Designed by Ralph Gilles, the new 300 was built as a high -
end sedan while the SRT - 8 model was designed to be the high - performance version.
Not exact matches
While Cadillac is expected to introduce its all - new CT6 flagship hyper - luxury
sedan at the upcoming New York auto show in March, there is no word on the official debut of the XT5, although it will likely be revealed publicly before the
end of the year.
While many had also considered that Audi might
end up picking the turbocharged five - cylinder from the RS3
sedan for its mid-engine halo car, that seems to be off the table now, despite the heritage appeal of that engine.
If you're feeling a sense of déjà - vu, but can't quite pinpoint why, it's because the Passat's front
end bears a striking resemblance to the recently - launched 2011 Jetta,
while the rear of the
sedan is reminiscent of the large Phaeton.
It has the heart of an athlete in the body of a
sedan, taking you from 0 - 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds
while it produces 354 lb - ft of low -
end torque.
The suspension also utilizes a new shock absorber design by ZF SACHS, similar to that used on high -
end luxury
sedans, to deliver stellar body control and response,
while simultaneously delivering a plush, comfortable ride.
The front
end is changed to reflect the brand's new styling theme introduced on the larger Avalon
sedan,
while the rear
end is tapered and adds LED taillights.
The front
end blends smoothly into the cabin, which offers flowing curves,
while design elements such as the shape of the trunklid help give the new Versa
Sedan excellent aerodynamics, including a low coefficient of drag of just 0.31.
Precisely designed headlights further emphasize the dynamic credentials of the BMW 3 Series,
while the powerful rear
end of the
Sedan and Sports Wagon, complete with a clearly defined new lighting design, underlining an even sportier appearance.
Volkswagen has confirmed that the orders for the
sedan will be open in the UK by the
end of the year;
while deliveries are only expected in early 2015.
The new Forte
Sedan S model starts at about $ 20,000, while the top - end EX sedan starts at $ 22
Sedan S model starts at about $ 20,000,
while the top -
end EX
sedan starts at $ 22
sedan starts at $ 22,000.
Likewise, a BMW 3 - Series or Audi A4
ends up being a safer, more conservative choice than the Giulia, and
while I'd bet large money that a Lexus
sedan will have fewer mechanical problems than an Alfa Romeo
sedan, I think I'd lay even money on the Alfa versus its German competitors in the long - term reliability department... and the Alfa's price tag is very tempting when compared to the other
sedans.
The Volvo S40, a four - door
sedan, was shown for the first time at the Frankfurt Show in September,
while the Volvo V40, a versatile and practical five - door tourer, was put on display in Bologna towards the
end of the year.
The front and rear
end get a similar treatment to the Elantra
sedan,
while the whole car increases slightly in length and width.
The new Forte
Sedan S model starts at about $ 20,000, while the top - end EX sedan starts at around $ 22
Sedan S model starts at about $ 20,000,
while the top -
end EX
sedan starts at around $ 22
sedan starts at around $ 22,500.
While the roof, the rear section, and the side panels come from the
sedan, the front
end mimics that of the Cayenne, featuring a larger bumper.
The front
end is identical to the Mazda2 hatch's,
while the rear
end is a miniature version of the Mazda3
Sedan's.
The front
end features a slightly more pointed design,
while the rear slopes away similar to the 6 Series
sedan.
While the gap between these high -
end sedans is narrow, the Audi A8 distinguishes itself as a bona fide driver's car.
The all - new Porsche
sedan is expected to go on sale in Europe before the
end of this year,
while the shooting brake will follow in 2017.
Not exactly visible at first glance, the
sedan's front
end has also been lengthened by 2.1 inches,
while the new aluminum front wings add an extra 0.5 inches on each side.
Routing the muscle to all four wheels is a seven - speed automatic transmission,
while the cabin gets packed with just about every bell and whistle you can imagine for a high -
end sports
sedan.
Sales of the Forte
sedan will begin at the
end of July,
while the Forte5 hatch will come out in August, followed by the sleeker Koup in August and September.
Concave and convex surfaces feel modern and look sleek,
while gemstone - like twin - headlamps update the E-Class
Sedan's signature front
end of four chrome lamellas and an upright star on the hood.
The flat roof dome lends the
sedan a sporty touch,
while the upright front
end, combined with the gently inclined rear, give it a coupe - like design, which actually makes it look quite good.
Similarly, the next financial year will be dedicated to the Kite hatchback scheduled to arrive in mid 2015 and will be replacing the Indica;
while the Kite based compact
sedan is also on the cards and will be launched by the
end of the 2015 - 16 fiscal, replacing the Indigo.
The Mercedes - AMG GT four - door
sedan will be previewed at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2018,
while sales will begin towards the
end of next year.