Looking for the ideal Sedan? We have the perfect car for you. Whether you’re looking to indulge with the the Jaguar XJ Supersport, experience the performance of the Audi A8L 4.2 FSI Quattro, enjoy the value of the Hyundai Equus
Signature or delve into the luxury of the Lincoln MKS AWD EcoBoost.  Whatever your pleasure, we have something for you.

Indulgence is: The Majesty
of a Jaguar XJ Supersport –
$111,075

At $110,200,
the new Jaguar XJ is simply superfluous. With the power of 510 horses under the
hood, driven by a six-speed transmission, XJ ushers in the presence of royalty
unlike any other.

XJ’s exterior
design is nothing shot of captivating. The silhouette exudes premium luxury
class status from every angle. The front fascia, thanks to British designer Ian
Callum, has Aston Martin written all over it. LED lights, creating a level
excitement so fierce that you can’t help but stare–outline the high intensity
headlights.

The
all-encompassing interior cabinet is also befitting of royalty. Rich wood grain
paneling wraps from the front dash, through the front door panels, ending on
the rear door panels where Jaguar insignia is tastefully positioned in piano
black. Above it rests a beautiful leather grain with two rows of stitching
unlike anything I’ve seen from any other manufacturer in XJ’s class. The floor
is covered is thick, plush carpeting. As opposed to a stick on the floor, a
rotary gear selector automatically raises and lowers when the ignition is
engaged/disengaged. Ambient lighting in a soothing shade of aqua blue graces
aviation era air vents, door panels, flooring and the word “Jaguar” in the
doorsills. 

Scoring a low
EPA rating of 15 miles per gallon in the city, 21 on the highway, XJ is
nonetheless a stately, oh so chic sedan for the man at the top of his game, who
could probably care less about the price of gas per gallon. His family will
also enjoy the two additional temperature control zones for rear seat
passengers, with heated and cooled seats. However, the massage feature is
reserved for front seat passengers only.

There is but
one caution for the XJ owner: The Bowers & Wilkins sound system is so very
concert clear that whether your fully integrated iPod is connected, you’re
listening to satellite or even the radio for that matter, you not want to take,
or make calls via the crystal clear Bluetooth.

PERFORMANCE IS:  Audi A8L 4.2 FSI Quattro Auto Tiptronic Sedan – $84,000

Packaged in the
chic image of indulgence, Audi’s A8L touches the soul like few can do.

As large as it
appears, the A8L’s precision tuning places total control in the palm of the
driver’s hands. Steering, acceleration, stopping distance…it moves when you
move, “Just like that!” One test and you’ll want to drive, drive, drive, then
drive some more—that’s how good this one handles!

Audi, a long
time leader in performance driven vehicles, has earned a reputation for their
gas guzzling engines. Contrary to the thought thereof, the A in A8 ought to
stand for A-game based on the fuel economy achieved from the powerful 4.2
liter, 372 horsepower V8 engine, with an 8-speed transmission: 17 city and 27
highway.

Inside, A8L’s
front seats have more options than you can imagine, including a massage feature
with the option to choose from a wave motion, knocking, , stretch, lumbar, or
shoulders, with pressure ranging from 1-5. The soft, supple, perforated leather
seats are both heated and cooled. While rear seat passengers have no
individually controlled climate zones or panoramic sunroof, they do have power
sunshades on the side windows, plenty of compartmentalized space throughout and
a beautifully tuned sound system (Bose) offering sublime power and clarity. By
night, there is crisp LED ambient lighting throughout the cabin (door panels
and foot wells) for all. And you can’t help but love the power assisted doors
that among other things seal the cabin for ultimate quiet and comfort.

A8’s navigation
offers voice instruction as well as a diagram to the left of the speedometer to
keep your focus forward. But if you have to turn, the LCD screen that raises
and lowers as the engine is engaged, is huge! Kudos for the best rain sensing
wipers I’ve experienced!

If it’s
presence and performance that you desire, the A8L is for you! 

VALUE IS: Hyundai Equus
Signature – $58,000

Just when
Hyundai had us with the Genesis Sedan, they raised the bar even higher with
Equus! Think of the Equus and the Genesis as you do the Mercedes S550 and S400,
and in that same order. But to experience the Equus is to know the power of the
word value–to the 10th power!

The S-esque
presence of the Equus commands VIP attention whether in motion or parked—where
it receives prominent placement by every valley attendant in town. From the
enchanting front fascia laden with LED lights, to the muscular body that
suggests purposeful motion as a sign of a more seasoned and sophisticated man,
Equus is undeniably a hot whip!

With a 4.6
liter, 385 horsepower V8 engine and six speed transmission, Equus boasts the
type of power real men enjoy. It’s ride is similar to that of a Japanese luxury
car. But with you’re favorite song is playing on the crisp, clear Lexicon
stereo, hit the “Sport” mode button to feel the steering and
suspension move into a whole new state of agility, taking the experience to a
whole new level!

Rich, polished
wood grain with chrome accents–some polished, some brushed adds further luxury
appeal on the inside. The steering wheel–although not heated, has a soft,
cushiony leather wrap with wood grain at the top and bottom.

While front and
rear passengers have powered seats to some degree (10-directions in the front,
two in the rear), the driver has the added advantage of a massage feature. All
seat are heated, with the addition of cooling for front row passengers. Rear
passengers have the convenience of command controls in the center armrest
including the ability to move the front passenger seats up and back, adjust the
temperature and radio controls from a wood grain center console. The rear seats
are all encompassing and totally enveloping to passengers as the Equus is made
in Korea as a car for the elite, whereby the owner is typically driven.

Love the vehicle
height adjustment next to the gear shift especially as I recall the time when I
ran over a curb marker in a Mercedes with a low front damn that when backing
out was pulled off. Where was that damn switch!

For the price,
with an EPA rating of 16 city/24 highway, Equus is quite an amazing value.

LUXURY IS: 
Lincoln MKS AWD EcoBoost – $48,160

Here in the
USA, the Lincoln brand is synonymous with stately luxury for the seasoned man.
Built on the same platform as the hot, new Ford Taurus, the all wheel drive
Lincoln MKS is the modern day option for the younger at heat, more contemporary
driver, versus the more seasoned Town Car owner.

The full size
MKS, with its EcoBoot, twin turbo, 3.5 liter, 355 horsepower engine offers
great aerodynamic appeal in a sedan. Behind the wheel the feel is quite solid
and comforting–epically if safety may have ever been compromised in your past.
Response time isn’t bad for a car of its size and weight, with acceleration
coming along when called upon.

Exterior
highlights include a dramatically stunning front grill with pronounced Lincoln
insignia, a rear fascia with Lincoln insignia centered and position directly
between the rear spoiler and a strip of polished chrome and a raised beltline
for body side appeal.

Push to start
is a yes. But rather than touch the handle to lock, or unlock the doors, a
keypad is the standard.

Interior design
has a sort of British feel. Clean and crisp is the apparent intention of the
design dominated by padded leather and a dark wood grain strip accented by
polished chrome. A leather wrapped shifter and leather wrapped steering wheel
helps relax the feeling. Perforated leather seats means cooled and heated
seats. The interior roof is padded fabric, providing a softer look and feel
versus padded leather. Lighted door sill plates confirms it’s a Lincoln MKS.
The rear seats are heated and there’s a power outlet for rear seat passengers
who need to charge a phone or other. Speaking of rear passengers, a dual panel
moon-roof provides light and air for front seat passengers and light for the
rear. 

MKS has an EPA
rating of 17 city /25 highway.

Sign up for
Syncmyride.com for a long list of features, advantages and benefits aimed at a
more tech savvy generation, including, I’m told, the ability to read text
messages on the large touch screen monitor, which has an “i” for
“Information.” In an instant, “information” reveals your location—street
name/city and coordinates, the last street you were on before you arrived and
the next intersecting street. That was cool!

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