Top 10 Worst Luxury Cars on Sale Right Now

It's actually pretty easy for a luxury car to be bad. It's true that luxury sedans and crossovers are nice to drive, but owning one can be a little different. The more you pay for something, the more you expect out of it. So if your Chevrolet Cruze's infotainment screen freezes, you'll be upset but perhaps a bit understanding. But if a $90,000 SUV has issues with its in-car tech, there's a good chance you'll feel ripped off. And you'll  probably be very mad about it. The same is true if the driving experience isn't what you thought it would be, or if the quality of the materials used is subpar, etc.

Today we're going to go over what we think are some of the worst luxury cars on sale today. Some of these should be avoided due to reliability issues, whereas others are overpriced or just downright bad. Look away, luxury car fans - lest your feelings be hurt.

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[maxazoff]

In what world does the gigantic Escalade have a "cramped cabin?"

[alstjr]

The reason why Autoguide chose those particular Benz model is because you would feel ripped off if you pay a luxury tag for a vehicle that is using an old platform

[daarupappe]

Why do I feel that luxury for you guys is based on technology and performance.
Luxury should be based on build quality, ride and value for it

[danieljaxx]

ok, thank you Quicksilver for de advice.

[La-ytwr]

The SLC is the closest car you can get that relates to the Chrysler Crossfire

[GaryKetchum]

I’d pick a QX70 over lots of these if it had better mpg. Thing handles like a charm.

[jeremyv]

I can say the slc and gla/cla is junk but how the gle. The gle is pure gold, one of the best luxury suvs out there.

[jaffarbaqi]

I don't find the ATS to be a bad luxury car. It looks better than most in it's class and is entertaining to drive. Besides, it's entry price is nearly unbeatable.

[MrTARIQSs]

Idk why is the mkt still on the market it is currently the most outdated car on the market design-wise

[aurorajones]

Im told the MKT's are great cruisers and the sales guy did say they sell very few of them. Its beyond hideous and im sure it will get the axe soon enough.

[Curryolla]

Spot on with the CLA! Absolutely hated that car when I test drove one back to back with an Audi A3. What was Mercedes thinking!?!?!

[mikehamm]

Have you driven the ATS? I will give you the instrument panel gauges, and yes it is compact. But this car drives the way the 3 series used to drive.

[LYNDONGOLDEN]

Regarding the gauges in the Cadillac ATS: They are referred to as 1999 Chevy Beretta gauges. Beretta production ended with the 1996 model year. Just a stickler for certain auto detail!

[dollarnne]

I own a 2017 Cadillac ATS and i love it

[AidanCristofaro]

Can you guys hire people who actually have a clue about cars

[JJCFA]

Traded in my 2 year old ATS for an Audi at a great loss. Couldn’t agree more, as ATS is complete lemon.

[bsfunk]

None of these cars are as bad as that hair....holy fucking creepy

[erics]

SUVs and cross overs aren't cars.

[ponchoman]

The Escalade is cramped inside according to CR. You guys need to stop listening to them as they are obviously bonkers.

[mattspeer]

LOL at the Lincoln MKT. Ever since that vehicle was introduced I've said it was the most hideous car ever made, even worse than a Pontiac Aztek. This list is actually really accurate, nice work.