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.
Not exact matches
While Ford expected big things for its small cars (including the Fiesta, already assembled in Mexico), the midsize Fusion
sedan, and especially all its trucks and
sport / utility vehicles do far better for the company and its bottom
line.
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 2016 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 harmoniously blends the
line between luxury
sedan and
sports coupe, making it ideally suited for your fine tastes.
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.
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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.
Sports sedans like this are more about corners than straight -
line performance, but come on, you know you want to see who wins in a drag race.
If nothing else, we can conclude that these
sports sedans offer impressive straight -
line performance.
Already, your choices for manual transmissions are limited to small economy cars (and then sometimes only on the cheapest trim
line with the smallest engine),
sports cars such as the Mazda MX - 5, and higher end
sports cars and
sports sedans.
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.
Second - generation four - door walks the
line between
sports car and luxury
sedan, starts at $ 114,300 in Canada
The Bottom
Line With the 2017 Cadenza, Kia brings just about everything you could want in a modern, premium
sedan, except for any real
sport character.
The 2.0 - liter turbo - four, the eight - speed transmission, the
sport - tuned suspension and steering all come together in the 2.0 T for an enjoyable
sedan, and not just in a straight
line.
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.
With styling clearly inspired by big Mercedes - Benz
sedans and power supplied by the same in -
line six - cylinder used in the Lexus SC 300
sport coupe, the new Lexus has been designed to compete with European
sports sedans, such as the BMW 525 and the Acura Legend.
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.
More information about the 2008 Pontiac G8: The Pontiac G8 promises to straddle the
line between sophisticated
sport sedan and buff muscle car for 2008, offering handling that's better than many rivals but with firm yet comfortable touring comfort.
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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.
From the base DL model, starting at $ 14,500, up to the souped - up Mi16 model, at $ 21,475, the 405
line is a sharp entrant in the
sports -
sedan market.
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 3 Series
Sedan and
Sports Wagon represent BMW's best - selling model
line.
Ironic as it may be, this high - performance
sports sedan is in
line with other new models that use an engine start / stop feature that cuts power at idle.
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.
2018 Nissan Maxima: Billed as a four - door
sports car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima straddles the
line between being a large mid-size
sedan and an entry - luxury
sedan.
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.
Key visual variations on the 2014 5 Series
Sedan (and its greener ActiveHybrid 5 sibling) center on revised contour
lines around the grille, reshaped air intakes and new thin -
line LED taillamps, while the Gran Turismo gets its own front fascia recasting and benefits from an extended liftgate configuration that ups cargo capacity by 2.1 cu ft. Like the 4 - door, it
sports restyled taillights.
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.
In profile, the glass area maintains the raked A-pillar and sweeping C - pillar that define the Optima's
sports -
sedan appearance, with the rear quarter light kicking up smartly as the shoulder
line extends towards the raised boot lid.
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.
We appreciate the XE's classic yet beautiful
sports -
sedan lines: the long hood, downward sloping roof and curtailed tail.
For more information on the complete
line of Nissan
sedans,
sports cars, truck, crossovers and SUVs, please visit www.nissannews.com.
Instead what you get is a coupe that nicely walks the
line between
sedan and
sports car.
The base 3.8 launches with authority and the 5.0 launches in a straight
line like a true
sports sedan.