Top picks: Best sedans of the year
Check out our picks for the best subcompact, compact, midsize, and luxury sedans.
Kia Rio: This is the best subcompact for 2021. It has good safety ratings, a mature design, good quality materials in the cabin, and is surprisingly fun to drive. It gets a standard 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Mitsubishi Mirage G4: This is a good subcompact option for city people. It’s smooth, comfortable to drive, handles easily, and is quite maneuverable. It also offers excellent gas mileage.
Mercedes-Benz CLA: If you’re looking for a luxury subcompact sedan, the CLA is hard to beat. The 2021 version is upmarket, offers solid handling, has a lot of options and sporty AMG models too.
Tesla Model 3: The best entry-level luxury sedan is a Tesla Model 3. It does everything that entry-level luxury cars are supposed to do and sets a new benchmark while at it. It’s practical, comfortable, spacious, safe, and fun.
Hyundai Elantra: This affordable small sedan offers high fuel economy, is loaded with impressive technology, has a lot of safety features, a spacious and comfortable cabin, and offers great value.
Volvo S60: This is a very well-rounded small luxury sedan that balances good performance, comfort, and beautiful design. It’s not the fastest or the most luxurious, but its uniqueness is very appealing.
Mazda 6: The excellent Mazda 6 is one of the best midsize sedans to buy. It looks fantastic, has an upscale design with handsome and spacious interiors, offers great fuel economy, and is genuinely fun to drive.
Chrysler 300: The Chrysler 300 is a very good full-size sedan option to buy. It’s big and features a bold American design, powerful V6 and V8 engine options, a ton of safety and infotainment technology.
BMW 7 Series: This is one of the best full-size luxury sedans to buy. It provides a wide range of options for performance, features, and options. Whether you want a plug-in hybrid packed with tech or a turbocharged V12, the 7-Series does it all.
Audi A8: This is the best full-size luxury car you can buy. It’s loaded with cutting-edge technology, has a standard air suspension, a 48-volt mild hybrid that aids the gas engine and enhances collision safety.
