We're trying to become a player in this segment, so if we can be legitimate competitor and sell legitimate
volume in that sports sedan segment then we'll be pretty pleased.
• The cornerstone of BMW's success for three decades — and counting • Continues to represent the benchmark
in the sport sedan category • Best - selling book in 1977 — Roots by Alex Haley
This T5 version, on the other hand, strikes me as a relative
value in sports sedans with a sticker right at $ 38k.
«Having set our own standard
in sport sedans with the first generation G, we've totally pushed the envelope — and the segment forward again — with the new one,» said Mark Igo, vice president and general manager, Infiniti.
We were passed by beat - up Chevrolet pickups that had been adapted with rows of seats in the cargo bed to carry tourists who had arrived
here in sports sedans much like ours.
Motoring points out that, in the Australian market, Kia's rear - drive sports sedan will target consumers who are
interested in sports sedans like the Holden Commodore (Chevrolet SS in the U.S.).
I actually wanted the optional Recaro seats in the Performance Package to sit lower to the ground, reflecting I was
in a sports sedan rather than a regular sedan, but otherwise I was comfortable in the highly bolstered performance chairs — and they look good, too.
As the snow begins to fall with serious intent in Indianapolis, we're glad to be
in a sport sedan instead of a glorified taxi.
I suppose this system would be
useful in a sports sedan or coupe, but it seems a bit much for a vehicle like this since it's nobody's first choice for a weekend of autocrossing.
There has been a
shift in sport sedans as well, and our Best Sport Sedan Kia Stinger is perhaps yet another surprise winner.
However, compared to the Sonata Hybrid, the Optima is a much better handler, though it's still
not in sport sedan territory.
The existing Macan S retains its 340 hp V6 power unit and with the optional Sport Chrono pack it completes the 60mph
dash in a sports sedan flattening 5.0 - seconds.
The Macan falls short in the when it comes to the utility aspect of the modern SUV as the cargo space is not much better than you would
find in a sports sedan and way off competitors from BMW and Mercedes - Benz.
DCTs can be placed into «Drive» and operate as automatics, which is why they are popular
now in sports sedans and luxury sporty coupes.
Following the general lines of the Sports 4 concept car, the 2008 Honda Accord is expected to make a real
splash in the sport sedan segment, giving serious headaches to all the Mazda 6s and Alfa 159s out there.
With an expressive exterior that borrows cues from other current Jags, the XE displays the assertive stance that enthusiasts
desire in a sports sedan.
In a family sedan these numbers would be just fine, but
in a sports sedan costing twice what a gas - powered car like a Mazda6 with this level of performance has, the diesel seems like an odd choice of engines.
As you look to fulfill your need for power and
comfort in a sport sedan, you will likely turn to a number of popular options to see what design and features that you value the most.
«Traditionally, there have been two schools of
thought in sport sedan interiors — cold, machine - like precision or soft, indulgent luxury,» said Igo.
At BMW, the company most often credited with triggering the
boom in sports sedans, that's not likely to change.
From the first days of product planning through development on the famed Nurburgring track in Germany, the compact rear - drive ATS has been touted as a capable direct competitor to the BMW widely acknowledged as the
bogey in the sports sedan market.
«The Q50 Red Sport 400 carves out a unique
space in the sports sedan segment — with no other rival offering this much horsepower priced under $ 50,000,» said Randy Parker, vice president, Infiniti Americas.
No, you won't ever think you're
in a sports sedan, but the big fella reacts well to steering inputs, the ride is smooth, and body control is better than I expected.
The seating position is comparable to
that in a sports sedan / wagon.