Tuesday, 19 March 2024
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The Genesis brand, which has made major moves in the luxury car world for the past half-decade or so, is making a heavy move toward EVs.

They see the future is electric, and already offer multiple EV options, both on the SUV and sedan side of the business.

When it comes to the Genesis sedan lineup, the vehicle that began this transition is the midsize G80 sedan. Genesis first launched an Electrified G80 variant for the 2023 model, which carries over to 2024. What’s interesting about this particular model is there isn’t some radical new design offered, instead they are keeping the standard G80’s looks essentially intact, and swapping in electric power. 

Read on for a breakdown of how well the Electrified G80 holds up in the growing luxury EV market.

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  • Vehicle Genesis Electrified G80
  • Price as tested $81,525
  • Best feature Bold and classy looks, solid range, driving experience   
  • Rating 4.5 out of five stars   
  • Who will want this vehicle? Luxury car buyers seeking one of the best EV sedans for sale today 
Posted On Saturday, 02 March 2024 01:49 Written by
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When exploring the luxury car realm, the word hybrid is usually paired up with the adjective “plug-in”, as so many luxury brands focus on getting their brand to the next level with EVs, or the plug-in hybrid offerings which are a bridge to EVs.

But bucking that trend is the Lexus ES 300h, a midsize hybrid sedan with no plugging in required. As the automotive world rethinks requiring a plug for all green vehicles, the hybrid concept launched en masse years ago with the Toyota Prius continues to live on in models like the ES 300h.

I recently spent some time in a Lexus ES 300h F Sport. (Note: The F Sport model debuted in 2023 and carries over unchanged for 2024.)

Read on for a full report on how the ES hybrid holds up against rival luxury offerings — sacrificing some sportiness but delivering a whole lot of comfort and class.

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  • Vehicle Lexus ES 300h F Sport 
  • Price as tested $54,255  
  • Best feature Excellent fuel economy, stylish and classy interior design, improved technology setup   
  • Rating 4 out of five stars     
  • Who will want this vehicle? Luxury sedan buyers looking for a smooth, well-handling ride that costs less than European rivals 
Posted On Tuesday, 20 February 2024 22:40 Written by
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The number of sedans for sale continues to dwindle, and within that group is an even rarer type of vehicle, the hybrid sedan.

In the realm of nonluxury cars, just a few car makes continue to produce a hybrid sedan for buyers who aren’t quite ready for a leap to EVs but don’t want an ICE vehicle.

I recently tested a 2024 Honda Accord hybrid, one of the leaders in this category. The Accord hybrid underwent a major redesign in 2023 that carries over into the new model year.

Read on for a full report on how the 2024 Accord hybrid holds up against its key midsize hybrid sedan competitors — including the Toyota Camry hybrid and the Hyundai Sonata hybrid.

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  • Vehicle 2024 Honda Accord hybrid
  • Price as tested $38,540  
  • Best feature Sharp design, smooth ride, roomy interior
  • Rating 4 out of five stars    
  • Who will want this vehicle? Hybrid buyers seeking an attractive, famiily-friendly sedan
Posted On Wednesday, 24 January 2024 23:18 Written by
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The death of the sedan has been greatly exaggerated.

For all the talk of the SUV takeover of the automotive industry, a few brands continue to push the sedan as one of the segments where they hope to continue for a long time to come.

The sedan segment still accounts for about 20 percent of new vehicle sales in the U.S., which is a significant number of vehicles (roughly 3 million).

One of those brands still battling in the segment is Hyundai, whose sedan offerings include the midsize Sonata — which has the pleasure of competing with big-name rivals such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Kia K5 and Subaru Legacy.

The Sonata is the largest sedan in Hyundai’s portfolio, and features a healthy amount of room for all five passengers. (Note: I tested a 2023 Sonata; and there have been some further design updates made for the 2024 model)

With such strong competition, the Sonata aims to stand out in the category with its strong looks, excellent tech features and strong safety record.

Read on to learn more about how it holds up vs. the remaining sedan stalwarts battling for their piece of the pie.

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  • Vehicle Hyundai Sonata
  • Price as tested $33,600 (starts around $27K) 
  • Best feature Smooth ride, solid tech setup, safety credentials    
  • Rating 4 out of five stars    
  • Who will want this vehicle? Buyers seeking a sharp-looking, affordable sedan
Posted On Sunday, 07 January 2024 02:27 Written by
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In the midsize sedan category, a couple big nameplates get most of the headlines, but there are some hidden gems in the segment of which many people may not be aware.

One of these is the Subaru Legacy, a vehicle that stands out in part by being the only midsize sedan with standard all-wheel drive.

I recently spent some time behind the wheel of a 2023 Subaru Legacy Sport, and here are 5 key facts you should know about the vehicle if you are searching for a midsize sedan and want to know how it stacks up in the segment vs. competitors such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 and more.

Posted On Saturday, 30 December 2023 20:35 Written by
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