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A short test drive in the midsize sedan suggests to us that the five - cylinder engine won't be missed...

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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.

We count 11 mainstream front - wheel - drive midsize sedans on the U.S. market — 13, if you throw in the semi-premium Buick Regal and Lexus ES 350.

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.

I came in expecting milquetoast, and while the LE as tested isn't exactly an enthusiast's dream machine, it's a quiet, comfortable, midsize sedan that drives surprisingly well.

In fact, for being a luxury midsize sedan, the 2016 Audi A6 actually feels smaller the faster you go and takes corners with the best of them, especially with help from the firm's quattro all - wheel - drive system.

The 2014 Acura RLX has all the technology you'd expect in a midsize luxury sedan, but it's eclipsed by similarly priced competitors that offer a more polished driving experience and more elegant design.

Introduced in 1998 with the AS200 (Chassis code GXE10) and RS200 (chassis code SXE10) sedans, the compact vehicle was produced using a shortened, front - engine, rear - wheel - drive midsize platform, [9] allowing Japanese buyers to take advantage of tax savings imposed by Japanese government regulations concerning vehicle exterior dimensions and engine displacement, and adapted parts from the larger second - generation Aristo / GS.

The midsize sedan also offers two engine options and much more power than the Civic, making it a perfect option for someone that enjoys driving and spends a fair amount of time in their vehicle every day.

The new Optima defies the staid midsize sedan segment with its exquisite design, abundance of premium convenience features and exceptional refinement, delivering a class - up experience to those looking for higher levels of sophistication in their day - to - day driving.

«Compromise» is also the key requirement for buyers seeking a new midsize crossover with the seating capacity of a minivan, the fuel economy of a family sedan and the all - weather capabilities of a four - wheel - drive SUV — all wrapped in a stylish package.

It's one of the few midsize sedans available in all - wheel drive, for starters, and all models benefit from a sporty - feeling suspension and sharp steering.

This is competitive with the 4 - cylinder engines installed in other midsize sedans, and Mazda ensures liveliness through responsive transmission gearing, a Sport driving mode, and a set of paddle shifters.

As one of the few midsize sedans with available all - wheel drive, the Fusion is ready for foul - weather driving in Snowbelt states.

When we first drove the redesigned Rogue in 2013, the crossover segment burner was on high, becoming just as competitive as the midsize sedan segment.

Cadillac's angularly styled midsize rear - drive sporty sedan is a good bargain in the resale market.

This midsize sedan, almost full - size, rides, drives and looks like a Buick, which, in case you're wondering, is a good thing, not a bad thing.

Regardless of price, you're getting a nice - driving, comfortable midsize sedan in the Malibu.

Volvo believes it can strike gold a second time in a year with the launch of its self - driving (2017 style) Volvo S90 midsize sedan.

This midsize luxury sedan is dressed to the nines for the utmost in family - friendly comfort and convenience, and its sophisticated aesthetic is balanced by a sporty driving character for a well - rounded ride.

Critical Knowledge: All - new designThe world's most aerodynamically efficient sedan, according to the manufacturerTwo engine choices: V - 6 and V - 8All - wheel drive (AWD) and diesel derivates expected to followNew innovative safety and lighting featuresOfficial debut isn't until March of 2009Expected in showrooms this summerIntroductionMercedes - Benz has been manufacturing midsize executive sedans for decades.

As the third generation in the Lexus brand's popular ES series of midsize sedans, the four - door front - wheel drive ES300 boasted a mix of premium appointments and a roomy interior.

Although numbers may be limited upon its immediate release, those looking to drive the all - new midsize luxury hybrid sedan can custom order the C350 Plug - In Hybrid at Loeber Motors.

In a first for an M5, BMW's pinnacle performance sedan is all - wheel drive, which enables blistering 0 -60-mph blasts of 3.2 seconds and grip that keeps this midsize missile glued to the ground.

Critical Knowledge: Refreshed midsize sedanNew, more powerful 4 - cylinder engineMore power from V - 6 engineAll - new interiorExterior: wheels, bumpers, lights changedUSB / iPod auxiliary input standardOn sale in February 2008IntroductionThe best - selling Hyundai, the front - wheel - drive, midsize Sonata sedan gets a substantial refreshening for the 2009 model year.

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 five - seat sedan has an interior worthy of a spread in Architectural Digest and a lean, athletic body, but severely twitchy handling robs the midsize sedan of the driving pleasure its sweet 270 - horsepower, 3.2 - liter V - 6 should deliver.

The midsize sedan is said to be more comfortable to drive as well, thanks in part to noise reductions.

And after an extensive test - drive, we will tell you that this midsize, front - wheel - drive sedan is still as athletic as ever, with a little extra refinement thrown in for good measure.

This Audi S6 Quattro is a midsize luxury sedan powered by a 5.2 - liter V10 engine making 435hp and a 6 - speed automatic transmission with Quattro drive, making it capable of 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds.

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.

ACURA, as every motorhead knows, is Honda's upmarket division, and the TL is Acura's midsize sedan, available in FWD or all - wheel drive.

In one of the industry's most competitive segments, the midsize Legacy sedan remains the only model to come standard with All - Wheel Drive.

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.

Subaru Symmetrical All - Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring are standard in all trims, making the Legacy the only midsize sedan to feature all - wheel drive as standard on all moDrive and Active Torque Vectoring are standard in all trims, making the Legacy the only midsize sedan to feature all - wheel drive as standard on all modrive as standard on all models.

After more than 100 hours of research, discussions with other experts, an in - depth analysis of each model in this class, and driving all of the top contenders, we're convinced that the redesigned 2018 Toyota Camry LE is the best midsize sedan for most drivers.

Gorgeous and more fun to drive than most midsize sedans, but it doesn't match the Camry in terms of fuel economy, power, and safety features.

So, you're in the market for a sporty, affordable and fun - to - drive midsize family sedan.

When equipped with the i - Eloop system on the Grand Touring trim, it earns an EPA - estimated 32 mpg in combined driving, which is tops among non-hybrid midsize sedans with a gasoline engine.

2018 Honda Accord Starting Price: $ 24,465 Price yours Above Average: Driving refinement, cutting - edge tech, reliability resale value Below Average: Not much Consensus: The most advanced, most recommendable midsize sedan in the country 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Starting Price: $ 23,890 (w / 6AT) Price yours Above Average: Sleek styling, stunning Read more...

Most midsize luxury SUVs offer three - row seating, several offer driving dynamics reminiscent of some sport sedans, and many start in the low $ 40,000 range or lower.

The fifth generation of the midsize Mercedes - Benz E-Class sedan moves to the head of the class in driver - assistance and self - driving technologies.

More fun to drive than many of its rivals, the stylish 2018 Mazda6 is a standout in the midsize family - sedan class.

Whether you're looking for a cushy A-to-B driving experience or a more engaging one that's in - line with main midsize sedan competitors, the 2017 Toyota Camry should have you covered.

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

The Q70 is one of the smaller entries in the midsize luxury sedan segment, but it's also among the most fun to drive.

Aside from the unusual drive system (plug - in electric, with backup gasoline engine) it's basically a very mainstream midsize passenger sedan.

In a market where small SUVs are now crushing sales of small and midsize sedans, the CR - V offers 5 - passenger seating, a roomy and versatile cargo bay plus more ground clearance than the average car with the option of all - wheel drive.