Sentences with phrase «not in sport sedan»

However, compared to the Sonata Hybrid, the Optima is a much better handler, though it's still not in sport sedan territory.

Not exact matches

Even in C43 form, the new Benz ragtop doesn't come off as a hard - edged convertible version of a serious sport sedan, but rather, evokes a movie soundtrack song title repeated by this reporter much too often when writing about such cars: «Oh, to be alive and in a convertible.»

As you'd expect in a sport sedan, the seats are top - notch, yet not just in a sporty way.

I love our Four Seasons 328i, but the 335i's engine provides charisma that the 2.0 - liter four can't match, and 3 - series buyers would do well to not write off the big engine in their quest for a fun, efficient sport sedan.

With more and more buyers wanting their luxury / sports sedan in taller form, it's pretty clear that one crossover isn't enough.

They may not be as sexy as luxury sedans or high - performance sports cars, but the competitors in our 2013 Compact Car Challenge represent the go - to vehicles for the majority of us regular folks in our everyday lives.

When the road followed the unpredictable curvatures of a mountain, body roll obviously was not as well snubbed as in the best sports cars, but it was mighty impressive for a four - door luxury sedan and is without a doubt best in its class.

These vehicles are more sports car than family sedan, but that won't stop them from moving four people in comfort.

Mazda put rotary engines in everything from sports cars to trucks to ridiculously heavily Australian sedans, so why not put one in a bus?

The seats are billowy, making it hard to hold still for too long, and you're propped way up, sitting high and upright like you're in a small crossover, not an sport sedan.

If you're not hungry for power or attention and aren't looking for the most stimulating driving experience in the world, the stick shift - equipped 2018 Audi A4 is a solid choice of luxury sport sedan, or at least sporty luxury sedan for those who feel like you have to step up to the S4 to hit «sport sedan» status.

What makes the XC90, built on Volvo's large - car SPA platform, such a breakout is that it moves along nicely with a 2.0 - liter turbo - four, sometimes combined with a supercharger or plug - in hybrid assistance, and that it doesn't try to pass itself off as a tall sport sedan, but rather as a subtly luxurious, comfortable and thoroughly competent road wagon.

While the trappings of sportiness are there, heavier steering, red - colored gauges, and adaptive bolsters that keep you snug in your comfy seat don't constitute the essence of a sport sedan.

A long time ago, Nissan began claiming that its Maxima was «the four - door sports car,» something it never had been, wasn't then, and isn't now — at least not in any definition of the term «sport sedan» I can acknowledge.

With a shorter wheelbase than its sedan sibling, the Drophead turns in with a bit more agility, but this car does not by any stretch provide a sporting experience.

The notion of a sport sedan goes back at least eighty years, so it is not defined by BMWs, however nice some of its offerings have been since the New Class cars came along in the 1960s.

We've got our best look yet at the 2016 Jaguar XE sports sedan with this front end shot, and this photo adds a crucial detail that wasn't included in the teaser Jaguar issued earlier this year at the Geneva auto show: an «S» badge in the grille.

The Rover's price doesn't seem that steep when you consider that this is your sports car, your tow vehicle, your family sedan, and maybe even your occasional off - road competition truck all in one.

No, you won't ever think you're in a sports sedan, but the big fella reacts well to steering inputs, the ride is smooth, and body control is better than I expected.

Naturally, a compact sports sedan won't be a utilitarian paradise in almost any form, but even so, the IS 200t performs admirably in terms of trunk space.

Audi's 2015 S3 doesn't boast any one characteristic — well, there's the engine, but you'll be able to get your hands on it cheaper in the Golf R — alone that makes you want to rush out and drive for driving's sake; another example of the difference between a sporty sedan and a full - on sports sedan a la BMW or Mercedes.

As an entry - level luxury sport sedan not made in Deutschland — or made elsewhere by a company based in Deutschland — it's...

I guess the Hemi - powered Charger might compete; that comes in at $ 35K or so, but it doesn't feel as refined, nor does it really play in this Euro - style sport sedan market.

While its backseat is a bit tight and its sporting credentials aren't quite on the same level as the BMW 3 Series or Cadillac ATS, the Volvo S60 fits right in against more comfort - tuned entry - level luxury sedans like the Acura TL, 2014 Audi A4 and 2014 Mercedes - Benz C - Class.

While it's not quite as quick and powerful as some of the serious entry - level sports sedans out there, it can definitely hold its own, and it does so in a stylish, luxurious way that serious, but fun - loving, drivers will definitely be able to appreciate.

While it's not the best choice for a sport sedan, it does offer excellent fuel economy, giving the Maxima an EPA fuel rating of 22 miles per gallon in the city, 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 25 miles per gallon combined.

The Ford Fusion is not a sports sedan, but it feels nimble and precise in corners, with minimal body roll.

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.

While steering accuracy is good and the car does not pitch around when cornered with enthusiasm it is not a sport sedan and others in its class provide a more engaging drive.

However, shift performance isn't quite on par with the dual - clutch units or the ZF eight - speed auto gearbox prominent in many European sport sedans.

If you're looking for a midsize - luxury sedan, want all the modern amenities, but don't want the same Lexus - BMW - Mercedes - Audi you see day in and day out, then the 2016 Jaguar XF is the sports sedan for you.

Somewhat because the V8, when pushed, lacks the higher end of refinement found in the competition's big engine sport sedans, and, likewise, the seven - speed gearbox wasn't the smoothest of operators.

In a way, there is no direct, clear market competition, as the 4 - door Panamera defines the perhaps - paradoxical notion of a 4 - door sports car and doesn't really fit the description of «sports sedan.»

[22] Exterior, interior and options remain identical to the 2008 G35 model range but the sedan now also sports the 3.7 - liter VQ37VHR «VVEL» V6, rated 328 hp (245 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 269 lb ⋅ ft (365 N ⋅ m) at 5,200 rpm that was previously introduced in the G37 Coupe.

This is not BMW's Active Steering, which varies the steering ratio more widely and does so in response to vehicle speed; instead, BMW M chose to tailor the 5 Series» «standard» steering system to the attributes of this ultimate sports sedan.

Yes, of course, it's still an Accord, a big boring family car, and would you know, it is in fact not a sports sedan.

It's a car that can keep up with other sports sedans, but doesn't feel very sporty doing it, despite our car's having the optional sport suspension for $ 750, a package that includes high - performance tires and 17 - in.

There are several sports sedans that, despite weighing nearly a ton less, don't have the same crisp turn in or road feel.

Ford has two unique cars in its lineup.There's the Taurus SHO, a high - performance sports sedan with a special 24 - valve Yamaha V - 6 engine.And there is this week's test car, a 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Special Edition coupe.You won't find anything exotic under the hood - at least not until the 1993 model year - but the LSC has a personality all its own.The interior is perhaps second only to that of the Cadillac Allante in its design, layout and quality of material.

It's no sports sedan and it won't slay a BMW 5 Series in the curves but getting up to speed is never a concern.

Driving position: You can't miss with the optional 16 - way power seat, but the seat needs a deep, supportive pocket, in the contemporary sports - sedan style.

«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.

A four - door Maxima GL Sedan, made available by Nissan Motor Corp. through Reed Motors of Orlando, was offered at $ 14,199 — not bad for a nicely appointed machine that can carry a small family in comfort while boasting the same lively engine as found in the potent 300ZX sports car.

McLaren has become one of the most enthusiastic practitioners of automotive technology that makes a high - end sports car be so docile in daily driving that you don't also need a luxury sedan for your Monday - to - Friday commuter car.

The 2016 Tesla Model S breaks with sport - sedan convention in many ways, not the least of which has to do with its interior versatility.

A solid sport sedan worthy of its G - designated predecessors, the 2017 Infiniti Q50 keeps up with the competition but doesn't distinguish itself in any particular fashion.

[6] In Europe, Japan, and other markets where it is not available, the Lexus GS sport sedans occupy the mid-size category in the Lexus lineuIn Europe, Japan, and other markets where it is not available, the Lexus GS sport sedans occupy the mid-size category in the Lexus lineuin the Lexus lineup.

A third, and major, temptation is the price, which though not cheap, is quite competitive in the Euro sports - sedan category.

A Sport mode is available in the Dynamic Select drive program, but the standard E-Class shouldn't be confused with a sports sedan.

The 2016 Nissan Maxima goes on sale in June, 2015 with an impressive, concept - like design and Infiniti - like premium interior features, but the sports sedan almost didn't happen.