«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.
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.
Nissan says it has no plans, as of yet, to move production to Smyrna, Tennessee, where the Rogue, Altima and
other models are produced, though that could change along with the political climate — and waning demand for
midsize sedans like the Altima.
As such, it joins 10
other models in the institute's
Midsize Moderately Priced Cars class.
Toyota will begin to roll out the new platforms with the launch of a
midsize, front - wheel drive car on TNGA this year, with extensive plans for
other models in the near future.
According to a Ward's Auto report, the Xterra may be the victim of the success of
other, less fuel - efficient Nissan
models, as well as the overall
midsize SUV segment.
While Cadillac has lagged behind
other luxury carmakers in exploiting the crossover segment, it plans to make up for lost time by rolling out four new
models in rapid succession, with the
midsize XT5 leading the charge.
Other models in its lineup to be refreshed for 2016 include the best - selling Accord
midsize sedan, which was last revamped for 2013, and the CR - Z compact car.
Other additions for the
midsize sedan include standard 8 - inch touchscreen on all
models and a CVT transmission, which replaces a six - speed automatic, on all
models with the 1.5 - liter turbocharged engine.
Nissan's
midsize sedan features a complete redesign for the 2016
model year, including the brand's new «Energetic Flow» design language that also characterizes
other Nissan
models.
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.
Critical Knowledge: 2010 MDX: Acura's
midsize luxury SUV gets a mid-life makeover with minor styling modifications, a new transmission, revised suspension, and a bunch of new technology.2010 RDX: This turbocharged compact crossover SUV has revised styling, added standard equipment, upgraded technology features, and a new front - wheel - drive
model with a lower price tag and better fuel economy.2010 RL:
Other than a color shuffle, the Acura RL carries over without change after a significant freshening in 2009.
While those are the
midsize sedans that we think are best for most drivers, in the competition section you can read our takes on the
other models in this class, including the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Kia Optima, Chevrolet Malibu, and Volkswagen Passat.
After more than 100 hours of research, discussions with
other experts, an in - depth analysis of each
model in this class, and driving all of the top contenders, we're convinced that the redesigned 2018 Toyota Camry LE is the best
midsize sedan for most drivers.
The three - row crossover was redesigned completely for the 2016
model year, and according to Jeff Conrad, senior Vice President at Honda, «no
other midsize mainstream SUV on the market today can match the...
Now granted,
midsize sedans follow the same
model cycle as any
other vehicle, so they were all due to change.
«Colorado's gas
models already led the segment in fuel efficiency, and the new diesel — which no
other non-GM competitor offers on a
midsize truck — gives customers even greater freedom to go where they want with fewer fill - ups.»
Base
models of most
other midsize sedans come with a four - cylinder engine, which isn't offered in the Aura.
Nissan refers to its Maxima as a «four - door sports car» and at one point, that classification was true, as early Maxima
models outperformed nearly every
other midsize sedan on the market.
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.
The 2017 Chevy Malibu Hybrid is yet another
midsize sedan that's based on a mainstream gas - powered
model, and like the
others we've already discussed, the Malibu Hybrid has its own perks.
Other 2000
model year highlights include: a new version of Pontiac's sporty Bonneville sedan, two new
midsize cars from Saturn, a pair of affordable entries from Volvo and the flashy new Jaguar S - Type.
If Subaru can keep most of this styling intact for the production
model, it would give Subaru what it needs to compete with
other stylish
midsize sedans, like the Ford Fusion and Hyundai Sonata.
Where Hyundai can really hurt Honda and Toyota — not to mention all the
other manufacturers, domestic and otherwise, of
midsize sedans — is in the base
model.
«Ford has done a good job with some
other recent
models, but the Fusion is at the back of the pack among
midsize cars for overall safety performance.»
Both hybrid
models are advertised to return 47 mpg, but the owners say that number is inflated to seem more competitive among
other midsize sedans, according to their court filing.
After revealing the all - new 2019 Altima, Nissan has announced that reservations for the limited Edition One version of the
midsize sedan will open on June 15 along with all
other versions of the
model.