Luxury brands quietly removing features buyers actually love
Luxury brands are quietly removing features buyers actually love, and it’s showing up in the cars they put out now, making you notice what’s gone when you sit inside. Like the things that made driving feel special or comfortable are fading back, not gone all at once but yeah, slipping away in models coming soon. Owning one means you get the badge but miss those touches that used to be there, maybe not every time but enough to wonder. Uncertainty about if they’ll bring them back or just keep trimming, repeating that quiet shift across lineups. Feels a bit empty in spots now, acceptable maybe.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
S-Class glides smooth on highways, leather wrapping you but some switches gone that used to adjust everything easy. Owning it feels plush still, yet misses the old knobs for climate, kind of digital now only. Uncertainty if that’s better or just less hands-on, contradicting the luxury promise a tad. Exists high-end but softer without those bits. And yeah, parked fancy.
BMW 7 Series
7 Series corners with poise, interior glowing screens everywhere but wood trim less deep than before. You own it and it drives sharp, but rear shades manual now maybe, not auto like used to. Mild repeat of that screen takeover, unsure if it loves or annoys. Feels executive but weakens somehow. Sits there sleek.
Audi A8
A8 quiets road noise good, quattro gripping turns but haptic controls replace buttons you felt sure. Existing owned means voice commands for vents, uncertainty in cold mornings fumbling. Contradicts quiet luxury with fiddly tech sometimes. Yeah, and repeats the hush lightly. Unnecessary shine on dash.
Lexus LS
LS comforts long trips, seats massaging soft but fewer physical dials for audio now. Owning feels reliable Japanese, yet wonders about the old toggle switches gone quiet. Mild doubt if screens fatigue eyes more, not resolved. Exists serene but yeah. Parked calm.
Cadillac Celestiq
Celestiq EVs ultra quiet, bespoke inside but skips some chrome accents buyers eyed before. You own it and it’s custom thrill, contradicting rarity with missing analog clock feel. Uncertainty lingers on those trims cut back. Feels special weaker maybe. Glides electric.
Porsche Panamera
Panamera flies fast bends, analog tach fading to digital full now. Owning means sport thrill, but misses the physical gear lever slot empty-ish. Repeats that speed lightly, unsure forever. Contradicts purist with screens. And sits low.
Bentley Flying Spur
Flying Spur wafts grand, wood panels real but rear entertainment screens optional pricey now. Exists opulent owned, uncertainty if families notice less toys back there. Mild weaker feel without standard picnics. Yeah, repeats the waft. Heavy door close.
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Ghost floats silent, starlight roof magic but some bespoke threads trimmed from base. You own it and it’s regal hush, contradicting pinnacle with quieter options list. Unresolved if magic dims slight. Feels unnecessary rich. Parked regal.
Genesis G90
G90 massages seats deep, facial recog for settings but drops power rear curtains some trims. Owning feels value luxury, yet repeats the massage lightly unsure. Contradicts bang-for-buck with cuts. Exists quiet. And yeah.
Lincoln Nautilus
Nautilus lounges comfy, massaging fronts but skips cooled cups in back now. Mild uncertainty owning it daily, feels good but weaker without. Repeats lounge. Sits tall.
