The 2023 Honda Accord is one of the best sedans thanks to its practicality, build quality, and road manners. It boasts stunning overall competence, with the 2023 model year getting an elegant design. The new design helps make it one of the prettiest Honda vehicles to date.
For the 2023 model year, the hybrid powertrain is prominent in the Accord lineup. The powertrain consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors producing 204 hp and 134 lb-ft of torque. Honda has made plenty of improvements to the handling and ride quality of the Accord, making it surprisingly on par with these luxury cars.
10 2023 Acura Integra
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Acura has relaunched the iconic Integra lineup to replace the aging ILX sedan. The Integra is one car that helped build the reputation of Acura. The comeback allows Acura to have the iconic nameplate back and introduce another sporty sedan.
The Integra shares its underpinnings with the new Honda Civic, and it’s available with the same turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine from the Civic Si. The power plant produces 200 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque, making the Integra a fun sedan to drive.
9 2023 BMW 2 Series
If you’re looking for a new BMW but want to spend the least possible, the 2 Series Gran Coupe is the best alternative. It’s a small sedan and the entry-level in BMW’s lineup. Unlike the 3 Series sports sedan and the 2 Series Coupe, the Grand Coupe has a front-wheel-drive platform from the Mini.
The platform helps offer playful handling, especially with the available power plants that offer perky power. BMW offers the 2 Series Gran Coupe with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with either 228 or 301 hp. The more potent variant, M235i, gets all-wheel drive as standard.
8 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA
The CLA class represents the entry point for the Mercedes sedan lineup. It boasts enough equipment to justly showcase the brand. While the CLA class shares the same platform with the Mercedes-AMG CLA models, it has a less peppery flavor with its low-stress daily commuter appointments and style.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA interior has plenty of amenities, premium furnishings, and a large instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen. The CLA also gets a peppy turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 221 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.
7 2023 Audi A3
Like its larger sibling, the A4, the 2023 Audi A3 offers a lot of premium content in a compact four-door body. The A3 features strong performance and spry handling. It’s the entry to the Audi brand and distills the brand’s tech-focused ethos in a smaller, more affordable package.
The A3 is desirable among competitors like the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and the Acura Integra. For the North American market, the A3 has a single power plant option, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 201 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque.
6 2023 Acura TLX
The Acura TLX is a great sports sedan with good braking, handling, and well-coordinated moves. Even though it doesn’t feel quite like most of its German competition, it has a handsomely appointed cabin. As standard, the TLX features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
The power plant produces 272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. All the power goes to the front wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission. Acura also offers the TLX with an all-wheel drive system, thus improving traction and agility.
5 2023 Lexus ES
The 2023 Lexus ES is a midsize luxury sedan that offers buyers a lower starting price and superb comfort. Although it’s mainly a Toyota Camry underneath, the ES gets posh interior furnishings and sleeker styling. Its cabin is one of the main points thanks to its exceptional comfort.
Lexus offers three powertrain options, a 203 hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder, 302 hp 3.5-liter V6, and a 215 hp hybridized 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. All powertrain options are soothingly smooth, helping offer a comfortable ride.
4 2023 Audi A4
The 2023 Audi A4 is a carefully tailored and expensive sedan, like its A3, A6, and A8 sedan stablemates. It dons a classy and sporty exterior look while offering luxury and agility. Audi offers the A4 with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
The engine produces 201 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque in the base trim.
The power plant also gets all-wheel drive and a 12-volt hybrid system. Audi also offers a seven-speed automatic as the only transmission option. That’s good enough for moderately smooth and quick gear changes.
3 2023 Cadillac CT4
If you have your eye on the 2023 Honda Accord and are looking for a taste of sports sedan goodness, the 2023 Cadillac CT4 is a handsome and playful option. Like its more powerful CT4-V Blackwing sibling, the CT4 offers a good amount of pep.
Cadillac offers two engine options, with the base variant getting a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 237 hp and a more powerful 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine with either 309 or 325 horses. All these engines send power to the rear wheels, making the CT4 a fun sedan to drive.
2 2023 Cadillac CT5
As a car enthusiast, the Cadillac CT5 is one of the few sports sedans that can raise your pulse rate. Even the entry-level CT5 is a handsome, luxurious, and wonderful sedan. It shares the same brilliant chassis as the CT5-V Blackwing performance sedan.
Unlike the V8-powered CT5-V Blackwing, the standard CT5 gets a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. While this is a reasonably potent power plant, Cadillac offers an upgraded twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 335 or 360 hp.
1 2023 Genesis G70
While German carmakers are synonymous with building great luxury sedans, Genesis is among the brands that are bringing more to the table. It competes against sedans like the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Like most of its German competitors, the G70 features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 252 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. As standard, the G70 uses an eight-speed automatic to send power to the rear wheels. Genesis also offers an optional all-wheel drive trim and a more powerful twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 with 365 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque.
