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Ultimate AWD Sports Sedans
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#823 of 855 Re: 112 sedans [chelentano] by chelentano
Sep 27, 2009 (12:54 pm)
Replying to: chelentano (Sep 27, 2009 12:48 pm)
Other interesting points. * The Infiniti G is highest performer overall - arguably Ultimate AWD Sports Sedan, based on CR testing anyway.
* Infiniti G is RWD, but AWD version was not tested and I assume it would have similar performance.
* EVO with its tiny 2L engine is behind of 8L Pontiac just a fraction of second.
* EVO MR with Twin Clutch transmission was not tested.
* Audi and BMW 3xx did not make both lists.
* Lexus IS, Elantra and Rio handle surprisingly well, better then BMW.
- bigmclargehuge (Jan 11, 2010 2:21 pm)
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#824 of 855 Re: 112 sedans [chelentano] by ateixeira
Sep 29, 2009 (11:10 am)
Replying to: chelentano (Sep 27, 2009 12:48 pm)
I wonder why it's not recommended? 
What really stands out, to me, is that the Kia Rio sedan managed to make that list. It's probably the cheapest sedan in the world!
- chelentano (Sep 29, 2009 8:40 pm)
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#825 of 855 Re: 112 sedans [ateixeira] by chelentano
Sep 29, 2009 (8:40 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 29, 2009 11:10 am)
>> I wonder why it's not recommended? This numbers are just about driving fun and driving performance. Not recommended cars here either have reliability below average (audi, dodge, pontiac) or did not take (or did not pass) crash test (mitsubishi):
crash-tests
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>> What really stands out, to me, is that the Kia Rio sedan managed to make that list. It's probably the cheapest sedan in the world!
It is in fact amazing that this ugly duck handles better then BMW, Mercedes C-class Sport and 100 other sedans:
- ateixeira (Sep 30, 2009 11:50 am)
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#827 of 855 Re: 112 sedans [chelentano] by ateixeira
Sep 30, 2009 (11:50 am)
Replying to: chelentano (Sep 29, 2009 8:40 pm)
I wouldn't conclude it "handles better", this is just one single test, and I'm sure a narrow, light car tends to have an advantage over a heavier, wider one. This is also largely a test of how intrusive (safe?) a stability control system is, which slows yours exit speed.
Still, it would be fun to own one of those and challenge a Bimmer in a slalom.
- chelentano (Oct 03, 2009 10:40 pm)
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#828 of 855 Re: 112 sedans [ateixeira] by chelentano
Oct 03, 2009 (10:40 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 30, 2009 11:50 am)
>>This is also largely a test of how intrusive (safe?) a stability control system is, which slows yours exit speed. Still, it would be fun to own one of those and challenge a Bimmer in a slalom. It would be fun indeed. In this fun MT slalom test Lancer Evo 4-door sedan beats Corvette, Viper, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Benz:
#832 of 855 Re: 112 sedans [chelentano] by bigmclargehuge
Jan 11, 2010 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: chelentano (Sep 27, 2009 12:54 pm)
Infiniti G is RWD, but AWD version was not tested and I assume it would have similar performance. Infiniti G now comes in AWD sport, the G37XS.
Similar suspension to the RWD G37S.
Having driven both, it was hard to decide which I liked better. Unobtrusive AWD system made both very sporty feeling.
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