Spacious cabins, smooth and luxurious rides, and interiors equipped with state-of-the-art technology and premium materials are the hallmark features that consumers look for when investing in a luxury vehicle.
While it can be challenging to find a car that meets all of these expectations, the 18 vehicles on this curated list manage to deliver an impressive experience.
Pour yourself some chilled champagne and indulge in Beluga caviar as Road & Track introduces you to the most luxurious car interiors available on the market today—where the backseat truly feels like the best seat in the house.
Following record highs in 2022, new car prices have started to stabilize as supply chain challenges improve and borrowing costs rise. Meanwhile, luxury car prices have experienced a recent decline, with the average sale price dropping by 3.3% compared to August 2022.
This trend presents a potential opportunity for those considering the purchase of a new luxury vehicle. For buyers, the quality of a car’s interior is often a top priority, encompassing premium upholstery and advanced technology.
Fortunately, breaking the bank is no longer necessary to secure a luxury vehicle with a high-quality interior.
Entry-level models have become increasingly attractive, with many best-selling options receiving notable upgrades for 2023. While every luxury automaker touts comfort, craftsmanship, and extensive features, these ten vehicles stand out as the best choices in the sub-$50,000 price range.
1. Bentley Flying Spur
The Bentley Flying Spur is nothing short of a showstopper, boasting an impressive exterior and an even more lavish interior. The spacious cabin is outfitted with premium details that not only look stunning but also enhance comfort to the next level.
With luxurious natural wood finishes, supple premium leather, and high-quality aluminum, this car offers superior elegance.
Coupled with extensive customization options, the Flying Spur creates one of the most comfortable and luxurious driving experiences on the market.
2. Bentley Continental GT
Whether your choice is warm walnut veneer, performance-oriented Alcantara, or sleek carbon fiber, the Bentley Continental GT’s interior options provide a perfect blend of luxury and style.
With an array of customizable interior finishes—and even more options available with Mulliner Paints—the ability to tailor this timeless grand tourer to your personal preferences feels endless.
It’s a car that delivers a classic luxury experience while allowing for personal creativity and customization.
3. Rolls-Royce Phantom
The Rolls-Royce Phantom sets the standard for ultimate luxury and style. This vehicle exemplifies the art of comfortable transportation with its plush, finely crafted seats and impressively smooth ride quality.
Rear privacy glass and curtains add a layer of seclusion, creating the perfect retreat from the outside world.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is essentially a moving canvas, offering the owner the ability to bring their creative vision to life through Bespoke services.
4. Rolls-Royce Spectre
The Rolls-Royce Spectre combines timeless design with cutting-edge modern technology. This ultra-luxurious electric sport coupé showcases its true elegance and performance the moment your left foot sinks into the plush deep-pile carpet while your right foot propels the car into the future.
If you find yourself yearning for the sound of a traditional internal combustion engine, the Spectre has the option to pipe in that sound, but it truly shines with its serene, whisper-quiet “magic carpet ride.”
5. BMW 7 Series
BMW’s full-sized luxury flagship is a strong contender when it comes to luxury features and comfort. The BMW 7 Series boasts premium amenities such as the exceptional Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System, curved haptic displays, and stunning open-pore matte wood finishes.
The multifunction leather seats feature massaging functions and can recline, ensuring the ultimate relaxation for passengers in the back.
The innovative ‘My Modes’ feature allows you to select your preferred ambiance based on your mood, whether you’re seeking a calm environment or a more dynamic atmosphere.
6. Rolls-Royce Ghost
Step into your own personal celestial retreat with the Rolls-Royce Ghost, where you can gaze at a sky full of customizable sparkling stars overhead.
You can select your favorite constellation or design your unique celestial pattern, turning the headliner into your own personalized masterpiece.
The interior itself is a blank canvas, ready to be tailored to your preferences. Comfort is a priority with a four-way climate control system and heated front and rear seats, ensuring every passenger feels pampered—almost as if they’re floating on their own personal cloud.
7. Land Rover Range Rover
The Land Rover Range Rover continues to maintain its status as one of the most sought-after large luxury SUVs for those who live a posh and elite lifestyle. Its lavish interior can accommodate up to seven passengers, all surrounded by rich wood accents and supple soft leather.
Whether you’re gliding out of the Black Rock Desert or escaping the muddy aftermath of a flooded Burning Man, the Range Rover handles it all with style and grace.
An optional refrigerator ensures all your beverages stay chilled, providing relief for even the driest of desert-dwelling thirsts.
8. Mercedes-Maybach S Class
The Mercedes-Maybach S Class represents the pinnacle of luxury and refinement. It offers a ride that feels as though you and your chauffeur are quite literally floating on air…thanks to its advanced air suspension.
This means you won’t have to fret about spilling champagne from your Robbe & Berking-etched flutes during the journey.
The S Class features neck-to-ankle massaging seats and an impressive 64-way ambient lighting system that might convince you to forgo your next spa retreat.
This level of comfort and sophistication will leave you wondering just how Charles’ second wife Kymm found herself exiled from the country club.
9. Lucid Air
The Lucid Air has quickly made its mark as one of the newest players in the luxury electric vehicle market.
Designed with high-tech buyers in mind, it features massive floating dashboard displays and clean, contemporary design lines, complemented by a dual-tone interior.
Passengers in the backseat will enjoy an impressive amount of legroom and headroom, making it easy to relax and take in the view through the sleek glass roof.
10. Genesis G90
The Genesis G90 combines high-tech innovation with sleek elegance, immediately drawing attention with its refined cockpit design.
The interior features the signature forged carbon metal Genesis G-matrix pattern or offers the option of eco-friendly black wood finishes, both of which add to its luxurious, first-class aesthetic.
In the rear, the lounge-like seating features elegant quilted patterns, designed to enhance relaxation and comfort for every passenger.