In the last few months, I have had the chance to drive most of
the latest midsize sedans on the market.
You could say the secret was outed by the 2017 Camry refresh, which focuses on what drivers want more of from
the latest midsize sedan.
The S90 is Volvo's
latest midsize sedan, all new for 2017.
Not exact matches
I was blown away by how much the large, 20 - inch wheels and shorter, unforgiving sidewalls of the run - flat tires compromised the relaxed nature of the
latest Mercedes
midsize sedan.
Keeping all of this straight can be helpful when buying a mainstream FWD
midsize family
sedan, whether you're looking for the
latest, greatest model, or you want to catch an aging model just before its replacement in order to make an exceptional bargain.
So think of our
latest comparo of
midsize sedans as a kind of reverse trade - in of last year's compact CUV face - off.
Engine: 2.5 - liter, 16 - valve DOHC flat - 4 / 175 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 174 lb - ft @ 4,000 rpm EPA mileage: 26/36/30 mpg (city / highway / combined) The
latest version of the Subaru Legacy
midsize sedan bowed at the 2014 Chicago auto show, and brings fresh design, more technology, and improved fuel economy to the all - wheel - drive car.
Tuner Bisimoto, creator of the 1029 - hp Honda Odyssey minivan, has partnered with Hyundai for the 2014 SEMA show, and its
latest creation is this
midsize sedan that makes 1 horsepower more than the most powerful musclecar of all time.
The
midsize sedan also gets Mazda's
latest 360 - degree View Monitor.
And when we gathered the
latest crop of
midsize sedans, the Accord came out on top.
The plant, which operates as Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, makes the Hyundai Sante Fe SUV and plans to begin making the Kia Optima
midsize sedan later this year.
Along with the new Mazda 6 and Kia Optima SX, the
latest Fusion is at the top of the class for the most athletic driving
midsize sedans out there.
If you're looking for a reasonably priced
midsize family
sedan with the
latest in driver safety, suspension and infotainment technology, the new 2018 Honda Accord leads the pack.
DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: If you look at the
midsize sedan landscape (it's admittedly not the best part of the job) a couple of strategies are shaping up: Ford, with the
latest Fusion, aims to be a design leader.
Giulia: The long - delayed
midsize sedan is to arrive in U.S. showrooms
late this year.
Just three years
later, crossovers have surpassed the
midsize for sales as today's buyers look for more utility, a higher seating position and
sedan - like fuel economy.
of torque (Kia is following the
latest trend of not offering a V6 engine in its
midsize sedan).
As we said, the
latest Sonata is a legitimate
midsize -
sedan contender or, as one editor put it, «a winner in this category.»
For decades now, drivers looking for a compact
sedan have turned to the Toyota Corolla just as surely as those seeking a
midsize have sought out the
latest Toyota Camry.
If you're looking for a comfortable, full - size
sedan with the
latest features and a proven track record, all at a price that's only slightly above that of a well - equipped
midsize sedan, the Avalon still holds plenty of appeal.
Two years
later, Ford has revised the Fusion with only minor fiddling of equipment, and that's OK, as the Fusion remains one of our top choices in the highly competitive
midsize sedan market.
But the
latest Malibu is a fully competitive
midsize sedan with strong performance, a quiet and composed ride quality, advanced tech features and, if we do say so, a handsome look and style.
We've been impressed by the
latest sedans from Chevrolet, most notably the
midsize Malibu, which combines smooth styling inside and out with high - tech, fuel - efficient powertrains.
Meanwhile, Volvo will bring out new compact - to -
midsize 60 series vehicles as early as
late 2017: crossover / SUV,
sedan, wagon, Cross Country.
Later this year, VW will begin selling diesel - burning
sedan and wagon versions of its
midsize Passat.
If you're seeking a roomy, comfortable and dependable
midsize sedan with the best fuel economy, best resale and
latest driver safety features as standard, the Honda Accord stands out above all others.
In
late 2016, Mercedes - Benz introduced the high - performance version of its
midsize sedan, the AMG E63.
The Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio
midsize sedan will go on sale in Europe six months
later than planned in the middle of next year, two supplier sources told Automotive News Europe.
The roll - out of the Buick LaCrosse
midsize sedan, a replacement for the aging Buick Regal and Buick Century
sedans, and the Buick Terraza minivan
later this year will help Buick sales grow in 2005 and
later years, Fraleigh said.
The 2017 Ford Fusion is a four - door, five - passenger
midsize sedan available in five trim levels: S, SE, Titanium, Platinum and V6 Sport (
late availability).
But there were no more such popular vehicles since 2013 and only Hyundai's
latest LF Sonata
midsize sedan achieved the feat last year.
Sharing an all - new
midsize platform with the new Ford Fusion
sedan also introduced at the Detroit show, the concept's said to be a strong hints at the production model coming
later this year.
Introduced in 1983, the Toyota Camry would
later establish the template for the modern
midsize sedan, setting benchmarks for Quality, Dependability and Reliability, along with a comfortable, quiet ride.