 250.
Under its hood is a standard 2.0-liter VC-turbo inline 4-cylinder engine that can deliver as much as 268 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 280 pound-feet of torque at 1,600 to 4,800 rpm. As for fuel-efficiency, you’re looking at an estimated rating of 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
6 2020 Cadillac XT4
When it comes to luxury crossovers, one of the best options available is the 2020 XT4 that comes with a starting price of $35,695. Under its hood is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that can deliver up to 237 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 to 4,000 rpm.
In case you’re concerned about fuel efficiency, this SUV is estimated to do 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, giving you a combined estimated fuel economy of 26 mpg.
5 2020 Lincoln Corsair
The 2020 Corsair comes with a starting price of $35,945, making it one of the most affordable luxury SUVs in the market today. This SUV comes with a base 2.0-liter I-4 turbocharged engine that can deliver up to 250 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 280 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm.
Moreover, this comes with an option for a front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive. On the other hand, there is an available 2.3-liter I-4 turbocharged engine that can produce up to 295 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 310 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm.
4 2020 Audi Q3
The Q3 has always been a popular SUV of choice among car buyers that probably has something to do with the fact that it comes with a relatively affordable starting price of $34,700.
This SUV comes standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that can deliver as much as 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It has a reported top track speed of 130 mph. Moreover, it is also capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in seconds. Meanwhile, this car also comes standard with a start-stop engine system.
3 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe
If you’re looking for a sleek luxury coupe on a budget, one of the most recommended options out there right now is the 2020 CLA 250 Coupe. It’s definitely classy and rather affordable with a starting price of $36,650.
Under the hood, you’re looking at a 2.0-liter inline-4 turbo engine that can deliver up to 221 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 to 4,000 rpm. When it comes to fuel economy, it is estimated to do 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
2 2020 BMW X1
No one can deny that the $35,200 starting price of the 2020 X1 is pretty hard to resist. After all, it’s a pretty good bargain especially when we’re talking about one of the most reliable luxury carmakers in the world.
Under the hood, you’ve got a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline four-cylinder engine that can deliver a respectable 228 brake horsepower at 5,000 to 6,000 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque 1,450 to 4,500 rpm. It also has a reported top track speed of 130 mph.
1 2020 Jaguar E-Pace
The E-Pace happens to be the first compact SUV from Jaguar and it has a tendency to turn heads. Even better, it comes with a relatively low starting price of $39,950.
This model is powered by a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that can produce up to 246 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 269 pound-feet of torque at 1,350 rpm. Meanwhile, it has a reported top track speed of 143 mph. It can also go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. What’s not to like?