TOP 5 Best American Luxury Cars

American luxury cars used to embody huge interiors, acres of sheet metal, and comfortable suspensions that floated down the highway like a magic carpet behind a huge 8-cylinder engine. Fast-forward to the modern era and you'll find that American luxury cars have undergone a transformation that has seen them regain their competitive footing with the rest of the world's premium without sacrificing too much of their individual character. There are now luxury cars hailing from the US in almost every conceivable niche, giving buyers at various price points and driving preferences the chance to get in on the domestic game. Let's take a look at 5 American luxury cars that help to define the segment.

1) 2016 Cadillac XTS

The 2016 Cadillac XTS updates the American luxury car concept by combining full-size comfort and style with the high-tech features that modern premium buyers have come to expect. The Cadillac XTS brings with it the CUE entertainment and communications interface, an extensive list of available safety features, and a 3.6-liter, 304-horsepower V6 engine. A twin-turbo version of that same engine is also available, boosting horsepower up to 410. The XTS also gains GM's HiPer front strut technology that allows the front-wheel drive car to deliver better handling than its bulk might initially suggest, and it can also be had with the option of all-wheel drive for snow-bound northern customers.

2) 2016 Buick Regal GS

The 2016 Buick Regal GS revives a vaunted name from the automaker's past and doesn't disappoint when it comes to following in the footsteps of its muscle car progenitor. The Buick Regal GS has been tuned to offer some of the best driving dynamics of any vehicle in its class, and it counts a 2.0-liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine as its powerplant. With 259 horses and 295 lb-ft of twist-on tap — and the availability of both 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions, as well as optional all-wheel drive — the Regal GS, tempts sport sedan buyers looking to step outside the Acura or BMW paradigm.

3) 2016 Lincoln MKS

The 2016 Lincoln MKS is a fullsize sedan that offers unmistakable styling and it also provides the choice between a pair of V6 drivetrains, with the EcoBoost model offering 365 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive (optional with the base model). The MKS is also notable for its extensive list of equipment even when ordered in base form, which is heavy on tech goodies and comfort gear. Spending more money on the Lincoln can see the installation of features such as an automatic parking system, massaging seats, and adaptive cruise control.

4) 2016 Chrysler 300

The 2016 Chrysler 300 comes with a 3.6-liter V6 in base form, but this upscale American sedan also offers V8 rumble to go with its fullsize luxury. The best part of the 300 — aside from its super-spacious cabin — is its 363-horsepower, 5.7-liter Hemi 8-cylinder engine. Also capable of generating 394 lb-ft of torque, and found in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive editions, this mill allows the 300 to deliver excellent passing power.

5) 2016 Cadillac CTS-V

The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is by far the performance standout of the American luxury car scene. The Cadillac CTS-V takes the midsize premium platform and beefs it up with a track-ready suspension system and the availability of Recaro seats to hug driver and passenger through the turns, and under the hood rests a whopping 6.2-liter, supercharged V8 engine. The 640 horsepower and 630 lb-ft of torque it produces makes the CTS-V quick enough to successfully face off against its AMG and BMW M rivals.