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- 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing 10 $62,890. 18 combined. C/D SAYS: With 472 ponies under the hood, the 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is no pain and all joy in the world's automotive rodeo.
- 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 9 $81,855. 20 combined. C/D SAYS: Italy may be best known for pasta, but it's the country's cars, such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, that live rent-free in the minds of car enthusiasts.
- 2024 BMW M3 9 $76,995. 18–19 combined. C/D SAYS: The 2024 BMW M3 lineup is even crazier this year, with a new, lighter, 543-hp CS model that improves its already mind-blowing performance.
- 2025 BMW M4 9 $80,095. 18–19 combined. C/D SAYS: With an intoxicating twin-turbo inline-six and a razor-sharp chassis, the BMW M4 is a muscle-bound brute in search of its soft side.
- Alfa Romeo Giulia
- Audi Rs 3
- BMW 3 Series and M3
- BMW I4
- Cadillac CT4
- Cadillac CT5
- Genesis G70
- Honda Civic
- Hyundai Elantra N
- Porsche Panamera
Why it stands out: Punchy four-cylinder; astounding power from Quadrifoglio; light and nimble character; awesome shift paddles Could be better: Clunky infotainment; sub-par switchgear
Read our Alfa Romeo Giulia review We start this list with one of the most predictable inclusions: the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Yes, it's a stereotype that the Italian sport sedan is fun to drive, but the fact is, well, it is. The Giuliacomes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 280 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful four-cylinders in the segment. It's paired with a snappy and smooth eight-speed transmission and either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The engine is l...
Why it stands out: Magnificent sounding and massively powerful five-cylinder; super grip from all-wheel-drive; fat, aggressive fender flares Could be better: Numb steering; low-rent interior materials
Read our RS 3 review The Audi RS 3's crown jewel is, unquestionably, it's mad turbo five-cylinder under the hood. It doesn't make any sense that it exists in today's world, as it exists in only this one trim of this one model (at least in the U.S. line-up). But that's part of the appeal. The other, much bigger part of the appeal, is the huge power and stunning sound. It has a howl unlike anything else, and it does so with a whopping 401 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. And it's all in...
Why it stands out: Lots of powertrain options; sure handling; available manual in the M3 Could be better: Annoying infotainment; numb steering; questionable styling
Read our BMW 3 Series review, our 330e long-term review updates and our M3 review While it has faltered in the past, the small luxury sport sedan benchmark is in much better form in its current iteration. And there are many things that make the 3 Seriesappealing. It's available with a turbo four-cylinder, a plug-in hybrid four-cylinder, or a few different versions of a turbocharged straight-six. It also boasts a great interior with high-end materials and highly comfortable seats. And of cours...
Why it stands out: All the goodness of the 3 Series and 4 Series Gran Coupe, but electric; available 300-mile range; M50 acceleration on par with M3 Could be better: Front-end design; annoying info...
Read our BMW i4 review We've just gone over most of the positives of the BMW 3 Series sedan such as its strong driving dynamics, nice interior and wide array of powertrains. It's missing a powertrain, though: electric power. And that's where the i4comes in. It's based on the 4 Series Gran Coupe, which is itself basically a 3 Series four-door with a hatch, and it adds either one or two electric motors. It's all the 3 Series goodness, but fully electric. The base motor in the eDrive35 is reason...
Why it stands out: Extremely communicative steering and chassis; strong four-cylinder options; powerful Blackwing model; available manual transmission Could be better: Interior is a bit bland; manu...
Read our Cadillac CT4 review The 21st century has been a time of reinvention for Cadillac as it transitioned from floaty barges to world-class sport sedans. The Cadillac CT4represents one of the last internal combustion Cadillacs, and it's a superb example of the breed with excellent handling, impressive refinement, and the availability of an incredible halo model. There are three basic iterations of the car, starting with the base turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 237 hp or a 310-h...
Why it stands out: Nearly 700 horsepower; supercharged V8 soundtrack; available manual transmission; brilliant chassis Could be better: Four-cylinder is a little weak for this car; manual only for...
Read our CT5 review In addition to the CT4, the CT5is another excellent sport sedan, just bigger. That applies to under the hood, too, where the most beastly CT5 packs a monster supercharged V8. The basic CT5 shares its turbo four-cylinder with the CT4 and makes the same 237 horsepower. The upgrade engine is a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 making 335 horsepower. Rear-drive is standard on each with all-wheel drive available as an option. They're comfortable and engaging, a great blend for a fun dail...
Why it stands out: Excellent bang for the buck; extremely powerful V6; brilliant chassis; user-friendly infotainment Could be better: Cramped back seat; transmission could be sharper
Read our Genesis G70 review Our final choice from the compact luxury sport sedan segment is probably the best value, the Genesis G70. It comes with either a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder making 300 hp, or a beefy twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 making 365 hp. Both come standard with an eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel-drive, with all-wheel drive as an option. They're amazing deals, too. You can get a V6 G70for similar pricing as the four-cylinder Alfa or BMW we mentioned before, and with s...
Why it stands out: Affordable price; excellent fuel economy; spacious interior; loads of convenience and performance features; manual transmissions Could be better: Low on power in Si trim; no manu...
Read our reviews of the Honda Civic, Si and Type R We're stretching the terms of a sedan here a bit with some of these versions of the Honda Civic, since the Type R is actually hatchback-only as is one of the most enjoyable regular models (the Hatchback Sport Touring with its manual transmission). But we've already included one car that's technically a hatchback (the BMW i4), and there are a few others here that technically feature a hatchback over their trunks. And the fact of the matter is,...
Why it stands out: Amazing performance to price ratio; great infotainment; great seats and spacious interior; excellent manual transmission and solid dual-clutch automatic Could be better: Not much
Read our Hyundai Elantra N review You'll be hard pressed to find a better performance deal for any car, period, not just sedans, than the Elantra N. You get 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque, all of which comes on so smooth and stays so steady that it feels stronger than the rated output. It goes through your choice of an excellent six-speed manual or a great (if not quite excellent) dual-clutch automatic. Then there's the amazing electronically-controlled mechanical limited-slip di...
Why it stands out: Porsche handling; throaty V8s; available plug-in hybrid models; hatchback practicality Could be better: Expensive; snug back seat; touch-operated interior controls and air vents
Read our Porsche Panamera review It's hard to talk about sporty cars without bringing up at least one Porsche, if not more, and the same applies with sedans. The Panamera is a brilliant example, and one that offers an impressive array of flavors. It's also one that's being updated in 2024 with new powertrains, which you can check out, here. But for now, until we've driven the new one, we'll talk about the current model. At the base of the range is the more sedate twin-turbo V6 model with 325...
Mar 31, 2011 · 1/21. Jaguar MK 2 (1959-1967) Favored by '60s Hollywood and several decades of British cop shows ( Inspector Morse et al), the MK 2 combined the opulence of vastly more cumbersome Rolls-Royces...
- 2022 Cadillac CT-5 V Blackwing. America is no stranger to jaw-dropping sports sedans. Back in the '60s and '70s, four-door sedans fitted with legendary units such as Mopar's 426 or General Motors' L72 were not uncommon.
- 2022 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge R-Design. Sweden is known for its tall and blond women, but not necessarily for its cars. The average car fan will of course know about Volvo or Saab, but they will most likely be incapable of giving you any details about a given Swedish vehicle.
- 2022 Lexus IS350 F Sport. Japanese carmakers went from being pariahs to becoming bestsellers in the United States. Following their respective successes, they each created a luxury subsidiary.
- 2022 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye. Dodge set the tone back in the '60s with cars such as the Polara 426 Max Wedge. The Polara was not the prettiest car out there, but it sure packed a mean punch.
- Dodge Charger Jailbreak. The Charger is an unconventional sports sedan available in many trims. It’s a large, rear-wheel drive sedan with a punchy V8 engine.
- Mercedes E63 S AMG. Since its debut, the E63 has been one of the industry’s premier high-performance luxury sedans. The E63 becomes tougher with the all-new updated 2021 E-Class.
- BMW M5. Nowadays, the 5 Series is a composed and confident mid-size luxury sedan. Over the years, the 5 Series has received some substantial upgrades, making it one of the best sports sedans on the market.
- Porsche Panamera. It's hard to speak about sports sedans without bringing up the Panamera. The Panamera is available in different flavors, with the base offering a 325-hp twin-turbo V6.
May 29, 2020 · 2020 Porsche Panamera 4S. Just as Porsche builds some of the best high-performance sports cars and supercars on the planet, it also offers one of the best sport sedans: the Panamera. The...
Jan 17, 2020 · These top 15 sports sedans have earned their place on this list for offering everything a sports sedan needs - and doing it well. To be considered a sedan it clearly needs four doors, a trunk (not a hatchback), and decent performance figures.
