It seems a pretty pointless question to ask 'why hire a luxury car? Most people would probably answer something along the lines of 'because they're cool'. However aside from our inner desire to want to be like James Bond once in a while, what are the main reasons why people hire luxury cars? It is often the case that people hire luxury cars for the simple reason that they cannot afford to buy one. So instead of missing out on this spectacular driving experience, hiring a car out is the most viable option. Especially in these tough economic circumstances where people simply do not have the cash to splash out on the car of their dreams. Instead they have to sit back in awe when a Porsche 911 Turbo or a Ferrari 430 Spyder zooms past them. What makes a super car luxurious is the incredible design that goes behind it. They are made to look prestigious and mighty not only on the outside but also in the interior. The brands behind the vehicles such as Audi, Porsche, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz make the supercars fit for a royal. For instance in the Bentley Continental GT, no expenses are spared with the thick lambswool rugs which take opulence to a whole new level.
It鈥檚 fairly smooth, accelerates enthusiastically, and in the real world doesn鈥檛 feel any slower than the more powerful option. If anything, in this iteration it sounds more refined than it does in the A-Class, too. As standard, the 1.3 turbo is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. It isn鈥檛 as snappy as a Honda CR-V鈥檚 box, nor as slick as a Karoq鈥檚, but it鈥檚 decent enough. A seven-speed automatic gearbox is offered for an extra 拢1,500, and it shifts smoothly, but is a little slow to respond when pulling away from a standstill. The Kadjar鈥檚 chassis settings stay much the same as they did before. In other words, the light steering makes it dead easy to drive around town, and it鈥檚 reasonably comfortable, even on 19-inch alloy wheels. It isn鈥檛 as fun to drive as, say, a SEAT Ateca, but that鈥檚 unlikely to be a big deal. What will matter, is the Renault鈥檚 dated infotainment system. Despite improvements for 2019, including a more responsive screen, quicker loading times, and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto throughout the range, it鈥檚 still let down by fussy graphics displayed on a small seven-inch screen. Overall, it鈥檚 not as intuitive as the SEAT鈥檚 set-up.
Another update in the Kadjar鈥檚 largely unchanged cabin are the revised air conditioning controls. Three big dials each feature mini screens within them, displaying temperature and fan speed. They鈥檙e dead easy to use, and not only better than the fiddly buttons of the old Kadjar, but better than most rivals鈥?designs, too. Elsewhere, the Kadjar is roomy in the back, and the 472-litre boot is bigger than the Qashqai鈥檚. But what does the new trim level offer? Above the Iconic鈥檚 already generous kit list, the S Edition adds LED headlights and fog lights, extra bits of chrome trim, a panoramic glass roof, and a faux leather/fabric upholstery with contrasting blue stitching. It does seem a little mean that only the top spec GT-Line gets safety kit like autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and lane keeping assist as standard, though. While we鈥檇 normally recommend the Iconic trim, Renault鈥檚 current finance offers for the Play make the entry-level model the most tempting.
The new Audi A6 is an excellent replacement of its dull predecessor and can easily be classed as the best in executive saloons. It has managed to outsell its flashy rivals like BMW and Jaguar on globally. Normally , spending less money means compromises on the performance and smoothness, but this Volkswagen 2.0litre diesel engine is famous for its refinement and pulling power and already tried and tested. It generates 280lb ft of torque, staying just 5 % behind its 3.0litre sibling. The light weight makes the car agile and easy to handle on B-roads. The steering is highly communicative and there is no point going for the optional air suspension as the steel springs return a very smooth ride. On the downside, the Audi A6 diesel engine is a bit noisier than the rivaling BMW and Mercedes which are quieter. Inside the cabin is of strong build but this entry level version does not have the typical Audi wow factor and the rear passengers have a limited legroom. However it comes with a mouthwatering standard equipment that includes leather covered seats, parking sensors, Blutooth connectivity, satellite navigation and cruise control. The main optional extras include adaptive cruise control and location aware lights system but the come at the costs of 1,800 and 1,930 respectively. The latter will light up the car while approaching a crossroad to increase its road presence. The 2.0litre TDI diesel returns an economy of 57.6mpg with 129g/km of carbon emission which is on a par with the BMW 520D and better than the same-specced Mercedes. The 0-62mph time is 8.7secs. The Audi A6 has shown best residuals in its class. All of these make it the top choice in executive saloons.