Sentences with phrase «more midsize cars»

In 1991, more midsize cars are being built with air bags and anti-lock brakes, two safety features in strong demand.

Sales in 1989 have been sluggish and unpredictable, but at least one trend has emerged: Americans bought more midsize cars than last year.

Older Japanese automakers are moving away from economy cars and are now building more midsize cars.

Not exact matches

North American production of the Focus compact car and Fiesta subcompact will halt in May, while the midsize Fusion lives a few more years before it departs.

Four companies are doling out discounts of more than $ 4,000 on midsize cars so far this year, according to Cox Automotive:

Like any new, self - respecting midsize sedan, the 2015 Subaru Legacy adopts a graceful roof that is meant to make this four - door car look more like a two - door coupe.

No, this is not good news for VW in America; the brand ought to be selling more than 10,000 of its midsize cars.

Like small trucks, consumers seem to be finding it hard to pay more for a well - equipped small car when they can have a reasonably - equipped midsize for the same price.

To go from 12,000 units to more than 150,000 in the span of two years not only upsets the midsize apple cart, it sends it barrel - rolling down Lookout Mountain and positions VW once and for all with a midsize car for the masses.

The Building Blocks Just like the other cars in Midsize Madness, the Accord has left behind the niche of compact sedans it once occupied and adopted a more American way of doing business, emphasizing spaciousness and comfort.

Porsche has been more than just a «car» maker for years, since the introduction of its wildly popular Cayenne midsize SUV.

«It's an area we're working on now that we have a more competitive passenger - car offering,» he says of new products such as the well - received Chrysler 200 midsize sedan.

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.

Though we already knew that a second - generation hybrid version of the Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan was in the works, we're getting a bit more than we bargained for at the car's official debut at the Detroit auto show.

This car has more styling than the midsize segment demands.

Volvo's SPA large - car platform is sized at, and priced just a bit below, the midsize Mercedes - Benz E - and GLE - Classes, or perhaps more appropriately, the Audi A6 / Q7.

Mazda 6 buyers are more likely to be men (69 % vs. 61 % for the midsize car segment), younger in terms of median age (48 years old vs. 54 years old), and wealthier in terms of median household income ($ 97,361 vs. $ 86,876).

In a car that does so much right, that should blow the doors off the vast majority of midsize four - doors in any category you can name, it's all the more disappointing that Audi couldn't polish the transmission a skosh more before rolling out this car.

Increasing the interior space to that of a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord will bring the Prius into the mainstream, because midsize cars are the biggest sellers in the U.S. market and are more suited to families than a compact.

Luxury and non-luxury midsize cars are the first group to be evaluated for the new small overlap test, so more top safety pick + winners could be announced in the future.

You're not doubt well aware of the worldwide fame of the Toyota Camry midsize sedan and Toyota Corolla compact car, and they're earning more time in the spotlight this summer with Special Editions to be available here at Sloane Toyota of Philadelphia this year.

The Maxima is a terrific car that has a lot to offer midsize - sedan consumers who want more than just appliance - like transportation.

It is more expensive at $ 28,700 but is a midsize car with lots of interior room.

Boasting more rear legroom than some midsize sedans and similarly impressive interior design and materials, the Nissan Sentra is one of the grown - ups in the compact car segment.

Check out our Mazda 6 Power Profile to learn more about the people who own this model and who rate it so highly in comparison with other Midsize Cars.

As if those features weren't enough, the Camry has won numerous awards like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick, the SmartChoice Retained Value by IntelliChoice, the Best Midsize Car for the Money by U.S. News & World Report, and more!

Though Prius v gives up some fuel economy compared to the original Prius, its excellent packaging makes it an arguably more attractive option for families and active folks looking for better gas mileage than most any midsize car or SUV can deliver.

Jaguar's midsize luxury car is an attractive alternative to more popular competitors, and is offered in standard, Premium, Prestige, R - Sport, and S trim.

The Mazda6 equipped with i - ELOOP rates 8.5 L / 100 km in the city and 5.9 L / 100 km on the highway — impressive numbers for a midsize sedan, and about 3.5 % more fuel - frugal than the regular car.

«Fusion offers people a lot more car — including helpful technology, beautiful design and a more rewarding driving experience than other midsize sedans,» said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president and chief technical officer, Global Product Development.

There is no more important segment right now for automakers to do well in, and this success by Nissan may surpass the importance of Toyota's lead in midsize cars with its Camry, or Ford's lead in trucks with the F - 150.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Toyota Motor Corp. has racked up two more 2015 Top Safety Pick + awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety — one for the Lexus ES, a luxury midsize car, and another for the Scion iA, a new minicar and the least expensive vehicle to come with standard front crash prevention.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Toyota Motor Corp. has racked up two more 2015 Top Safety Pick + awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety — one for the Lexus ES, a luxury midsize car, and another for the Scion iA, a new minicar.

With three models of head - turning styling, two legendary HEMI V - 8 engine choices, up to 25 highway miles per gallon (mpg), more than 25 safety and security features and modern amenities, including Media Center 730N with voice - activated Uconnect ™ Navigation system and real - time traffic available, it's no surprise Dodge Challenger was awarded J.D. Power and Associates «Most Appealing Midsize Sporty Car» in its 2009 APEAL Study.

Bottom line: The Fusion is a much more enjoyable car to drive than the average midsize, middle - class sedan.

Midsize sedans are larger and roomier than compact cars such as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, providing more space for passengers and gear, and usually a smoother ride and quieter interior.

If I had it to do over, I probably would have looked more at a midsize car and checked for a quieter ride.

Perhaps more importantly, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata is still a pretty good value for a midsize sedan — giving you more car and features for the buck.

«What we see now is more of the sport utility vehicle [and] crossover vehicles are built on car platforms, and they get much better vehicle economy, in fact there isn't much penalty between a midsize sedan and a compact sport utility,» Michelle Krebs, senior analyst with Autotrader, told Automotive News.

Because the SHO offers the same type of equipment and interior layout as European sports sedans costing thousands more, you are immediately tempted to declare the car a stunning value, even a steal compared with a midsize BMW or a Lexus.

Though some of its add - on trim pieces seem a bit contrived, the Regal TourX nevertheless offers better cargo versatility than the typical midsize car, and a more - engaging driving personality than the typical midsize SUV.

As an entry - level luxury car, it not only allowed more drivers to become familiar with the Mercedes - Benz brand, but gave the C - Class (what used to be known as the Baby Benz) room to grow and compete with some of the more prestigious midsize sedans.

Lincoln now has two cars that can claim to be competitive without drawing snickers from car buffs: the Lincoln MKZ midsize sedan from 2013 - on and even more so the 2015 MKC compact SUV.

It allows for five and their cargo to travel in comfort to their destination, so much so that the Fit's rear legroom is actually more generous than most midsize cars, with as much as a 4 - inch advantage over some competitors.

This era of Passat was among the last that were made to outdo other midsize mainstream cars like Accord, or Camry and the car costs a bit more to buy and own.

In the popular mind these might still be small cars, but in historic terms they've grown into midsize machines the new Corolla's wheelbase is more than a foot longer than that of the original 1969 Corolla's and it's a full 26.5 inches longer overall.

In a market where small SUVs are now crushing sales of small and midsize sedans, the CR - V offers 5 - passenger seating, a roomy and versatile cargo bay plus more ground clearance than the average car with the option of all - wheel drive.

The newer Passat from say, 2012, were downgraded to be on par with other mainstream midsize cars, and the price was reduced as well, whilst the more upscale Volkswagen CC took the place of what former «Passat» enthusiasts seek.

The Accord is the US» best - selling midsize sedan, the number one choice of individual American car buyers... Read more →

Those searching for a competent entry - level luxury sedan will find a lot worth loving within the Volvo S60, which the S90 is able to make the luxury midsize car market more competitive with its sleek and all - new design.