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If you’re looking for the best new luxury cars, start with the MotorTrend Ultimate Car Rankings.Read MoreHow we rank cars#1 Ranked Luxury CarsLuxury Subcompact CarsLuxury Compact SedansLuxury Compact FastbacksLuxury Midsize SedansLuxury WagonsLuxury Midsize FastbacksLuxury Full-Size SedansExotic Luxury GTs#1 Ranked Luxury Cars8.4/102025 Acura Integra$33,000 - $38,000 MSRP#1 in Luxury Subcompact CarWhat We Think8.6/102025 Tesla Model 3$42,490 - $54,990 MSRP#1 in Luxury Compact SedanWhat We Think8.9/102025 Audi A5$46,300 - $56,950 MSRP#1 in Luxury Compact FastbackWhat We ThinkShow 4 MoreBest Luxury Subcompact Cars8.4/102025 Acura Integra$33,000 - $38,000 MSRP#1 in Luxury Subcompact CarWhat We Think8.1/102025 Audi A3$38,200 - $40,800 MSRP#2 in Luxury Subcompact CarWhat We Think7.9/102025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class$44,400 - $56,100 MSRP#3 in Luxury Subcompact CarWhat We ThinkShow 2 MoreBest Luxury Compact Sedans8.6/102025 Tesla Model 3$42,490 - $54,990 MSRP#1 in Luxury Compact SedanWhat We Think8.4/102025 Alfa Romeo Giulia$43,995 - $51,995 MSRP#2 in Luxury Compact SedanWhat We Think8.4/102025 BMW 3-Series$45,950 - $62,200 MSRP#3 in Luxury Compact SedanWhat We ThinkShow 6 MoreBest Luxury Compact Fastbacks8.9/102025 Audi A5$46,300 - $56,950 MSRP#1 in Luxury Compact FastbackWhat We Think8.5/102025 BMW 4-Series$49,650 - $74,850 MSRP#2 in Luxury Compact FastbackWhat We Think7.7/102025 Polestar 2$64,800 - $64,800 MSRP#3 in Luxury Compact FastbackWhat We ThinkBest Luxury Midsize Sedans8.6/102025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class$62,450 - $88,000 MSRP#1 in Luxury Midsize SedanWhat We Think8.5/102025 Audi A6$58,100 - $76,600 MSRP#2 in Luxury Midsize SedanWhat We Think8.4/102026 BMW 5-Series#3 in Luxury Midsize SedanWhat We ThinkShow 3 MoreBest Luxury Wagons9.0/102025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class$62,450 - $88,000 MSRP#1 in Luxury WagonWhat We Think8.8/102025 Audi A6$58,100 - $76,600 MSRP#2 in Luxury WagonWhat We Think7.6/102026 Volvo V90#3 in Luxury WagonWhat We ThinkShow 1 MoreBest Luxury Midsize Fastbacks8.6/102026 Porsche Taycan#1 in Luxury Midsize FastbackWhat We Think8.6/102025 Audi A7$72,000 - $82,450 MSRP#2 in Luxury Midsize FastbackWhat We Think8.5/102026 Porsche Panamera#3 in Luxury Midsize FastbackWhat We ThinkShow 3 MoreBest Luxury Full-Size Sedans8.7/102025 Genesis G90$89,700 - $100,000 MSRP#1 in Luxury Full-Size SedanWhat We Think8.6/102025 BMW 7-Series$97,300 - $122,400 MSRP#2 in Luxury Full-Size SedanWhat We Think8.4/102025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class$117,750 - $240,500 MSRP#3 in Luxury Full-Size SedanWhat We ThinkShow 2 MoreBest Exotic Luxury GTs2025 Aston Martin DB12$245,000 - $265,000 MSRPWhat We Think2025 Bentley Continental GT$302,100 - $302,100 MSRPWhat We Think2025 Ferrari RomaWhat We ThinkShow 1 MoreCar News & ReviewsMotorTrend | NewsLucid, Take the Wheel: Major OTA Update Adds Hands-Free Driving to Air and GravityJustin Banner | Jul 15, 2025MotorTrend | First LookN-Hanced, Bewinged 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Super Sedan Breaks Cover!Mike Floyd | Jul 10, 2025MotorTrend | First Look2026 Porsche Taycan Black Edition First Look: Big Battery, Dark FeaturesJustin Banner | Jul 9, 2025MotorTrend | Comparison TestsOnce More... 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Keep reading to learn more about the wide variety of luxury cars.Show MoreLuxury Car ModelsAcura IntegraAudi A3Mercedes-Benz CLA-ClassCadillac CT4Bmw 2 Series Gran CoupeTesla Model 3Alfa-Romeo GiuliaBmw 3-SeriesGenesis G70Mercedes-Benz C-ClassCadillac CT5Lexus ISLoad MoreMotorTrendAbout UsContact UsStaffNewslettersAutomobile MagazineMotorTrendTruck TrendFour WheelerSuper StreetLowriderAdvertise With UsReprints/PermissionsHearst AutosCar Comparison ToolCar ResearchCar FinderBest SUVsBest SedansBest TrucksBest HybridsBest Electric CarsJoin NewsletterSubscribe to our newsletters to get the latest in car news and have editor curated stories sent directly to your inbox.Explore OfferingsHearst AutosA Part of Hearst Digital Media©2025 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Privacy NoticeCA Notice at CollectionYour CA Privacy Rights/Shine the LightDAA Industry Opt OutTerms of UseReport IssueCookie ChoicesFollow usWelcome. 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