subject: Japanese Cars Are Luxurious, Too [print this page] The higher-end segment of the Japanese automobile industry has often been thrown into the backseat compared with American and German manufacturers. The relatively cheaper prices of the Japanese luxury models give people the idea that they are budget luxury models, because they are much cheaper than their counterparts from Europe and America. To combat this notion, Japanese manufacturers created their own luxury divisions with cars focused on performance and comfort.
Luxury car brands were introduced in the 1980s and have sold well ever since. Their quality, comfort, and performance have far surpassed their regular Japanese counterparts. Brands such as Acura, Lexus, and Infiniti came to challenge the dominance of German and American luxury, and, at present, are doing very well in their respective market segments.
The said brands already have some iconic cars that catapulted them to reach near-par status vis-a-vis their competitors. Two of them have already released supercars which do very well on the track, while their road cars provide luxury and performance unheard of previously in Japanese vehicles. This mindset has actually trickled down to the cars of their parent companies, which have also increased the features in their models.
Getting one of those luxury cars need not be expensive. One can get a used Acura MDX, a luxurious and performance-oriented crossover vehicle at an affordable price. It seats eight, has a very good entertainment system, and has a powerful and efficient engine, making it ideal for families who frequently go on long trips. The prestige of the Acura badge also gives it high resale value.
Customers flock to used car dealers of Acura Ottawa showrooms provide to get cheaper luxury cars. Although used, these are still of very good quality; decent mileage, clean interiors, and regularly maintained components. Some even have warranties, especially if they have been classified as pre-owned by the dealer, which means that they are almost in brand-new condition.
Not to be outdone, Toyota has released a minivan that can rival the features of more expensive German and American counterparts. The Toyota Sienna Ottawa shops sell comes with a host of standard equipment that does not look lost in a Lexus. In short, Japanese cars have come a long way in terms of providing occupants with comfort. A few more years, and they will probably be at par with their Western counterparts.
