Any of the passenger car having four doors and a truck usually separated from the passenger area are characterized as Sedans. Classically, the front part of the sedans comprises the engine, second part is the passenger body with foldable rear seats and the third part includes a trunk to fit in with large objects easily.
Top rated sedans [i]
There is a wide variety of sedans. Some of the best of them are:
- Hyundai accent
It is one of the most reasonable sedans that comes up with adjustable driving seat, power windows, air conditioner, seven inches media screen, 120 horsepower four-cylinder engine with six speed manual and a push button to start. A lot of luxurious features with enhanced fuel economy cost nearly $20,000.
- Kia Rio
This subcompact car with smart, elegant design; decent trunk and passenger space, is an economical option for people having low budget. Kia is long lasting for upto 13 years i.e., it can last for 200,000 miles. Engine specifications are 120 horsepower @ 6,300 RPM and 112 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 RPM. Kia is more reliable than Hyundai accent. Kia Rio costs $16,000 typically similar to other compact cars.
- Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Elantra has a unique styling and a spacious compact car. With proper maintenance and care, it can last (200,000-250,000 miles) longer. Hyundai offers long term warranty and excellent quality when it comes to attract the customers. Overall, it is reasonable, reliable and successful starting with $20,875. Its engine is 147 hp four cylinder coupled with CVT.
- Honda civic
It is a compact car with 158-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine specifications. Automatic brakes, cruise control that automatically adjusts the speed of the car and lane maintenance assistance are some of the features for driving assistance in $23,000.
- Volkswagen Jetta GLI
It has the same features as that of most famous Golf GLI. It come up with more spacious back seat and trunk with 228-horsepower four-cylinder turbocharged engine. New wheel design and leathered steering wheel and lever further enhance its beauty. It has fitted within 10 inches digital display, rear seats are ventilated, spacious trunk to accommodate seven suitcases, large sunroof to let the light in, Wi-Fi connectivity, eight speaker sound system, and wireless charging are additional features in GLI
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
It has gesture control system, blind spot monitoring and 18 inch wheel design are introduced in latest model.
All models have a larger sunroof, LED headlights, rain sensing wipers, leather steering wheel, adjustable rear seats, 10 inches display panel and foldable side mirrors.
Most Luxurious Sedans[ii]
Vehicles that offer exceptional performance with lavishing design and latest safety and driving features are termed the luxurious cars. Automation, heated mirrors, seat adjustment, infotainment systems, all come to mind when considering luxury cars. Some luxurious cars with their key features are explained below:
- BMW 750i
- Powered 10-way seat adjustment
- Automatic brakes in case of emergency braking
- 2-inches display screen
- Larger sunroof to allow light inside
- Powered door closure, trunk and front sunshade
- Sound system with 16 speakers
- Cadillac CT6
- Leathered seats and steering wheel
- automated climate control
- 2-inch display panel
- LED lights
- Heated mirrors to prevent ice or fog
- Eight-way front seat adjustment
- smartphone connectivity
- Jaguar F-Type
- Automatic headlights
- Auto-deployed rear spoiler
- Heated mirrors
- sport exhaust system (manual transmission)
- Porsche Panamera
- Partial leather covering on seats
- power-adjustable rear seats with heating capacity
- 3-inch touchscreen with GPS system
- Panoramic sunroof
- Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
- Heated side mirrors
- AMG performance exhaust system
- climate control
- Wireless charging facility
- Blind-spot monitoring system
- Mercedes-Benz E400
- synthetic leather upholstery
- LED lights
- automatic climate control
- Sunroof
- 3-inch display screen
- Auto android connectivity
- Audi S5
- 18-inch wheels with high performance tires
- Leather upholstery
- LED lights
- Android connectivity
- Tri-zone automated climate control
- 14-speaker sound system
- Mercedes-Benz S550
- Heated leather seats
- 12-way front seats adjustment
- Two 12.3-inch displays
- 13-speaker sound system
- Panoramic sunroof
- air-purification and fragrance system
- Geo-fencing for teenagers
- BMW 540i
- Leathered seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 2-inches touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay connectivity
- LED lights
- Sunroof
- Tesla Model 3
- 15-inches display screen
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Cloth seats
- real-time traffic navigation system
- Remote control by a mobile app
- collision warning and mitigation,
- blind-spot monitoring
Price of sedans
The cost of sedans varies depending upon the brand and model under discussion. As we move towards more specificity and increased features, the cost increases. Top rated sedans of 2021 alongwith their prices are given in the table:
Sedan model | Cost |
Hyundai Accent | $17,600 |
Hyundai Elantra | $20,875 |
Kia Rio | $17,045 |
Honda Civic | $22,265 |
Mazda 3 | $21,645 |
Volkswagen Jetta GLI | $32,000 |
Honda Accord | $26,000 |
Hyundai Sonata | $28,075 |
Mazda 6 | $25,470 |
Kia K5 | $24,685 |
Mercedes-Benz A-Class | $34,700 |
Mercedes-AMG A35 | $46,900 |
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | $38,900 |
Tesla Model 3 | $38,690 |
BMW 3-Series | $42,445 |
Mercedes-AMG C43 | $57,550 |
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio | $80,755 |
BMW M5 | $105,495 |
Porsche Taycan | $84,050 |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $110,850 |
[i] https://www.carmax.com/articles/best-luxury-sedans
[ii] https://blog.certifiedautoplex.com/what-is-considered-a-luxury-car/