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25 Opulent Features Celebrities Always Have In Their Cars

Cameron Eittreim May 31, 2020

18: Sound Effects

We all know that celebrities love to be seen and heard. But in an electric vehicle, this can be difficult to achieve. So, many celebrities have added aftermarket sound effects to their high-end electric vehicles. While this might defeat the purpose of an electric vehicle, many find it appealing coupled with the performance you get from a car like the Tesla Model S.

It makes sense to have some type of sound to get noticed. The sound effects you can get for electric vehicles are pretty substantial. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better-sounding electric vehicle, which is why many flocks to these types of add-ons in the celebrity world.

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17: Technology Compatibility

Celebs, especially the younger generation, live on their social media accounts. That requires a lot of phone juice. The right amount of technology is great, but ports to power are just as important. Celebs need Apple Car Compatibility as well as fast USB charging to power devices. Many new vehicles are incorporating full DC outlets.

This makes running a social media account a lot easier to do. Cars are only going to get more advanced in this sense as time goes on. And of course, celebrities are going to be the trendsetters of the movement.

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Paris Hilton Pink Bentley — via: Car Advice

16: Pink, Pink, and More Pink

Female celebrities haven’t been afraid to flaunt pink vehicles. Nikki Minaj, Paris Hilton, and more are some of the more high-profile examples of this. What makes pink cars so cool? First, it’s a fashion statement. You can’t go wrong with a brightly-colored pink sports car. And most celebrities, they can afford the exotic versions of the car.

Of course, celebrities have been known to slap other unique colors on their vehicles. But for the most part, pink is in right now. The fad of painting exotic cars pink will be around for quite some time, especially as vehicle wraps become cheaper.

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15: Other Custom Paint Work

Justin Bieber has been famous for his leopard print paint job, and Tyga for his chrome Audi R8. Celebrities are not afraid to customize their vehicles to great extent. As vehicle wrapping has become mainstream, celebrities can choose from several colors. Because vehicle wraps can be removed it’s not as much of an investment as painting an entire vehicle.

Perhaps the most notable celebrity to start wrapping vehicles was T-Pain. You’ve probably seen a wrapped vehicle in your town. What used to be an advertising tool has since turned into a way to customize a vehicle.

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14: Matching Wheels

Custom wheels are a big part of the custom car culture. DUB magazine popularized this during the early 2000s and celebrities have stuck with it. Many celebrities have decided to have different pairs of rims to match their outfits. While this is costly and over the edge, it’s a real thing.

When it comes to deciding what a celebrity wants in a custom car, rims are probably at the top of the list before the car goes to the custom paint booth. You’re going to see a lot of custom rims when you go to any wheel or tire shop. But celebrities take it a step further by painting their wheels and more.

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13: Brand Recognition

Generally speaking, you won’t just find a celebrity buying any random vehicle. Brand recognition makes up a lot of the deal. Mercedes, Land Rover, and other high-end brands are just a few celebrities look toward. You won’t find a celebrity driving a Chevy or Toyota unless it’s customized. They look for brand recognition and clout.

This is why the luxury car market is catering to such high-end clients. The unique aspects that come with buying an elite luxury car are too much for most to ignore.

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12: Self Parking

Celebrities are usually driven around for the most part. But there are times when they get out of the limelight. Parking in a place like Beverly Hills can be difficult. That’s why most celebrities want some sort of self-parking feature. The cars that can do this nowadays are high-end. But many are willing to pay that steep price for convenience.

If you don’t have a driver for the day this can be another great way to park a vehicle. The self-parking feature is still new to most of us, as autonomous driving is still new in itself. Celebrities are at the forefront of this technology.

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11: Tinted Windows

For celebrities, the paparazzi are everywhere and privacy is at a minimum. The need for tinted windows is huge. If you’ve never driven a car with tinted windows, then you’ll fail to understand the importance. With the right set of tint, you’ll be protected from the sun and the public.

Vehicle tint is illegal in many states, which means celebrities will often break the law. But a ticket is a minimal price to pay to be protected from the prying eyes of the public. Tinted windows are a godsend for most in the public limelight.

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10: Lift Kits

Many celebrities enjoy going off-road and seeing what the various terrain has to offer. This is especially true for a lot of celebrities in the limelight. The lift kits you can get on most vehicles have become popular.

Companies like West Coast Customs will lift a Jeep or just about anything that a celebrity wants. The market for these lift kits has increased dramatically. Jeep has been releasing a ton of new products that are catching the eyes of many celebrities.

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9: Safety

As we know, the paparazzi can sometimes put the lives of celebrities in danger. This is why car safety features are crucial to celebs. Not to mention the fact the vast majority of celebrities live in the Los Angeles area. With all that traffic, you need a car that can handle anything that comes at it.

Side airbags and a traction control system are some of the most obvious additions. The right amount of safety goes a long way in ensuring longevity. This is why a lot of celebrities are able and willing to spend extra money on the best safety features.

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8: Armor Plating

Jamie Foxx and Chris Brown are two people that come to mind when we think of legal armor-plated vehicles. The first to popularize it was Arnold Schwarzenegger with his fleet of Hummers during the 1990s. But nowadays pretty much any vehicle can have armor plating put on it.

The amount of armor plating you can get is only limited by how much you want to spend. Vehicles like the Rezvani Tank come pre-built with armor plating and bulletproof glass. These things are more for show than driving. But celebrities don’t seem to mind that too much.

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7: Drink Coolers

Another auto feature becoming the norm for celebrities is the built-in drink cooler. If you’ve ever seen a vehicle in a celeb’s garage, there’s almost always something to cool drinks off with. The same thing goes for many of the vehicles sold on the open market right now.

Drink coolers are a great thing to have for those weekend trips to the beaches as well as tailgating. While you might not see Kanye West tailgating with your neighbor, there have been instances where celebs are known to show up at public gatherings.

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6: Chrome Accents

If you’ve ever seen a celebrity car, you know chrome can be an important aspect. Many celebrities will add all kinds of chrome accents to their vehicles. Be it a new grill or something more unique such as a side rail. Celebrities who want to spend a good amount of money, usually opt for a big pair of chrome rims.

Celebrities are some of the most demanding clientele in the automotive world. Chroming out a vehicle is nothing new, but a sign of opulence. The chrome makes the vehicle that much more visible and makes it stand out from the crowd.

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1965 Impala Crate Enginbe — via: Lowrider

5: Special Edition Packages

Special edition packages are some of the most notable features celebrities go for. The Ford Velociraptor is one such example that superstar musician Post Malone purchased. These special edition cars and trucks are all the rage right now. Celebrities are usually the first clients to get their hands on these limited-edition vehicles.

Hennesy Velociraptor — via: Hennesey Performance

As with any rarity, these cars and trucks are often thousands more than their standard counterparts. These special edition vehicles are often thousands more than what we could afford. But for celebrities, this is a walk in the park.

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4: Panoramic Sunroofs

With the selfie culture in full swing, there’s no doubt that a panoramic sunroof is a must for perfect pics. Most expensive luxury cars have some sort of panoramic sunroof, which gives the car an open-air feeling. There’s no doubt that a celebrity is going to pick a car that has an open glasshouse.

The more expensive the vehicle, the more elaborate the roof is going to be. You can get so much from having a panoramic sunroof, making it a must-have for a celeb.

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3: Performance Upgrades

Most celebrities love to make a statement, so a good performance upgrade never hurts. Superchargers and NOS are among the most notable. But you can do just about anything to a new performance car. Many celebrities have more than one performance car in their garage.

Sports stars like Bill Goldberg have a collection of classic muscle cars, each customized to his specifications. Love for cars is pretty much universal among celebrities. With the right choice, you can get a car that’s on par with what the celebs would own. The selection of these vehicles is almost endless thanks to the current car market.

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2: Features For The Kids

Celebrities are big on getting the right car features for their kids. Many celebrities will deck their vehicles out for their children. This includes custom game systems and television systems in the rear of the vehicle. The amount of customizations that you can do is endless.

With many celebrities having an extensive collection of vehicles there are a lot of different features for their children. Kids are the focal point of many car collections. With summer right around the corner, everyone is going to be taking road trips, even celebrities.

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1: Limited Production Runs

Celebrities will scour the world for a limited-run vehicle in demand. Take Birdman, for instance, the first owner of the Bugatti Veyron. The car was at one point the most expensive car in the world, and Birdman was the first owner. The Veyron had many unique features and the car was far from being street-legal.

This is just one example of opulence and rarity, which many celebs seem to go for from time to time. The limited production run of the vehicle made it a stand-out choice for most celebrities.

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25 Opulent Features Celebrities Always Have In Their Cars

18: Sound Effects

17: Technology Compatibility

16: Pink, Pink, and More Pink

15: Other Custom Paint Work

14: Matching Wheels

13: Brand Recognition

12: Self Parking

11: Tinted Windows

10: Lift Kits

9: Safety

8: Armor Plating

7: Drink Coolers

6: Chrome Accents

5: Special Edition Packages

4: Panoramic Sunroofs

3: Performance Upgrades

2: Features For The Kids

1: Limited Production Runs

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