What giant automobile do you have to purchase in 2024?

We’ve shared the mid-sized SUVs we’d purchase, the utes we’d purchase, and now it’s time for one more scorching phase.

Simply kidding. This time we’re taking a look at giant automobiles, simply the least in style passenger automobile phase in Australia.

In 2023, simply 4820 giant automobiles had been offered in Australia, plus one other 539 of what VFACTS calls ‘higher giant’ automobiles. Gone are the times of a Falcon or Commodore in each second driveway…

With these group opinion items, we typically attempt to every supply a mass-market possibility and a costlier, luxury-branded possibility.

However with regards to mass-market giant automobiles, following the demise of the Kia Stinger there are simply two: the Citroen C5 X and Skoda Very good.

Mass-market ‘higher giant’ automobiles are lifeless, too, with the Chrysler 300 slamming the door on its approach out.

Luxurious manufacturers supply much more in the best way of huge and higher giant automobiles, and these are the choices the CarExpert group had to select from:

The group may additionally select from the Bentley and Rolls-Royce passenger automobile ranges, for a very ‘relatable’ piece of car-buying recommendation.

Alborz Fallah: Rolls-Royce Spectre

I wish to sit in a big $1 million-plus EV and hearken to the depreciation of the battery cells and my cash… however no, critically, it’s such a tremendously good automobile in each respect.

Rolls-Royce, as a model, makes essentially the most sense from a super-luxury perspective to go all-electric.

Nobody cares what their Rolls-Royce appears like or whether or not it has a V12 engine underneath the bonnet. They care in regards to the opulence and tremendous luxurious it offers, along with a degree of customisation and personalisation that’s unrivalled within the business.

Having spent a number of days within the Spectre lately, it has gone to the very prime of my ‘would purchase’ listing.

I do really feel the worth is comparatively formidable, although, as a result of nearly as good because the Rolls-Royce’s EV powertrain is – and it’s excellent – it’s very a lot reliant on dad or mum firm BMW for the tech.

There’s nothing about it that stands out, whereas the standard V12 with its 6.75L capability was iconic and undoubtedly added to the worth issue. So, whereas a V12 isn’t essential to make a very good Rolls, charging V12 costs (and a few) for an EV Rolls is a technique that continues to be to be confirmed.

Paul Maric: Audi RS6

Audi RS6 for me – it’s no doubt the last word household wagon.

The inside is beginning to really feel a little bit dated, however it’s a compromise I’d be keen to make to have one with an aftermarket exhaust system.

It’s additionally turning into a rarity amongst automobiles on this phase with restricted hybridisation or electrification. It counts on a pure turbocharged V8 engine to get about and it’s all the higher for it.

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James Wong: BMW i5 eDrive 40

There are such a lot of cool and area of interest choices right here, however I totally cherished my drive of the i5 eDrive40 in Portugal final yr.

It affords the type of easy thrust you’d count on of a six-cylinder govt automobile, with the tranquility that comes with driving an electrified car.

There’s greater than sufficient punch to disgrace many scorching hatches, and the brand new 5 Sequence has a stunning inside that gives loads of materials and fabric choices.

It’s additionally obtained heaps of claimed vary (as much as 582km WLTP), so vary anxiousness isn’t actually a problem like another EVs within the premium area, and there’s a five-year Chargefox subscription thrown in.

#savethesedans

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Scott Collie: Audi RS6

What a combined bag this listing is.

With cash no object, it’d should be an Audi RS6. It’s massive, quick, and cozy, and there’s simply one thing so rattling cool a couple of scorching wagon.

The brand new Efficiency mannequin appears unimaginable in blue, and can be the right automobile for mooching round city in the course of the week… after which destroying the street to the snow on the weekends.

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William Stopford: Skoda Very good and Audi S8

Massive automobiles? Signal me up!

4 of the six automobiles I’ve owned, together with my present automobile, have been giant sedans.

Relating to giant, mass-market passenger automobiles, I’d have cherished a Kia Stinger however following its current axing I’ve to decide on between the Skoda Very good and the Citroen C5 X.

Of these two, I’ll take the Very good. It feels a bit previous inside, however I want the tech, I like the crisp styling (which truly appears nicer than its upcoming substitute), and I a lot want the extra highly effective turbocharged engine underneath the bonnet plus customary all-wheel drive.

There’s much more selection within the luxurious giant automobile market, and it’s loads more durable to decide.

The horny Audi RS e-tron GT instantly involves thoughts, whereas the upcoming BMW i5 M60 Touring affords equally fast efficiency however a way more sensible physique.

However isn’t the i5 a little bit – dare I say it – smart for those who’re spending over $200,000? Why not get one thing with an enormous honkin’ V8 whilst you nonetheless can?

I’m going to go a little bit left of discipline right here and go for the Audi S8. Okay, so it’s fairly boring to take a look at, however it’s much less gargantuan than a BMW 7 Sequence, no extra conservative than a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and feels a bit extra trendy than the prettier Lexus LS.

There’s a twin-turbo V8 underneath the bonnet, and it rides on air suspension and comes with all-wheel steering. What a pity, although, that there’s solely a black inside on supply. I’ll get the automobile in vibrant Extremely Blue or District Inexperienced and get some actual wooden inlays inside to offer it some heat.

What I’d actually love is a Genesis G90, which is far more fashionable than the likes of the A8/S8, 7 Sequence and S-Class, however alas it may’t be had right here.

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Jack Fast: BMW i5 Touring

If I used to be shopping for a big automobile in 2024 with a vast finances I do know I’d need a automobile that may do all of it, together with having cavernous inside area, in addition to devilish efficiency traits.

The one catch for me is I don’t wish to take care of hefty gasoline payments.

That’s why it’s exhausting for me to look previous the BMW i5 Touring. Whereas this electrical station wagon hasn’t fairly launched in Australia but, it checks plenty of packing containers together with having loads of storage.

For now the i5 Touring is just being supplied domestically in high-performance M60 xDrive guise which additionally satiates my want for velocity.

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Max Davies: Audi e-tron GT

I’m keen on a sedan, and the concept of a luxurious sedan is very exhausting to look previous. For me, it’s the electrical Audi e-tron GT.

It’s blisteringly fast however doesn’t compromise on consolation, and its low-slung design simply appears unimaginable – particularly on the entrance. The inside isn’t as flashy as others, however that’s typical of Audi’s sensible method.

Positive, it’ll set you again greater than $180,000 for the entry-level e-tron GT, however the RS continues to be properly priced in opposition to its equal Porsche Taycan.

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Tyra Lawler-Cass: Porsche Taycan

If I had all the cash on this planet and wished a big automobile, I’d purchase a Porsche Taycan.

It might be due to my affinity for Porsche automobiles, however it’s the right mix of practicality and luxurious, providing 450L of boot area, 4 seats and the power to go from 0-100km/h in 2.2 seconds.

Whereas it could be an unconventional ‘household automobile’ possibility, I’d take into account it if I valued luxurious above all. The one catch is that it comes with a hefty price ticket, each earlier than and after on-road prices.

Nonetheless, I’d by no means have to purchase petrol once more. And, I’d have a Porsche – win, win.

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Jordan Mulach: Skoda Very good and Porsche Taycan

Sure, that is predictable given I personal one, however stick round as a result of I’m going with a two-pronged method.

The third-generation Skoda Very good is a good automobile. Having now lived with mine for six months, I remorse not biting the bullet sooner. It’s solely change into higher with age and Skoda properly determined to slim down the Australian vary to the flagship 206TSI Sportline as a result of it’s all you may ever need.

Nonetheless, the $70,000 drive-away worth for the liftback made me wince once I first noticed it, as a result of that’s some huge cash for what was once the “finances” premium proposition, and might be exhausting to abdomen for individuals who can’t see it as far more than a Czech Volkswagen.

However there are quite a few redeeming qualities, like its spacious inside, greater than succesful drivetrain (is there something the EA888 can’t do, aside from have water pump leaks?) and nice styling.

I don’t suppose anybody may remorse shopping for one, although it stays to be seen whether or not the new-gen mannequin (due right here in 2025) is a major enchancment.

And on the different finish of the spectrum, I’d fairly like a Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach pack, please.

Two years in the past I had the chance to drive a Turbo S and even at low speeds, it felt particular. Now with a shedload extra energy, track-focused suspension and all the opposite goodies, you may rock as much as your native circuit and beat all the pieces this facet of a 911 GT3.

Plus, Purple Sky metallic is nothing in need of among the best colors on sale, and well worth the worth of admission.

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Josh Nevett: Audi RS6

Since its inception, the Audi RS6 has by no means not been cool.

There’s simply one thing in regards to the Audi design language paired with a wagon form, and efficiency has by no means been an issue for the RS-branded variations.

The present RS6 sticks to the method with a muscular stance and 463kW twin-turbo V8 to match it, all whereas providing practicality and luxurious inside.

It’s an more and more uncommon but irresistible recipe, however you’ll want upwards of $250,000 to place one in your driveway.

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