Do you love driving or do you really believe you need a chauffeur?
It’s some folks’ dream problem: Which car should I buy if I’m considering being driven?
It turns out that chauffeur-driven cars are in a class of their own.
(And maybe you are too?)
They come with a level of luxury that many can only dream about. Even a luxury sedan may not be able to keep up!
A chauffeur-driven car is often oriented toward the passengers rather than the driver (think Bentley rather than Porsche).
Often, there’s features that are meant to benefit passengers – glass privacy divider or champagne refrigerator – rather than those up in front.
So without further adieu here are five signs that you may need a chauffeur-driven vehicle:
1. You need privacy. Let’s say you crave a private talk with a special person or need to have your cabin operate as an office where you can make private business calls. These days, so-called limousines are more akin to extra-long sedans. That means a longer wheelbase. A longer wheelbase vehicle offers you lots more space to stretch out in the back compared to a conventional luxury sedan. All of this means that regular limousines have kind of gone the way of the dodo bird. You won’t see ‘80s style black huge wheelbase cars carrying VIPS around much anymore. Instead, you will find long-wheelbase Bentleys and Rolls Royce or a nice oversized SUV. These give you plenty of room and amenities to socialize and work in the back – without looking dated driving around in an old black limo. If you’d like to upgrade from your daily sedan please reach out to our luxury car dearlerships!
2. You just want time to relax! Yes, driving a luxury car is plenty of fun. But some of us are so busy we just need a little time to relax or sip a nice cold beverage with the privacy of our own thoughts. Luxury automakers like Bentley and Rolls have a venerable history and reputation of creating cars that can be driven by someone else while you relax or work. These automakers have built the cars that have driven royalty, lawmakers, politicians, and billionaires. Even makers of smaller luxury cars have changed existing models to allow regular folks to stretch out and relax. Whether it’s a full set of cutlery or a champagne flute holder, massage seats, or air purification, today’s long wheelbase models are made for luxury and relaxation.
3. You can afford it! Let’s face it. Being driven around in an extended wheelbase Rolls Royce or Bentley isn’t inexpensive. In fact, it’s the epitome of luxury. With classic vehicles like the Phantom and the Ghost as the spokesmodels of the category, this is not a type of car that caters to the middle class. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan may take the cake when it comes to chauffeur-driven opulence within an SUV. First, you are greeted by the iconic Rolls-Royce “suicide doors” that include touch sensors to detect when you want the doors to be closed. Cullinan offers plenty of customization. You can have individual or “lounge” seating for two or three passengers. Individual seating layout includes the center console made into a small liquor cabinet. It comes stocked with a pair of Rolls-Royce whisky glasses, a decanter, champagne flutes, and a miniature fridge. There’s also Wi-Fi hotspots, two touchscreen displays, a wireless charging port, and an 18-speaker Bespoke audio system. Because it’s a Rolls. Because it’s a Cullinan. The price starts at $543,450.
4. You don’t need to be like anyone else. Not up for the showiness of a Bentley or Rolls? You can be a “lowkey” chauffeur driven in an Audi A8 L Extended. This one comes with plenty of features for you and your passengers.Audi Connect, for instance, turns this Audi into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. You can also have 22-way comfort seats with five different massage functions. If you’re going all the way with an Audi you will always want to opt for the “king-size” version of the A8: the Audi A8 L Extended.Thisnearly 21-foot-long version of the Audi A8 has a reclining rear seat with an equally powered footrest – both with massage functions, of course. It also has sunshades and a center console with a power outlet and four-zone climate controls. What else? Plenty! Just reach out and ask us!
A few other classic extended wheelbase vehicles you might want to check out:
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Of course, Rolls-Royce is synonymous with the chauffeur concept. And no other Rolls is quite like the Phantom when it comes to being driven. The Phantom now comes in an array of body styles and bespoke variants. Customization is key. And every Phantom is hand-built to order. Your order. Your whims. And the backseat is always designed for a king and his court.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Zenith
The Zenith collection is as over the top as it sounds. These are what Rolls considers its “true collectors’ pieces.” It comes in coupe and convertible and features, among other things, a glass shelf in the trunk for serving champagne and a bespoke picnic “companion” that folds out from within the trunk. You also enjoy a champagne fridge – also in the trunk – with enough storage for two bottles and eight glasses. So you are ready whenever the occasion calls.
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
The wide array of customizable luxury finishes includes the Mulsanne’s new Bentley Entertainment Tablets – which are integrated into the seatbacks and access to the car’s 4G Wi-Fi and offer Android apps.
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Among other things, the seats recline so you can snooze and there’s airplane-style power leg rests along with folding tables for work and entertainment. An incredible center console includes USB ports, cupholders, and a glass-enclosed storage area. You can opt for privacy for you and your passengers with electric curtains in either black or Champagne-colored lining.
