According to consumer reports recently rated six sedans in the upscale segment. Three Japanese cars , Infinity G35 from Nissan, Lexus ES 350 from Toyota and Nissan mixima found their way among the top. At the top of the list, comes the Infinity G35 , with a combination of sporty performance, best luxury and handling.
INFINITY G35: The rear-wheel-drive journey version,it has got a 3.5 liter V6 engine which delivers 306 horse power, it comes with optional sunroof and power adjustable steering wheel. The quick, agile and sporty sedan delivered 19 mpg in mixed highway and city driving on premium fuel. The all wheel drive G35X costs about $2000 more than the version tested which costed $35,140. Though a slight loss of fuel economy was reported in the G35X version.
LEXUS ES350: The lexus ES350 is lavish in contrast with the sporty infinity. The ES350 provides a big luxury car feel and refinement in a trim package. The 3.5 liter, 272 horse power V6 version tested was smooth,delivered quick acceration and a good 23 mpg overall on premium fuel. The few negatives for this sedan are limited rear-seat head-room and rearward visibility; the handling is sound, not sporty. The ES350 tested cost $41289 and come with optional navigational system, cooled seats and power -adjustable steering column.
NISSAN MAXIMA: The 3.5 liter v6 255 horse powered 3.5SL version tested has a roomy interior, logical quick acceleration. However, the ride is not all that great;steering wheel pulls hard under acceleration and handling is not agile. The tested maxima 3.5SL has optional stability control, sunroof , memory seats, and power-adjustable steering column, and cost $ 33,715.
LINCOLN MKZ,BUICK LUCERNA CXS and SAAB 9-5 were the other cars that ranked below the japanese cars in the upscale sedan segment.
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If you don’t need sportiness or opulence in your car, consider high-end V6 versions of Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. These family sedans are equally good in performance and amenities while costing much less.
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