In these 10 cars you are particularly noble on the road

Do you have an absolute dream car? Then there is a good chance that it will be represented among the following models. Because here comes the crème de la crème of the car world with its ultimate luxury. Because dreaming is always allowed.

Aston Martin DBX707

An SUV from Aston Martin? Shocking, that's what fans of the British luxury brand, which even secret agents like, thought until 2020. But now the DBX is as naturally part of the model range as Aston Martin's numerous sports cars.
But of course, nothing is ordinary here. If you like ample space, you won't be happy in the DBX. But there are those for whom the combination of classic understatement, elegantly finished interior and toxic driving characteristics beyond the usual standards of an SUV gives them a kick. 310 km/h.

But one thing is new: From now on, only the top version will be offered. With the DBX707 you drive a supercar in SUV format with 707 hp and a top speed of 310 km/h. And you can sprint to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds. Mercedes-AMG contributes the power with a lush four-litre V8, which also supplies the power for the active suspension with roll compensation – so that you can sweep around corners at lightning speed even on the DBX high seat.

• Price from CHF 209'134.-
• Drive: petrol/mild hybrid, 520 kW/707 hp
• Trunk: 490 – 1,530 l
• Consumption: 14.2 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 329 g/km
• Efficiency class G
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 107.9 t CO2
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 42,607

Audi S8

Freshly polished, the luxury liner of the noble Volkswagen subsidiary Audi is entering the second half of its life. The brand had to bury the big dream of automated driving for the A8. Because the mills of the legislator, who must allow to take one's hands off the wheel, grind too slowly.
Nevertheless, the revised 5.19-metre glider rolls up with 40 assistance systems that almost give you the feeling of being chauffeured. Audi also has a version ready for being driven, whose additional L in the model designation stands for more length.

In the case of the top version called S8 – S for Sport – this would of course be too much of a good thing. The 571 hp sedan combines luxury and performance, elegance and energy. And behind the wheel, it looks like a nimble sports car, because all-wheel steering, all-wheel drive and a predictive active suspension let you master any driving situation.
And to be honest, you'd rather drive an S8 yourself anyway instead of sitting back and relaxing.

• Price from CHF 174'400.-
• Drive: petrol/mild hybrid, 420 kW/571 hp
• Kofferraum: 435 – 1’534 l
• Verbrauch: 12,1 l/100 km
• CO2-Ausstoss: 274 g/km
• Effizienzklasse: k.A.
• Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): 95,3 t CO2
• Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): 30’213

Bentley Flying Spur

Bentley's horses are really going through the tricks: Otherwise, the British noble brand is distinguished and celebrates its quality with holy seriousness. For example, the burl wood inlay in the dashboard must be made of one piece – for a seamless continuous grain. In the Flying Spur, a piece is now actually sawn out: freedom of movement for the rotating unit of the infotainment, which shows either the navigation system, other displays or burl wood. Of course, with seamless grain.

But also on the drive side, Bentley has long since ceased to be true to tradition alone - i.e. the twelve-cylinder engine. With the V8 turbocharged petrol engine, which also gives Porsche and Audi models a leg up, the luxurious cruiser even becomes poisonous and sporty – if you choose the right driving program. Nevertheless, it lags behind the classic W12 engine in terms of thirst. Of course, no concessions are made when it comes to the interior: Bentley's paint and leather department does not show any weakness.

• Price from CHF 206'600.-
• Drive: petrol, 400 kW/544 hp
• Trunk: 420 l
• Consumption: 11.6 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 270 g/km
• Efficiency class E
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): n/a
• Costs/year (at 15,000 km): n/a

BMW X7

How big is big enough? BMW's XXL SUV X7 may not be the largest seven-seater van for the whole family - but it is probably one of the most luxurious. Especially for the US market, for which even the massive, wide X5 is sometimes too small, the 5.15-metre all-wheel-drive vehicle was launched in 2019 in a lavish portrait format. But with its three rows of seats, it has long been in Swiss garages.

And because it rises so high, there is actually enough space in the third row for two full-fledged individual seats. While in many vans they are only sufficient for the offspring, in the X7 adults also travel comfortably on the folding seats. There are even armrests, cup holders and dedicated USB sockets – for optimum comfort on long journeys.

As seductive as electrified drives with their extra dose of electrical energy may be, those who drive many kilometers a year are still well served by a modern turbodiesel. There are only a few models in the luxury class that are so cost-effective - and even with seven people.

• Price from CHF 129'910.-
• Drive: Diesel, 259 kW/352 hp
• Kofferraum: 326 – 2’120 l
• Verbrauch: 7,7 l/100 km
• CO2-Ausstoss: 203 g/km
• Effizienzklasse F
• Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): ca. 78,6 t CO2
• Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): ca. CHF 22’554.-

Lamborghini Urus

What passionate car fan doesn't dream of piloting a Lamborghini? But then the thoughts of family holidays with a lot of luggage suddenly bring you back to reality. This is probably how Lamborghini came up with the first idea for the Urus.

The five-door car easily puts away the holiday luggage of an entire family, but drives like the brand's flounder-flat sports cars. Simply at a higher level. So high that hardly any other SUV can even keep up. Even on the outside, the sports car genes are obvious: The Urus looks as if a bolide of the brand had simply been built thirty centimeters higher. This makes it a far cry from classic SUVs.

Carbon ceramic brakes, steering rear wheels, air suspension: With these ingredients from sports car construction, Lamborghini trains its dream SUV to be so agile that it is hard to believe the 2.2 tons of weight. Some owners even take it to the race track. But then you should probably leave the family at home for once.

• Price n/A
• Drive: petrol, 490 kW/666 hp
• Luggage compartment: 574 – 1,600 l
• Consumption: 14.1 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 320 g/km
• Efficiency class G
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): n/a
• Costs/year (at 15,000 km): n/a

Land Rover Range Rover

British farmers loved their Landy: it took them to church on Sundays and to the weekly market on Mondays with eggs and vegetables. But if you wanted more comfort than in this bully off-roader, you were looking down the tube. Until 1970, with the first Range Rover, the combination of off-road talent and leather luxury was finally achieved.

The new fifth generation continues this tradition: luxury is available on up to seven seats and even in an extended version with an extra portion of trunk. Full connectivity, lavish seats and plenty of space were already available in the predecessor. New, on the other hand, are two plug-in hybrid drives with 440 or 510 hp and a purely electric range of over 100 kilometres. This is currently the top in the SUV segment. All four wheels steer for more manoeuvrability. Because the new Range Rover also takes its passengers over hill and dale. And if necessary, even through 90 centimeters of water. Of course, the battery is sufficiently encapsulated for this. As with the all-electric version, which will not follow until 2025.

• Preis ab CHF 172’900.-
• Antrieb: Benzin/Plug-in-Hybrid, 375 kW/510 PS
• Kofferraum: 1’050 – 2’335 l
• Verbrauch: 0,9 l/100 km
• CO2-Ausstoss: 21 g/km
• Effizienzklasse: B
• Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): k.A.
• Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): k.A.

Lucid Air Pure

Hier kommt der Sparfuchs unter den Luxusgleitern: Wenn du üppige Abmessungen, viel Platz und ein edles Interieur mit rekordverdächtiger Elektro-Reichweite kombinieren willst, geht kein Weg am Lucid Air Pure vorbei. Die Limousine mit bis zu fünf Sitzplätzen verbindet kalifornischesn Luxus mit europäischer Sparsamkeit.

Einschränken musst du dich dabei natürlich keinesfalls. Mit Hinterradantrieb und 442 Ps spurtet das Fünfmeter-Schiff dennoch in 4,7 Sekunden auf Tempo 100. Dank einer üppig messenen Batterie von netto 88 Kilowattstunden Kapazität schaffst du trotzdem bis zu 747 Kilometer. Und solltest du nachladen müssen, kannst du in nur 20 Minuten genug Strom für rund 320 Kilometer nachladen. Das nimmt dir jede Reichweitenangst.

Die grösste Überraschung wartet auf dich aber unter der Fronthaube: Statt Motor und Elektronik gibts dort Platz für 283 Liter Gepäck – und im nochmals weitere 625 Liter. Bei der Ausstattung, den Materialien im Innenraum und dem hohen Langstreckenkomfort dank viel Platz musst du natürlich ebenfalls keine Abstriche machen. Das macht den Lucid Air Pure zur überzeugenden Langstrecken-Nobellimousine.

• Price from CHF 91'000.-
• Drive: Electric 325 kW/442 hp
• Trunk: 430 l
• Consumption: 9.3 kWh/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 0 g/km
• Efficiency class n/a
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): 45.2 t CO2
• Costs/year (at 15,000 km): n/a

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

This brand is already in its third life: Until 1941, Maybach produced the most luxurious automobiles of the time. From 2002, Mercedes revived the brand as a luxury department and sold its independent models until 2012. A year later, Maybach became the label of the top version for the top models in the Daimler Group.

In the case of the S-Class, the Maybach addition raises even this Mercedes luxury glider to a new level. More wood inside, more electronic helpers, more space – thanks to the eighteen-centimetre longer wheelbase. The headrests have soft cushions, the leather upholstery is even more exquisite, the chrome details more numerous.

And under the hood, one of the last twelve-cylinder engines has a 612 hp heart. Its sound becomes almost inaudible thanks to a counter-sound system like in headphones. Because the middle seat in the back disturbs the luxury, there are only four seats – and a refrigerator between the two rear seats. The polished S-Class also smells, massages, warns and entertains at the highest level. For once, getting around in the car is not the most important thing.

• Price from CHF 258'300.-
• Drive: Petrol, 450 kW/612 hp
• Trunk: 405 – 550 l
• Consumption: 14.6 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 331 g/km
• Efficiency class G
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): 108.8 t CO2
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 43,006.-

Mercedes-AMG GLS 63

Die Tochter AMG ist im Mercedes-Konzern die Abteilung für Sport und Spiel: sportlich im Rennsport; spielerisch wirds hier für jene Kunden, für die Karbon-Anbauteile ein Muss sind. Für die der gute Ton aus den Endrohren kommt. Und die eine AMG-Version schon auf einen Kilometer Entfernung am A-förmigen Einlass in der Frontschürze erkennen. A wie AMG.

Und wie passt das Sportlich-Spielerische zu einem SUV in Übergrösse? Überwältigend gut, im Wortsinn. Weil der Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 das voluminöseste Modell im Programm ist und mit üppigen 612 PS anrollt. Und sogar noch ein paar mehr: Denn ein 22 PS starker Starter-Generator schiebt mit an, rekuperiert beim Bremsen und macht so den Über-Benz zum gezähmten Mildhybriden.

Aussen trägt der Giga-GLS die typischen Karbon-Insignien, drinnen dagegen Noblesse und die typische AMG-Graphik im virtuellen Cockpit. Doch wie im normalen GLS gibt’s auch im AMG bis zu sieben Sitze. Denn wer will solch ein Auto nur alleine geniessen?

• Preis ab CHF 258’300.-
• Antrieb: Benzin/Mildhybrid, 450 kW/612 PS
• Kofferraum: 890 – 2’400 l
• Verbrauch: 13,3 l/100 km
• CO2-Ausstoss: 301 g/km
• Effizienzklasse G
• Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): ca. 105,7 t CO2
• Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): ca. CHF 34’027.-

Rolls-Royce Spectre

Bei Rolls-Royce kennt Luxus keine Grenzen. Auch dann nicht, wenn die britische Traditionsmarke ins Gelände geht. Lange genug mussten Ladies und Lords darauf warten, mit ihrer Lieblingsmarke auch zum Picknick im Wald rollen zu können. Seit vier Jahren gibt es mit dem Cullinan nun den Rolls im SUV-Hochformat.

Behind the front grille in typical temple look is a twin-turbo twelve-cylinder engine. With four-wheel steering, all-wheel drive and air suspension, the 2.7-tonne castle on wheels masters tarred roads and trails. But inside, the Cullinan brings out everything that makes the brand dear and dear.

Behind six-millimeter-thick glass, leather, deep carpets and high-gloss surfaces await. The options list? Literally endless. After all, you can order whatever the customer's heart desires – regardless of whether the detail has to be developed from scratch. Four out of five vehicles delivered by the brand are thus individualized into dreamlike one-offs.

• Price from CHF 404'400.-
• Drive: Electric, 430 kW/584 hp
• Trunk: 380 l
• Consumption: 22.6 kWh/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 0 g/km
• Efficiency class A
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 57.8 t CO2
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 56,401