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The Top Rated Sedans Ever
August 1, 2013
As car trends come and go, the sedan has always remained a top choice for many car buyers. Its combination of comfort, space, safety, and usually decent gas mileage keeps it a main choice for those looking for a car that can meet the needs of a busy life and growing family.
Recently, Consumer Reports released a list of what they consider the best sedans produced over the past 20 years. The only 2014 model on the list was the Chevrolet Impala, which recently received a score of 95 from Consumer Reports, making it the highest-scoring sedan on this list.
Other top sedans include the 2012 Lexus LS 460L, 2006 Infiniti M35x, 2003 BMW 530i, and 2001 Lincoln LS V6.
*Note: Consumer Reports listed the 2013 Chevrolet Impala as having a score of 95. This was an error - the 2014 Chevrolet Impala received a score of 95, not the 2013 model. (Thanks to reader Neil for the correction)
| Year | Top Overall Sedan | Top Domestic Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Chevrolet Impala | Chevrolet Impala |
| 2012 | Lexus LS 460L | Cadillac CTS Premium, Ford Fusion Hybrid |
| 2011 | Lexus LS 460L | Cadillac CTS Premium, Ford Fusion Hybrid |
| 2010 | Lexus LS 460L | Cadillac CTS Premium, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Mercury Milan Hybrid |
| 2009 | Lexus LS 460L | Cadillac CTS |
| 2008 | Lexus LS 460L | Cadillac CTS |
| 2007 | Infiniti M35x | Cadillac STS V6 |
| 2006 | Infiniti M35x | Cadillac STS V6 |
| 2005 | Lexus LS 430 | Cadillac DeVille DHS |
| 2004 | Lexus LS 430 | Cadillac DeVille DHS |
| 2003 | BMW 530i | Cadillac DeVille DHS |
| 2002 | BMW 530i | Cadillac DeVille DHS |
| 2001 | Volkswagen Passat GLS | Lincoln LS V6 |
| 2000 | Audi A6 Quattro V6. 2.8 | Lincoln LS V6 |
| 1999 | Mercedes-Benz E320 | Cadillac Catera |
| 1998 | Mercedes-Benz E320 | Cadillac Catera |
| 1997 | Mercedes-Benz E320 | Cadillac Catera |
| 1996 | BMW 530i | Chrysler LHS |
| 1995 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Chrysler LHS New Yorker |
| 1994 | Lexus LS 400 | Chrysler Concorde, Dodge Intrepid, Eagle Vision |
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