It seems like every luxury brand has a "gimmick"

"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada) 05/05/2016 at 22:48 • Filed to: None

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Which, really, in my mind isn’t a bad thing.

Audi/Acura = All Wheel Drive (quattro and SH-AWD)

BMW/Infiniti = “Sporty” luxury.

Mercedes/Lexus = Engineering and build quality, although Mercedes has slipped in recent years, I’m thinking they’re on the way back up though. The Daimler-Chrysler days were a rough time.

Genesis = Value, basically what Lexus were doing back in the early 90s, you get a whole lot of car, for a whole lot less, or you will once Genesis cars go on sale. Currently true for the Hoondai Genesis and Equus, also the K900.

Jaaaaag = Superchargers. I don’t think there’s a Jag model on sale that isn’t supercharged. Same goes for LR, but I believe only a few models in the RR lineup have blowers.

Maybach/Rolls/Bentley = Almost obnoxious levels of opulence and luxury.

Maserati = Basically more practical Ferraris. Slightly (and only very slightly) less likely to catch on fire.

Alfa = Styling.

Cadillac = A mix of value and “sporty” luxury.

Volvo = Safety, duh.

I don’t really consider Chrysler, Buick, or Lincoln as luxury brands. They’re all comfort brands.

I can’t tell if I’ve missed anybody.

Nibby > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/05/2016 at 22:50

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Germans = Oh, you want a basic luxury feature that is standard in cars half the price? That will be a $6000 package.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/05/2016 at 22:52

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I’d say Volvo for styling too.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/05/2016 at 22:57

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what you just described or not what I would Define as gimmicks. For me a gimmick is putting your company’s logo in the puddle lamps on the doors.

not for canada - australian in disguise > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/05/2016 at 22:58

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Well, couldn’t really find a better term.

Land_Yacht_225 > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/05/2016 at 23:00

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I think Hyundai has been moving in the comfort luxury direction, or at least they were with the Equus.

That thing is just beyond good. The Hyundai Equus is the closest thing to a Cadillac Fleetwood or Lincoln Town Car we have left. It’s quiet, the styling is subdued but chrome plated, the V8 is powerful but not brutish, and it drives like it’s made out of pillows and memory foam. I hope to be able to pick up a 2012 in a few years. The Hyundai Equus, for people who want an actual American luxury sedan.

RyanFrew > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/05/2016 at 23:00

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Those aren’t gimmicks, they’re differentiators.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/05/2016 at 23:01

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Lexus cough cough

d15b > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/05/2016 at 23:01

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How about “Character”?

Every time I respond to you, I reference you as CANADA. As in, you are the embodiment of all that is Canadian.

Is “Hoondai” Candian for “Hyundai”?

Jagvar > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/05/2016 at 23:02

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If Phaeton were a brand, it would be known for it’s Passatness.

d15b > Jagvar 05/05/2016 at 23:03

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Phaetons are nice cars!

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/05/2016 at 23:05

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Modus operandi?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/05/2016 at 23:07

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Reputation? Trait? Attribute?

Jagvar > d15b 05/05/2016 at 23:08

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Mine has the Comfort & Cold Weather package. Heated, cooled, massaging seats in front and back is very nice indeed.

d15b > Jagvar 05/05/2016 at 23:10

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The back seats is the best part.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Jagvar 05/05/2016 at 23:13

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That’s what makes them good. Old money rich people don’t give two shits what others think of their car’s styling, it’s all about what’s on the inside. That’s what the mid-2000s Maybach was designed for.

It looks like an old S-Class, becuase it’s SUPPOSED to look like an old S-Class.

not for canada - australian in disguise > d15b 05/05/2016 at 23:13

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Yes, yes it is.

Vicente Esteve > Nibby 05/05/2016 at 23:58

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Germans = Oh, you don’t want white? $500

Party-vi > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/06/2016 at 06:06

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Alfa isn’t a luxury brand in my eyes. Also LOL @ Infiniti being lumped in with BMW.