Sentences with phrase «compact executive»

The RC was created as a compact executive model, which means it has a whole lot of luxury, packed into a small package.

The Infiniti Q50 has been around for a sneaky long time — almost five years — which allows it to get a bit lost in the uber - competitive compact executive sedan market.

There's a ton of stiff competition in the compact executive sedan segment, but I'd argue that none are as well rounded as the Red Sport 400.

Though that might be understandable on a big, luxurious SUV like an XC90, it's not a great philosophy for a compact executive sedan that's going up really engaging - to - drive rivals like the Jaguar XE and Cadillac ATS.

Thankfully, the Lexus IS makes up for this by being quite a spacious compact executive sedan.

To counter that, Lexus has updated its IS sedan, in order to give this compact executive car the spindle grill teeth to sink into the mighty BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 (as well as more recent rivals like the Jaguar XE and Cadillac ATS).

The combination of engine downsizing and traditional nomenclature retention means that compact executive sedans have some of the most confusing engine ranges in the entire new car market.

characteristics, or are either too expensive for us to declare a must - buy feature (for instance, $ 500 is a lot of money to spend on supportive sports seats, when the standard chairs are already some of the most comfortable you'll find in any compact executive sedan on sale today).

A spacious interior and standard features like power front seats add to the luxurious feel of the IS and a comfortable ride and refined cruising ability make this a compact executive sedan that comes well recommended.

Not only is the 2.5 - liter engine $ 1,500 more expensive than the 2.0 - liter, but it's also much more expensive to run — the claimed 20mpg city / 29mpg highway economy figures pale in comparison to the 2.0 - liter's 26mpg city / 38mpg highway numbers (figures which, we may add, make the Volvo S60 with that engine the most efficient compact executive sedan on the market today).

The S60 is a compact executive sedan available in 240hp, 258 lb - ft 2.0 - liter turbo or 302 hp, 295 lb - ft 2.0 - liter turbo and supercharged variants.

Conjure up images of compact executive sedans, and it's likely the first cars you'll think of will be German.

If you're looking for the outright best example of a compact executive sedan on the market today, however, we can't honestly say you'll find it in the Lexus IS.

It's a nice quality to have, in a compact executive sedan.

If it's not practicality that makes the Cadillac ATS stand at the top of the compact executive sedan pile, then what is it that makes this a car to consider?

Contrary to belief, Cadillac did make a compact executive sedan before the current ATS.

The BMW 3 Series in particular achieved a commendable 78 % in pedestrian protection, a good result for a compact executive car with no active bonnet.

In fact, the way the Cadillac ATS flows along the asphalt is eerily reminiscent of the BMW 3 Series and Jaguar XE — the current class - leaders of the compact executive sedan in terms of driving dynamics.

Trunk space suffers as well, with the paltry 10.4 cubic feet capacity the ATS right at the bottom of the compact executive sedan in this area.

Like all compact executive sedans on the market today, the Jaguar XE has an options list that can drastically increase the price of the car if you let yourself get carried away on the car configurator.

The Audi A4 saloon and Audi A4 Avant estate are respected compact executive cars that can be chosen with a choice of pretty powerful petrol and diesel engines.

Not only is it genuinely a good car in isolation, but it's also strongly capable in enough areas for it to be a true front - runner in the compact executive sedan class.

The Lexus IS 300h Sport is what Lexus think makes the perfect compact executive express, but despite it being pitched against cars like the BMW 3 -LSB-...]

In diesel guise, the car aims to combine low running costs with plenty of kit, so we've lined up a couple of other alternatives to the compact executive hatch that deliver something similar, and give stiff competition to the Infiniti.

The Audi RS4 Avant operates in a rare old sphere of fast compact executive estates that involves only it and the Mercedes - AMG C63 Estate.

The compact executive saloon is better than ever and with a focus on technology and comfort, makes it an interesting alternative for those who don't want the sporty character of the BMW 3 Series.

It's a shame that there's no wagon variant of the other fast compact executive cars, because the Giulia QV, in particular, is a terrific demonstration of how to make a car comfortable, agile and rewarding.

Infiniti's new G series saloon offers buyers in the market for a compact executive saloon, something genuinely unique.

Given its advancing years, the BMW X3 is still a strong contender in the compact executive SUV class.

Jaguar is entering again into the compact executive saloon segment after it discontinued the X-Type back in 2009.

The Alfa 159 is arguably the best looking compact executive saloon on the market.

Don't expect the C - Class to win any handling contests in the compact executive segment, which is dynamically dominated by the likes of Jaguar's XE, Cadillac ATS or Lexus IS.

If you're in the market for a compact executive saloon, then the Audi A4 ticks virtually all the boxes.

It's not the first time, of course, because the previous V60 was a well - regarded, but somewhat niche, contender in the compact executive class too.

The latest chassis brings with it more sophisticated suspension — with some elements from the front axle being taken from the Mercedes C - Class compact executive saloon — so the ForTwo is no longer troubled by slightly worn tarmac.

The Infiniti G37 aims to be a sporty choice in the compact executive market, and while it's fairly responsive, it can't keep pace with the class - leading BMW 3 Series, or even the Audi A4 or Mercedes C - Class in corners.

Volvo has already proved it can take on the establishment and the V60 repeats its success in the compact executive class.

Infiniti is targeting the premium end of the compact executive sector, so all cars come loaded with standard equipment.

As we've mentioned before, the benchmark compact executive fighter gets very minor aesthetic changes, but there's quite a lot different under the skin.

Though head and leg room is surprisingly decent all - round for a two - door compact executive coupe, it's nothing to really write home about, and taller passengers in the back will need to make do with a compromised amount of head room.

For years, the Audi A4 has been on the backburner for compact executive cars buyers who desire a sportier drive from their new sedan — hence why so many people have owned a BMW 3 Series.

Noise insulation is also pulled off exceptionally here, with barely a hint of wind or tire roar at highway speeds, and we'd go as far to say the Audi A4 is the most refined compact executive sedan on sale today.

With most of the vehicle's rivals being relatively recent additions to the compact executive coupe market, it's understandable to learn the BMW 4 Series isn't quite the pinnacle of interior design and build quality in this sector.

If you want the best - handling compact executive option — an honour that was the BMW's selling point for so long — has been arguably eclipsed by the Jaguar XE and Alfa Romeo Giulia.

The Audi A4 Avant is about to leave the executive car park to head for the hills as the new A4 allroad quattro, a more agile and ruggedly styled interpretation of the acclaimed compact executive which makes its world public debut at the 2009 Palexpo Motor Show in Geneva on March 5th.

Primarily because, in certain areas and scenarios, the car can become a rather pricey compact executive coupe.

The Mercedes C - Class Coupe is the third body style for Mercedes» compact executive, following on from the four - door saloon and C - Class Estate.

The BMW 3 series has made its name as one of the most popular compact executive saloon cars available

Dimensionally, compact executive cars are smaller than mid - size / large family cars, and sometimes even smaller than compact cars.

The Audi A4 can be described as a compact executive car.