The Greatest Luxurious and Exotics Vehicles We Reviewed in 2022

Greatest Supercar: Lamborghini Huracán STO

Out of the handfuls of autos I examined this yr. The Lamborghini Huracán STO is without doubt one of the few I nonetheless take into consideration typically. Its recipe is easy but extremely efficient. Mix a high-revving naturally-aspirated V10 with aero, suspension, and brakes that belong on a race observe, and also you get probably the most thrilling supercars I’ve ever pushed. It’s not the quickest nor the prettiest factor on 4 wheels, however the STO nails the enjoyable issue, and on the finish of the day, that’s exactly what a supercar ought to do. 

Greatest Worth: Chevrolet Corvette Z06

The most recent Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is an ideal instance of what occurs once you give engineers funding and freedom. Its high-revving V8 is a wholly new powerplant unique to this trim degree. It feels like one thing that ought to’ve come from Italy and develops an enormous 670 hp output. Energy apart, the brand new Z06 is agile, mild, and intensely succesful. For the cash, this newest Vette isn’t simply outdoing vehicles at its $106,395 base value however at greater than twice that too. 

Greatest Luxurious Automotive: Rolls-Royce Phantom Collection II

This will likely come as a shock, however the $475,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom Collection II is superb. It’s doubtless not solely one of the best luxurious automotive of the yr however most likely ever. With its near-perfect mixture of consolation, tech, quietness, and high quality supplies, this newest Phantom is pleasing each from the second row and behind the wheel. It gives the quietest and most snug journey within the auto trade, anticipated with an as-tested value of $628,300, however nonetheless massively spectacular. It’s a becoming send-off as batteries will energy its successor. 

Greatest Luxurious SUV: Bentley Bentayga EWB

The Bentley Bentayga obtained a stretch this yr with the introduction of the EWB mannequin. Nevertheless, you’d be hard-pressed to inform simply by it. From the skin, it seems to be like some other Bentayga, however inside, you get a genuinely monumental cabin. With its new airline seat configuration, it’s inconceivable to not journey in consolation. Regardless of its added dimension, the Bentayga hides its heft properly. It’s maybe essentially the most athletic luxurious SUV, mixing consolation and efficiency to ship a pleasant journey. 

Greatest EV: Pininfarina Battista

With almost 1,900 hp on faucet, the Pininfarina Battista is essentially the most unhinged, quickest-accelerating, most unique automotive I drove all yr. With simply 150 items deliberate for manufacturing, every with a $2.2 million base value, it’s uncommon as it’s fast. Swap by way of its numerous drive modes, and also you go from a peaceful and comfy GT to a brain-melting hypercar. Step out, nonetheless, and also you’re greeted with a shocking design. In particular person, it’s spectacular sufficient that you simply’d be content material simply it for some time. 

Los Angeles to San Francisco: Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost

My almost 1,000-mile run from Los Angeles to San Francisco and again in a Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost is my most vital highway journey story so far. It’s the primary highway journey story ever printed on duPont REGISTRY, however extra importantly, it required racking up a substantial quantity of miles in a automotive that’s usually used sparingly. Reducing by way of California, the Black Badge proved that the sportiest Rolls isn’t just snug, fast, and surprisingly enjoyable to drive however simply my favourite new Rolls-Royce at present on sale.

Los Angeles to Las Vegas: Bentley Continental GT Pace

At simply over 900 miles, this run to Las Vegas and again in a Bentley Continental GT Pace proved that not solely is that this opulent coupe nice for overlaying lengthy distances, however that it’s nonetheless a correct athlete. Powered by the final W12 the carmaker will ever produce, the GT Pace is a masterclass in engineering. It takes a large machine that ought to cower within the corners and turns it right into a succesful canyon carver. It additionally helps that Bentley despatched us the best-looking GT Pace ever made with a darkish inexperienced exterior end and inexperienced suede inside. 

Solar Valley Idaho: Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan/Ghost

My drive by way of Solar Valley, Idaho, with Rolls-Royce earlier this yr is the shortest however simply essentially the most scenic of the three. A good portion of our route had us driving by way of snow-covered roads in each the Cullinan and Ghost to check out their normal all-wheel drive techniques. However actually, it is a story of doing exactly what you must do behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce, taking a peaceful drive in a wonderful automotive to take a look at some pretty surroundings.