Handling is
good in a large sedan sort of way, and the RLX delivers a quiet, comfortable cabin for highway cruising whether the electric mode is invoked or not.
Not exact matches
Fold them down and you get 16.7 cubic feet, which is equivalent to the trunk
in a
large sedan but
well short of competing hatchbacks.
The Nissan Altima was the
best - selling midsize
sedan in December, but the Toyota Camry ended up winning the 2014 sales race by a
large margin.
The four - ring brand's all - new compact
sedan sits tall, with
large gaps
in the wheel
wells that remind you of that kid
in elementary school whose pants were always prepared for an impending flood.
Both of these
sedans could result
in coupe versions as
well, which would rival the BMW 4 and 6 Series coupes, respectively; this
larger Alfa Romeo coupe could reportedly use the same platform as the next Maserati GranTurismo.
After starting out
in 1981 chasing the Toyota Cressida as one of the first,
large - size, rear - wheel - drive luxury
sedans to arrive
in the U.S. from Japan, the Maxima came closest to reaching its target
in 1989 when the third - generation Maxima pulled off a surprisingly
good impression of a BMW, only with front - wheel drive and a budget price.
VW officials claim the CrossBlue, a three - row crossover, is merely a concept that «gauges customer reaction» to the design, but it's hard to imagine Volkswagen isn't already
well on its way to launching a production version here
in the U.S. Medium -
large, three - row crossovers are as important
in this market as midsize
sedans, and given Volkswagen's quest to increase its grasp of the North American automotive market, a vehicle like the CrossBlue would be just the ticket towards achieving those goals.
In 1989, the idea of a Japanese automaker creating a stand - alone brand to sell luxury cars to affluent buyers wasn't new — Acura broke that ground three years prior — but the idea of crafting a
large, flagship rear - wheel - drive
sedan that could match or even beat the
best luxury cars produced by the likes of Mercedes - Benz and BMW?
As Phil mentions, this car seems to have found the right formula to become a mainstay
in the
large luxury
sedan segment — a market where Audi had previously played second - or third - fiddle, at
best.
If you can get past the less - than - attractive spindle grill and,
well, interesting headlamps, Lexus finally looks to be 100 - percent back
in the
large luxury
sedan game with the new LS.
Rear - seat passengers
in the
sedan are also treated to a
good view out thanks to
large side windows.
Best value
in its class (
large sedan).
But if you're
in that dwindling group of Americans who prefer a
large sedan, the Cadenza might be the
best - kept secret out there.
Another unparalleled feature for a
large sedan worldwide is an all - new multi drive platform, which is suited for electric drives with fuel cells (enabling ranges of almost 600 kilometers) as
well as the use of Plug -
in Hybrids that can drive for up to 30 kilometers solely on electricity.
Additionally, two Lincoln - badged vehicles — the MKS FWD
sedan, and the MKC Premiere FWD crossover — won
in the fleet categories of «
best premium luxury
large sedan,» and «
best luxury compact SUV / crossover,» respectively.
As seen with recently launched new Bimmers, the new midsize
sedan lost some weight thanks to BMW using the carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic (CFRP) technology
in the
larger 7 Series, as
well as magnesium, aluminum, and high - strength steel
in the car's chassis.
Currently, midsize
sedans aren't fairing too
well in an automotive market that favors
larger vehicles like the Honda Pilot.
-- A solid body structure as stiff as any
in the global midsize
sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions —
Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver
best -
in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting
in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds — Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.
As part of Kia's drive to increase sales
in the
large sedan segment, the new Cadenza will be manufactured with a total of three gasoline engines - with different engines being available around the world to
best suit local legal requirements.
The sixth
large sedan tested is the Ford Taurus, which like the Impala, earns
good ratings
in the other crashworthiness tests but an acceptable rating
in the small overlap front crash test.
Air suspension with variable settings ensure the Equus can absorb road imperfections as
well as the next luxury -
sedan, but
in sport mode the
large frame hunkers down and adds considerable driving dynamics to the otherwise stately ride.
Keep
in mind that it is an AWD SUV, and while yes it gets relatively
good mileage comparing it to
larger SUVs it's still not a compact
sedan or hybrid.
In the past two
Best of BestRide contests, Hyundai and its new Genesis brand were peppered throughout the categories earning top votes for the Elantra GT Sport at the low / small end of the market and the Genesis sedans earning votes for best large / luxury vehic
Best of BestRide contests, Hyundai and its new Genesis brand were peppered throughout the categories earning top votes for the Elantra GT Sport at the low / small end of the market and the Genesis
sedans earning votes for
best large / luxury vehic
best large / luxury vehicles.
The
large sedan has seen huge investment from parent company Toyota
in terms of research and development, all with the goal of producing the
best luxury vehicle on the market.
Turn -
in was
good for such a
large, softly - sprung car, and handling reflected an old - school, rear - wheel drive American
sedan in all the
best ways.
After a car seat test, the review site found the LaCrosse to be a solid midsize
sedan choice thanks to its spaciousness and
larger size, allowing it to comfortably fit three passengers
in its backseat — as
well as fit
in a variety of car seats for children of different ages and sizes.
In fact, when looking at 7 - passenger cars with good gas mileage, you are for the most part restricted to the crossover segment, with the occasional minivan poking its head in, as no passenger sedan can carry that many people and most large suvs simply can't match the frugality of their lighter cousin
In fact, when looking at 7 - passenger cars with
good gas mileage, you are for the most part restricted to the crossover segment, with the occasional minivan poking its head
in, as no passenger sedan can carry that many people and most large suvs simply can't match the frugality of their lighter cousin
in, as no passenger
sedan can carry that many people and most
large suvs simply can't match the frugality of their lighter cousins.
What's more, the
large Buick
sedan saw the biggest drop
in overall sales volume
in its segment during December as
well as for the complete 2017 calendar year.
Offered
in either standard - or - long - wheelbase versions, the all - new Lexus LS460 continues to shine as a
well - rounded performer
in the elite class of
large luxury
sedans.
Fans of the division's Art and Science design themes who want the comfort, interior room and high - tech features of a
large luxury
sedan but the dynamic qualities of a sporty midsize 4 - door could
well find the perfect travel mate
in the new Cadillac CT6.
In the «
Best Sedan 2012» section, out of the huge amount of votes polled, a significantly
large number were given solely to the incredible Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, crowing it as the champion.
: 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTLT
Sedan 4DEdmunds Summary Review about vehicle'A comfortable cabin and a smooth ride make the 2010 Chevrolet Impala an appealing large family sedan, even though its interior materials and handling aren't quite up to best - in - class standards.what's newThe performance - oriented SS model has been dropped from the 2010 Chevy Impala's li
Sedan 4DEdmunds Summary Review about vehicle'A comfortable cabin and a smooth ride make the 2010 Chevrolet Impala an appealing
large family
sedan, even though its interior materials and handling aren't quite up to best - in - class standards.what's newThe performance - oriented SS model has been dropped from the 2010 Chevy Impala's li
sedan, even though its interior materials and handling aren't quite up to
best -
in - class standards.what's newThe performance - oriented SS model has been dropped from the 2010 Chevy Impala's lineup.
The Model S, a
large luxury
sedan, earns
good ratings
in all IIHS crashworthiness evaluations except the challenging small overlap front crash test,
in which it earns an acceptable rating.
Tesla has referred to its pricey Model S
sedans as «the safest cars
in history,» but they came up worse than second
best in a recent round of
large - car safety evaluations by the U.S. - based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
And when you check out the features galore on the inside of this hybrid, including a
larger - than - average -
sedan 19.8 cubic feet of cargo room
in back, as
well as an available 11.6 - inch HD touchscreen, which is significantly
larger than you'll find
in the common
sedan, you have a versatile and value - packed hybrid.
The Bottom Line Borrowing its tech from the
larger 7 Series and its performance from a long BMW tradition, the 2017 BMW 5 Series is the
best it's been
in years and still one of the
best luxury
sedans on the road.
The 2000 Maxima makes
good use of its added size, offering passengers commodious accommodations more often found
in large American
sedans.
With its razor - sharp
good looks,
larger premium interior, excellent fuel economy, spirited performance, improved handling, and advanced technology, the all - new 2016 Chevy Cruze sets new benchmarks for quality and innovation
in a modern, stylish compact
sedan.
If you choose the Ford Taurus as the
large sedan you want to enjoy, you'll see this car deals up
good efficiency for you
in the Omaha area to be a car you can easily enjoy on the road.
It's a plug -
in hybrid electric car
in the
large luxury
sedan class, «competing» with the Tesla Model S, but I can't see why anyone would choose the 740e over the Model S.
Well, I'm sure it includes more traditional BMW «luxury» than the Model S, but come one, really.