COMPILED BY SCHENELLE DSOUZA One of the most thriving industries at the moment, the luxury car industry has seen a number of innovative models over the past couple of years. From hypercars to EVs to modified SUVs, innovation and technology in the automobile industry is at its best right now. With each new launch, there is always something new to look forward to. Luxury car companies across the world have been developing modern technologies to deliver high-performance cars that combine excellent aerodynamics with the best of luxury and comfort. The line of luxury cars for 2023 itself is impressive. From Ferrari’s first ever SUV to Audi’s highly anticipated concept A6 Avant e-Tron, here are some of the best luxury cars to look forward to in 2023. Audi A6 Avant e-Tron Audi’s A6 Avant e-Tron is the first sporty EV to be based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), a platform designed to accommodate an unprecedented range of high-volume automobiles. The overall design of the car mimics that of the regular internalcombustion engine A6. It has a sloping roofline and a fastback rear hatch. The front features a split headlight design, rather than the A6 e-Tron concept single unit. There is also a blanked-off grille in Audi’s typical trapezoidal shape with air ducts beneath the headlights. The A6 e-tron is powered by two electric motors with one driving each axle, which endows it with all-wheel drive. The DC fast-charging capability will be a standard, with the ability to charge its battery Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato One of the most aggressive looking Huracán models, Lamborghini’s new Huracán Sterrato is the result of the marque’s plans to create a rallyraid-inspired version of the Huracán supercar back in 2019. More or less like the original design, the Huracán Sterrato features the standard Huracán body outfitted with offroading accessories such as auxiliary lights on the nose, roof rails, and 19-inch wheels wrapped in custom Bridgestone all-terrain runflat tires with an additional central air intake on the roof. Complementing the aggressive rally racer look is the rally racer like engine – a 5.2-liter V-120 engine pumping out 602hp and 560Nm of torque. A top speed of 162mph allows the car to launch from 0 to 60mph in 3.4 seconds. From EVs to SUVs, take a look at the most anticipated cars of 2023 Luxury cars to look forward to in 2023 from 5 to 80 percent in just 25 minutes. As for power, the A6 e-tron will have a dual motor set up which will power 470hp and 800Nm of torque. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Marking the next chapter of the mid-engine Corvette, Chevrolet’s Corvette Z06 is the new American supercar to watch out for. The impressive design details elements, many of which serve a purpose for aerodynamics. These include wider fenders that accommodate larger wheels for more grip, larger vents that provide cooling air to the engine for increased track capability, etc. The Z06 debuts a naturally aspirated 5.5L DOHC V-8 engine that provides 670hp and 623Nm of torque, allowing the car to go from 0 to 60mph in just 2.6 seconds, an impressive track record for a non-racer car. Ferrari Purosangue Ferrari and SUV are two words we never thought we would include in the same sentence. But the Ferrari Purosangue is no ordinary SUV. It ditches all SUV defining elements like angular cues and upright pillars for flowing lines and purposeful details like the roof line or the visual connect to the SF90 Stradale in the tail-lamps. Additionally, the Purosangue’s sports car-like front-mid engine position and rear-mounted gearbox is noteworthy as it enables a 49:51 weight distribution. Under the enormous clamshell bonnet is Maranello’s iconic naturally aspirated 6.5 litre V12 engine which claims a jump from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 193mph. Maserati MC20 Cielo The first convertible model since the discontinued Grancabrio, the Maserati MC20 Cielo is the first-of-its-kind spyder, weighing almost 148 pounds more than the former thanks to the folding glass roof. While aspects like the compact multilink suspension and giant Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes are borrowed from the Grancabrio, the Cielo does get a few detail changes like the rear suspension stiffness allowing the roof to rest on the rear axle. The heart of the Cielo lies in the Nettuno V6 twin-turbo petrol engine. A clever motorsportinspired pre-ignition system, the Nettuno engine delivers a massive 621hp from just 3.0 litres of displacement. This power allows the car to go from 0-100kph in just 3 seconds. Audi A6 Avant e-Tron Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ferrari Purosangue Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato Maserati MC20 Cielo 4|L U X E B O O K|J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 3 J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 3 |L U X E B O O K| 5 TRENDING
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