This Editorial Choice Month has a few luxury car in both sedan and SUV body styles. The new one bmw i7 was a big surprise, and Mercedes-Benz EQE is an electric car lovely enough to receive our recommendation. In the past, we’ve given every other Bentley an Editorial Pick and Bentayga follow. Final, BMW car won second place in April with new design X1 compact Cross each other.
In case you missed our previous Editor-selected posts, here’s a quick introduction to what’s going on here. We rate all new cars we drive with a score of 1-10. Exemplary cars in their respective segments will receive the Editors’ Pick designation. Those are the ones we would recommend to friends, family, and anyone curious and asking questions. The list you’ll find below includes every car we ranked in January that won our Editors’ Choice.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE
Quick get: EQE offers all the good things of a tradition electronic class in electrical form. Its design is very simple and bland, but everything else about it is well done.
Point: 7.5
What it competes with: Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT, Tesla Model WILL, bmw i4
Advantage: Gorgeous interior, large rear seats, cutting-edge technology, great-drive AMG variant
Defect: Bland design, average range/charging speed, questionable value
From the editors:
Zac Palmer, Road Test Editor – “I’ve flown the AMG version of the EQE, and although it’s an EV rocket ship, it lacks the unmatched nature of gasoline-powered AMG versions The interior of the E-Class is nice, but I can’t say the same for the exterior, even with the AMG add-ons. AMG EQE It’s a perfect Benz, but I wouldn’t go so far as to call it the perfect AMG product.”
In-depth analysis: Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan 2023 review: smaller, less expensive EQS
BMW X1 2023
Quick get: The BMW X1 is the driver’s choice in the luxury subcompact SUV segment. However, the size and abundance of technology make it a great all-rounder for anyone’s hobby.
Point: 8.0
What it competes with: VolvoXC40, Audi Q3, Mercedes GLB, Mercedes GLA, Jaguar E-Pace, Lexus User Experience, Land Rover DiscoveryAre not,
Advantage: Exciting driving experience, great utility, traditional and beautiful design
Defect: Interior feels spartan, value matters
From the editors:
Senior Editor, Green John Beltz Snyder — “The segment is a competitive one, but X1 set itself apart as the driver’s car. Its nimble handling helps it get ahead, but it doesn’t compromise comfort in the meantime. Also, say what you want about the evolution of BMW’s kidney grille, but I think it looks sharp here on the X1’s sculpted nose. This compact crossover is engaging inside and out, and the experience only gets better when you’re behind the wheel, heading down the winding road behind.”
In-depth analysis: Review of the first drive of the BMW X1 2023: The sports car
Bentley Bentayga 2023
Quick get: The Bentayga offers a wide range of luxury and performance. From the sportier W12-equipped Speed model to the Dip into the mixtureThere’s a Bentayga for your complex driving needs.
Point: 8.0
What it competes with: Rolls-Royce Cullinan, lamborghini urus, Aston MartinDBX, Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, Alpina XB7
Advantage: Great comfort in every car model, diverse engines, easy-to-use modern technology
Defect: Design looks outdated, PHEV is not as refined as we would like
From the editors:
Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore — “This is a difficult niche to enter. When the main competition is Rolls-Royce Cullinan, it should be good. And Bentley Bentayga To be. It has the look and feel of being part of a strong, stylish Bentley, befitting the shape of an SUV. But it goes further. Instead of just being loaded, it is creatively designed to enhance the quality of life for passengers, especially those in the rear. The airline’s special seats can recline, massage and comfort passengers in countless ways, making the Bentayga feel like something different and special. There’s also leather, a colorful display and a veneer picnic table in the back, making the Bentayga a truly first-rate comfortable car. How does it drive? Not bad. After all, it’s a 542-horsepower V8. But the real story is in the backseat.”
In-depth analysis: Bentley Bentayga V8 First Drive | Don’t mess with success
BMW i7 2023
Quick get: The all-electric 7 Series is a great first attempt at a full-size electric vehicle from BMW. It glides on the road, handles surprisingly well, has a gorgeous interior, and is packed with eye-catching technology.
Point: 8.5
What it competes with: Mercedes-Benz EQS, Tesla Model WILL, clean air
Advantage: Great driving, great technology/charging range, pushing the boundaries of technology, beautiful interior
Defect: External design has few supporters, comes with cost
From the editors:
Road Test Editor Zac Palmer — “The bmw i7 is my new favorite EV flagship. It may not look pretty, but it’s this big tram is a comprehensive tool that is not put off by anything. I love letting it chart its own course on long highway excursions using the hands-free driving assist, but I also love driving it around a twisty road. You can’t do better than this if you’re looking for the perfect full-size luxury electric vehicle.”
In-depth analysis: Review of the first drive of the BMW i7 2023: Pleasure to drive, pain to use
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