Top 10 Luxury Cars Reviewed on Top Gear

10. Jaguar XJ

The Jaguar XJ gains more efficiency and technology. Its engines see enhancements while interior updates add the latest connected features. Exterior styling embraces full-LED lighting designs, most notably distinctive "J-blade" daytime running lights. After three years, Jaguar remains committed to evolving the XJ experience. Suspension and powertrain optimizations enhance performance and refinement. Contemporary interior tech maintains luxury appeal.

9. Porsche Panamera

The 2020 Panamera received a thorough mid-cycle update from Porsche. Exterior styling was refined, most noticeably at the rear where the design appears neater. Mechanical components also saw improvements, with more powerful yet efficient engines and enhanced chassis and suspension tunes.

8. Bentley Bentayga

The Bentayga beautifully blends an exhilarating performance with exquisite craftsmanship. Users can choose between a powerful V8 petrol engine or a hybrid V6 powertrain. Loaded with the latest lifestyle technologies from driver assistance to connectivity features accessed on smartphones.

The quintessential Bentayga defines luxury SUV expectations. The Bentayga A enhances comfort and refinement. Wellbeing is elevated to new heights aboard the stunning Bentayga Azure. Bold sports styling distinguishes the energetic Bentayga S. No matter the trim, the Bentayga exceeds in every way, setting the pinnacle for luxury performance SUVs.

7. Rolls-Royce Wraith

Rolls-Royce touts the Wraith as the most powerful and dynamic model in its storied history. This claim is backed by impressive specifications. While Rolls is known for soothing rides, the Wraith aims higher dynamically. Building upon the strong Ghost platform, the Wraith receives a widened rear axle and a shortened wheelbase for keen handling. Its tuned suspension minimizes body roll while communicating more feedback in corners. 

Powerful yet linear steering adds to the engaging drive. With a gigantic 590 lb-ft of torque available from just 1,500 rpm, accelerating the 2.4-ton Wraith requires only 4.4 seconds to reach 60 mph. Rolls-Royce defines the pinnacle of power and performance for flagship luxury vehicles with the head-turning Wraith.

6. BMW 7 Series

The latest 7 Series marks the seventh generation of BMW's flagship sedan since 1977. Since its debut, the 7 Series has established itself as offering more driving engagement than the Mercedes S-Class along with more modern and dynamic styling compared to the Jaguar XJ. Nearly two million units have been sold to date.

Through successive iterations, BMW has continuously innovated, such as 2001's iconic fourth-generation debut of the controversial Bangle design language and pioneering iDrive system. However, the S-Class is widely considered the preeminent luxury sedan.

5. Audi A8

As Audi's flagship sedan, the new A8 represents the pinnacle of what the manufacturer is capable of achieving from an engineering perspective. While relatively few are sold, it serves as a technical tour de force that few rivals can currently match. Readers will see innovations today that will trickle down to other Audi models in the future. Notable introductions include "Traffic Jam Pilot" which allows for conditional hands-free driving on highways. 

4. Bentley Continental GT

The Continental's success potentially makes it the most commercially impactful luxury vehicle in recent times. It serves as the core model transforming Bentley's image and business. The brand's renaissance stems from establishing the Continental coupé as the exemplar of modern luxury grand touring.

3. Rolls-Royce Phantom

As the pinnacle model in Rolls-Royce's lineup, the Phantom sets the standard against which all luxury goods are measured. With this new model, Rolls-Royce has elevated the bar to opulent new heights with platinum-grade craftsmanship and materials.

Boasting a structure 30% stiffer than its predecessor, and even more rigid in key driving areas, the new Phantom exemplifies Rolls-Royce's engineering prowess. This flexible spaceframe architecture will underpin future Rolls products too, including the brand's SUV. 

2. Range Rover

The new Range Rover stakes out an environmentally-conscious future while maintaining its exclusive appeal. As an all-new from-the-ground-up model, it resets expectations for luxury SUV capability and refinement.

1. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

It's impossible not to reflect on the renowned legacy of Mercedes' flagship S-Class when encountering the new seventh-generation model. Past innovations like ABS, airbags, and acoustic glass now seem quaint compared to the technological feats to come.

Dubbed the W223, this S-Class delivers the most comprehensive reset of the model since its inaugural 1972 version. It sets a course even further beyond the cutting edge by giving Mercedes' signature refinement to contemporary preoccupations with connectivity, digitization, electrification, and autonomous driving.