Along the brutal battle
line of sport sedans, I'd rank its handling the barest notch below the BMW, equal to the Audi A4, superior to the Lexus IS 300 or front - drive Acura TL.
Not exact matches
As neat as the idea
of a full - size
sport sedan with a naturally aspirated V - 8 backed by a manual transmission happens to be, it's a concept that's past its time and has appropriately reached the end
of the
line.
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.
If Nissan can justify selling an $ 90,000 supercar, surely it can make room in its model hierarchy for a true
sport sedan along the
lines of a Chrysler 300C.
This is an unapologetic
sport sedan that is always poised to tackle a set
of curves or leap off the
line.
The new BMW M3
Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe from BMW M GmbH see a return to a six - in -
line engine configuration, as used on the second and third generations
of this iconic
sports car.
For 2016 Lexus has tweaked its
line of IS models, a car the automaker refers to as a luxury
sport sedan.
Taking input from acceleration, steering angle and yaw rate sensors, Active Torque Split AWD optimizes traction and steering response when accelerating through turns and curves, particularly when the road surface is slippery.Subaru produces a full
line of all - wheel drive
sedans, crossovers and SUVs, along with the rear - wheel drive BRZ
sports car.
The Bottom
Line With more horsepower than most
sports sedans, a hybrid engine, and a long list
of tech features, the Lexus GS 450h is a consummate package
of comfort, performance, and technology.
Subaru just unveiled the WRX concept, previewing what to expect with the next in its
line of rally - inspired all - wheel drive
sport sedan.
The CVT and front - wheel - drive format take it out
of the
sport sedan category, the 300 horsepower V6 takes it out
of the family category, and while there is a good amount
of interior features, the slightly harsh ride
of our SR trim
line makes it a tough sell to those looking for luxury.
The body exhibits a medium amount
of roll, in
line with what we expect from a near - luxury
sports sedan, but the optional Michelin Pilot Super Sport XL tires surprised with their quiet yet grippy behavior.
The CC features a masculine shoulder
line, which visually connects the front wheel wells to the taillights, providing the emotional and expressive stance
of a
sports coupe with all the convenience
of a
sedan.
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.
In 2000, Lexus introduced the IS
line, a series
of entry - level
sport sedans.
While the four - door
sedan's initial 3.0 - liter V - 6 engine and ordinary suspension system didn't exactly put it on par with European
sports cars or Lexus's V -8-powered GS 430, a wide selection
of premium amenities helped set the GS300 apart from the more affordable ES
line.
Following closely the already facelifted Mercedes S - Class
sedan, the 2018 S - Class Coupe and Cabrio will host a series
of minor visual tweaks and, more significantly, a technology update meant to keep the biggest and most luxurious
sports cars in Mercedes
line - up competitive for another 3 years on the market.
The entry - level
sedan includes a driver's side air bag and manual transmission as standard equipment.The top -
of - the -
line LS
sport wagon, with all - wheel drive, starts at $ 17,599.
The
sedan now
sports the latest version
of the V - Motion corporate grille, boomerang tail lights, a «floating» roof C - pillar design and a pronounced kick in the design
of the C - pillar that incorporates character
lines that start at the Maxima's front wings.
The Jaguar brand will display vehicles from its comprehensive 2017 and 2018 model year
line - ups, including the Jaguar XE, XF and XJ
sedans, the F - TYPE 400
SPORT, and the Jaguar F - PACE, winner
of two 2017 World Car
of the Year awards.
Even the middle -
of - the -
line GS four - door
sedan tested ($ 11,499) had a good assortment
of standard features, from fully independent suspension with gas - charged struts and shock absorbers to
sports - car - styled instruments including tachometer and trip odometer.
There was also a limited run
of the
sedan known as the Toyota Crown S (MS41S) which featured twin SU style carburettors on the 2.0 L M in -
line - six engine, sportier camshaft,
sports instrumentation,
sports suspension, 4 speed floor shift, bucket seats, 14 inch wheels, disc brakes on the front and larger drum brakes in the rear.
Additional contour
lines for the surround
of the BMW kidney grille and newly structured lower air intakes reinforce the
sporting appearance
of the new BMW 5 Series
Sedan and new BMW 5 Series Touring.
European premiere for the new BMW M3 CS: Limited - run special - edition variant
of the high - performance
sedan with increased output, bespoke suspension details and exclusive equipment; BMW M GmbH builds on its 30 - year tradition
of alluring special - edition models based on the BMW M3 and with particularly strong motor
sport inspiration; six - cylinder in -
line engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology and 338 kW / 460 hp, M Driver's Package, Adaptive M suspension and cup tyres fitted as standard.
The new BMW 3 Series
Sports Wagon will launch in Europe later this year and is set to arrive in US showrooms in the Spring
of 2013 with the award winning N20 4 - cylinder TwinTurbo engine, 8 - speed automatic transmission and the equipment
Lines shared with its recently introduced 328i
sedan sibling.
For instance, the grille is an evolution
of the distinctive nose
of the Jaguar XJ luxury
sedan, while the sculptured haunch
lines hint strongly
of the award - winning design
of the Jaguar F - TYPE
sports car.
The most striking part
of the Wald Internation
sports line body kit is the redesigned front bumper that looks like it could have been lifted directly from an M5, except that the Japanese unit comes complete with a pair
of trick fog light housings that go a long way towards upgrading the appearance
of the 5 Series
sedan.
In 2006, the brand began a major revitalization
of its portfolio with four new vehicles: the Sky roadster, the Aura midsize
sports sedan, the Vue Green
Line Hybrid (all available now) and the Outlook large crossover utility.
It's not a
sport sedan,
of course, but at the same time, school buses won't beat you off the
line, and on the highway I am able to blow past slow moving 18 wheelers effortlessly.
For more information on the complete
line of Nissan
sedans,
sports cars, truck, crossovers and SUVs, please visit www.nissannews.com.
Responding to customer criticism, Saturn engineers have worked hard to eliminate excess noise and vibration from its hot - selling
line of sports coupes and racy
sedans.
It took the winning formula
of the top -
of - the -
line Millenia luxury
sports sedan and put it in a smaller, less expensive package.
Source: Scion Press Release is on Page 2
Sports Sedan that Shouts Success - All - New 2016 Scion iA Rolls Into New York With a Trunk Brand's first - ever sedan with dramatically sporty look and agile moves Estimated MSRP in the $ 16,000 - range for well - equipped mono - spec model High - spirited 1.5 - liter engine; estimated 42 MPG highway Choice of 6 - speed stick shift or 6 - speed automatic Standard Low - speed Pre-collision safety system Roomy cabin with premium amenities 7 - inch multimedia system with voice recognition NEW YORK, March 31, 2015 — Scion is expanding its line - up in more ways than
Sedan that Shouts Success - All - New 2016 Scion iA Rolls Into New York With a Trunk Brand's first - ever
sedan with dramatically sporty look and agile moves Estimated MSRP in the $ 16,000 - range for well - equipped mono - spec model High - spirited 1.5 - liter engine; estimated 42 MPG highway Choice of 6 - speed stick shift or 6 - speed automatic Standard Low - speed Pre-collision safety system Roomy cabin with premium amenities 7 - inch multimedia system with voice recognition NEW YORK, March 31, 2015 — Scion is expanding its line - up in more ways than
sedan with dramatically sporty look and agile moves Estimated MSRP in the $ 16,000 - range for well - equipped mono - spec model High - spirited 1.5 - liter engine; estimated 42 MPG highway Choice
of 6 - speed stick shift or 6 - speed automatic Standard Low - speed Pre-collision safety system Roomy cabin with premium amenities 7 - inch multimedia system with voice recognition NEW YORK, March 31, 2015 — Scion is expanding its
line - up in more ways than one.
U.S.A. held the
line on the prices
of its 1999 Altima and Maxima
sedans and posted a minor increase on its Pathfinder
sport - utilities.
For MY13, Jaguar transforms its U.S. lineup, and dramatically expands U.S. market presence with addition
of: Instinctive All Wheel Drive ™ — Available on both the XF and XJ Supercharged 340hp V6 engines in the XF and XJ Turbocharged 240hp four cylinder engine available in the XF Eight Speed ZF ® Automatic Transmissions on all XF and XJ models Auto Engine Stop / Start on select XF and XJ models Jaguar's 2013 Model Year
line - up features three models: The Jaguar XJ luxury
sedan, powered by either the supercharged 3.0 liter V6 in rear wheel or all wheel drive configuration, naturally - aspirated 385 - hp 5.0 liter V8, the 470 - hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 or the 510 - hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8; the Jaguar XF
sports sedan powered by the 240 - hp 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder, supercharged 340 - hp 3.0 liter V6 in rear wheel or all wheel drive configuration, the naturally - aspirated 385 - hp 5.0 liter V8, the 470 - hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 or, in the XFR, the 510 - hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains; and the XK coupe and convertible
sports cars powered by either the naturally - aspirated 385 - hp V8, or for the XKR, the 510 - hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains.
Ride: Milano is another
of those European
sports sedans that scribe a fine
line between «
sports» and «
sedan.»
It tackled twisting uphill roads with as much ease as it took on pitted city streets, thanks to the components - the independent suspension, an optional high - powered three - liter V - 6 engine and transmission - Mazda borrowed from its top -
of - the -
line 929
sports sedan.
Acura has adjusted the pricing
of its 2014 TL
sports sedan, increasing the bottom
line by $ 125 across the various models and trim levels.
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 clean - cut
lines and an eager 2.8 - liter, fuel - injected V - 6 engine, the front - wheel - drive 6000 STE (Special Touring Edition) merges the responsive behavior
of a
sports car with the responsible nature
of a family
sedan — that ideal combination that characterizes many European driving machines.
In a world
of $ 3 a gallon gas, ever - tightening emissions regulations and an ozone layer starting to look like that map
of AT&T's 3G coverage, the entry - level horsepower number for a top -
line sports sedan now stands at a staggering 300.
The new car is the
sports sedan of the Grand Prix
line and thus adopts the STE name once worn by Pontiac's 6000.
The first production model
of the Infiniti Q50, the all - new premium
sports sedan, rolled off the assembly
line at the Tochigi production plant on May 14, 2013.
I drove both the luxury and sporty trimmed Avalons, including the top -
of - the -
line Touring, and found the sportiest settings more responsive than any
of its predecessors, but still nowhere near «
sport sedan» poise.
Mazda manufactures a full
line of award - winning cars, including the Mazda MX - 5 Miata
sports car, Mazda3 compact
sedan and five - door, and midsize Mazda6
sedan, which have all competed din the Pirelli World Challenge Championships.
The new 3 Series
Sedan: sixth generation
of the world's best - selling premium vehicle accentuates the brand's
sporting character with its dynamic
lines and athletic overall impression.
The Bottom
Line The 2015 Acura TLX is a quirky but comfortable
sedan, its all - wheel - drive system and drive modes giving it occasional
sports cred but lacking the connected aptitude
of competitors.
The Bottom
Line The 2017 Jaguar XE brings excellent driving dynamics to the compact
sport sedan segment, making it a first generation hit, although its serviceable infotainment offerings lack the wow factor
of some
of the competition.
The 3 - Series
line of compact
sport sedans and wagons.
The two - door
sport coupe model
of the Elantra
sedan will attract even more buyers to the Elantra
line - up, further expanding its appeal to savvy consumers.