Comfortable seating for five, plus the addition of a boot space to stow luggage, these are the qualities that we like the most about sedans. Despite the latest SUV craze, these cars still seem to find a place in the market thanks to its practicality. Furthermore, some sedans even offer sporty handling to add to the list of features, boosting sales and making them even more popular to driving enthusiasts.
However, there is one thing that stands out the most as to why people choose SUVs over sedans right now, and that is the presence of all-wheel-drive. That traction on all four corners is always useful whenever the weather turns icy cold and you need a surefooted car to cope with the conditions. Fortunately, some car manufacturers have seen that coming, and has fitted their long-serving sedans with an all-wheel-drive system. Here are some of the best in the market right now.
10 Subaru WRX STI
First up on the list is the undisputed rally king when it comes to all-wheel-drive sedans, Subaru's WRX STI. Its arch rival, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, has been out of production for more than five years now, leaving this as the only rally-bred sedan available in the market.
Its engine may be an old design, but the old school motor could still keep up with modern machinery to this day, plus the symmetrical all-wheel-drive by Subaru offers the dynamic SI-drive that gives you different kinds of driving modes for different driving conditions.
9 Porsche Taycan 4S
Off we go to electric mobility, and this time we have a glimpse of what the automotive future looks like, and it doesn't disappoint at all with the Porsche Taycan, the German marque's first all-electric car.
It drives like a Porsche, it feels like a Porsche, and it performs even better than the 911 on a straight line, despite having four doors. The Taycan 4S is powered by two electric motors, one up front and one in the back, making an all-wheel-drive system. Furthermore, the 4S is the entry-level version of the EV, with a range of up to 255 miles on a single charge, and could still go from 0 to 60 mph in just four seconds flat.
8 Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S was the first mass market all-electric vehicle. This was the reminder that when all the fossil fuels in the world has run out, speed machines would still live on, as the Model S proved to be fun to drive, and could travel long distances without ever running out of juice.
It has a 412-mile single charge range, and an acceleration that would put older supercars to shame, especially when buyers opt for the Ludicrous mode. With other manufacturers coming out with their new EVs, the Model S now has tight competition in its category, but nevertheless it remains Tesla's flagship model, and it has plenty of tricks up its sleeves.
7 Kia Stinger
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Korean cars have become major automotive players in recent times, as they have come a long way in improving the build quality and design of their cars from 20 years ago. The Kia Stinger, might be the closest thing to a Korean muscle car, due to the big power it packs from its 368 hp twin-turbo V6 engine.
Furthermore, it boasts a luxury interior that could rival the likes of the BMW 3-Series and the Audi A4. The Stinger comes standard as a rear-wheel-drive model, but it has an all-wheel-drive version that comes with the powerful V6 engine and an 8-speed automatic.
6 Audi S4
Of course, we wouldn't be able to complete the list without ever mentioning a model that came from one of the pioneers of using an all-wheel-drive system in production cars, which is Audi and their sleeper S4 sedan.
It does a great job in hiding the fact that it has a 349 hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine lurking under the bonnet due to its unassuming looks, making it a viable stealth performance car. For those who'd like to keep it low-key, the S4 would certainly fit the bill for a sleeper car.
5 Toyota Camry
After 29 years, the 2021 Toyota Camry has been made available with an all-wheel-drive option again, blending the famed Toyota reliability with decent performance across all types of driving conditions.
In rain, snow and ice, the Camry can now be driven with confidence thanks to its all-wheel-drive option, plus the 205 horsepower naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine gives reasonable punch to the Camry, thanks to proper ratios in its 8-speed automatic transmission.
4 Acura TLX
Acura's best-selling TLX sedan was given a full redesign for 2021, and now benefits from the Super-Handling all-wheel-drive system or the SH-AWD, which was first found on the NSX hybrid sports car.
All-weather traction can now be felt in the TLX, and the performance version returns with the Type S moniker, with a 355 hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 and a 10-speed automatic gearbox combined with a sportier suspension setup.
3 Volvo S60
Even though the march of the SUVs are making the traditional four-door sedans become less of a primary choice for daily drivers, Volvo has come up with a brand-new sedan with the S60 for 2021.
In order to keep up with the times, Volvo has given the S60 an all-wheel-drive option, that could give proper traction in all kinds of surfaces, which is the main reason why SUVs fare better in terms of sales. Hopefully, the great driving experience that sedans provide has been boosted with all-wheel-drive could sway back potential buyers.
2 Mazda 3
It's safe to say that Mazda has stuck to a formula that made BMW one of the most iconic car brands in the world, by prioritizing driving dynamics as one of the major philosophies of their "Jinba ittai" brand slogan.
The Mazda 3 has to be one of the most refined and athletic compact cars in the market today, and one-ups its rivals, the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic by having an option of all-wheel-drive.
1 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe
BMW's 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is the latest addition to the 2-series lineup, and boasts an all-wheel-drive system to pair it with the peppy 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 228 horses.
The German carmaker says the Gran Coupe is an "extroverted, performance-oriented entry point into BMW ownership". Safe to say, the Ultimate Driving Machine can now be enjoyed by potential buyers across all driving conditions.