You also don't have to think back far to remember
when midsize sedans dominated.
When midsize sedans like the Hyundai Sonata can get 34 mpg, tiny economy cars like this need to do notably better.
Of course, this was a time
when the midsize sedan held a larger market share than it does today, so an element of predetermined success came with the car.
Not exact matches
When the Hyundai Sonata SE is cruising calmly along the turnpike at 70 mph and the audio system is playing, this traditional
midsize sedan seems like a sure winner.
The new Mercedes E-Class is probably the best
midsize luxury
sedan available, especially
when equipped with its efficient four - cylinder engine.
Even
when it stretched a handful of inches for 2009, the Mazda 6 still played the game like a sport
sedan instead of a traditional
midsize sedan, and we liked that.
Regarded as one of the greatest modern
midsize luxury
sedans, the W124 is a downright legend, both
when new and in long - term perspective.
«It might seem hard to get excited about a gray
sedan when we're parking fancier, flashier cars next to it, but the truth is it's a consistent performer, and an interesting, satisfying entrant to the
midsize market.»
CHATTANOOGA, TN — The response was underwhelming
when Volkswagen unveiled its eagerly awaited all - new U.S. - built Passat
midsize sedan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.
Still,
when you put it all together, what you have is not only the most innovative Accord in years, but the most compelling car on the
midsize sedan market.
Keeping all of this straight can be helpful
when buying a mainstream FWD
midsize family
sedan, whether you're looking for the latest, greatest model, or you want to catch an aging model just before its replacement in order to make an exceptional bargain.
The only other non-hybrid, non-diesel
midsize sedan that can beat 39 mpg is the Mazda6, which gets 40 mpg highway
when it's equipped with the i - ELOOP regenerative braking system.
A
midsize sedan may not have to reach you on an emotional level, but we like it
when it does.
And
when we gathered the latest crop of
midsize sedans, the Accord came out on top.
ROAD TEST EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: There's one big upshot to the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
when you compare it to other
midsize sedan hybrids like the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid...
It's without question a really nice
midsize sedan and there's a feeling of solidity
when you're sitting inside and driving this car.
Both numbers are impressive
when compared to other hybrids in the
midsize sedan class.
When it comes to hybrid
midsize sedans, we are spoiled for choice.
A lot can change before 2020,
when Ford would need to introduce the next - generation
midsize sedan or a replacement for it.
When it comes to
midsize German luxury
sedans, the rivalry between BMW, Mercedes, and Audi keeps each brand honest, while at the same time, creating a demand for individuation.
When we first drove the redesigned Rogue in 2013, the crossover segment burner was on high, becoming just as competitive as the
midsize sedan segment.
When you're shopping for a new
midsize sedan in the Toms River, NJ area, you'll likely run into quite a...
I'm also pretty sure he's correct
when he says this car flies below the radar of
midsize sedan shoppers — most think of Honda Accords, Ford Fusions, Toyota Camrys.
That's why we were so pleased to learn of
midsize sedan's incredible showing in its IIHS safety tests this year, earning it a Top Safety Pick Plus — which is the highest score a vehicle can achieve —
when equipped with High Beam Assist.
Kia Motors America (KMA) was honored
when two of its popular models — the 2017 Kia Optima
midsize sedan and 2017 Kia Sportage SUV — were named among the top 10 Most Awarded Cars of 2017 by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, a trusted source for consumers in the automotive space.
When you purchase a
midsize sedan, one of the features you are probably looking for is the overall safety of the vehicle.
In my list of the most entertaining
midsize sedans to drive on the market, the Optima is near the top behind the new Mazda 6, but ahead of the new Honda Accord, which many people often write off as a dull driving car
when it's surprisingly nimble.
Otherwise it does everything a
midsize sedan is supposed to do: It's quiet at speed but gives enough engine sound at launch to let you know
when to shift gears by listening instead of having to look at the tach.
When you first start shopping for a
midsize luxury
sedan or performance
sedan, the all - star models from Germany are likely to come to mind first.
Introduced in early 2002, the Mazda6 traces its roots back to 1987,
when the 626 was enlarged from a compact to a
midsize sedan.
When equipped with the i - Eloop system on the Grand Touring trim, it earns an EPA - estimated 32 mpg in combined driving, which is tops among non-hybrid
midsize sedans with a gasoline engine.
The Volkswagen CC — essentially a sleeker and sexier version of the Passat
midsize sedan — could receive some Audi - inspired styling
when the next generation arrives.
The
midsize Dodge Avenger
sedan will not be replaced
when its production ends early next year, and two other Dodge products are expected to move to the Chrysler brand or be discontinued.
GM has the small - to -
midsize sedan market well covered, and it should only continue to improve
when the new Malibu and Regal go on sale.
When the Malibu Hybrid debuted at the 2008 Major League Baseball All - Star Game, Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper said, «The Malibu Hybrid «s winning package of uncompromising design and fuel economy will help us assert leadership in the
midsize sedan segment and meet the needs of Chevy customers.»
No manual gearbox is offered, but that's no problem, as most
midsize sedan buyers choose the automatic transmission even
when a manual is available.
Truth is, after spending a week with a range - topping Touring model, I believe today's Accord remains an enticing buy in the
midsize sedan segment even
when you compare it against its fresher competition.
For starters,
when you're shopping for a
midsize sedan you want a car that saves you money on gas and makes you feel better about supporting the economy
when you purchase it.
At the same time,
when buyers switch from
sedan to crossover, they often downsize — for instance, going from
midsize sedan to compact SUV, without much if any loss in rear - seat comfort.
There, the car showed all the attributes of a first - rate mass - market
midsize sedan, but perhaps not as much handling athleticism
when pushed as the styling would suggest.
With the manual transmission and fancy suspension, it is easy for drivers to forget they are in a
midsize sedan when they get to a twisty bit of road.
A V - 6 in a
midsize sedan seems overkill these days,
when fuel economy is paramount.
2006 Hyundai Sonata: You don't need to pay $ 2,000 to $ 4,000 more to get a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord
when you can get this
midsize South Korean
sedan that's been redesigned and now is built in the U.S.
When the way is clear, some quick lane changes reveal an awful wallow in the Milan Hybrid's handling — there is no intention of sport in this
midsize sedan, just economical comfort.
The critically - acclaimed Kia Optima became a pop culture icon
when Blake Griffin leaped over the popular
midsize sedan to win the All - Star Slam Dunk competition earlier this year.
The business is to be found in the advent of a
sedan version of this popular
midsize coupe, a must development at a time
when the baby boomers» reproductive patterns are making
midsize four - door
sedans increasingly popular.
For the Pontiac Grand Prix, 1990 brings a mixture of business and pleasure.The business is to be found in the advent of a
sedan version of this popular
midsize coupe, a must development at a time
when the baby boomers» reproductive patterns are making
midsize four - door
sedans increasingly popular.The pleasure is to be found in a new plaything called the Turbo Grand Prix Coupe, a 205 - horsepower hummer that likes to make its great big tires squeal like babies.The business of the
sedan and the pleasure of the turbo coupe will be combined this spring
when Pontiac introduces the Grand Prix STE Turbo, which is a
sedan with the turbo coupe's hot engine and sport suspension.
When you add in strong performance, plenty of driver engagement and evocative styling, its easy to see why its one of our favorite
midsize family
sedans.
With a handful of months before launch, there's still plenty to learn, such as final fuel economy numbers and pricing, which we'll share in the months ahead
when we get them, but it appears that Honda has created a compelling design worthy enough to wear the Accord badge and take America's bestselling
midsize sedan into its 10th generation.
When we factor in these updates along with the Fusion's existing qualities, the overall appeal of this
midsize sedan becomes quite obvious.