Sentences with phrase «midsize models»

Indeed, with its luxurious yet responsive character and standard V6 power, the RDX isn't just a top compact crossover; it can also be viewed as a more affordable alternative to midsize models like the Lexus RX.

As a result, the 2009 Galant Sport models offer a significant $ 1,000 + MSRP value advantage over comparably equipped competitive midsize models.

Based on these test results plus results released last year, nine moderately priced to luxury midsize models earn the Top Safety Pick award for performance in front, side, and rear tests.

Starting with the next - generation Astra, which will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (September 17 to 27), Opel will roll - out Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in its mini, small, compact and midsize models during model year 2016.

====== EXPERTS ARE SAYING: explains This compact sedan stands out in its class by virtue of its uncommonly spacious interior, with a rear seat that rivals those of many midsize models in terms of head - and legroom..

«The side structure of the Fusion held up reasonably well in the crash test, and this car's structural rating of acceptable is better than some other midsize models we've tested,» Lund points out.

The best subcompacts should have around 50 cubic feet in cargo space, compacts and five - seat midsize models about 70 cubic feet, and three - row midsizers about 85 to 90 cubic feet.

For many buyers, a compact crossover or SUV is all they really need; moving up to one of the 5 - passenger midsize models really doesn't gain them much room.

Midsize models should be a little lower in the 20s, although more powerful models are likely to dip into the teens.

====== EXPERTS ARE SAYING:'s review says This compact sedan stands out in its class by virtue of its uncommonly spacious interior, with a rear seat that rivals those of many midsize models in terms of head - and legroom..

====== EXPERTS CONCLUDE: explains This compact sedan stands out in its class by virtue of its uncommonly spacious interior, with a rear seat that rivals those of many midsize models in terms of head - and legroom..

====== EXPERTS ARE SAYING: This compact sedan stands out in its class by virtue of its uncommonly spacious interior, with a rear seat that rivals those of many midsize models in terms of head - and legroom..

Though other full - size models boast slightly better resale values than the Explorer, the Explorer was the only full - size crossover ranked out of a sea of true SUVs, and full - size crossovers and SUVs fared worse overall than compact and midsize models.

Its unibody construction and independent suspension might make it much more liveable in terms of driving comfort, but that also means that it doesn't have the four - wheel - drive capability of «real» pickups like the Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier or Toyota Tacoma, midsize models that it ostensibly competes against.

In the interest of providing all things to all people (which, by definition, is the role the midsize sedan sort of already fills), successful manufacturers have divvied up their midsize models into various buckets.

Although technically classified by the EPA as a compact because of its overall interior volume, the Alero offers the roominess and interior comfort of midsize models such as the Camry, Nissan Maxima and Volkswagen Passat.

Five more midsize models will be tested in side impacts later this year.

The midsize models offer enough room in the third row to seat children comfortably and even accommodate adults for shorter trips, while the full - size SUVs offer industrial - grade toughness and even more room, along with plenty of usable cargo space behind the third row.

Nissan's Altima and Maxima are interesting because both are midsize models.

Although subcompact sedans are not quite as popular as compact or midsize models, the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has quite a few rivals — including the 2017 Kia Rio.

With estimated ratings of 26 mpg city / 36 mpg highway / 30 mpg combined, the 2015 Legacy 2.5 i matches or exceeds fuel economy of some midsize models that come only with front - wheel drive.

While the trend toward CUVs and SUVs, particularly small and midsize models, is expected to continue, Hinrichs says Ford expects fuel prices to rise in the future, a sentiment shared by consumers, according to the automaker's research.

Midsize models have been the most popular segment in the U.S. since they were «intermediates» in the early «70s — until now.

As before, Audi's midsize model comes as a sedan and a wagon, called the Avant.

The GMC Terrain is a midsize model, its maker's smallest crossover SUV.

Yet even with the increased power — which comes primarily from an electric motor that is 50 percent more powerful than that of the current Prius — the new midsize model will have even better fuel economy than the current one.

Volkswagen recently gave their midsize model, the Passat, a bit of a face - lift.

For the 2016 model year, Honda redesigns the popular Pilot crossover SUV, a midsize model with 3 rows of seats.

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport are both crossover vehicles, with the Outlander classified as a midsize model and the Outlander Sport as a compact variation.

Besides the 2013 BMW 3 series, another midsize model advertised with autobrake also earns a basic rating.

New on the market for 2007 are the Ford Edge, a midsize model slightly smaller than the Freestyle; the midsize Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia; the compact Mazda CX - 7, a sporty five - seat SUV with a turbocharged engine; and the larger, seven - passenger Mazda CX - 9.

Hummer has announced that the new midsize model, the H3, will carry a base price of $ 29,500.

Though Cadillac positions the SRX as a midsize model, it's actually compact, with a cramped rear seat and restricted cargo space.

And even though most of those buyers will probably want it for foul - weather traction, rather than fine - weather performance, this excellent all - wheel system is potentially poised to breathe new life into Buick's midsize model.

That kind of zip was lacking in Toyota's T - 100 pickup, a V - 6, midsize model sold in the late»90s that just didn't catch on with U.S. consumers.

The only truck currently in production with a similar skill set is the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, but it's a smaller midsize model.

Although it's categorized as a compact sedan, the Cruze's interior volume actually qualifies it as a midsize model.

Three crash tests, each involving a microcar or minicar into a midsize model from the same manufacturer, show how extra vehicle size and weight enhance occupant protection in collisions.

Not exact matches

Small and midsize accounting and advisory service companies are recruiting former partners of big firms, creating an employment model that could benefit other industries.

Clearly, the ace in the hole for small and midsize banks remains their «single point of contact» business model.

SunTrust is just one of dozens of small and midsize regional banks that have continued to thrive in the wake of one financial bust after another for the past century by remaining faithful to a simple business model that nationwide «money center» banks like Citibank and Bank of America are just too big to copy.

The researchers focused on automobiles, testing their theoretical model with data from new - car transactions in the premium midsize sedan category between 2001 and 2005.

Though the Acadia has been a big seller for GMC for nearly a decade, the new model has been shrunk to a true midsize CUV, losing a full 7.2 inches in overall length, and about 700 pounds.

* The company has boosted production of its Santa Fe / Santa Fe Sport midsize utilities, and sales of the model are up 35 percent, to 11,655.

And yet, the 2011 model, which hardly looks any different than the old one, is right in the mix with new midsize crossover offerings like the GMC Terrain and the Honda Crosstour.

For the 2011 model year, the Hyundai Sonata left behind a past of generic midsize competence for a new life with cutting - edge styling, and we celebrated it with a spot on our list of All - Stars.

The midsize crossover has some big tire treads to fill, as the SRX is Cadillac's best - selling model with 89,389 moved worldwide through November 2015, a 12 percent increase over the previous year.

At this year's Detroit auto show, Acura showed off a prototype of the 2015 Acura TLX, a midsize sport - luxury sedan that will combine the previous TL and TSX models into one nameplate.

The full - size G90 and midsize G80 sedans make up two of the six new models that the new luxury brand plans to launch by 2020.

Starting with the 2015 Volvo XC90, all future midsize and large Volvo models will ride on a new modular platform that the company is calling a Scalable Product Architecture (SPA).