616 hp Fuel Economy 81/80 MPG Characteristics of a Sedan With a long and storied history, the sedan has evolved a lot over the years. However, there are fundamental traits that define the body style. Though how much any single model leans into or away from these inherent characteristics is...
Engineers will tell you that creating a 500-hp $100,000 supercar is child’s play compared with creating a family sedan. For one thing, the average base price must nowadays hover around $25,000. The car must graduate from the EPA with something close to a 24/35-mpg diploma. It must...
With 198,210 units sold throughout 2017, the Hyundai Elantra just manages to squeeze into that last spot on the list of the top 20 best-sold vehicles in the U.S. That speaks a lot about both the compact sedan and its Korean manufacturer. They’ve long been underdogs, competing with muc...
The 2023 models were treated to a slight refresh with a new front fascia and a curved, singular-panel digital display. Opt for the venerable M340i xDrive, and you'll get M3-like acceleration at 4.1 seconds thanks to BMW's AWD system, but expect to pay over $60,000 for a new one....
Cars in this segment with a performance focus all have pretty high top speed figures, but when it comes to acceleration, there are some really impressive sedans on offer. The all-electric force that is the Tesla Model S can go from 0-60 mph in just over 3 seconds (with the infamous Pl...
V8 back to the lineup, the Lexus LS soldiers on with a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 (416 hp, 442lb.-ft.) in the LS500 and a naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 hybrid system (354 hp combined) in the LS500h. Pricing starts around $77,000, but the LS can be optioned to well over $100,000....
Wrote our editor, William Jeanes: "There may be adequate horsepower in there, but it obviously disagrees with the transmission." He's right. The automatic permits sloppy overrevs on many upshifts and a not-very-positive sense of manual control when you want it. To...
- Improved fuel efficiency by up to 18 percent over its predecessor - More fuel efficient than Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Production began at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in November with shipments to dealers before year-end “Class-above” mid-size car interior volume Standard VSM, ...
The masterfully built and wonderfully appointed Audi A8 is both progressive and classic throughout. With four different engine options, you can have plenty of horsepower and torque to choose from. There's the 3.0-liter V8 engine that will give you 333 hp at 5,500 rpm, 325 lb-ft of torque...
The cabins of the new 2020 BMW M340i and M340i xDrive Sedans are designed to offer a modern space with a focus on driving enjoyment. The driver, the front passenger and those travelling in the three rear seats will appreciate the extra space over the predecessor, not just on long distance...