When you think of the best luxury cars, what immediately comes to mind? Your brain is likely drawn to cars such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or the BMW 7 Series – but times have changed.

While these two venerable luxury saloons are still going strong, the increasing number of SUVs on our roads means that the traditional perspective of what a luxury car actually is has dramatically shifted.

SUV or saloon, a luxury car is a premium model that offers superior performance, cutting-edge technology and unparalleled comfort in both the front seats and the back, a sumptuous interior and isolating ride and noise refinement.

Whether you're after sleek sports cars, high-end saloons or opulent SUVs, the options are vast. For many owners, these cars will also be status symbols above all - some powered by large-capacity diesel engines or V8s, or even electric or plug-in hybrid systems. 

To help you narrow down your choices, we've curated a list of the top 10 best luxury cars on sale - and our top pick is the electric BMW i7, which sits above its peers for comfort, driving dynamics and practicality. 

You might see some notable brands aren't included on this list. Don't worry: we've also put together a list of the top 10 best super-luxury cars. There you will find the even pricier Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Mercedes-Maybach models.