Here Are The Top 10 Luxury Cars Cars Launched In 2023

The German trio of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi have enjoyed a good amount of success in 2023. With a solid start to this year, the overall numbers for the premium segment are expected to be record high in 2023. For reference, the highest numbers recorded in the luxury segment previously was back in 2018. With this in mind, let us take a look at the top luxury cars launched this year.

BMW 7 Series & i7

The BMW 7 Series and i7 are known for their opulence. The cars come with bold exterior styling, luxurious interiors, and a large curved display on the dashboard. That said, the main party trick is the 31.3-inch 8K display that swings down from the roof. To know more about the latest BMW 7 Series, read our detailed launch story. 

BMW X1 & iX1

The third-generation BMW X1 was launched in India very soon after the global debut. It is one of the most popular SUVs for the German carmaker and now comes with updated exteriors and new insides. Sadly, though, the petrol motor was downsized while the diesel was detuned. Thankfully, the iX1 gets a dual-motor setup and packs plenty of punch. To know more about the X1, click here and for details about the iX1, click here. 

Audi Q8 e-tron

The Q8 e-tron is Audi’s current flagship electric SUV available in two body styles - SUV and SUV-coupe (Sportback). It’s nothing but the facelifted e-tron SUV with a facelift and bigger battery packs. A point to note is that the Q8 e-tron is actually based on the Q5 platform with electric motors and hence, does not have the street cred like the regular Q8. Read more about the Audi Q8 e-tron here.

Mercedes-Benz EQE 

The EQE SUV is the brand’s third electric offering in India. It borrows design styling from the flagship electric SUV, the EQS SUV.  The stand out bit, though, has to be the insides that look similar to other EQ models and feature the MBUX hyperscreen along with many tech and comfort-convenience features. For more details, read our detailed review of the Mercedes-Benz EQE.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 

The Mercedes-Benz GLC received a generational update. Launched earlier in August, the SUV comes with an updated exterior and interior design. Mercedes is offering the car with both petrol and diesel engines along with mild-hybrid tech and a 9-speed automatic. Read more about the Mercedes-Benz GLC in our launch report.

Volvo C40 Recharge

Volvo’s first EV was the XC40 Recharge. The C40 Recharge is an SUV-coupe based on the former. Unlike the XC40 which comes with both ICE and electric powertrain options, the C40 Recharge is an EV-only model from the Swedish carmaker. Highlights include more stylish elements, feature-loaded interiors, and an updated battery resulting in a higher range. Read more about the Volvo C40 Recharge at this link. 

Audi Q3 Sportback

The Q3 Sportback differs from the Q3 majorly in terms of exterior design. For starters, the Q3 Sportback is the SUV-coupe version of the standard SUV and comes with a 2-litre petrol motor that powers all the four wheels via the quattro all-wheel-drive system. Read more about the Audi Q3 Sportback here.

Lexus RX

Lexus had showcased the fifth-gen RX at the 2023 Auto Expo, and launched it back in April. The RX is based on the TNGA-K platform and weighs less than the outgoing model, despite the longer wheelbase.  Available in luxury and F-Sport trims, the RX is powered by a hybrid powertrain along with an electric motor on the latter. Read more about the Lexus RX here. 

The luxury car segment has possibly had the best year in terms of sales in 2023. This can be seen with manufacturers launching different models and bringing them to our shores soon after the global debut. Let us know down in the comments which car you would pick from this list.