Buick

I've just returned from Hamburg, Germany, where I piloted the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the crowning glory of their lineup. I dubbed the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class as your favorite flagship's favorite flagship - a twist on Sasha Colby's famed line from RuPaul's Drag Race, 'your favorite drag queen's favorite drag queen,' and Chappell Roan's 'your favorite artist's favorite artist.' We're flipping it to the auto world now: what flagship vehicle rules supreme for you?

In automotive terms, a flagship model stands as the brand's zenith, showcasing peak advancements in technology, luxury, performance, and aesthetics. These are often the grandest, costliest, or most revered entries in a lineup. Prime examples: Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Buick Roadmaster from the 1990s, Toyota Crown, and the debut Acura NSX. Tell us in the comments which one takes the crown in your eyes!

My favorite flagship vehicle is the Genesis G90

Genesis

It might not spring to mind first among full-size luxury sedans, yet the G90 captures the Genesis essence flawlessly. Observe how the S-Class and 7 Series embraced bolder, more assertive designs in recent updates? The G90 has owned the style game since its 2020 refresh, in my view. That enormous shield-like grille demands attention without overdoing it, paired with elaborate wheel patterns that hit the mark. It turns heads superbly and prodded the German rivals to raise their standards.

The second-generation Genesis G90, launched in 2023, shines not only visually but as a top-tier luxury machine. Genesis wove its adventurous exterior flair into the cabin, delivering one of the finest interiors on the market today. Standouts range from refined pinstripe accents on the doors to the clever division of the expansive screen by a leather-clad band holding tactile controls. For me, it reigns as the premier flagship - at least until the dream G90 Magma Wingback becomes reality. What about you?