At the same time, its marketing boasts the performance and
handling of a sport sedan, but it has a very non-performance-oriented drivetrain combination of front - wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Not exact matches
Because
of their efficient size — about the same length as an American - brand compact from the 1960s — most
of them
handle reasonably well, until you scrub the front tires into the pavement when you try to drive them like
sport sedans.
Of course we don't expect
sports -
sedan handling from this 4700 - pound van, but competitors offer much more confidence - inspiring dynamics than the Kia's limp steering and sloppy body control.
Lamborghini takes the wraps off its Urus SUV: While I'm way past being tired over the notion
of a premium or luxury
sport / utility that
handles like a
sport sedan, except it has more weight and a much higher center
of gravity, at least there's some heritage here in the form
of the old Lamborghini LM002.
EUROPEAN
HANDLING AND SEATS Equipped with the
sport package (optional on SE models, standard on top -
of - the - line Titanium trim), the Focus resists body roll, turns in crisply, and with the optional eighteen - inch Michelin Pilot
Sport PS3 summer tires, flies around corners like a
sports sedan.
Really, this is just the latest derivation
of a recipe that BMW first served back in the 1990s, when the Bavarian automaker was the first to make a full - size luxury
sedan handle as well as most
sports cars.
That's how Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel wound up behind the wheel
of a 2014 Infiniti Q50 last week to tout the retuned
sport sedan's
handling prowess days before he won the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
The Audi A3 ranks as one
of the best premium
sport sedans — it is fast enough to be entertaining and the
handling is reassuringly poised.
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Handling and
sports -
sedan versatility are Jetta's top draws and, in the lower - priced models, offer a high degree
of performance for the money.
BMW's SAV designs provide buyers with the utility
of a SUV, but with the precise
handling and refined driving dynamics usually reserved for the realm
of the modern
sports sedan.
Research new luxury
sport sedans like the Audi A3, A4, and A6 for practical everyday luxury and new tech, or new luxury SUVs like the Audi Q5 and Q7 for superior
handling and the confidence
of quattro all - wheel drive.
For the price
of a well - equipped family
sedan you can easily find yourself driving around in a used
sports car that will offer outstanding performance and exceptional
handling.
This roomy
sedan packs more muscle than most other cars in its class,
handles like an expensive European thoroughbred and contains just about every creature comfort you could want in a car.If you are looking for a high - performance mid-size
sedan, the Maxima should be added to your list
of cars to test drive.ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, PERFORMANCEOne reason the Maxima SE performs like a
sports car is that it has a
sports car engine.
Designed as a
sport sedan in the same vein as a BMW or Mercedes in the mid - $ 30,000 s price range, the CTS has rear - wheel drive, state -
of - the - art styling and terrific road
handling.
But at just $ 24,000, its the least - expensive European
sports sedan on the market, and that gives it impressive value.Strengths
of this model include High - end options and feel in a small package, powerful engine, superb
handling Taxes, tags, processing fee
of $ 899 and dealer installed accessories additional.
The BMW engineers have succeeded in making the car's
handling more agile and precise, yet without compromising the comfort which is a hallmark
of this
sport sedan.
The front - wheel drive ES is not a
sports sedan (for that you'd have to take a look at the Lexus GS range), but
handling is secure and it is a comfortable car with lots
of interior space front and rear.
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OF ONLY 125 V12 ALL WHEEL DRIVE, LOADED... The A8 Offers The
Handling Of A Small Sports Sedan, The Sure - Footing Of Audi's Quattro All - Wheel - Dri
Of A Small
Sports Sedan, The Sure - Footing
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Of Audi's Quattro All - Wheel - Drive
Here is a breakdown
of the package for each model, ATS Black Chrome grille Side window moldings finished in black Body - color door
handles After Midnight dark finish wheels V - Series spoiler Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim RECARO ® front seats ATS - V Black Chrome grille After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber Package Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim Sueded steering wheel and shifter RECARO V - Series front seats CTS Black Chrome grille After Midnight dark finish wheels V - Series spoiler Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim Upgraded performance front seats Available RECARO ® front seats (standard on V -
Sport Premium) CTS - V Black Chrome grille After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package Low gloss carbon fiber interior trim Available sueded steering wheel and shifter V - Series performance front seats (RECARO seats are optional) Source: Cadillac Press Release is on Page 2 Cadillac Introduces Carbon Black
Sport Package Design Highlights Thoroughbred Performance Cadillac today introduced the Carbon Black
sport package for the 2017 model year editions
of the Cadillac ATS and CTS product lines, including the ATS - V and CTS - V super
sedan.
Interesting features
of this model are fuel - efficient powertrains, sleek, charismatic style,
handling and poise, fully electric Focus available,
sport - oriented ST model, Innovative technology such as Active Park Assist and MyFord Touch, and choice
of hatchback or
sedan
And, yes, I know that family
sedans are not subjected to the
handling rigours
of a
sports car, but most Canadians (Vancouverites, enjoying their year - round temperate climate, may be the exceptions) will eventually, no matter how conservatively they drive, encounter a frost - induced swale large enough to send them bounding.
You'll find that kind
of suspension on the best
sport sedans, and it can work the same wonders for
handling and ride quality in a super-efficient hybrid, too.
Despite having no prior experience with making a car
of this ilk before, Alfa Romeo has built a genuinely impressive
sports sedan in the Giulia QV that rides,
handles and performs to an almost class - leading level.
The new Camaro offers the kind
of handling and braking that was once the exclusive purview
of higher - end European
sports coupes and
sedans..
Certainly it's fast, and
handles like the premium, European
sports sedan it is, but typical
of its Volvo heritage, this new S60 is just a logical, well - conceived evolution
of the 2009 model it replaces.
Its time to turn your dull everyday commute into an exhilarating and painless drive with one
of the best -
handling sports sedans on the market!
Just exactly what is a
sports sedan?Each automaker, it seems, has a different answer, but generally a
sports sedan is considered to be one that has four doors, bucket seats, a floor - mounted shifter, a full set
of gauges, a peppy engine and the
handling performance
of a
sports car.We asked several automakers to define the term
sports sedan.Here's what they said: - Pontiac: «A
sports sedan should combine excellent
handling, aggressive styling, responsive engine / transmission performance and a driver - oriented cockpit with the convenience
of four doors,» said Pontiac general manager John G. Middlebrook.
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handling that makes it feel more like a
sport sedan than a tall SUV; plenty
of passing power from the standard V6 engine; well - trimmed interior has high - quality materials throughout.
* 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.
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handling that makes it feel more like a
sport sedan than a tall SUV; plenty
of passing power from the standard V6 engine; well - trimmed interior has high - quality materials throughout.
Source: Lexus Press Release is on Page 2 Lexus IS
Sport Sedan Gets Revved Up In 2016 With Three Available Engines 2.0 L Twin - Scroll Turbocharged Gas Engine for New IS 200t New 3.5 L V6 Engine Provides More Options for All - Weather Drive with IS 300 AWD Agile Handling Throughout IS Lineup Available F SPORT Package Heightens Driving Experience The Lexus IS luxury sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance of luxury, agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS
Sport Sedan Gets Revved Up In 2016 With Three Available Engines 2.0 L Twin - Scroll Turbocharged Gas Engine for New IS 200t New 3.5 L V6 Engine Provides More Options for All - Weather Drive with IS 300 AWD Agile Handling Throughout IS Lineup Available F SPORT Package Heightens Driving Experience The Lexus IS luxury sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance of luxury, agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS
Sedan Gets Revved Up In 2016 With Three Available Engines 2.0 L Twin - Scroll Turbocharged Gas Engine for New IS 200t New 3.5 L V6 Engine Provides More Options for All - Weather Drive with IS 300 AWD Agile
Handling Throughout IS Lineup Available F
SPORT Package Heightens Driving Experience The Lexus IS luxury sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance of luxury, agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS
SPORT Package Heightens Driving Experience The Lexus IS luxury
sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance of luxury, agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS
sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance of luxury, agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS
sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance
of luxury, agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS 350.
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handling that makes it feel more like a
sport sedan than a tall SUV; plenty
of passing power from the standard V6 engine; well - trimmed interior has high - quality materials throughout.
Here's a
sedan that
handles and accelerates like a
sports car and has room for five adults and a trunk big enough to haul a goodly amount
of luggage.
Whether they be modern interpretations
of muscle cars, high performance hatchbacks, affordable
sports coupes, or even family
sedans with a bit
of an edge, a greater number
of car companies are electing to boost horsepower, improve
handling, and add a more aggressive personality to their wares.
V60 Cross Country offers
handling and performance
of a
sports sedan but is more practical for families, dogs, and luggage.
Not surprisingly, the literal «Porsche
of SUVs» goes, stops, and
handles more like a welterweight
sports sedan than a burly wagon.
Though it doesn't yet have the name recognition or reputation
of established
sport sedans like the BMW 5 - Series or Audi A6, the Stinger backs up its rakish looks with invigorating acceleration and
handling, and is also priced comfortably below its European rivals.
The Clarity
handles like a
sports sedan and is chock full
of technology.
It's time to turn your dull everyday commute into an exhilarating and painless drive with one
of the best -
handling sport sedans on the market.
The 2015 Honda Civic Si is a popular
sport compact - which can be had in both coupe and
sedan form - that continues to offer an appealing mix
of nimble
handling, a rev - happy drivetrain and a snappier look than the standard Civic.
The result will be «a luxury
sports sedan that reaches new heights in terms
of performance and
handling, driving enjoyment as well as respect
of the world we live in: the best performance ever in the long history
of Maserati's four - door flagship
sedan are matched by the unprecedented success in the quest for an eco-friendly automobile.»
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.
It has the practical
sedan side covered with room, comfort and fuel efficiency, but it also delivers on the
sport side with
handling, power and a healthy dose
of zoom - zoom.
Chrysler loaded it with a full menu
of safety items, a powerful V - 6 engine and gave it
sports sedan handling.
If not, start with the entry
Sport, add a few options, and you're on the highway with one
of the best looking and
handling mid-size
sport sedans for less than $ 23K.
This model sets itself apart with
handling and poise,
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handling that makes it feel more like a
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of passing power from the standard V6 engine; well - trimmed interior has high quality materials throughout.
The double - wishbone front suspension and an enhanced Integral - V rear suspension provide the ActiveHybrid 7 with the ride comfort one would expect
of a BMW
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sedan with the
handling and control
of a
sports car.
This model sets itself apart with fuel - efficient powertrains, sleek, charismatic style,
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