There comes a time in life when the two-door coupe just is not cutting it anymore. Maybe due to personal or professional reasons, there always comes a time when acquiring a more family-friendly vehicle becomes mandatory. A sedan is usually the best bet at getting a more mature vehicle.
Most sedans available on the market were designed with family and comfort in mind. As a result, conventional sedans can be as thrilling as a Honda Civic with a first-generation Prius engine. However, over the past couple of decades, most car manufacturers have looked into developing powerful sedans and the result is usually absolutely exciting.
9 2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line
Volkswagen, the people's car, lost some steam over the last couple of years. Caused in part by unattractive vehicles at a premium price and fraud scandals, the German carmaker has been witnessing a serious drop in sales. Though the Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, and most recently the R-Series gave Volkswagen some edge over the competition, outstanding vehicles such as the Golf VR6 failed to conquer the hearts of die-hard sports car fans.
The Passat has been Volkswagen's most popular sedan for decades. For 2020, Volkswagen released the Passat R-Line. The R-Line, equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder, develops a conservative 174hp. Despite a modest engine, the Passat remains a decent daily driver and makes up for its lack of power with excellent safety ratings and a very cozy interior. The Passat R-Line MSRP starts at around $29,000.
8 2020 Kia Stinger GTS
The Korean car manufacturer comes a long way. Having positioned itself on the market as the provider of basic and very affordable vehicles, Kia has tremendously evolved over the years. The turning point was the Kia Sorento, which was a huge success in some parts of the world as it was marketed as a middle-class vehicle.
Kia is now offering a game-changing car. The Stinger GTS is far from being the poor man's sports car. Starting at around $45,000, the Stinger GTS' 3.3L V6 produced a staggering 365hp. The GTS is also all-wheel-drive, but that is not its best selling point. The GTS includes a drift mode. You heard that right. A drift mode. Kia is definitely starting to show its teeth.
7 2021 Genesis G80
Hyundai is not just a car manufacturer. The group is involved in energy exploration, trucking, shipping, and retail just to name a few. Being the second-largest group in South Korea, it is understandable that the automotive section of the company has greater aspirations than producing disposable cars.
The Genesis G80 is sleek. Its luxurious design does not scream Hyundai. For the first time ever, Hyundai released a sedan that is serious contender to similar sized German sedans. With a starting MSRP of $48,000, the 2.5L 4-cylinder is however a bit of a disappointment compared to the 2020 G80 equipped with a 5.0L V8 producing 420hp. For 2021, Hyundai G80's most powerful engine will be a 3.5L V6.
6 2020 Volvo S60 T8 Polestar
Volvo never fails to disappoint. Despite being bought out by Ford and most recently by Geely, Volvo did not water down its Research and Development Department. With outstanding vehicles such as the S60R, the C30 R-Design and X90 R-Design, Volvo has shown the automotive industry that the Swedish brand was far from being a thing of the past.
The S60 T8 Polestar is a very innovative car. Its hybrid nature makes the Volvo one of the most serious hybrid on the market. The combination of the 2.0L 4-cylinder and electric engines produce an outstanding 400hp. That is one of the most powerful Volvo sedans available on the market. However, power comes at a price. The starting MSRP is around $56,000.
5 2020 Mercedes AMG E53
Mercedes-Benz has provided drivers with deep pockets with some of the best fast sedans on the market. The iconic AMG-Series has satisfied its drivers and kept its fans dreaming over the years. As the German manufacturer always succeeds at producing fast and luxurious sedans, the AMG-Series are likely to be popular for years to come.
The E53 did not inherit the 5.5L V8 found on the E63. Instead, it was equipped with a turbocharged 3.0L inline-6 cranking out 429hp, which is more than enough for a small sedan. Though this dreamy sedan is more fuel-efficient yet sporty, it will still cost a cool $74,000 which is still a lot less than the E63.
4 2020 Audi S6
The Audi S-Series is the flagship product of the German manufacturer. Available for almost every model of the A-Series, the S-Series is another layer of sport and luxury for already sporty and luxurious cars. Needless to say, the S-Series will grant its drivers with the adrenaline rush they have been longing for.
The Audi S6 has been the mid-size sport sedan nestled between the smaller S4 and the gigantic S8. Previously equipped with a 5.2L V10 developing 435hp, the 2020 version was given a turbocharged 2.9L V6 producing a whopping 444hp. The S6, similarly to other German sport sedans, has an MSRP starting from $75,000.
3 2020 BMW M5 CS
BMW is by far one the most innovative German car manufacturers. With the original 6-Series or V-12 equipped 8-Series, BMW never failed to release some of the best sports cars on the markets. With its M-Series, BMW decided to widen the gap between other German car manufacturers and itself.
The M5 CS is a serious shot at most German sport sedans. Its 4.4L V8 cranks out an estimated 640hp. BMW did not look into decreasing the engine size as most other car manufacturers have done. The German manufacturers are aiming at the American market where 700+ hp sedans are becoming the name of the game. The M5 CS is expected to cost around $110,000 in the US.
2 2020 Maserati Ghibli
Maserati, the luxurious Italian car manufacturer, has been struggling over the past couple of years to produce memorable vehicles. Despite obvious luxurious lines and interiors, the cars have failed to become wealthy individuals' go-to cars. Even with a decreasing appeal, Maserati remains one of the best manufacturers of sport sedans.
The Ghibli is not your typical Italian sedan. With its 3.0L V6 developing at most 424hp, the luxury sedan is far from being a quiet Italian car. Though its MSRP starts at $70,000, the Ghibli will satisfy most drivers looking for classic luxury combined with sporty features.
1 2020 Cadillac CT6-V
Cadillac is a well-known luxury American carmaker. Unlike Dodge or Ford, Cadillac has been manufacturing some of the most luxurious cars for more than fifty years. The reputation of the brand never faded away despite its engines being under-powered. The weak engines are now a thing of the past.
The CT6-V is directly in competition with the Audi S8 and Mercedes S63. Equipped with a 4.2L V8 developing a scary 550hp, the CT6-V is the most luxurious and fastest American sedan available. Its MSRP starts from $95,000 thus making the CT6-V a very elitist vehicle.