To set the record straight, the Legend isn't a dolled - up Accord, at least not since the second -
generation sedan made its debut.
Not exact matches
Altogether, this business of
making compact
sedans reminds us of the cola wars; the repackaging of a familiar formula for a new
generation.
The 2017 Mercedes - Benz E-Class will
make its official debut in a few short weeks at the 2016 Detroit auto show, so look for all sorts of new information on the 10th -
generation luxury
sedan then.
These changes, and price drops, will likely
make the Elantra more appealing to the
generation of buyers looking for reasonably priced fuel - efficient
sedans.
The C - Class
Sedan embodies the enthusiasm, confidence and quality that have
made the Three - Pointed Star a source of inspiration for all cars and drivers for
generations.
Alfa also
makes grand claims about the roll stability relative to competitors» crossovers and
sedans, and while it might improve upon base models or previous
generations they had on hand to benchmark, the bar is constantly changing and it would take a more direct comparison to agree that they have improved upon the new Audi Q5 or will measure up to the upcoming Volvo XC60.
Meanwhile, as if to demonstrate how the auto industry often behaves like a dog chasing its own tail, the current -
generation BMW 3 - series edges away from the sport
sedan ideal, as BMW has
made it larger, heavier, more refined, and, in essence, more like a 5 - series.
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.
Exterior Features Hyundai
made a great big splash with its sixth
generation Sonata, with its exuberantly creased styling, but dropped the ball somewhat with its conservatively boring seventh
generation sedan, introduced in 2015.
Mercedes - Benz has revealed limited details about its new fourth -
generation C - class
sedan, more than two months before it is due to
make its world debut at the Detroit auto show.Although the new BMW...
The newest -
generation Honda Civic
sedan is
making some huge splashes around the world and we even named it AutoGuide.com «s Car of the Year.
The new
generation Chevrolet Cruze is powered by a 1.4 liter 4 - cylinder turbo engine
making 153 horsepower and 177 lb - ft of torque —
making it one of the most powerful base engines offered in the compact
sedan segment.
Making its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2018 next week, the new A6 brings the German automaker's full - size
sedan into its eighth
generation, borrowing gadgetry from the larger and more expensive 2019 Audi A8.
Called the vRS, the performance variant was also launched in India with the previous two
generation models and was known as a pure driver's car which not only was a beautiful
sedan made to look sporty, but also had a serious punch in power.
ROAD TEST EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: A few years ago, Nissan
made a big deal about offering the most affordable new car in America: a version of the last -
generation Versa
sedan.
The seventh
generation Volkswagen Passat, in both
sedan and station wagon version,
made its world debut at the Paris Auto Show.
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.
Based on the previous
generation model and what's on offer in the M3 and M4 range, offering a Competition Package version of the M5
makes sense, especially considering the rivals the Bavarian uber -
sedan has to face.
Mercedes - Benz has revealed limited details about its new fourth -
generation C - class
sedan, more than two months before it is due to
make its world debut at the Detroit auto show.
Power for the basic Corolla
sedan came from the same 1.6 - liter engine used in the sixth -
generation car (output was 105 hp, except in California, Massachusetts and New York, where it was rated for just 100 due to more stringent emissions requirements), but a new 1.8 - liter, DOHC, 16 - valve four
making 115 horsepower was offered in the ritzier Corolla DX and LE models.
The premium
sedan was discontinued back in 2013, but now the ninth
generation of the vehicle could
make its... Read More
The Japanese car - makers flagship
sedan is
making a comeback in its 5th
generation avatar, with a major update.
«With these three advanced new powertrains, the tenth -
generation Accord will be the most fun - to - drive, refined and fuel - efficient Accord yet, «said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of America Honda Motor Co., Inc. «Just as the new Honda Civic injected new energy into the compact car segment, we expect this all - new 2018 Accord will
make people rethink the midsize
sedan.»
The premium
sedan was discontinued back in 2013, but now the ninth
generation of the vehicle could
make its way with an all new hybrid engine.
The next
generation BMW 5 - Series luxury
sedan has just
made its world debut.
The German auto giant was granted the coveted 2015 World Car of the Year title for the new
generation C - Class
sedan which won the grand prize after being shortlisted among 24 other vehicles and
made it to the final three along with the Ford Mustang and Volkswagen Passat.
With its new second -
generation E-segment rear - wheel drive (RWD) architecture, Dodge Charger features world - class suspension - tunings with re-designed geometry
making for a nimble, balanced chassis that will build the Charger's legend as one of the best driving
sedans in the world.
A redesigned instrument panel
made possible a more compact climate control system that opens up added knee room, and the tandem distance (distance between the front and rear seat hip point) is increased 4 inches in the Si Coupe and by 1.8 inches in the Si
Sedan versus the previous
generation Civic Si models.
Source: Lexus Press Release is on Page 2 All - New Lexus UX Crossover
Makes Its World Debut in Geneva The first - ever Lexus compact luxury crossover Bold «Urban Explorer» design First Lexus built on the new GA — C global platform UX 200 features all - new 2.0 - liter engine coupled with Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission UX 250h combines new gas engine with 4th
generation hybrid system GENEVA, March 6, 2018 — Following recent launches of its stunning new LC flagship coupe, LS flagship
sedan and three - row RX luxury utility vehicle, Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the UX, its first - ever compact luxury crossover.
The sixth
generation of Nissan's best - selling
sedan made its world debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, alongside the first North American showing of Nissan's Formula E racing car.
Mr. Ümit Karaarsalan, chairman of Hyundai Assan (joint venture between Hyundai and Turkey's Kibar Holding), has confirmed that a compact
sedan will be
made using the next
generation i10's components
Lexus has just announced the fact that it will unveil the new
generation GS with the F Sport package at the 2011 SEMA Show, and tuners have already thought of various styling tweaks that will
make the Japanese
sedan even sportier in terms of appearance.
The
sedan's beltline is raised and angled slightly up toward the rear from the last
generation, which
makes the car look quicker from the side — more ready to go.
Honda is all set to
make the second -
generation Amaze a plusher and spacious compact
sedan.
Toyota hasn't
made any announcements about the next -
generation Yaris
sedan.
The striking new proportions of the 300 were
made possible by the decision to move the next
generation of Chrysler
sedans to rear - drive, after more than 10 years of award - winning «cab forward» front - drive designs.
While the Nissan eclipses the other three on price, a new Altima
sedan will bow in 2013, possibly
making this a great time to pick up the current -
generation vehicle.
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.
With each model
generation, the advancements
made in the development of premium
sedans in terms of comfort, safety and premium ambience were accompanied by new possibilities to intensify that unsurpassed «M feeling».
All new for 2016, the eighth
generation Maxima pushes the limits of what Nissan has ever done with its family
sedan,
making it far more appealing to those who refuse to sacrifice driving pleasure with the addition of kids.
Ever since the first
generation BMW 5 Series
Sedan made its debut in 1972, the car has had an enviable reputation for supreme driving dynamics and with the latest
generation BMW has again delivered ultimate driving pleasure with an unparalleled degree of chassis control and technology.
This adds an aggressive touch to the previous
generation's playful lights, just like where the 2009 model had round cutouts in the front bumper, the new Legacy features a set of sharp vertical creases
making the mid size
sedan look like it means business, just like the new functional hood scoop that is exclusive to the 2.5 GT in order to feed fresh air onto the turbocharged flat four's top mount intercooler.
The sixth -
generation of the BMW 7 Series
sedan is primarily
made for affluent clients with high standards of luxury, so it was a bit of a surprise to learn we'd be getting our first taste at a private racetrack called Monticello.
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.
Set to
make its debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2018, Toyota has released a teaser image of the front headlight of the new
generation Avalon
sedan suggesting the
sedan will keep the two - tiered large grille from the previous
generation.
We had revealed long back that the company was to reveal the next
generation of its subcompact
sedan and this is the second
generation of the model which is all set to
make its global debut in India.
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.
Toyota's flagship
sedan is
making a comeback in its 5th
generation avatar, as the Avalon
sedan will get a major update since 2012.
Second -
generation luxury
sedan features all - new lightweight aluminum structure,
making high - wire debut possible
It took eight
generations and some 35 years to get to the point where Nissan can
make the claim its flagship Maxima four - door is «a sports car in
sedan clothing» without some...