Enjoy a Sophisticated Drive With One of These Luxury Cars

For some people, a vehicle is just a way to reach their destination. Others, though, know it's as much about the experience on the road. Luxury vehicles let you feel like a VIP every time you slide into the driver's seat. Offering a mix of high-end powertrains, silky handling, prime materials, and the vanguard of technology, these chariots will escort you throughout Greater Atlanta with the refinement you deserve.

Hendrick Automotive Group is your car dealer near Sandy Springs when you want a luxury vehicle from a winning team. Do you need help deciding which models should be in your sights? Here are five great luxury cars that offer premium performance, comfort, and more for an unforgettable ride.

Acura Integra

After many years in the proverbial garage, the Acura Integra returned in 2023, and this subcompact hatchback immediately recaptured people's hearts (and a North American Car of the Year Award). It's easy to understand why once you take it for a spin. The Integra is equipped with MacPherson front struts, a multi-link rear suspension, and large aluminum alloy wheels that are simultaneously responsive and smooth. The base 200-hp engine purrs right along, and it's available with a manual or automatic transmission.

The Integra earns its luxury stripes with interior features that include heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient lighting, and a choice of leatherette or microsuede upholstery. The audio and connectivity tech are first-rate for a car of this size, highlighted by an available head-up display and as many as 16 speakers. If you want your elegance to come with a healthy dose of sport, the Integra Type S was the 2024 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year for its 320-hp powerplant, dual AXIS struts, oversized sway bars, and aggressively wide stance that produces some serious zip on the streets of Sandy Spring.

Audi A5

This compact executive fastback has been a leader in its segment for over 15 years, and the third generation introduced for the 2025 model year further elevates its status as an athletic luxury machine. It's not the most powerful vehicle on this list, but thanks to its remarkable style, exciting dynamics, and lavish interior, it doesn't need to be.

The Audi A5 will put a stir in your heart at first glance with a sleek body that combines elements of a coupe and hatchback. Get the blood pumping even more behind the wheel with a choice of two peppy turbo-four engines. These are mated to the Quattro AWD system and a dual-clutch automatic transmission to sweep over the pavement.

With all-leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, an integrated compass, ten standard speakers, and other amenities, the new A5 is ready to go somewhere fancy. It even has valet functionality when you arrive. If you're looking for a used luxury compact car, previous-gen Audi A5s are excellent as well, and they come with coupe and convertible options to change things up.

BMW X5

Do you want something bigger in every way? The BMW X5 is a midsize crossover disguised as a lavish commuter vehicle. It was BMW's first SUV and remains one of the brand's bestsellers thanks to the care taken with every detail. Recent editions are fitted with mild hybrid or PHEV powertrains that all produce serious juice—up to 523 hp on the BMW X5 M60i and 375 hp even on the base sDrive40i. This is a perfect complement to its sporty yet refined driving manners, with AWD on most trims to withstand rainy Sandy Springs weather.

The opulence continues with niceties like 20-inch wheels, aluminum roof rails, Sensafin synthetic leather seat and dash coverings, wood interior trim, and a fully finished cargo space that measures an impressive 33.9 cu.ft. even with the rear seats up. Tech-wise, the BMW stands tall with its 14.9-inch infotainment display, standard wireless device charging pad, HiFi sound, and the ability to add a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot. The M60i trim adds racing-inspired elements like an M Sport rear differential and dynamic suspension damper control for championship performance.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

For over 50 years, Mercedes-Benz has used the S-Class moniker to denote that a vehicle has the best of everything it can offer. This remains the case with the modern S-class, a full-size sedan that still punches above its weight. Even the "entry-level" Mercedes-Benz S 500 rips down the road with 442 hp from its turbocharged mild hybrid engine, plus an electric boost for an added surge. The S 580 and S 580e PHEV will both give you close to 500 hp, for those who want to let it rip.

Every S-Class has 4Matic AWD, which sends the perfect amount of torque to every wheel. When you add the self-leveling AIRMATIC suspension, 19-inch tires, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and available rear-axle steering, the S-Class will glide from I-285 to crowded parking lots and beyond. Inside, every S-class has front seats with 12-way power adjustments, lumbar support, memory settings, massage functions, and even kinetic micro-adjustments for better ergonomics.

The S-Class also has more than 40 standard active and passive safety features ranging from electronic stability control to crosswind assistance. When you add multimedia enhancements like built-in navigation and Burmester 3D surround sound, it's clear why the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a former World Luxury Car of the Year award winner.

Porsche Panamera

The Porsche name has long been synonymous with auto racing, but it has a knack for luxury as well—and this midsize fastback is a perfect example. The third-gen Porsche Panamera arrives for the 2025 model year to once again combine adrenaline and affluence. The base powertrain outperforms many other top-end E-class trims with 348 hp from a 2.9L twin-turbo V6. To upgrade your experience further, PHEV V6 and V8 engines go up to a scorching 771 hp on the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. All models have Porsche's Active Suspension Management to dart anywhere and feel like you're on rails.

So it has performance covered, but what about sophistication? For that, we start by pointing to the posh interior with its surprisingly roomy shape, its leather upholstery, and its optional massage and ventilation in the seats, even in the rear row. You get a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and can add a 10.9-inch passenger screen; there's also in-car video and Spotify streaming among the tech goodies. The new Panamera was named the HotCars Best Sedan of the Year, making it an instant leader in the sport-luxury segment.

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Step Into Automotive Luxury

Although the five models we've discussed are undeniably great, they're far from the only luxury vehicles available at Hendrick Automotive Group. We offer many more luxury models from these and other leading automakers, including Lexus, Volvo, Cadillac, Jaguar, and Buick. Whether you're looking for a spry luxury coupe, a burly but beautiful SUV, a versatile luxury wagon, or even a tough truck with a sophisticated side, we are here to help you discover the many possibilities.

Visit us near Sandy Springs or shop online to find a luxury automobile today. Whether it's your first luxury vehicle or your next, we will work to determine the right car for your needs and budget. We believe in accountability, integrity, trust, and respect for everyone who shops with us. With Hendrick Fast Pass, you can quickly choose a vehicle, arrange delivery, personalize a payment plan, and add Hendrick Autoguard protection programs without leaving your home.