What Has Been the Progress and Growth of the Luxury Car Market in Recent Years?
The luxury car market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•There has been a robust expansion of the luxury car market in the past few years. The market, which is expected to escalate from $623.9 billion in 2024 to $672.26 billion in 2025, is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
Factors contributing to this growth during the historic period include an economic surge, an affluent customer base, globalization, expansion of the market, brand recognition and history, changes in lifestyle and urbanization, and the rise of new markets.
What Can Be Expected from the Luxury Car Market in the Coming Years?
The luxury car market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Strong growth is projected for the luxury car market size in the upcoming years. The market is set to expand to $920.17 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%.
This growth trajectory in the forecasted period can be linked to factors such as sustainable luxury and electrification, trends toward subscription-based ownership, worldwide economic patterns, heightened focus on in-car connectivity and entertainment, changes in regulation and emission standards. The forecasted period will also feature significant trends like advancements in autonomous driving technology, digitalisation of customer experience, progress in safety and comfort technology, innovation in design and engineering and the emergence of digital showrooms and virtual experiences.
What Are The Leading Drivers Of Growth In The Luxury Car Market?
The advancement of electric luxury vehicles is foreseen to boost the growth of the luxury car market. These cars, that use electric traction motors powered solely by battery-stored energy, are fast becoming popular. This is due to increasing environmental consciousness and the craving for advanced technology and innovation in luxury cars. The rapidly growing interest in electric luxury vehicles is primarily fueling the luxury car market demand. As an illustration, Tesla Inc., a US-based automotive company, reported in January 2023 that the production and delivery numbers for their model S/X and E/Y (luxury electric vehicles) in the fourth quarter exceeded 439,000 and 405,000 respectively. There was a 40% year-on-year increase in vehicle deliveries to 1.31 million in 2022, while production surged by 47% annually to 1.37 million. Therefore, the escalating trend of electric luxury vehicles is propelling the growth of the luxury car market.
How Are The Segments Defined Within The Global Luxury Car Market?
The luxury car market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Vehicle: Hatchback, Sedan, Sports Utility, Multi-Purpose Vehicle
2) By Vehicle Class: Entry-Level Luxury, Mid-Level Luxury, Ultra Luxury
3) By Propulsion: Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Electric
4) By Fuel: Gasoline, Diesel, Electric
Subsegments:
1) By Hatchback: Premium Hatchback, Luxury Compact Hatchback
2) By Sedan: Luxury Sedan, Executive Sedan, Sports Sedan
3) By Sports Utility: Luxury, Compact Luxury, Mid-Size Luxury, Full-Size Luxury
4) By Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV): Luxury, Premium
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How Are New Trends Expected To Influence The Growth Of The Luxury Car Market?
In the luxury car market, a prevalent trend is the progression of technology. Major players in this sector are incorporating innovative technology to maintain their market standing. For instance, in December 2022, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), a car manufacturer based out of Germany, introduced the XM SUV. This vehicle is the first of BMW's M series to feature the plug-in hybrid powertrain technology. With a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor, the XM offers a power output of 489 hp and a torque of 800 pound-feet. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, utilizing the M xDrive system to evenly distribute power to all four wheels.
Who Are the Key Players in the Luxury Car Market?
Major companies operating in the luxury car market include:
• Volkswagen Group
• Toyota Motor Corporation
• Stellantis N.V.
• Mercedes-Benz Group AG
• Ford Motor Company
• BMW AG
• Hyundai Motor Group
• Tesla Inc.
• Nissan Motor Co. LTD
• Audi AG
• Renault Group
• Continental AG
• Tata Motors Limited
• Volvo Car Corporation
• Mazda Motor Corporation
• Subaru Corporation
• Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC
• Rolls-Royce plc
• Ferrari N.V.
• Aston Martin Lagonda Group Limited
• Acura
• Brilliance Auto Group
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Luxury Car Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the luxury car market in 2024. The regions covered in the luxury car market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
