Popular Midsized Sedans to Avoid and the Best Models to Buy Instead
There's no need to rely on trends. These alternatives topped Consumer Reports' rigorous road tests and earned high reliability ratings.
SUVs continue to attract more buyers every year, often at the expense of traditional sedans. This shift in buying patterns has led many automakers to cut sedans from their lineups in favor of more SUVs on the showroom floor. Despite this trend, many consumers still prefer sedans for their excellent blend of fuel economy, passenger room, and cargo flexibility. The resulting package provides a more engaging and responsive driving experience than the average SUV.
To help you navigate this changing market, the auto experts at Consumer Reports have identified popular midsized sedans that may look appealing but fall short in our rigorous evaluations. Our analysis combines results from our 50 objective and subjective tests at our 327-acre Auto Test Center with real-world data from our latest annual survey. This survey includes detailed feedback on about 380,000 vehicles, allowing us to see which models stay reliable over time and which ones leave owners frustrated. Here, we present the mainstream and luxury midsized sedans to avoid, along with two superior alternatives:
• A better choice: Another vehicle that sells well but has a higher Overall Score.
• A good alternative: A better-scoring model that you may not have initially considered.
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