Global warming or not, car manufacturers will continually produce and design radical vehicles. The best part about cars this year is that whether you are a first time car-buyer or a music label owner, from cars like Hermes Bugatti Veyron (collaboration between the French fashion house and the automobile behemoth) to the more low-profile Mini Cooper S Clubman, your options are endless.
Jaguar XF: No matter what the experts and critics say, Jaguar’s an English classic. Naysayers may find its aesthetics a little outdated but that’s what the Jaguar is all about. Its refusal to modernise and conform is what sets it apart from the generic crowd. In simple terms, the latest Jaguar XF gives an immensely delightful driving experience with luxurious exteriors and interiors.
Mini Cooper Clubman S: Despite the initial buzz this car garnered, there are no radical or drastic changes here. The first thing you notice is the change in size; meaning, increase in overall car length, wheelbase, cargo space, huge rear windows, and many other natty features for a sum for a price a little more than £17,000.
Porsche 911 GT2: In a mere matter of 8.5 seconds reach a top speed of 196 mph. If that’s not enough, the engineers behind this German beauty have taken commendable steps in safety. No matter what your standards are while choosing a car, the 911 GT2 will not disappoint. You’ll be happy to know that this beauty handles hairpin bends with panache. The clincher for us is that no matter how many great features you throw in this car, Porsche is never over the top.
Volkswagen Phaeton: 6 litre W12 engine, aesthetic clean lines, solid performance, undeniable comfort and safety however this car was designed for the show offs. Nevertheless, buy yourself this baby and you will have no room for complaints.
Mercedes Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series: This beast comes with 6208cc of power and the super AMG 6.3-liter V8. With dimensions that measure 183.4 × 72.2 × 53.8, the engine of this machine is derived from the Official F1 Safety car. If you want power, lots of torque, truly the most impressive and one of the best looking and performing luxury cars without screaming for unnecessary attention is the CLK 63 AMG Black. All of this for, £99,517. Who said perfection came for cheap.
Nissan Denki Concept: One of the cars that truly was a breath of fresh air was the Nissan Denki Concept, seen first at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. At first sight, you might think this car is nothing short of an eyesore but this vehicle is powered by a lithium ion battery. If you think green cars are only something to make light of, think of your carbon footprint.
Fiat 500: Ever since Fiat revolutionised and revitalised the now Italian automobile juggernaut back in 1957, the company has once again revamped the Fiat 500 which is back with a punch. A compact car but packed with all the fun and excitement imaginable in a 1.4 liter 16v 4- Cylinder machine. How much fun can one have in a small car, you ask? Not much you say. Don’t underestimate its size. The car has 3 engines.
That’s our round up of some of the most exciting, luxurious, classy and yet fun cars in Britain this year.
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