Luxury Cars With the Most Comfortable Ride

KhodroCar - Luxury cars are expected to be a cut above in comfort, convenience, and performance. Among the defining attributes is a refined ride that isolates passengers from unpleasant bumps and vibrations.

Consumer Reports testers found that the usual high-end luxury suspects (think BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class) still have the smoothest rides. But several midsized luxury sedans made our list below, and without the six-figure prices.

CR also rates some mainstream models as offering a high-end ride, including the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Fusion.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The S-Class is brimming with features and qualities that make it stand out among luxury cars. In fact, the plush and steady ride is the best we’ve ever tested. Bumps and ruts disappear under the car’s tires and standard suspension as if they weren’t even there. The highway ride is a serene, smooth glide.

BMW 7 Series

The new BMW 7 Series delivers a first-class travel experience with its serene ride, high-tech features, thoughtful touches in a comfortable and beyond-impeccable cabin, and interior silence. The standard air suspension absorbs the road, keeping the big BMW (and its passengers) relaxed. The ride remains composed regardless of how uneven the road is or how fast you’re driving on it. It’s only at low urban speeds that nastier sharp bumps come through.

Audi A8

Audi’s flagship sedan, the A8, scored well in our luxury-car lineup, alongside the world’s best. Although the ride can be firm at low speeds, it is impressive overall. The suspension absorbs serious bumps and ruts well, and there are few body motions. The highway ride is smooth. The cabin is very quiet and tranquil, with muted road, wind, and traffic noise.    

Genesis G90

The G90 is a thoroughly capable and competitive luxury sedan that, if you ignore brand cachet, can challenge the world’s best. It falls short of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class’ ultimate magic carpet ride, but the G90 delivers a comfortable, soft, and steady ride. Only very sharp ruts or ridges manage to creep in, and only occasionally. Even though the G90 is a large and heavy car, it’s responsive in the corners but not sporty. It undercuts most ultraluxury flagships by a good $20,000 yet cedes very little to them. We found the G90 to be pampering and luxurious. Its powertrain is as smooth, punchy, and refined as any competitor’s, and the car is very quiet.

Jaguar XF

Jaguar’s midsized XF luxury sedan faces an uphill battle against models from the segment-dominating German trio of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The XF’s main draw is its terrific blend of handling agility and a supple ride. The ride absorbs just about any pavement rut or bump it encounters. The highway ride is extremely smooth. Unfortunately, several aspects—including a limited infotainment system, a rather bland interior, and unpolished noise isolation—hurt the Jag’s luxury credentials.