Nowadays, there is arguably a luxury category in nearly every car segment. Every year a new model of these cars is released, with most of them having more than one trim. Most of these cars are usually upgrades to their previous models either in specs or design or both.
A factor that further separates luxury cars from the average ones is their prices. Some come with a hefty price tag, while others have relatively affordable prices. Discussed below, along with some of their specs, are some of the best luxury sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks available for less than $50,000 in 2020.
20 2019 Genesis G80
The 2019 Genesis G80 is a luxury sedan with an impressive style, performance, excellent safety rating, and a spacious interior. The car has three trims, with each trim having a distinct engine. The base trim has a 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 311 horsepower. It comes with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. It is not the best in terms of mileage.
19 2019 Audi Allroad
Boasting of a top-notch interior, the 2019 Audi Allroad is one of the high flyers in the luxury wagon category. It is spacious, has excellent handling, good safety rating, and a decent engine. The car comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 248 horsepower and it has a seven-speed automatic transmission.
18 2019 Genesis G70
Another remarkable car in the helm of Genesis. The 2019 Genesis G70 is a highly ranked luxury that does not fall short in acceleration, excellent handling, stylish exterior and interior amongst other impressive features. The car comes with a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that turns out 252 horsepower coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
17 2020 Audi Q5
The 2020 Audi Q5 is a luxury SUV that offers suave styling and an economical powertrain. It has considerable mileage for an SUV of its stature. The standard trim offering a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 252 horsepower and has a seven-speed automatic transmission. On the downside, it has a limited cargo capacity
16 2019 BMW X3
Featuring a powerful engine, exceptional handling, considerable cargo capacity, and an appealing infotainment system, the 2019 BMW X3 defines a luxury SUV. The car is spacious and offers impressive mileage. the base trim has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 248 horsepower. The on the downside, its interior styling does not match up to most of its rivals.
15 2020 Acura RDX
The 2020 Acura RDX is arguably one of the best sporty luxury cars around and it's cheaper when compared to its close rivals. It has a spacious cabin and boasts of an impressive mileage for its category. It is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine which turns out 272 horsepower. The car comes with a ten-speed automatic transmission.
14 2019 Audi Q3
The 2019 Audi Q3 provides a smooth ride coupled with excellent handling. The car has a spacious cabin and comes in three trims. All the trims come with a standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine which produces 228 horsepower. They also come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. With impressive reports on its acceleration, the Q3 falls short in terms of mileage.
13 2019 BMW 2 Series
Offering the option of two outstanding engines and excellent handling, the 2019 BMW 2-Series offers a fun ride without compromising on style. The car’s base trim has a turbocharged four-cylinder that turns out 248 horsepower. In terms of fuel economy, it does not disappoint, but it falls short in terms of space.
12 2019 Audi A4
The 2019 Audi A4 is a sporty luxury sedan that offers style, superb driving experience and an impressive range of tech features. The car offers good mileage, an excellent safety rating and has a comfortable interior. The standard trim has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 248 horsepower coupled with a seven-speed automatic transmission.
11 2019 Tesla Model 3
A car with superb speed, efficient mileage, remarkable handling, and a quiet cabin. The 2019 Tesla Model 3 is a luxury sedan that has a simplistic and tech aligned interior. The electric car can reach 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Boasting of a range of 250 miles, which is upgradable to 322 miles according to Tesla.
10 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC
The Mercedes-Benz brand is known for its luxury cars and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC does not fall short of that category. The luxury SUV offers a spacious and stylish cabin coupled with a notable overall performance. The base trim comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 241 horsepower. It has a nine-speed automatic transmission.
9 2019 Porsche Macan
An upgrade in terms of space to the Porsche Cayman, the 2019 Porsche Macan gives drivers the sports car experience in an SUV. The bases trim comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine which turns out 248 horsepower. All the trims of the Macan come with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It falls short in terms of cargo space.
8 2019 Audi A5
Like most luxury cars in its category, the 2019 Audi A5 boasts of a strong engine, excellent handling, and comfortable driving experience. It does fall short in style as it offers a top-notch cabin and an impressive cargo space. It comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and has a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
7 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 4x4
The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel is a luxury truck with excellent ratings. It delivers a combination of power, elegance, and space. Having stellar handling and ride experience, the truck is joy on the wheels with excellent off-road capabilities. It has a towing capability of up to 11,290 pounds. the truck owns a strong engine but falls short in terms of fuel economy.
6 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 4x4
Boasting of an impressive off-road ability, the 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is a compact luxury truck that offers the power of a truck and does not compromise on the luxury. It has a 3.5-liter v6 engine that turns out 278 horsepower coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission. The car has a 6,800 pounds towing capacity.
5 2019 Jaguar F-Pace
The 2019 Jaguar F-Pace is a luxury SUV with class. It offers high-quality handling, powerful engine options, exceptional gas mileage with the base trim engine, and a spacious cargo holding capacity.
The base trim of the Jaguar F-Pace comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 247 horsepower. All models also come with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
4 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA
A luxury car with stability and style, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA is a coupe with excellent features that you do not have to break the bank for. It offers more space and engine than some cars in from the same producer. The car comes with a 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that turns out 221 horsepower.
3 2019 Kia Stinger
The 2019 Kia Stinger is a high flyer in the small luxury car category. Apart from being sleek, it has dynamic handling coupled with a high overall performance rating. It has a relatively large trunk space for its size and a powerful engine. On the downside, its fuel economy does not really match up to its closest rivals.
2 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a luxury car that is rated above the CLA sometimes. It offers a high-end interior, a considerable mileage plus a powerful engine. The sedan comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 188 horsepower. It also has a seven-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission.
1 2020 Ford F-150
The 2020 Ford F-150 is a luxury pickup truck that offers space, good handling and a lot of options in the engine department. It has six trims with each one having a distinctive engine along with a ten-speed automatic transmission. Its strong twin-turbo v6 engine has 13,200 pounds towing capacity.