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Vehicle Types Archives: Sedan

2015 Kia K900 Premium

A three-quarter front view of the 2015 K900

Offering premium amenities and solid performance at a reasonable price, Kia’s flagship sedan marks a confident first step into premium luxury territory for the Korean car brand.

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2014 Mazda3 i 4-Door Touring

A side view of the 2014 Mazda 3 i 4-Door Touring

This is the not-so-little sedan that can. We were pleasantly surprised by the newest iteration of the Mazda3. Our good-looking Snowflake White Pearl Mazda3 four-door sedan reminded of its larger sibling the Mazda6 due to its design cues. In fact, we found it to be a comfortable and roomy automobile with luxe accents. Continue reading

2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC 4MATIC

A three-quarter front view of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC 4MATIC

Boasting a turbo-diesel inline-4 that earns an EPA rating of 42 mpg highway, the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is an eco-friendly new addition to the German brand’s bread-and-butter E-Class. We achieved 28 mpg combined in our relaxed highway and city driving. 4MATIC all-wheel drive with 4-wheel electronic traction control provides great road-holding in all conditions. Continue reading

2014 Chevrolet Impala 2LTZ

A three-quarter front view of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala 2LTZ

Now in its tenth generation, the all-new Chevrolet Impala has received a much-appreciated facelift that restores Chevy’s flagship sedan to its former glory. Unapologetically large, the Impala proves that full-size sedans can be both athletic and stylish. Our Crystal Red Impala 2LTZ’s 3.6-liter, direct-injected V6 had no problem propelling the nearly two-ton sedan, offering 305 horsepower and 264 pound foot of torque. Continue reading

2014 Mazda 6 Touring

A three-quarter front view of the 2014 Mazda 6 Touring

Starting at under $24,000, the 2014 Mazda 6 Touring offers great value in a sporty and stylish package. Featuring Mazda’s eco-friendly SKYACTIV technology, the midsize sedan offers a generous 184 horsepower from its inline-4 while earning up to 37 mpg highway. Inside, our Soul Red tester came packed with amenities not normally scene in this price range, including a color touch screen display and rearview camera.

2013 Cadillac XTS AWD Premium Collection

A three-quarter front view of the 2013 Cadillac XTS AWD Premium Collection

Built on the same platform as the Buick LaCrosse, this luxurious full-size sedan replaces the outgoing DTS as the largest car in the Cadillac lineup. However, Cadillac has trimmed some fat with the all-new XTS, offering a slimmer, sexier profile that still provides plenty of passenger room. Continue reading