Los Angeles is home to more than its share of high-end vehicles, but you might be more impressed by what you can’t see from the outside. The most opulent extras for luxury cars are strictly for one-percenters who have run out of ways to spend their money.
Camping Seats
Rolls-Royce has a reputation for incomparably posh interiors, but Kylie Jenner has stumped the world with her custom Cullinan. She sacrificed trunk space to make room for two fold-out, rear-facing seats, suitable for… bird watching? Although she doesn’t seem like the type who enjoys roughing it, at least now she can tailgate in style.
Leather Accents
A lot of people can afford leather for their interiors, but if you’re still breathing air that’s blowing through plastic, you’re missing out. For $1,000-plus, Porsche will customize your car with leather air vents in black, red, or camel. You can order leather seat belt buckles, too.
Bespoke Timepieces
While most of us check the time on our phones or just squint at the position of the sun, Bentley has gone old-school analog. You can enjoy the convenience of a mechanical clock right on your dashboard for the low, low price of $190,000. Choose white or rose gold for this Breitling masterpiece; the eight diamonds on the face come standard.
Mobile Refrigerators
Forget the granite trim, touchscreen, augmented video, and Burmester 3D surround sound system. What we really want from a Mercedes Maybach is a refrigeration unit smaller than the one we had in our dorm room. Mercedes clearly expects you to keep your champagne chilled in there, but your passengers might prefer Bud Light.
Self-Opening Doors
Tired of the hassle of opening your vehicle’s doors, only to have to close them once you’re inside? You’re not alone. Jaguar automates this chore in its Land Rover, with doors that you can open or close with a gesture. If that’s too exhausting, the doors can also open on their own as they sense the driver approaching. The most opulent extras for luxury cars are nothing if not welcoming.
