Sentences with phrase «car in the midsize sedan»

«In fact, the Malibu ECO delivers the fuel economy of a compact car in a midsize sedan.»

Despite using front - wheel drive, the Mazda6 is free of torque steer, and in fact, the revised suspension tuning means this car is even better to drive than before; leave it to Mazda to make this the best - handling car in the midsize sedan segment.

Not exact matches

The researchers focused on automobiles, testing their theoretical model with data from new - car transactions in the premium midsize sedan category between 2001 and 2005.

It has become an automotive shibboleth that consumers trade in midsize sedans for compact SUVs, and compact sedans for subcompact SUVs, and perhaps that's why compacts aren't sliding quite so quickly as midsize cars.

The 2013 Fusion is a great car if you're looking for a driving enthusiast's interpretation of a midsize sedan's mission, yet some compromises in utility are also required as a result.

A handful of road trips in the Maxima the last couple of months sharpened our view of what, exactly, this car is: a comfortable V -6-powered semi-premium midsize sedan with a stiffer - than - standard suspension (thus «SR» for Sport Rally).

The Building Blocks Just like the other cars in Midsize Madness, the Accord has left behind the niche of compact sedans it once occupied and adopted a more American way of doing business, emphasizing spaciousness and comfort.

While Ford expected big things for its small cars (including the Fiesta, already assembled in Mexico), the midsize Fusion sedan, and especially all its trucks and sport / utility vehicles do far better for the company and its bottom line.

Still, when you put it all together, what you have is not only the most innovative Accord in years, but the most compelling car on the midsize sedan market.

The refinement we've liked in Chevrolet's recently updated cars such as the Malibu midsize sedan and full - size Impala is present in the Cruze, and it's particularly evident with the new turbocharged 1.4 - liter four - cylinder engine.

Yes, the car's exterior classifies the Elantra officially as a compact, but the interior offers space that would feel appropriate in a midsize sedan.

A luxury brand that exclusively produced sedans and sports cars since its inception in 1936, Jaguar entered the Premium Midsize Utility segment with the F - Pace back in May of 2016.

From the CX - 5 crossover to the Mazda6 midsize sedan, Mazda is slowly gaining popular appeal, and the most important car in Mazda's move away from being a badly kept secret is the compact Mazda3.

Though we already knew that a second - generation hybrid version of the Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan was in the works, we're getting a bit more than we bargained for at the car's official debut at the Detroit auto show.

How It Drives The refinement we've liked in Chevrolet's recently updated cars such as the Malibu midsize sedan and full - size Impala is present in the Cruze, and it's particularly evident with the new turbocharged 1.4 - liter four - cylinder engine.

That's where this car comes in: the new - for - 2014 Ghibli (pronounced «GEE - blee,» with a hard «g» like «giddy»), a midsize luxury sport sedan based on a Chrysler - sourced, rear - wheel - drive platform.

The XE is a car that Jaguar believes will go head - to - head with the best midsize sport sedans in the world.

In fact it boasts one of the biggest rear legroom measurements out of the midsize sedans on the market today, at a whopping 38.7 inches, meaning five adults could fit inside the car's interior at a time.

Other models in its lineup to be refreshed for 2016 include the best - selling Accord midsize sedan, which was last revamped for 2013, and the CR - Z compact car.

■ Jaguar lineup in 2018E - Pace compact crossoverF - Pace midsize crossoverF - Type sports car, coupe and convertibleI - Pace fully electric crossoverXE compact sedanXF sedan and wagonXJ large sedan

This car competes favorably with any sedan in the midsize market, for less money.

You're not doubt well aware of the worldwide fame of the Toyota Camry midsize sedan and Toyota Corolla compact car, and they're earning more time in the spotlight this summer with Special Editions to be available here at Sloane Toyota of Philadelphia this year.

As seen with recently launched new Bimmers, the new midsize sedan lost some weight thanks to BMW using the carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic (CFRP) technology in the larger 7 Series, as well as magnesium, aluminum, and high - strength steel in the car's chassis.

Yes, the car is fairly unremarkable in styling, but it's a rare midsize sedan that does turn heads (Hyundai Sonata comes to mind).

The Ford Fusion Hybrid nicely balances fuel economy, passenger comfort, and big car technology in a midsize sedan with few compromises.

Inspired by midsize luxury sport - utilities and stylish new sports cars and sports sedans, buyers have turned to foreign brands of vehicles this year, leaving Cadillac and Lincoln in the dust.

Boasting more rear legroom than some midsize sedans and similarly impressive interior design and materials, the Nissan Sentra is one of the grown - ups in the compact car segment.

Kia Motors America (KMA) was honored when two of its popular models — the 2017 Kia Optima midsize sedan and 2017 Kia Sportage SUV — were named among the top 10 Most Awarded Cars of 2017 by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, a trusted source for consumers in the automotive space.

Thanks to its high safety ratings, great fuel economy, and affordability, we'd definitely recommend this car to anyone looking in the midsize sedan segment.

The Ford Fusion midsize sedan is closing in on its best sales year since the car was launched in the U.S. in 2005 as a ’06 model.

Since it retained the many attributes of the first Fusion while addressing its few weaknesses, this Fusion stands as one of the top used - car picks in the midsize sedan segment.

The Mazda6 equipped with i - ELOOP rates 8.5 L / 100 km in the city and 5.9 L / 100 km on the highway — impressive numbers for a midsize sedan, and about 3.5 % more fuel - frugal than the regular car.

That nose - heavy feel is common in front - wheel - drive cars with powerful drivetrains, but the TL's handling and steering response fell far short of the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, which is probably the best - handling front - drive midsize sedan.

In my list of the most entertaining midsize sedans to drive on the market, the Optima is near the top behind the new Mazda 6, but ahead of the new Honda Accord, which many people often write off as a dull driving car when it's surprisingly nimble.

The midsize sedan is an Institute Top Safety Pick and earns a 5 - star safety rating in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.

A perennial best - seller with American car buyers, the Accord has been the U.S. retail sales leader in the midsize sedan segment for four straight years (2013 - 2016).

Most of the Altima's major mechanical components are carried over, but fuel economy ratings have improved significantly: The four - cylinder 2013 Nissan Altima sedan is now among the most fuel - efficient midsize cars in this price range.

Whether you go with the V6 available in the SE and SXT models or the V8 in the R / T and Daytona models, you are guaranteed to have fun, driving a comfortable, fuel - efficient midsize sedan that gives you all the power of a sports car.

A perennial favorite in the midsize sedan segment, the 2018 Honda Accord brings a special green benefit to the cars with the highest resale value: a hybrid model.

On paper, all midsize sedans have seating for five people, but the rear middle position is usually so uncomfortable — with a hump underneath and a hard seatback — that you should really think of them as four - passenger cars with a space to squeeze in a fifth person for short drives if you really need to.

Fully loaded midsize sedans come with the types of refined cabins and advanced features you'd expect in a luxury car — including leather seating, panoramic sunroofs, cutting - edge safety features, sophisticated infotainment systems with navigation, and the like — for thousands less than real luxury cars.

«What we see now is more of the sport utility vehicle [and] crossover vehicles are built on car platforms, and they get much better vehicle economy, in fact there isn't much penalty between a midsize sedan and a compact sport utility,» Michelle Krebs, senior analyst with Autotrader, told Automotive News.

After a car seat test, the review site found the LaCrosse to be a solid midsize sedan choice thanks to its spaciousness and larger size, allowing it to comfortably fit three passengers in its backseat — as well as fit in a variety of car seats for children of different ages and sizes.

The car nicely balances fuel economy, passenger comfort, and big car technology in a midsize sedan with few compromises.

With the large increase in sales, the car became the fifth most frequently purchased midsize sedan in the U.S. last month.

As evidenced in our first review, it became clear the Accord would have a shot at claiming our top award after our first week with the car: «From the bold new look to the long list of useful tech, the totally redesigned 2018 Honda Accord is the most advanced, most sophisticated midsize sedan on the market.

That's why smart shoppers interested in getting the most car for their money very often find themselves driving midsize sedans.

To go along with the hoopla of advertising, the company is coming out with several new cars in the next few years, the first being the Verona — a midsize sedan.

[64] The ES 350 has also been named Consumer Guide 2008 Best Buy in the Premium Midsize Class, [65] ConsumerSearch Best «budget» luxury sedan of 2008, [66] Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best New Car for 2007, and Best in Class for 2008, [67] Intellichoice Best Car Value Over $ 23,000 for 2007, [68] and Polk Automotive Loyalty award for 2008.

Jaguar's sleek midsize luxury sedan is gorgeous inside and out, and the fact that it's among the less common cars in the midsize luxury sedan segment is a big part of its appeal for many buyers.