Leading Five Premium Automotive Brands Globally

Bentley
Bentley stands as a premier British luxury automobile manufacturer, currently under Volkswagen’s ownership. Despite past declines, with sales dropping to around 1,300 units, Bentley has seen a steady recovery since 2014, when it sold 3,003 vehicles. The brand aims to double its sales in the upcoming years and plans to introduce an SUV model to expand into the SUV luxury market segment.

Land Rover
The Range Rover line remains one of the top-selling luxury SUVs today, boasting engines that generate between 258 and 542 horsepower. Its sleek modern design blends seamlessly with traditional Land Rover aesthetics.

This model is priced around $96,000.

Porsche
In 2014, Porsche sold approximately 47,000 vehicles in the U.S., with luxury models constituting about two-thirds of sales. The Cayenne, a popular midsize crossover, led sales with about 16,200 units. It features engines with 296 to 493 horsepower. Porsche also offers hybrid options alongside models like Panamera and Macan, which sold 5,700 and 7,200 units respectively in that year.

Maserati
Maserati, the Italian luxury carmaker, achieved a 171% increase in U.S. sales in 2014, reaching 12,943 units sold. The company’s smaller, more affordable Ghibli model starts at approximately $70,000, offering 345 horsepower with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine. Maserati’s lineup also includes SUV and all-wheel-drive options.

Jaguar
Jaguar produces sophisticated and powerful luxury vehicles. In 2014, the brand sold 15,773 units, reflecting a 7% decline across its range, including models like XF, XJ, and XK. Its F-type, a two-seater sports car powered by 3.0 or 5.0-liter supercharged engines, saw sales of about 4,300 units in 2013.