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Best saloon cars 2021
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. Audi A6
Battery range up to 32 miles
£275* / month
(£36,082)
The quintessential ‘executive’ saloon, the Audi A6 is comfortable and has a high-tech interior straight out of the A8 limo. There’s loads of room for everyone – in the front seats and in the back – and the boot is a decent size too.
2. Skoda Superb
Battery range up to 43 miles
£234* / month
(£23,606)
The Skoda Superb has acres of space and top-notch build-quality that feels just as good as in some much more expensive cars. It comes well equipped as standard and the boot is huge. It’s not quite as nice inside as a VW Passat, however.
3. BMW 3 Series
£293* / month
(£29,133)
The new BMW 3 Series is a posh saloon that’s great for the family but also loads of fun to drive. Its latest look might not be to your taste though and some desirable options cost extra.
4. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
£560* / month
(£60,864)
Saloon practicality combines with sports car performance beautifully in the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. This Giulia has the power to take on the likes of the BMW M3, but it has enough space in the back and in the boot to reasonably practical car too. Just a shame the interior quality isn’t as good as you’d find in a BMW.
5. BMW 5 Series
Battery range up to 32 miles
£334* / month
(£35,268)
The BMW 5 Series is a hugely capable executive saloon that’s sportier than a Mercedes E-Class and comes with the BMW iDrive infotainment system which is one of the best in the business. You do have to pay extra for some desirable bits of equipment though.
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
£818* / month
(£62,958)
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
£974* / month
(£80,450)
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
£736* / month
(£46,489)
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 412 miles
£970* / month
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.