If you think about it, sedans are compromises. They’re not as stylish as a coupe, nor as carefree as a convertible. A sedan isn’t as capable at hauling cargo as a hatchback or wagon, and isn’t as adept in adverse weather conditions as a crossover vehicle or SUV. And yet, because of their passenger-friendly four doors and all-around geniality, they’re among the best-selling models on the American market. As such, they’re the recipients of vast amounts of research and development efforts; chances are that any carmaker’s new technology will make its debut in their sedan lineup. Here’s a roundup of some of the best ones on the market.
New to the market is the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, read the review.
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There are 15 vehicles highlighted in the 2010 Sedan Buying Guide. All vehicles are listed in alphabetical order.
Think of the 2010 Acura RL (view photos) as a totally luxed-up Honda Accord with all the bells and whistles, a nicer interior, plusher seats, a quieter ride, and a Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) system that’s great in the snow, in the rain, and in the corners, and you wouldn’t be far off. The RL was restyled on the outside last year, an exercise that included an unsuccessful nose job. But under the conservative skin lies the same 300-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine paired to a five-speed automatic transmission.
The RL is replete with must-have features like voice command and xenon headlamps, and cool options like Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking and a navigation system with real-time traffic. And built on the backbone of parent company Honda’s legendary reliability, and substantiated by being ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), you get peace of mind, perhaps the greatest luxury of all.
- No. 1-ranked Midsize Premium Car in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study
- 16 city/22 fuel economy range
- MSRP: $46,830 - $54,250
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