What Is An Awd Sedan?
Awd sedans are all wheel drive sedans. A sedan simply means a closed car (meaning it is not convertible) with both front and rear seats. A sedan can have two or four doors on the vehicle. When someone is talking about an awd sedan, they mean that the vehicle has four wheels and is equipped with a drive train that has the capacity for all four wheels to receive torque from the engine at the same time. This means that all four wheels are driving the car simultaneously. In many instances, the all wheel drive is set up to send torque to wheels experiencing the most traction for added stability when driving on unstable conditions or in inclement weather.
Top Small Car: Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium
As far as small vehicle awd sedans, go the 2010 Subaru Impreza takes the cake. The 2010 Subaru Impreza operates with Symmetrical All wheel drive. It has an excellent mileage rating achieving results of 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway for decent fuel economy. In fact, this awd sedan performs so well that it was an Insurance Institute of Highway Safety top pick for 2010. Various luxury perks make this awd sedan outshine its 2.5i standard edition. Amenities such as the leather wrapped steering wheel, 10 speaker audio system, and 16 x 16.5 inch 12 spoke aluminum alloy wheels dress this top awd sedan for success.
The Symmetrical All wheel drive works in conjunction with the Subaru Boxer engine to provide a phenomenal driving experience. The Symmetrical All wheel drive sends power to each wheel leading to enhanced traction and performance regardless of road conditions. The 2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium awd sedan also functions with VCD. VCD stands for Vehicle Dynamics Control. This mechanism continually monitors the awd sedan for stability and will apply individual brakes or reduce engine power in order to correct for impending loss of control, which keeps drivers safe before most are even alerted to any danger.
You can learn more about the 2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium awd sedan at the official website located at http://www.subaru.com/vehicles/impreza/25i-premium/index.html. In 2011, few modifications were made or necessary. However, to learn about the improvements in the 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i, you may find the Edmunds.com review at http://www.edmunds.com/subaru/impreza/review.html informative and illuminating. The Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium remains at the top of the list for awd sedans in 2011.
Top Mid-Size Sedan: Ford Fusion AWD Sedan
The Ford Fusion AWD Sedan is one of the top rated awd sedans for 2011 and for several years running. The Ford Fusion was the Motortrend 2010 Car of The Year. The Ford Fusion all wheel drive provides balanced performance and handling on even treacherous snow and ice conditions. With a V-6 powered engine, the traction and handling on snow, ice, mud, gravel, and even dry payment is phenomenal because of the constantly monitored driving conditions. The awd sedan adjusts for road conditions and distributes engine torque automatically to the wheels with the most traction. What this means for the Ford Fusion driver is that if the front wheels start to skid, the all wheel drive automatically transfers more torque to the rear to compensate. Another wonderful feature of this awd sedan styling is that on highway conditions, the all wheel drive automatically deactivates to conserve fuel, but will kick in if unstable conditions are detected by the on board monitoring system.
The official website for the Ford Fusion is located at http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/fusion/. The 2010 model is extremely well loved by drivers and passengers, and the 2011 awd sedan is shining as well. You can read about the updates to these awd sedans at http://iguida.com/2011-ford-fusion. Not many changes have occurred in the 2011 Ford Fusion, but that’s because the car was already so close to perfection. The all wheel drive is available on the 2011 Fusion SEL V06 and Fusion Sport models. For this mid-sized awd sedan price range, the Ford Fusion is one of only two vehicles available with all wheel drive. The other is the Subaru Legacy, which has features similar to its smaller partner, the Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium, which has already reached the top of the class for awd sedans.
Top Luxury Sedan: Acura RL
If you’re interested in the top of the line awd sedan with the maximum in luxury, then the Acura RL awd sedan is just what you’ve been looking for. The official website for the Acura RL is located at http://www.acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=RL. Featuring a 300 horsepower, 3.7-liter VTEC® V-6 engine and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), this luxury awd sedan gets top marks.
Audio and Communication are added amenities in this high performance vehicle. Featuring a BOSE surround sound system, USB audio interface with the potential for iPod integration and active sound control, this awd sedan probably features a better sound system than most American homes. AccuraLink Real Time Weather and Traffic help keep your vehicle on track by alerting the driver to any potential hazards or slow downs on your drive. The Accura Navigation System comes with an extensive database with common addresses and points of interest, and you can upload or purchase updated information quickly and easily through http://www.acuranavi.com. This is one of the awd sedans that has so many bangs and whistles you’ll wonder why it can’t drive itself; it’s that good.
Although the Acura RL definitely needs a drive to get where it needs to be, it can help drivers figure out where that is. If you are looking for a restaurant, the Accura Navigation system can help you choose one in your area. The system is equipped with Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews which provide detailed information on screen, or that can be spoken over the audio speakers if you are driving and can’t take the time to read the screen. As if that wasn’t reason enough to check out these awd sedans, once you decide on a restaurant, the system can even dial for you through a Bluetooth Hands Free Link enabled cell phone. Now that’s a car!
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