[Win7ermute]

Because the OP is in Singapore where the culture is all about 'face' and 'connection' like in China.
Western companies are feeding their ego by selling luxury cars and goods there.

Says the guy with the lexus, 2 jags, and a RRS, lulz.

 

[Win7ermute]

Autobiography has been the status flagship model. The fact that is comes in a "lesser" motor probably has more to do with "environmental" factors than anything else.