The Ford Fusion Hybrid nicely balances fuel economy, passenger comfort, and big car
technology in a midsize sedan with few compromises.
The car nicely balances fuel economy, passenger comfort, and big car
technology in a midsize sedan with few compromises.
Not exact matches
The current generation of the best - selling Toyota Camry was redesigned for 2012, just one year before Honda, Nissan, and Ford revamped their respective entries
in the
midsize sedan segment and left the Camry a step behind behind
in terms of fuel economy, style, interior quality, and
technology.
The 2014 Acura RLX has all the
technology you'd expect
in a
midsize luxury
sedan, but it's eclipsed by similarly priced competitors that offer a more polished driving experience and more elegant design.
If you're looking for a reasonably priced
midsize family
sedan with the latest
in driver safety, suspension and infotainment
technology, the new 2018 Honda Accord leads the pack.
Introduced
in 2007, the
midsize sedan borrowed leased hybrid
technology from Toyota, as Nissan's own alternative energy program wasn't completely up to speed.
As seen with recently launched new Bimmers, the new
midsize sedan lost some weight thanks to BMW using the carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic (CFRP)
technology in the larger 7 Series, as well as magnesium, aluminum, and high - strength steel
in the car's chassis.
In making its Canadian debut at the CIAS, the
midsize luxury
sedan features more emotional styling with sports
sedan proportions, wrapped around two new powertrains to provide even greater athletic performance, along with an array of signature Acura
technologies.
-- A solid body structure as stiff as any
in the global
midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best -
in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting
in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds — Chassis control
technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.
The Mazda 6 stands among the best
in its class
in terms of fuel economy, safety and
technology features, interior room, and materials quality — all while offering athletic handling and handsome styling that are clearly a cut above the
midsize -
sedan norm.
Mazda has gained a fair amount of traction with its fuel - efficient Skyactiv
technology, which was first fully implemented
in production on the CX - 5 compact crossover, followed by the 2014 Mazda 6
midsize sedan.
In the very competitive midsize luxury sedan segment, the Q70 will remain a heart over head choice until it receives a more comprehensive technology update to bring it in line with more modern competitor
In the very competitive
midsize luxury
sedan segment, the Q70 will remain a heart over head choice until it receives a more comprehensive
technology update to bring it
in line with more modern competitor
in line with more modern competitors.
The fifth generation of the
midsize Mercedes - Benz E-Class
sedan moves to the head of the class
in driver - assistance and self - driving
technologies.
Ford said the 2014 Ford Fusion is now the only car
in the
midsize segment to offer rear inflatable safety belts, adding to the
sedan's suite of available safety and driver - assist
technologies.
The facelift leaves a rather soft print on the
midsize sedan styling-wise, with the most significant upgrades having been operated
in the
technology department.
«Fusion Energi has a different audience
in the
midsize sedan market, but delivers many of the characteristics and
technologies that make C - MAX Energi so great, which is why we're anticipating a similar positive response.»
The new
midsize sedan is sportier, quieter and features significant updates
in safety, comfort and
technology.
It is known
in the US for the best - selling Camry
midsize sedan and championing hybrid drive
technology with the Prius family of vehicles.
Among
midsize sedans, none is as
technology - rich as the 2013 Ford Fusion, which mixes efficiency, driver assistance, and infotainment features
in one attractive package.
The Bottom Line Among
midsize sedans, none is as
technology - rich as the 2013 Ford Fusion, which mixes efficiency, driver assistance, and infotainment features
in one attractive package.
The 2018 TLX offers AcuraWatch ™ as standard equipment on all grades, leading all luxury
midsize sedans in the application of advanced safety and driver - assistive
technologies.
The Bottom Line The 2018 Toyota Camry sets a new standard for
midsize sedans in style and driving feel, capping it all off with standard advanced safety
technology and incredible fuel economy, but its Entune 3.0 infotainment system suffers from deficiencies compared to the competition.
The 2018 Toyota Camry sets a new standard for
midsize sedans in style and driving feel, capping it all off with standard advanced safety
technology and incredible fuel economy, but its Entune 3.0 infotainment system suffers from deficiencies compared to the competition.
Additional Honda and Acura models that have been equipped with standard rearview camera systems are expected to have their rearview camera systems recognized as Advanced
Technology Features
in the near future, including the all - new 2015 Fit subcompact car and 2015 Acura TLX
midsize luxury
sedan, both launching
in spring 2014.