2021 BUYERS GUIDE - SEDANS

 #1 - HONDA ACCORD

    Comfortable, efficient, safe, stylish, practical, and also well-handling, the Honda Accord has been the best family car in the world for the better part of a century. The Hybrid impresses with nearly 50 mpg, the Sport wows with its snazzy engine, and the Touring has credible luxury and refinement. Whatever Accord you choose, you can be sure that you'll be purchasing nothing less than the golden standard of competency, starting at $24K.

#2 - HYUNDAI SONATA

   Hyundai vehicles are underrated. There's no way around it: People just don't buy enough Hyundais, or even Genesis or Kia cars, which are also produced by Hyundai. The Sonata is only the most recent success by the Korean brand. It shines in every area a sedan should: Sporty tuning, comfortable inside, attractive styling, good fuel economy, and clever space-management.   Some facts about the Sonata: It has an impressive 33 combined Mpg, the N-Line performance variant pumps out 290 horsepower, and the base model will cost you $23K. Though the Sonata is a tremendous effort, there is a reason it wasn't able to take the #1 slot: It needs more power! Unless you opt for the pricier N-Line, the Sonata will take it's time accelerating. Not a big issue, and Hyundai definitely has a relevant car to offer the world in the Sonata.

#3 - KIA K5

    Mechanically similar to the Hyundai, the Kia K5 is the replacement for the admittedly fine Optima. However, as you might have heard, Kia are done with fine. In the Telluride, Soul, Stinger, Sorento, and Rio, Kia have some of the best cars in the world, no less. The new K5 is on the upward trajectory that the whole of the brand is on, thanks to a remarkable engine, stunning looks, and a luxurious interior that has no place on a $23,490 sedan. It is propelled by a world-class 180 horsepower 1.6 L turbocharged 4-cylinder, and has a little mean streak that make the K5 one of the most enjoyable cars you can buy at such a low price. Gone is the anonymous styling of Kias of old, as the K5 boasts a undeniably hot design. With those funky headlights, chic red bucket seats, and black trim, the K5 is easily one of the best sedans out there. While it cannot compete with the all-round excellence of the Honda Accord, the Kia is a lot more fun, and a lot cooler, so you have to weigh all the factors. 

#4 - TOYOTA CAMRY

   Toyota, for decades, was an enthusiast-driven brand. However, in the last decade or so, Toyota have not had an interesting car to offer. Fortunately, the Japanese firm have had a change in priorities, and realized that, to compete with the up-and-coming Kia, Hyundai, Volvo, Genesis, etc... , there would have to be some exciting things coming out of the Nagoya Toyota factory in east Japan. Soon after this revelation, the legendary Supra made it's return, along with a 302 horsepower RAV-4. They also make the 86 sports car, which, to be honest, is absolutely fire. In 2020, the Camry was overdue for a redesign, and boy did they redesign it. It is nothing like the previous generation, which had no personality. Boasting hot new sheetmetal, exotic-looking tires, striking red bucket-seats, and even a rear wing, the Camry finally has some much needed life in its bones. While it is a massive step forward for Toyota, the Camry still has some shortcomings that land it in 4th. For one, it is not as fast as it looks, with sub-par acceleration a noticeable flaw. It also is a tad expensive, landing at $26,040, more than $2000 more than the next-priciest, the Honda Accord. All things considered though, the Camry is a big success, and should be considered by anyone looking for a efficient, comfortable, and reasonably stylish sedan. 

#5 - MAZDA 6

   Though it looks and drives like it is a lot more expensive than $24K, the handsome Mazda 6 only goes as far as it's unimpressive engine takes it. Powered by a turbo 2.5L Inline-4 engine that is neither powerful nor efficient, the Mazda 6 is a letdown by a brand that has gotten a reputation for making lively cars and SUVs.