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The hallmarks of a luxury car can easily be felt in their power, exhilaration, luxury and efficiency. Yet, it is often the innovative spirit, attention to detail and great care in the design of these luxury cars which makes their driver experience stand out from the rest. Improvements in areas ranging from power and efficiency to safety and functionality contribute to a superior driving experience. Still geared towards style and comfort with all the modern conveniences, these vehicles transcend superficial luxury. The end result is a premium machine with a host of features working in concert to bridge the divide between vehicle and driver. Hallmarks of Safety The hallmarks of luxury vehicle safety features are in their range of protective and preventative systems to maximise safety on the road. Adaptive headlights dynamically adjust to the movements of the steering-wheel, as well as changes in the vehicle's heading to help drivers to see further earlier in poor lighting conditions. All-wheel-drive systems are able to stay smooth and balanced when other systems would suffer from under-steer or over-steer, providing high levels of safety and improved traction on all kinds of surfaces. An electronic stability programme detects when there is a loss of steering control and automatically applies the brakes to help keep the vehicle going in the direction intended by the driver. Pre-sense systems employ preventive protection measures to mitigate the consequences of a collision. Hallmarks of Efficiency The hallmarks of luxury car efficiency features are in their range of energy recovery systems. These include start-stop systems and dual-clutch transmissions which work alongside efficiency programmes and features and even extend to the powerful engines of these vehicles. Dual-clutch transmissions combine the convenience of a torque converter-transmission with the dynamics and efficiency of a manual transmission. Gears change within a few hundredths of a second and are timed for optimised fuel consumption without any perceptible interruption of pulling power. Energy recovery systems use an intelligent voltage controller for the generator to recover energy during braking and coasting. This stored energy is then directed back into the vehicle as soon as it accelerates. Even at rest, start-stop systems save fuel by actually turning the engine off before quietly and quickly turning the engine back on when the clutch pedal is depressed. These engines employ a particularly efficient method of direct injection whereby fuel is metered with precision and injected directly into the combustion chamber to ensure efficient combustion and better utilisation. Hallmarks of Luxury The hallmarks of luxury in a premium vehicle are its practical style and luxurious comfort. Dramatic lines, aerodynamic design touches and elegant accessories and fittings combined with high a standard of elegance and build quality. Class-leading electronic components from onboard navigation systems to multimedia centres and blue-tooth connectivity seamlessly merge with luxury comforts. The underlining hallmark of a truly premium vehicle is that it pushes the boundaries of what is achievable in the realms of technological safety and superior driving experiences. Running the innovative gambit, with great attention to detail and care in the design, new luxury cars represent a higher standard in automotive responsibility. About the author: Audi South Africa brings their innovative spirit and attention to detail in the design of luxury cars. Visit an Audi dealer today and experience all the hallmarks of a luxury car for yourself.
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