It's one of the few sedans in the class that offers all-wheel drive, but the rest of the package is unremarkable. The Nissan Altima is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 5 trim levels. See owner reviews for Nissan Altima. The Kia K5 brings exciting styling to the otherwise conservative midsize-sedan segment. It's an intriguing alternative, but the lack of a more efficient hybrid model limits the K5's overall appeal. The Kia K5 is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 5 trim levels.
Unlike those familiar names, the K5 stands out in the segment with bold styling that assures it won't be mistaken for anything else in the class. The Kia also offers all-wheel drive as an option along with a fun-to-drive performance model at the top of the range.
Complementing the K5's aggressive exterior is a nicely trimmed cabin that borders on luxurious in the higher trim levels. And like most Kias, the K5 has an easy-to-use driver interface that makes its standard features all the more accessible.
The midsize sedan slots into the Kia lineup above the compact Kia Forte and below the Kia Stinger sport sedan. The K5 is an inch longer than the Camry and about 3 inches shorter than the Accord. See owner reviews for Kia K5. The Mazda3 stands out from the pack with its impressive interior finishes and responsive engine.
It also has sporty handling and sleek styling, but the upper trim levels require a slightly bigger budget than some competitors. The Mazda Mazda3 is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 7 trim levels. The Mazda Mazda3 is one of the most engaging compacts on the market.
It's available as a sedan or sleekly styled hatchback with three responsive engines from which to choose. There's also front-wheel or all-wheel drive for those who need extra traction in colder climates. Thanks to the Mazda3's wide range of configurations, it's easy to find one that suits your preferences. But this car is designed for people who like to drive.
Its sporty handling makes it fun to take winding country roads. While incredibly fun to drive with a smooth ride and a luxurious interior, its infotainment system is challenging. Instead of a touchscreen, there's a rotary controller on the center console that takes time to master. The Honda Civic offers a smaller range of trims but with an equally engaging drive at a lower price.
The Toyota Corolla has nine trims, including a hybrid and lower overall pricing. The Subaru Impreza has four trims with lower pricing but with a rougher ride and less attractive interior. See owner reviews for Mazda Mazda3. The Polestar 2 is a powerful, tech-laden, five-seat hatchback electric vehicle with all-wheel drive and subtle good looks. It is easy to drive and will stand up well against similarly equipped EVs. The Polestar 2 is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 1 trim levels.
Polestar, once Volvo's in-house performance arm, is now a stand-alone electric car company within the Volvo Car Group, which in turn is owned by China's Geely Auto. There's a temptation to slot the Polestar 2 into the luxury small-EV class with the likes of the Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-Pace , but it falls short of true luxury car status. Instead, the all-electric Polestar 2 is a well-appointed, sporty hatchback sedan — Polestar calls it a fastback.
It provides scorching acceleration; great handling; loads of high-tech safety; driver-assistance and infotainment features; a comfortable, pleasantly designed interior; and decent cargo capacity.
Its safety and driver-assist systems and Google-powered onboard infotainment are top of class. And as a performance car, the Polestar 2 does well even against the most powerful versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Its biggest drawbacks are its price and range. For that kind of money, it has an unimpressive range. See owner reviews for Polestar 2. This midsize sedan has a comfortable, luxurious interior with turbocharged engines that make driving fun. Rear seat space is tight, and the driver interface lacks a touchscreen, but the Acura TLX delivers a premium drive experience that makes it a solid pick.
The Acura TLX is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 5 trim levels. See owner reviews for Acura TLX. The Tesla Model 3 is a practical and high-tech look into the electric-car future. Although, sometimes, it feels assembled with ancient carpentry tools. The Tesla Model 3 is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 3 trim levels.
According to company founder Elon Musk's vision, the Tesla Model 3 was supposed to be the car that would democratize electric vehicles. It's meant to be a midsize EV family sedan within reach of anyone who could otherwise afford a fully loaded Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. But things haven't exactly panned out that way.
Tax incentives can lessen the bite. Still, there's no denying that the Model 3 has broadened the appeal of EV ownership. It's practical, offering plenty of room for four passengers. Plus, there's a conventional trunk and a "frunk," a smaller front trunk for cargo. The Model 3 is the most "tech-forward" car you'll find in large volume production. Nearly all of Tesla's features and functions are controlled via the tablet-style touchscreen.
This tech will delight some users and baffle others. But it eliminates a swath of switchgear inside the cabin, leaving behind a slick, stark interior design straight out of a German art movement.
Sure, there are many other EVs that cost less than the Model 3. Most are sized like compact cars, subcompacts, crossovers, or hatchbacks. Few come close to offering miles of range. However, the new Ford Mustang Mach-E comes close enough at miles. The Model 3 is without a peer in some ways and feels like a car from the future. It also has some fundamental flaws that buyers would reject in cars costing half as much. The Model 3 may be imperfect, like the future, but it's a fascinating window into what's ahead.
See owner reviews for Tesla Model 3. The Volvo S60 is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 3 trim levels. See owner reviews for Volvo S A spacious and comfortable interior with room for five passengers makes the Toyota Avalon an ideal highway cruiser. The available hybrid helps make it more cost-effective, but a high starting price could put the Avalon out of reach for those on a tight budget. The Toyota Avalon is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 8 trim levels.
See owner reviews for Toyota Avalon. The Lexus ES is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 12 trim levels. See owner reviews for Lexus ES. The Audi A4 delivers sporty performance and luxury in a well-rounded package for those who want an engaging daily driver. Standard Quattro all-wheel drive and safety tech help ensure a little precipitation won't infringe on the next trip. At the same time, the A4's comfortable interior accommodates passengers with a premium design and high-tech amenities.
The Audi A4 is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 6 trim levels. See owner reviews for Audi A4. The Genesis G80 is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 2 trim levels.
See owner reviews for Genesis G The Toyota Camry is a fuel-efficient and roomy sedan that easily accommodates five adults. Its wide variety of trims range from luxurious to sporty. The Impreza's 2. A five-speed manual is standard with the Impreza - as is its all-wheel drive system.
The Cadillac CTS sedan is a lot of fun to drive regardless of whether it is found in rear-wheel or optional all-wheel drive trim. The mid-size Cadillac CTS luxury car is roomy, nimble and comfortable and it can be outfitted with either a turbocharged 2.
The smaller mill generates horsepower and lb-ft of torque while the top of the line engine is good for horses and lb-ft of twist. A six-speed automatic is paired with CTS models, and fuel mileage for the two engines is nearly identical with the smaller motor edging ahead thanks to a rating of 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
The Dodge Charger is a full-size sedan that makes both its V-6 and V-8 engine choices available with all-wheel drive. The 3.
The Dodge Charger RT's 5. Fuel economy for the more robust all-wheel drive Charger drops to 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. The Buick LaCrosse courts near-luxury buyers with a mid-size sedan that is long on style and features. When ordered in V-6 trim, the Buick LaCrosse can also be equipped with an all-wheel drive system. The vehicle's 3. Rear-wheel drive is commonly found in trucks, truck-based SUVs, performance cars, and luxury sedans, and it turns the car's rear tires.
With AWD, torque is sent to all four wheels. The advantage in getting moving in slippery conditions is obvious. Since AWD turns four wheels instead of just two, there's that much more grip, and when the available traction is very low—as on snow and ice—you can accelerate better, with less or even no tire slippage. The vehicle feels stable and doesn't slip or fishtail in a way that makes your heart beat faster. In almost any slippery situation, an AWD sedan is able to accelerate from rest better than one with front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive that's rolling on identical tires—though there are exceptions.
All-wheel drive is different from four-wheel drive. By our definition, four-wheel-drive vehicles use systems that can't vary the individual axle speeds, meaning you cannot drive them on dry streets and roads. Do so and the axles will bind—remember, your vehicle's inside wheels turn slower than the outside wheels when you go around a corner—and the car will hop awkwardly around tight turns.
All four-wheel-drive systems are intended for part-time use only. They are designed for driving off-road or when the roads are extremely slippery.
At all other times, these vehicles must be driven in tw0-wheel drive. AWD systems are not a panacea, however. Like any technology, AWD comes with certain advantages and drawbacks. An AWD sedan will accelerate on slick roads significantly better than a car with two-wheel drive.
If there's snow, ice, or mud on the road, it will be more difficult for a two-wheel-drive car's wheels to get a good purchase when you're accelerating. This could cause the vehicle to lose traction and slip and slide unnervingly. At worst, you might get into a skid that sends you off the road or into another car.
An AWD system improves a car's ability to accelerate safely and without drama through all types of precipitation. AWD doesn't automatically improve handling on dry pavement in and of itself.
It depends on the vehicle. More and more high-powered, high-performance cars are using AWD for its ability to harness big horsepower without spinning the tires. Just as it does in snow, an AWD system's ability to deliver torque four ways and feed it to four tires, rather than two, reduces any individual tire's tendency to spin when accelerating in a straight line or while powering through a corner. This means faster acceleration from rest with less burned rubber and, for expert drivers who push their cars hard, the confidence to hit the accelerator in a corner with less chance of slewing sideways or, worse, spinning out.
This is the big issue that drivers of AWD sedans need to learn to deal with—and some learn it the hard way. In snow and slush and on icy roads, AWD reduces wheelspin whenever you're trying to accelerate, but it has no effect on a car's ability to stop or turn in those same poor conditions.
AWD sedans neither stop nor turn any better than their two-wheel-drive cousins. Drivers tend to judge winter traction based on how easily a car's wheels spin when they push the throttle. Does the car wiggle, fishtail, or feel unstable?
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