The sixth
generation of the sport sedan completed this most arduous of test procedures, delivering excellent results in all of the test criteria.
Not exact matches
Particularly for fans
of the much - adored E39
generation (1996 - 2003), that name represents the pinnacle
of what an executive
sport sedan could (and should) be.
BMW's 3 Series infamously lost the
sport sedan plot a couple
of generations ago by coddling the premium car crowd, leaving the tiny enthusiast segment with an opening big enough to accommodate everything from the Cadillac ATS to the Jaguar XE to the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Based off
of the latest
generation W213 E-Class, the 2018 Mercedes - AMG E63 S Wagon
sports the same kit as the E63 S
sedan.
How well they do will have heavy (pardon the pun) implications not only for the integrity
of this
sport sedan (illustrated below), but also for the next -
generation Chevrolet Camaro.
BMW 3 - series WHAT The sixth
generation of the iconic German
sport sedan.
Building on the best attributes
of the first
generation sport sedan, the new edition is striking to behold, entertaining to drive, and a legitimate threat to the evil imports.
First
of a new
generation, the Jaguar XE is built to exceed all expectations
of a compact luxury
sport sedan.
First
of a new
generation, the XE is built to exceed all expectations
of a compact luxury
sport sedan.
The new BMW M3
Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe from BMW M GmbH see a return to a six - in - line engine configuration, as used on the second and third
generations of this iconic
sports car.
The launch
of the new BMW M3
Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe sees BMW M GmbH revealing a new interpretation
of the high - performance
sports car — and carrying the BMW M philosophy over into the fifth
generation of the M3.
The new BMW M3
Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe represent the fifth generation of a pure - bred sports car offering excellent everyday usability — one which has raised the bar in the ultra-high-performance mid-size sedan / coupe segment at every turn over the last three dec
Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe represent the fifth
generation of a pure - bred
sports car offering excellent everyday usability — one which has raised the bar in the ultra-high-performance mid-size
sedan / coupe segment at every turn over the last three dec
sedan / coupe segment at every turn over the last three decades.
Added comfort with contemporary style is the leather interior to heighten the quality and craftsmanship for the BMW 3 Series More information about the 2013 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 - Series is a family
of sporty
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series
Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
Sedans and
Sports Wagon models are built on a new -
generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model
sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous platform.
When Lexus released its new
generation of IS
sport sedans, it wasn't shy about targeting BMW's 3 Series.
The E39 -
generation BMW M5 is one
of the best
sport sedans ever made, thanks in part to its fantastic naturally aspirated 5.0 - liter V8 engine.
The 3rd
generation CTS
sedan is based on the high - performance rear - drive architecture
of award - winning ATS
sport -
sedan.
If you've been waiting for a next -
generation midsize luxury
sedan that has been meticulously designed to meet the highest
of expectations, performs like a world - class
sports car, and delivers the most advanced technologies, the 2017 Jaguar XF is certain to please.
When the next -
generation IS was launched in 2014, it stablished a new standard
of driving performance for
sports sedans.
The interior design places emphasis on functional and operational elements to encourage and allow the driver to concentrate on operating his machine while at the same time realizing levels
of comfort and quality that expected in a new -
generation sports sedan.
* Lancer Evolution X's new platform achieves significant increases in body stiffness, with gains in torsional and flexural stiffness
of 40 % and 60 % respectively over Lancer Evolution IX MR.. This results in better handling stability and crashworthiness, as well as in improved ride and in reduced vibration and noise, to realize levels
of quality and comfort that befit a new -
generation sports sedan.
Acura unveiled three new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, including a concept version
of the ILX hybrid luxury compact
sedan (which will offer Acura's first production hybrid as a model version); the NSX Concept, which presages the direction for Acura's next -
generation supercar; and a prototype
of the 2013 RDX crossover
sport utility vehicle.
The sixth
generation of the BMW 3 Series
Sedan, the world's best - selling premium car, sets new benchmarks in terms
of sporting prowess, elegance and comfort.
In keeping with the dynamic overall theme
of the new BMW
sports sedan, this new -
generation of turbocharged engines offers plenty
of power and performance, responsive acceleration, powerful torque, a high rpm ceiling and low weight.
The sixth
generation BMW 3 Series
sports sedan offers top - level agility and driving dynamics, and they combine all this with new levels
of comfort.
Porsche unveiled its new second -
generation 2017 Panamera
sedan June 28, a car it says blends «the performance
of a genuine
sports car and the comfort
of a luxury
sedan.»
Now in its seventh
generation, Nissan offers the new Sentra in a wide range
of models including the fun - to - drive SR Turbo and the Sentra Nismo, which is a factory - tuned performance
sports sedan with 188 horsepower.
For instance, General Motors» Pontiac Division is using the North American International Auto Show, which runs through Sunday in Detroit, to launch its next -
generation Pontiac Grand Prix, an aggressively styled
sports sedan due out in the summer
of 1996 as a 1997 model.
The TLX was developed around the theme» Red Carpet Athlete» to deliver a compelling blend
of luxury refinement and
sports -
sedan athleticism, with exhilarating performance enhanced by next -
generation Acura powertrain and dynamic handling technologies.
BMW staged the U.S. launch
of the sixth
generation of the stalwart 3 - series at the Detroit auto show this week, which makes this as good a time as any to take a look back at the car that other
sports sedans aspire to be.
That's the claim Mercedes - AMG is making for its latest
sports sedan, the third
generation E 63, which has been revealed ahead
of its global launch at next month's Los Angeles motor show.
That the current
generation carries on the 5 Series tradition brilliantly is supported by this quote from Motor Trend's March ’05 issue: «Here's a thoroughbred, the product
of decades
of setting the benchmark all other automakers»
sport sedans aspire to.
The New fourth
generation Prius hybrid
sports a brand new design with a new shape which is more
sedan like Based on a new TNGA platform the new Prius measures 4,540 mm in length, 1,760 mm in width, and 1,470 mm in height and has a wheelbase
of 2,700 mm.
Aimed at the current and next -
generation luxury
sports sedan customers comprising TL and TSX customers, the 2015 TLX, with a «more emotional and tidier» style, will be equipped with two new advanced powertrains along with an array
of signature Acura technologies.
More information about the 2013 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 - Series is a family
of sporty
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles - all sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan - and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles - all sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series
Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan - and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
Sedans and
Sports Wagon models are built on a new -
generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model
sedan - and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous platform.
Fifth
generation of the world's most successful high - performance
sedan in the premium segment
of the executive class; new BMW M5 is an exceptionally dynamic high - performance
sports car with four doors and five seats; consistent further development
of the vehicle concept initiated in 1984 with the first -
generation BMW M5; compelling track potential combines with the comprehensive practicality
of a luxurious business
sedan; groundbreaking character headlined by significantly improved efficiency, supreme long - distance comfort, and innovative driver assistance systems and infotainment functions.
As the second
generation of Infiniti's groundbreaking
sport sedan, the creators
of the new G knew it would have to meet high expectations — both their own, which they set as developing a true performance partnership between car and driver; and those
of Infiniti owners who have embraced the original G35 and seek a continuation
of its unique combination
of vibrant design, exhilarating performance and advanced technology.
«The new G is an invitation fulfilled — a next
generation sports sedan that has immense reserves
of performance, style and design,» said Igo.
As the Panamera steps into its 2nd
generation, the luxurious
sport sedan brings together the best
of its heritage right into a modern package blending style, power, comfort, space and advanced electric system.
During most
of its seven - year run, the last -
generation Bonneville was America's best
sports sedan.
More information about the 2013 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 - Series is a family
of sporty
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series
Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
Sedans and
Sports Wagon models are built on a new -
generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model
sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous platform.
The new 3 Series
Sedan: sixth
generation of the world's best - selling premium vehicle accentuates the brand's
sporting character with its dynamic lines and athletic overall impression.
Since it made its debut in 1975, more than 12 million customers around the world have taken ownership
of a BMW 3 Series, and now with the launch
of the new
generation 3 Series
Sedan, its appeal to customers in Australia and across the globe will ensure it remains the world's best selling premium sports s
Sedan, its appeal to customers in Australia and across the globe will ensure it remains the world's best selling premium
sports sedansedan.
The 2017 Jaguar XE brings excellent driving dynamics to the compact
sport sedan segment, making it a first
generation hit, although its serviceable infotainment offerings lack the wow factor
of some
of the competition.
Later
generations carried that torch, looking and driving like a larger version
of the compact
sport sedans that BMW made its name with.
The Bottom Line The 2017 Jaguar XE brings excellent driving dynamics to the compact
sport sedan segment, making it a first
generation hit, although its serviceable infotainment offerings lack the wow factor
of some
of the competition.
BMW has raised the benchmark for premium
sporting sedans with the launch
of the new 6th
generation 3 Series
Sedan.
A long hood, pulled - back cabin and short rear deck are characteristic
of the new L - finesse design theme, recalling classic
sports car proportions with a contemporary look unique to all new -
generation Lexus
sedans.
The third
generation of the Cadillac CTS - V luxury
sports sedan targets the traditional competitors from Mercedes and BMW.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, «The BMW 3 Series is an embodiment
of the impeccable
sports sedan — the epitome
of sportiness for six
generations.
The Acura lineup features six distinctive models — the RLX premium luxury
sedan, the TLX performance luxury
sedan, the ILX
sport sedan, the 5 - passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven - passenger Acura MDX, America's all - time best - selling three - row luxury SUV, and the next -
generation, electrified NSX supercar as a pinnacle expression
of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.