The growing rich class in the country has brought smiles on the faces of luxury auto makers. Here is a glance at the Top 10 Luxury Cars present in India today that are still within the reach of a professional.
Top 10 Luxury Cars in India
More than 5,000 luxury cars were sold in 2006, up from 3,000 cars in 2005 and just 1,000 in 2004. Over 80,000 millionaires in metros and mini-metros have fuelled increasing demand for these vehicles priced at Rs 20 Lakh and above. Car loans have also come up with competitive equated monthly installments (EMIs) to attract the common individual with big dreams. Top of the line marques like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi are now available at an EMI very close to those of premium cars like Honda Accord, Toyota Corolla, and Hyundai Sonata. In the volume car market, 75% of all sales are financed, while 60% of luxury cars are financed. Here is a look at the Top 10 Luxury Cars any successful professional can afford.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact bundle of technology, safety, and luxury. It is called the stepping stone to the three-pointers club. The C220 CDI offers scintillating performance. One of the objectives of the redesigned C-Class was to give it a more purposeful, sportier stance; at first glance, the modified exterior of the face-lifted car exudes a noticeably enhanced and more powerful appearance. A new surface grain and a matt-look finish on several trim parts and better quality switches are the highlight of the new interiors. The 1.8L petrol engine in the C 200 Kompressor variants generates 158 bhp, while the 2.2L diesel engine in the C 220 CDI produces 141 bhp. All variants are available with either a 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission. The estimated fuel economy is 7/11 km/l (city/highway). The price of a C-Class starts close to Rs 25 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).