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Best saloon cars 2022
While the average family five-door hatchback serves a practical purpose, there will always be a place in the market for the more handsome traditional silhouette of a saloon. Premium and luxury cars are often built as saloons, though there are still models available at much more reasonable budgets. We've got a selection of the best you will find on carwow.
1. Tesla Model 3
Battery range up to 360 miles
£405* / month
(£39,989)
The Tesla Model 3 is an electric saloon that’s super modern. Its electric motors mean it’ll beat most cars at the lights, has a range up to 360 miles and features a fabulous-looking 15-inch touchscreen. This controls most of the car’s functions, which can get quite fiddly.
2. Skoda Superb
Battery range up to 44 miles
£291* / month
(£21,998)
Need a saloon that offers lots of space for both storage and passengers? The Skoda Superb offers that and then some, and it’s well-equipped, too. It’s cheaper than most rivals, but its finish isn’t the best.
3. Audi A6
Battery range up to 32 miles
£336* / month
(£21,500)
The Audi A6 is a supremely comfortable large saloon that comes with plenty of high-tech kit and is particularly spacious. Other rivals will be more fun to drive though, and its options can make the price skyrocket.
4. Audi A8
Battery range up to 32 miles
£31,290
If you want luxury and an air of restraint with your car’s styling, you should consider the Audi A8. It has a high-quality interior with lots of space – oh, and it's comfy too. You only get the choice of two engines though, and some sought-after equipment is extra.
5. BMW 3 Series
Battery range up to 34 miles
£316* / month
(£23,995)
Offering a superb driving experience and quality equipment, the BMW 3 Series also looks smart and is spacious too. However, some kit that’s normally considered basic is extra and it can be quite pricey.
6. Mercedes S-Class
Battery range up to 57 miles
£1,068* / month
(£96,814)
Want a car that’s well ahead of the game on safety and technology? Well that’s what Mercedes S-Class is all about. It also features cutting-edge infotainment and is supremely comfortable to match the spacious cabin. It’s a shame it’s not that inspiring to look at.
7. Skoda Octavia
Battery range up to 49 miles
£212* / month
(£18,750)
The Skoda Octavia is a saloon that provides space and efficiency in spades. It’s also very affordable for the kit and practicality it offers, but it’s not the most thrilling to drive, nor the comfiest.
8. BMW 5 Series
Battery range up to 32 miles
£345* / month
(£24,950)
If you’re after a saloon car and love driving it’s difficult to look past the BMW 5 Series. It’s fun to drive, has top level equipment and is finished to a very high standard. Alternatives might be more exciting to look at though.
9. VW Passat
£303* / month
(£14,950)
The VW Passat shares many of its under-the-skin parts with the Skoda Octavia and Audi A3 Saloon. It feels well made and is comfortable to drive, but not that exciting.
10. Mercedes E-Class
£478* / month
(£37,166)
The Mercedes E-Class is an upmarket saloon that offers a comfortable driving experience alongside a plush interior. Mercedes also provides quality hybrid engines with it, but it’s not that fun to drive and the infotainment can be fiddly to use.
Best luxury saloon cars
Luxury saloon cars have a wide remit. Not only do they need to be, er, luxurious, but also quiet on the move, comfortable to sit in and drive as well as packed with the latest features and technology. Naturally, all that will come at a price. We’ve pulled together a list of the luxury cars that do it best.
1. Audi A8
Battery range up to 32 miles
£31,290
The Audi A8 is the brand’s flagship luxury saloon car. The build quality is brilliant and the soft touch plastics, chrome accents and swathes of leather all help the A8 feel worth its luxury car price. It’s also very quiet, supremely comfortable sat in the front or back and comes with lots of advanced technology.
2. Mercedes S-Class
Battery range up to 57 miles
£1,068* / month
(£96,814)
The Mercedes S-Class has a long history at the top of the luxury car game. Unlike its somewhat plain rivals it offers sleek looks inside and out – its bold, swooping interior is particularly spectacular. Of course, it also excels on quiet and comfort, while Mercedes offers the choice of more economical diesel power, or sporty petrol AMG models if you’re keen to spend more time in the front rather than the back.
3. BMW 7 Series
Battery range up to 29 miles
£642* / month
(£29,621)
The BMW 7 Series has traditionally been the driver’s choice amongst big luxury saloons, but at the expense of comfort. Not so with this latest 7 Series, which manages to feel more agile than its German alternatives yet extremely cosseting at the same time. It has a fancy carbon construction helping keep its weight down, the best infotainment system currently on sale and will impress you with its upmarket interior.
4. Tesla Model S
Battery range up to 298 miles
£39,077
The Tesla Model S is a remarkable electric car, blending high performance with luxury, a high-tech cabin and zero emissions. One of its few downsides is that it’s quite a bit more expensive than your average upmarket saloon.
5. Bentley Mulsanne
The Bentley Mulsanne is a seriously imposing saloon, with a huge powerful V8 engine and beautifully crafted interior. Its huge size can make it daunting to drive in town, though.