A Closer Look At Two Of The Most Reliable Luxury Cars

As a driver, when you have a reliable car, you will feel more confident and safe on the road because you are sure that there will be no such issue as a sudden breakdown. If you are searching for a reliable car with luxury features, the Lexus CT and the Audi A4 offer those qualities.

Lexus CT

The Lexus CT is one of the too luxury vehicles in its class. The safety systems are top notch and it has a superb reliability rating. The vehicle is quite affordable too which the brand new 2016 Lexus Ct ranging from N7 million to N10 million. The price varies depending on the trim you choose. For a luxury vehicle, you will not spend more than N4 million for a Nigerian used model and it usually covers insurance and maintenance. The 2016 Lexus CT is one of the most affordable cars in the Lexus luxury lineup. Lexus did not make any 2018 model of the CT but a similar version was created in 2017.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has put a claim that the Lexus CT is a top safety model which means it has passed all the crash tests that the organization has given to it. Many active safety systems are made available on the model but are not made standard. If anyone buys the base model, standard features such as a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control and a forward-collision warning system are available. All these are driver assistance features.

The engine of the Lexus CT is durable and performs well on the road. It comes with a four-cylinder engine that has two stable electric engines. These motors can generate up to 134 horsepower when the CT moves to destinations but from time to time, the engines will struggle a bit whenever the CT climbs up a hill. In terms of long durability, the Lexus CT has custom drive modes that help play an important role. There are EV, Eco, Sport and normal modes. Each of the settings changes the CT’s engine performance which will put less strain on the engines and transmissions.

The Lexus CT comes with five comfortable passenger seats and has upscale leather upholstery. The front seats can be adjusted to any level. They are also extremely supportive and firm. The back seats need to have a better design and accommodate more adult passengers.

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Audi A4

The Audi A4 has a luxury class, speed and style which makes it very agile on the road. The cabin has amazing comfort features. It is quite affordable costing N6 million for a brand new model. For a more luxurious trim, you will have to pay around N11 million. The A4’s price changes and depends on the condition, mileage and features.

The Audi A4 has passed various crash test scores. Some vehicles, however, are similar to the A4 and have better safety scores but the A4 is still a safe automobile that earned a top safety pick by the IIHS. The safety features on a base 2013 A4 are an adaptive cruise control system, rear parking sensors and rearview camera. The Prestige edition adds more features such as a suite of active safety systems and blind-spot monitoring.

The Audi A4 is quite reliable and it is because it has a tried and tested turbocharged engine and a nimble transmission that gives it quick and precise acceleration. The base trim is very dependable and has an automatic transmission that varies. All Audi A4s are equipped with an all-wheel-drive that has a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic transmission. The handling is fascinating and it can be controlled easily on various roads. Its weighted steering system is good for cornering and the brakes have great stopping power.

For the comfort of the three 2013 Audi A4 trims, the Premium trim is the base level, the Premium Plus is the mid-level and the Prestige is the top trim level. The comfort is better in the Prestige trim because it is a more luxurious trim and it includes leather upholstery, a sunroof, a tri-zone climate control system, and 60/40 split-folding seats.

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How To Know If A Car Is Reliable 

As a car buyer, there are two ways to know if a vehicle is reliable. The first is to check the various reliability reviews from different car blogs. That is the only way you can get to read reviews from various people on its reliability worth. Safety ratings occupy a large part of what makes a car reliable and there are plenty of ways you can know if a car has good safety features. You can read and compare from various car blogs and you would understand which car is reliable or not.