A steel X-brace and aluminum transverse strut increase rear suspension rigidity, and plenty other braces and stiffeners combine to try and
make this big sedan handle its weight — all 4,254 pounds of it.
There's a deep well of torque to
make the big sedan feel quick from a standstill and light on its feet.
Not exact matches
Although the Gulf Coast of the American Southeast may not seem like the ideal testing grounds for the 2013 Jaguar XFR - S, the fastest production
sedan in the marque's history, Motor Trend's Arthur St. Antoine
made good use of the
big cat's highway manners in an entertaining tour of the third coast, starting off at Sebring, the site of Jaguar's first motorsports victory in the U.S. in 1955.
Hyundai's new Genesis luxury brand
made a splash at the 2016 Detroit auto show with its new flagship G90
sedan, but the
big S - Class competitor wasn't the only Genesis - badged car on the Hyundai stand.
I
made short work of the
big rigs, as well as dawdling minivans, snoozing
sedans, and texting pickups,» I noted in my report of the tour up and down California's Central Valley on Interstate 5, adding, «I've often leveraged the R's agile attributes on my regular commute as well, though the effort vs. return on SoCal's packed I - 405 is nowhere near as good.
I
made short work of the
big rigs, as well as dawdling minivans, snoozing
sedans, and texting pickups.
The proportions of this
big Bentley
sedan give it a well - balanced look that
makes it seem smaller than it actually is, especially in silver.
The 2018 version rides on the proper W123 architecture of the current E-Class
sedan,
making it a much
bigger car than its predecessor as well as a more refined one.
But while the 300SL was a fuel - injected, tube - framed, racing derived performance machine, the humble 190 got by with a
sedan - based chassis and a little carbureted 1.9 - liter four
making around 100 hp — a bit under half the output of
big brother.
We already like the XC90 crossover, and the S90
sedan made a
big impression on us last month at the Detroit auto show.
The 2010 Camaro
made its mark with a version of the rear - wheel - drive chassis developed for the Australian - built Holden
sedan, and just as you'd expect from something created in the Land Down Under, it was a real bruiser on the track,
making its statement with a
big motor and
big tires.
There's plenty of space in this American -
made sedan for
big Americans.
Although Jaguar is
making a
big push toward crossovers, now that its best - selling model in the U.S. is the F - Pace, the brand hasn't forgotten about its flagship
sedan.
Now, if the world's quickest car company could just hurry up and
make an electric
sedan at a more affordable price, Tesla might have the
biggest blockbuster since the Ford Model T. Oh, wait, Tesla already announced it — it's the upcoming Model S.
The exterior redesign brings style elements from the smaller Q50
sedan to the
big Q70, but on a car this large the flowing lines and sweeping elements
make a bit more sense and look more elegant.
Set to
make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, the first Mercedes - Benz dedicated plug - in hybrid model uses a new parallel gasoline - electric drivetrain that is claimed to net the
big luxury
sedan combined cycle consumption of 84 mpg (U.S.) on the European test cycle while providing it with a zero - emissions electric range of more than 20 miles.
Big Barcalounger
sedans from Toyota, Chrysler and Buick have
made the mid - $ 30,000 neighborhood their own.
Exterior Features Hyundai
made a great
big splash with its sixth generation Sonata, with its exuberantly creased styling, but dropped the ball somewhat with its conservatively boring seventh generation
sedan, introduced in 2015.
To
make the Astra
sedan stand out further, head on up to the LT, which comes with a rear lip spoiler and 17 - inch alloy wheels, (one inch
bigger than those on the LS and LS +).
ROAD TEST EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: A few years ago, Nissan
made a
big deal about offering the most affordable new car in America: a version of the last - generation Versa
sedan.
The Porsche Panamera Turbo and BMW M760i are two
big engined, super luxurious executive
sedans that
make you feel like a boss.
Big vertical taillights distinguish it from the G80 and most other current
sedans, and nice creases running along the sides of the car help
make it appear smaller and tidier.
If you think Olds still
makes big, plush, soft - riding
sedans, take a look at the Intrigue.
But another
big part of that reasoning is that the 2018 Focus lineup features a wide array of diverse
sedan and hatchback trim levels to choose from, and we want to
make sure we have the new Focus model that perfectly fits your needs.
For 1992, Honda
made the Civic
sedan bigger and positioned it as more of a family
sedan.
The
big brakes are bitey, again consistent with Maserati's aim to
make this
sedan more of a driver's car than its same - size German rivals.
Overall, with standard AWD, an attractive engine lineup and its roomier interior, the Legacy is well positioned to
make a
bigger splash in the midsize -
sedan segment.
But while the Quattroporte's competitors, such as the Audi A8 and the Porsche Panamera 4, are
making their vehicles longer, Maserati says that their
sedan «will not get any
bigger.»
The fact that the 7 Series has fallen behind its rivals sales-wise in recent years also
made a
big impact on the company's decision to look beyond the familiar four - door
sedan.
Up front, the 2016 Edge features Ford's
big, trapezoidal grille that also
makes the Fusion
sedan a standout.
After purchasing the 2016 Nissan Versa
Sedan we realized we made a big mistake and should have purchased the 2016 Kia Forte as the basic sedan came with more of what Nissan considers an upgrade such as an armrest, map light, keyless entry, key fob and
Sedan we realized we
made a
big mistake and should have purchased the 2016 Kia Forte as the basic
sedan came with more of what Nissan considers an upgrade such as an armrest, map light, keyless entry, key fob and
sedan came with more of what Nissan considers an upgrade such as an armrest, map light, keyless entry, key fob and more.
Where we think the Toyota compact
sedan makes its
biggest move ahead of the Honda is in its roomy back seat.
We also own a 2008 Accord EXL navi
sedan, and so we can tell how
big a jump Honda has
made in several areas of this car.
The Dodge brand is back in the U.S. compact
sedan segment — in a
big way — as the all - new 2013 Dodge Dart will
make its world debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., on Jan. 9, 2012
It features the most powerful engine Audi
makes for a
sedan, and the
biggest brakes and wheels.
Nobody considering an import performance
sedan is going to look at this vehicle, and the Mopar twins
make a much
bigger statement.
And despite being a large
sedan, its good turning radius,
big greenhouse and camera - assisted visibility
makes it easy to maneuver from the get - go.
A few years ago I would have bet
big money you could not
make a AT with more than 5 speeds that would fit easily into a FWD compact
sedan unless at least 3 of the gears were reverse.
The same styling that
makes the Forte and Optima look upmarket in their segments is even more pronounced and works well inside this
big sedan.
Look through its back catalogue of cars, and you'll find that it's actually modest
sedans that had the
biggest impact on how we see Audi today — with the Audi A4 perhaps being the most important four - door car the firm has ever
made.
Enthusiastic acceleration on my way to this treasure,
made it clear that the 300 - horse V6 and Xtronic CVT got this
big sedan moving in nearly - muscle - car - like fashion, though there's plenty of old - fashioned torque steer to
make things exciting for the leadfooted.
Apple CarPlay
makes its
big Toyota debut on the mid-size
sedan this year, which is a pretty important update for one of the world's largest automakers.
The top engine is picked straight out of the
big brother CTS
sedan and is the 318 horsepower 3.6 - liter V6 engine which
makes 318 horsepower and 267 lb - ft of torque.
Still, it
makes a strong case for anyone wanting a stylish compact
sedan that's spacious, has a
big boot and has enough relevant features to keep the urban commuter happy.
Unlike any other nonluxury
sedan sold by a foreign automaker, the Toyota Avalon is available with a front bench seat and a column - mounted shifter - a layout specifically designed to attract the older buyers who favor
Big Three cars.The
sedan is based on the Camry
sedan, Toyota's best - selling car line.The Avalon's ultrasmooth 3.0 - liter, 24 - valve, four - cam V - 6 engine and refined four - speed automatic
make for an excellent drivetrain.Performance is crisp from a stop, and passing power is superb at all legal speeds.
It also has enough power to
make it an exciting ride rather than just another
big sedan.
Up front, the new Edge features Ford's
big, trapezoidal grille that also
makes the Fusion
sedan a standout.
From the driver's seat, the
big Kia is space - capsule silent; the 3.3 - liter turbo engine delivers gobs of torque, but the sound deadening
makes it clear the K900 isn't intended to be a sports
sedan.
The
big screen also doubles up as a rear parking camera display, which
makes it a breeze to park this
big sedan.
German car maker
made it
big in 2009 when the company forayed in the mass segment with the launch of the Polo hatch and Vento
sedan.