Luxury Test Drive September 2015 - Hour Detroit Magazine
But like art, you’ll know it, even if you can’t easily define it. Today’s luxury cars come in all shapes and sizes, from compact utility vehicles to full-size sedans. They may boast some of the biggest and most powerful engines available, like the new Kia K900, but they’re just as likely to feature downsized turbo packages and fuel-stingy hybrids, as you’ll find in the new Lexus NX crossover-utility vehicle. Technology is playing a more significant role than ever in the luxury market, and its impact is felt across the board — boosting performance, increasing mileage, raising comfort levels, and improving safety. The new Lincoln MKX offers the sort of audio system you’d dream of having in your home, along with technology designed not only to improve crash performance, but to keep you out of a crash in the first place. A true luxury car will deliver the sort of comfort and ride that stands out from the mainstream. Four models from Kia Motors America (KMA) were recognized as segment winners of the 2015 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) — including the K900 luxury sedan, which ranked at the top of the Luxury Car category and won AutoPacific’s... Source: www.hourdetroit.com
