Recession? What recession? For those lucky enough to afford a luxury vehicle following the economic meltdown of 2009, there is a veritable treasure trove of indulgent vehicles in which to ferry yourself and your posse. Ranging from exquisite sedans to jewel-like convertibles and palatial SUVs, these vehicles surround you in the finest materials and craftsmanship, inspire you with eye-pleasing design, and thrill you with performance and technology. Interestingly, our 2010 guide includes nameplates not traditionally associated with opulence, such as Hyundai and GMC. But these vehicles deserve your consideration because many well-heeled consumers are realizing that luxury is about more than how sunlight glints off the chrome of it prestigious badge; it’s about the substance of the car and the way it makes you feel. We couldn’t agree more.
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There are 12 vehicles highlighted in the 2010 Luxury Buying Guide. All vehicles are listed in alphabetical order.
Think of the 2010 Acura RL (view photos) as a totally luxed-up Honda Accord with all the bells and whistles, a nicer interior, plusher seats, a quieter ride, and a Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) system that’s great in the snow, in the rain, and in the corners, and you wouldn’t be far off. The RL was restyled on the outside last year, an exercise that included an unsuccessful nose job. But under the conservative skin lies the same 300-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine paired to a five-speed automatic.
The RL is replete with must-have features like voice command and xenon headlamps, and cool options like Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking and a navigation system with Acura Link Real-Time Traffic™ and Acura Link Real-Time Weather™ that provides continuously updated traffic and weather information. And built on the backbone of parent company Honda’s legendary reliability, and substantiated by being ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), you get peace of mind. That may be the greatest luxury of all.
- No. 1-ranked Midsize Premium Car in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study
- 16 city/22 fuel economy range
- MSRP: $46,830 - $54,250
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