Based on the GLE that replaced the M - Class, this 4 - door, 5 - passenger crossover SUV aims to blend an SUV stance with
the performance of a sports sedan.
V60 Cross Country offers handling and
performance of a sports sedan but is more practical for families, dogs, and luggage.
Tires be damned, this remains the gold standard by which
the performance of all sport sedans are and should be judged.
Not exact matches
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.
There are plenty
of high -
performance sport sedans competing in the same field, but there's a chance with Alfa Romeo's heritage that the Giulia could offer a degree
of character and personality to let it stand on its own.
Naturally, the Titanium
sedan with the 18 - inch wheels and
sport suspension was the more capable; its Michelin Pilot
Sport 3 summer
performance tires (rated P235 / 40ZR18) gave up traction reluctantly, to say the least, with the faintest
of chirps.
To
sport -
sedan rivals, the CTS - V's nearly 1 g
of lateral grip, redoubtable Brembo brakes, hyper - engineered chassis, magnetic suspension, and five - mode
Performance Traction Management present an ample challenge.
In recent years, Lexus has responded to its critics with a series
of performance - oriented vehicles, most notably the muy macho IS F
sports sedan in 2008 and the 552 - horsepower limited - edition LFA supercar two years later.
This new
sports sedan has loads
of it — from its immense
performance to its soaring engine note to its playful chassis to its stylish Italian physique.
Whereas the last teaser video
of the M5 showed the
sports sedan demonstrating its
performance potential on track, this video shows the car in tamer circumstances.
It's no secret to those who already own one: The Ford Taurus SHO is America's best high -
performance sports sedan, and by any unit
of measure, it's a world - class... Read more
The Michelin Pilot Sport 2 was initially developed for Original Equipment (O.E.) on some
of the world's most prestigious
sports cars and
performance sedans.
From the precision
of Direct Adaptive Steering to the power
of a 400 - horsepower engine and design grounded equally in form and function, the new INFINITI Q50 provides revolutionary
sport sedan performance.
Lexus signaled its intentions to raise its
performance - car game with the debut
of the M5 - ish IS F
sports sedan in 2007 and then, two years later, the limited - production, stratospherically priced LFA supercar.
2015 INFINITI Q50
sport sedan and Q70 luxury
performance sedan models equipped with Forward Emergency Braking -LSB-[5026]-RSB-(with the exception
of the Q70 V8 AWD) have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest safety award, TOP SAFETY PICK +.
A Maximum
Performance Summer tyre member initially developed for Original Equipment (O.E.) on some of the world's most prestigious sports cars and performa
Performance Summer tyre member initially developed for Original Equipment (O.E.) on some
of the world's most prestigious
sports cars and
performanceperformance sedans.
The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid comes with air suspension as standard and offers a unique balance in this segment: the comfort
of a luxury
sedan paired with the
performance of a
sports car.
Cadillac announced that it's offering Recaro
sport seats from the CTS - V on premium and
performance trim levels
of the regular CTS
sedan.
If you desire the pinnacle
of luxury for the BMW
sports sedans, then we encourage you to check out the BMW 7 Series, with its exceptional
performance, exquisite design, impeccable luxury, high - level comfort, and intuitive technologies.
WinterPro HP is GT Radial's
Performance Winter tire developed to meet the needs of drivers who want to retain the handling and precision of their high and ultra high performance sports cars, sedans, or coupes during winter
Performance Winter tire developed to meet the needs
of drivers who want to retain the handling and precision
of their high and ultra high
performance sports cars, sedans, or coupes during winter
performance sports cars,
sedans, or coupes during winter conditions.
For high -
performance sports cars like the BMW M3
Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe, in particular, steering feel and precision are the foremost considerations in the development
of tires for the front axle, alongside lateral stability and braking forces.
Now able to run from 0 - 60 MPH in the mid 5 - second range, top Accord trims had better
performance and featured a higher level
of content than many popular, and much more expensive, European
sports sedans.
Produced as a direct competitor to the luxury
sports sedans of the leading European luxury marques, the XE10 series Toyota Altezza and Lexus IS was designed with a greater
performance emphasis than typically seen on prior Japanese luxury vehicles.
Handling and
sports -
sedan versatility are Jetta's top draws and, in the lower - priced models, offer a high degree
of performance for the money.
As part
of the 2014 Lexus IS
sports sedan launch in the US, Lexus outfitted respective editors
of Motor Trend and ArrestedMotion.com with the first
of Kogeto's «Joey» panoramic cameras to showcase the
performance and stunning design
of the 2014 Lexus IS.
The launch
of the new BMW M3
Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe sees BMW M GmbH revealing a new interpretation
of the high -
performance sports car — and carrying the BMW M philosophy over into the fifth generation
of the M3.
As part
of the 2014 Lexus IS
sport sedan launch in the US, Lexus created and hosted a MADE Fashion Week event in 2013-09-05 debuting a first - ever live holographic
performance art experience titled «Lexus Design Disrupted», featured supermodel Coco Rocha and a bold retrospective from the archives
of designer Giles Deacon in a creative concept inspired by the IS and the brand's commitment to design and technology.
«Building on the extremely positive feedback on the Q50 Eau Rouge at its recent Detroit auto show launch, we decided to further whet the appetite
of performance sports sedan fans by engineering this powerful heart into our blood - red beast,» said Johan de Nysschen, president
of Infiniti Motor Co..
Sports —
Performance (over $ 50K): Ford's 526 - horsepower Shelby GT350 Mustang will go up against the likes
of Mercedes - AMG's C 63 S super
sedan, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Cadillac ATS - V and the Lexus RC 350 AWD.
Available as a
sedan and coupe for the 2017 model year, the Honda Civic Si is the perfect balance
of convenience and
sports in today's ever - growing market
of performance hatchbacks.
This luxury
performance sport sedan will make each
of your drives a wonderful one.
Brimming with power, passion and
performance, the 2018 Kia Stinger is a
sport sedan dedicated to the thrill
of driving while cossetting occupants in luxury.
With the World Premiere
of the M
Performance Parts for the all - new BMW M5, BMW now offeres a full range of original BMW Accessories for the quintessential high - performance sp
Performance Parts for the all - new BMW M5, BMW now offeres a full range
of original BMW Accessories for the quintessential high -
performance sp
performance sports sedan.
Stelvio is the first SUV in the over a century
of history
of the brand and has rewritten the rules for its class by setting new
performance benchmarks, while Giulia is the
sports sedan where functional and dynamic beauty combine to achieve peerless
performance.
The 2015 Acura TLX is a true luxury
sport sedan, so it is fitting that the car be raced against several
of its natural competitors, and even some up - market brands, in the Pirelli World Challenge,» said Art St. Cyr, President
of Honda
Performance Development and Vice President, Product Planning and Logistics, American Honda, in a recent statement.
Infiniti's 2016 Q50 luxury
sport sedan was shown off at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit with announcements
of new powertrain choices, including a trio
of efficient turbocharged engines in addition to available
performance technology enhancements.
Offering race car - inspired power and
performance, this well - equipped five - passenger
sedan gives drivers all
of the creature comforts normally associated with a full - sized luxury
sedan, with the power and
performance that one expects from a refined
sports car.
For the price
of a well - equipped family
sedan you can easily find yourself driving around in a used
sports car that will offer outstanding
performance and exceptional handling.
Trophies will be awarded for
Sedan, Family Vehicle, Truck, SUV / Crossover,
Performance /
Sports Car and Car
of the Year.
There is no import or domestic
sports sedan for even $ 10,000 more that can match the Grand Prix's refined
performance (zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds), generous amount
of equipment and sporty styling.
In fairness,
sports car
performance was never part
of the MKZ's mandate, and Lincoln have nonetheless rendered the 2.0
sedan a pleasant car to drive over most roads.
A source familiar with the automaker's plans said Dodge would use a lower - cost version
of the platform as a basis for the next Charger
performance sedan, Challenger
sports car, Journey midsize SUV and Durango large SUV.
When Pontiac rolled out the new version
of the Grand Prix in 1997, it became my favorite American car.It still is.But I like the Grand Prix even more now that the gearheads at SLP Engineering have worked their magic on what is definitely the best American - made
sports sedan ever built.SLP (Street Legal
Performance) is the outfit that made a name for itself by creating the Firebird Firehawk and Chevrolet Camaro SS - cars that were done so well, General Motors made them regular production options that could be ordered through any Pontiac or Chevy dealership.
With more horsepower than most
sports sedans, a hybrid engine, and a long list
of tech features, the Lexus GS 450h is a consummate package
of comfort,
performance, and technology.
This roomy
sedan packs more muscle than most other cars in its class, handles like an expensive European thoroughbred and contains just about every creature comfort you could want in a car.If you are looking for a high -
performance mid-size
sedan, the Maxima should be added to your list
of cars to test drive.ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, PERFORMANCEOne reason the Maxima SE performs like a
sports car is that it has a
sports car engine.
However, it remains to be seen if Alfa's
sports sedans - that embody many
of the
performance traits
of its roadsters - will someday find a welcome home among the Alfisti - Alfa's faithful.
The Bottom Line With more horsepower than most
sports sedans, a hybrid engine, and a long list
of tech features, the Lexus GS 450h is a consummate package
of comfort,
performance, and technology.
A premium class business
sedan with the dynamic qualities
of a high -
performance sports car: This highly traditional concept is being reinterpreted with the world premiere
of the BMW Concept M5.
The success
of the Pontiac Bonneville SSE in giving a staid
sedan the look and the
performance of a
sports coupe has helped spawn yet another entry into the field - the Dodge Spirit R / T.
The MDS blends a range
of striking design features including unique 21 - inch alloy wheels, Bentley Flying «B» wing vents and Diamond Quilted leather trimmed cabin with driver - selectable,
sports - tuned suspension and steering, underscoring the
performance credentials
of Bentley's 6.75 litre V8 ultra-luxury
sports sedan.