Luxury cars to look forward to in 2023
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Schenelle Dsouza- 7 minutes read
Schenelle Dsouza
One of the most thriving industries, the luxury car industry has seen a number of innovative models over the past couple of years. From hypercars to EVs to modified SUVs, innovation and technology in the automobile industry is at this best right now. With each new launch, there is always something new to look forward to. Luxury car companies across the world have been developing modern technologies to deliver high-performance cars that combine excellent aerodynamics with the best of luxury and comfort. The line of luxury cars for 2023 itself is impressive. From Ferrari’s first ever SUV to Audi’s highly anticipated concept A6 Avant e-Tron, here are some of the best luxury cars to look forward to in 2023.
Audi A6 Avant e-Tron
Audi’s A6 Avant e-Tron is the first sporty EV to be based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), a platform designed to accommodate an unprecedented range of high-volume automobiles. The overall design of the car mimics that of the regular internal-combustion engine A6, although there is a sloping roofline and a fastback rear hatch. The front features a split headlight design, rather than the A6 e-Tron concept single unit. There is also a blanked-off grille in Audi’s typical trapezoidal shape with air ducts beneath the headlights. The A6 e-tron is powered by two electric motors with one driving each axle, which endows it with all-wheel drive. The DC fast-charging capability will be a standard, with the ability to charge its battery from 5 to 80 percent in just 25 minutes. As for power, the A6 e-tron will have a dual motor set up which will power 470hp and 800Nm of torque.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Marking the next chapter of the mid-engine Corvette, Chevrolet’s Corvette Z06 is the new American supercar to watch out for. The impressive design details elements, many of which serve a purpose for aerodynamics. These include wider fenders that accommodate larger wheels for more grip, larger vents that provide cooling air to the engine for increased track capability, etc. The Z06 debuts a naturally aspirated 5.5L DOHC V-8 engine that provides 670hp and 623Nm of torque, allowing the car to go from 0 to 60mph in just 2.6 seconds, an impressive track record for a non-racer car.
Ferrari Purosangue
Ferrari and SUV are two words we never thought we would include in the same sentence. But the Ferrari Purosangue is no ordinary SUV. It ditches all SUV defining elements like angular cues and upright pillars for flowing lines and purposeful details like the roof line or the visual connect to the SF90 Stradale in the tail-lamps. Additionally, the Purosangue’s sports car-like front-mid engine position and rear-mounted gearbox is noteworthy as it enables a 49:51 weight distribution. Under the enormous clamshell bonnet is Maranello’s iconic naturally aspirated 6.5 litre V12 engine which claims a jump from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 193mph.
Maserati MC20 Cielo
The first convertible model since the discontinued Grancabrio, the Maserati MC20 Cielo is the first-of-its-kind spyder, weighing almost 148 pounds more than the former thanks to the folding glass roof. While aspects like the compact multilink suspension and giant Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes are borrowed from the Grancabrio, the Cielo does get a few detail changes like the rear suspension stiffness allowing the roof to rest on the rear axle. The heart of the Cielo lies in the Nettuno V6 twin-turbo petrol engine. A clever motorsport-inspired pre-ignition system, the Nettuno engine delivers a massive 621hp from just 3.0 litres of displacement. This power allows the car to go from 0-100kph in just 3 seconds.
Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato
