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2021 Model Year Vehicles We Can't Wait to Drive
Discover great cars, trucks, and SUVs we can't wait to drive in 2021.
Arrive in style: the best in luxury cars
With longer commute times and more social commitments than ever before, Americans are looking for a car in which they can arrive in style. Comfortable interiors, luxe materials, and all the bells and whistles make a great luxury vehicle.
Discover great luxury cars and SUVs that are guaranteed to make an entrance.
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2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review
Lexus makes the F Sport package exclusively available and standard equipment on the IS 350.
2021 Audi RS7 Test Review
Who says your family-hauling daily driver and your corner-carving sports car can't be one and the same?
2022 Acura MDX A-Spec Review
The Japanese automaker has been pushing to get back to its roots of producing exciting performance cars. And it's not letting the MDX go unnoticed.
2021 BMW Alpina XB7 Review
The Alpina is BMW's in-house boutique builder, and the BMW Alpina XB7 is its first SUV.
2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Review
The AMG E63 S is full of personal touches that make it an extrordinary example of Mercedes-Benz engineering.
Editor's Picks: Our Favorite Compact SUVs for 2021
Compact SUVs represent the best combination of efficiency and affordability. But not all of them are created equal.
Editor's Picks: Our Favorite Car Colors for 2021
White, black, and silver may still be popular car colors. But there's a rainbow of choice out there if you know where to look.
2021 Lexus RC F Fuji Speedway Edition Review
The 2020 Lexus RCF Track Edition is now the 2021 Lexus RC F Fuji Speedway Edition, offering power and poise to curves and more.
2021 BMW M5 Competition Review
Does the BMW M5 Competition sedan live up to its legendary status?
2021 Audi SQ5 Review
The entire 2021 Audi Q5 lineup was refreshed for the model year, including the performance-inclined SQ5 version.
2021 Genesis GV80 3.5T AWD Advanced+ Review
Genesis continues to gain footing with its first luxury SUV: the 2021 Genesis GV80 3.5T Advanced +.
Editor's Picks: Best Convertibles for 2021
Our editors round up the best of the 2021 convertibles.
2021 BMW M440i xDrive Review
Should you judge a car by its trim alone? The BMW 4 series sets high standards on the outside and the inside.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Review
An entry-level crossover for Mercedes-Benz, the GLA 250 seeks to bring new customers into the fold.
2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review
The Lexus LC is a masterpiece, with spaceship styling and its very own life force.
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD Advance Review
The 2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD is another prime example of Acura engineering, giving the brand a competitive crossover.
2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury Review
The 2021 version of Cadillac's smallest sedan benefits from an array of updates and upgrades.
2021 Cadillac XT6 Sport AWD Review
Since there's no shortage of competitors (like the Lexus RX L, BMW X7 and Lincoln Aviator), I was curious to see how the 2021 Cadillac XT6 in its more capable and aggressively styled Sport AWD trim level.
2021 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Overview
Discover the upscale interiors of the Lincoln Navigator Black Label experience and learn how to configure your Navigator in premium comfort and style.
2020 Lexus LS 500 Review
The word legendary gets thrown around a lot: but in the case of the 2020 Lexus LS 500, the shoe fits.
2020 Lexus UX F Sport Review
Given that the Lexus RX basically invented the concept of the luxury crossover, the UX comes into its hotly contested segment with some big familial advantages.
2020 Lexus RC F Review
The RC F was overdue for a refresh, one that went deeper than just new front and rear fascias.
2020 Honda Civic Type R Review
The Honda Civic Type R remains a gem of a car, and while it's - quite deliberately - not for everyone, the target market will be thrilled with the latest incarnation of Honda's red-hot Civic.
2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 Review
Find out what it means to own a Bentley. The Continental GT V8 offers an executive experience to the modern driver.
2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster Review
Until the AMG ONE and the new AMG GT Black Series arrive, The Mercedes-AMG GT R will remain the sharpest arrow in Mercedes-Benz's formidable quiver.
2021 Toyota Supra Review
The controversial partnership between Toyota and BMW produced the iconic Supra for 2021, yielding overwhelmingly positive results.
2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport Review
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has evolved for 2020 to reveal cosmetic and performance upgrades. Learn about the Stelvio Ti Sport and what it has to offer for the 2020 model.
2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Review
The Mercedes-AMG C-Class is compact, turbocharged, 4-cylinder compact car that makes up for some of the shortcomings for other Mercedes-AMG models.
2020 Mercedes-AMG GT 53 Review
One of the highest ranking sports cars, see the combination of power and posh interiors offered by the Mercedes-AMG GT 53.
2020 Lexus GS F Review
Discover whether or not the Lexus GS F can live up to other performance vehicles in the midsize luxury sedan segment.
2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe Review
This BMW 235i xDrive is full of surprises: from its 405 horsepower engine to its four door body style. See what makes this competition vehicle from BMW a stand-out.
2020 Lexus RC F Review
Lexus refreshed the RC F for 2020 and packed a muscle-car classic with a peppy V-8 engine.
2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review
The wait for the Lexus LC 500 is finally over. Lexus reimagined the hard-top convertible for the 2021 Lexus LC 500 convertible.
2020 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury Review
The Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury trim attempts to fill in the gap between the basic ES package and the LS.
2020 Nissan GT-R Review
These three letters have represented Nissan's engineering breakthroughs and racing success for the last 50 years.
2019 Lexus LC 500 Review
A production run of just 500 units meant the 2019 Lexus LC 500 cars were quickly tucked away by collectors.
2019 Lexus LS 500 Review
Within the span of a year, Lexus completely redesigned its original sedan offerings. See how the 2019 Lexus LS 500 F Sport fared against the competition in the luxury sedan segment.
2020 Acura TLX Review
What you're looking at here isn't just any Acura TLX. Nope, this is a very limited edition of the TLX called the Acura TLX PMC Edition.
2020 Challenger Hellcat SS Review
The good news is that the Mopar crew decided to incorporate a lot of the Demon's go-fast technology and hardware into a new flagship Challenger, the 2019 SRT Hellcat Redeye.
2020 Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Review
Signing on the dotted line for a high-performance American car should be inspired by your excited inner child, not rigidly controlled by just cold logic and math.
2019 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Review
The Mercedes-AMG E 63 S, is a 603-horsepower performance car you can comfortably drive every day.
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z0 Review
This generation Z06 was the first Corvette true performance enthusiasts took seriously, and it was the first Corvette to make the likes of Porsche, BMW, Audi, and Ferrari stop and take notice.
2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Lusso Review
While it's been manufacturing cars for over 100 years, Alfa Romeo has a relatively small footprint in the U.S. market, and currently produces three just vehicles.
2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 Sedan Review
Mercedes-Benz did a spectacular job on the design of the new E-Class. That being said, how do you spot the differences between the regular E-Class models, the E53, and the E63 S?
2018 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Review
Paying homage to its legendary NASCAR history, the Dodge Charger Daytona has been one of the most sought after special edition muscle cars.
2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody Test Drive Review
The performance upgrade known as "Widebody" delighted AutoNation Drive editors to the point of hyperbole. See what the excitement is all about in this review.
2019 BMW M850i xDrive Review
Just as Fiat and Maserati have done in recent years, BMW is slowly rebuilding its lineup here in the U.S. After a 20-year absence, BMW made its triumphant return in 2014 with the 4C, which was quickly followed up by the topless 4C Spider.
2020 Jaguar F-Type SVR Review
American muscle rowdiness lurks beneath the sleek sheet metal and luxury badge of the 2020 Jaguar F-Type SVR.
2020 Lexus LC 500h Review
The Lexus LC 500h is one of the best-looking sports cars out there right now: it is really a work of art.
2019 Acura NSX Review
Find your local AutoNation dealership to grab factory off-road race trucks (Ford F-150 Raptor), factory drag racers (Dodge Challenger 1320) and even factory road-racing cars, like the 2019 Acura NSX.
2019 Dodge Challenger Redeye Widebody Review
The big brother to the Charger Scat Pack Widebody, this Dodge Challenger Redeye Widebody earned an easy five stars. Read the full Challenger review.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Review
The new generations of this American Sports Car have heads turning over a bold design and a peppy engine.
BMW Trim Levels Guide
Get the breakdown of the BMW powertrain options for cars and SUVs.
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Get the good stuff in a luxury
car
For the luxury car shopper, the cabin comforts are top of mind. Automakers have received the signal that what's on the inside counts just as much as what's on the outside. Heated and cooled seats, top-notch interior materials, and premium infotainment and technology are all key features of luxury vehicles.
Buying a luxury car or SUV has never been easier
But some shoppers are still not quite willing to shell out the big bucks. If you're looking to live the luxe life without spending a whole lot, you might want to consider these affordable "luxury" options -- cars and SUVs that, while they may not meet the luxury definitino, sure try to knock your socks off.
- You can't go wrong with a BMW: the BMW X3 is one smart buy
- For just under $50,000: the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes on luxury
- Kickin' it up a notch: The Nissan Kicks
offers premium features under $30,000