10 Top-Rated Sedans for 2019

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Sedans once were the go-to car for most shoppers, but crossovers and SUVs slowly are pushing them aside. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of fantastic sedans. There are options to suit everyone’s needs, from small and affordable to large and luxurious, with a wide range of standard and available features.

Today’s sedans are thoroughly modern with great options for connectivity, a variety of powerful and fuel-efficient engines, and styling that makes them stand out from the crowd. Here are 10 top-rated sedans for 2019.

2019 Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is a perennial bestseller and with good reason. This midsize sedan offers a wide range of trims, good fuel economy, and a choice of powerful engines. There even are three hybrid trims from which to choose. The base Camry comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 203 hp while the sporty XSE gets a 3.5-liter V6 with 301 hp.

Toyota Safety Sense P, which includes pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control, is standard across the lineup. Blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and full-speed dynamic radar cruise control also are available. The 2019 Toyota Camry is priced from $23,845 to $34,600.

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2019 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord was all-new for 2018, giving this popular sedan a much-needed update. There isn’t a single part of the Accord that Honda didn’t improve, from exterior styling to interior materials to the engines. The 2019 Honda Accord now looks more modern, but without Honda going overboard trying to make it look like a sports car.

It’s available with either a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 192 hp or a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 252 hp for a sportier drive. The more powerful engine also offers a 6-speed manual transmission, something hard to find in today’s crop of sedans. A hybrid version of the Accord is available for those focused on fuel efficiency. Pricing for the 2018 Honda Accord ranges from $32,465 to $36,695.

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2019 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is all-new and features good fuel economy, a comfortable interior, and a surprisingly large trunk for its size with 14.1 cubic feet for cargo. This year’s Jetta is longer, wider, and taller, so there’s more room for passengers, too.

Power comes from a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 147 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque paired to a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission. The Jetta gets good fuel economy with an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in the city, 40 mpg on the highway, and 34 mpg combined, making it a great car for those with long commutes. The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is available in five trims from the base S at $18,545 to the SEL Premium at $26,945.

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2019 Honda Insight

The 2019 Honda Insight is an all-new hybrid in the Honda lineup available in three trims. You might remember it from years ago, but this is a new Insight with the latest features and technologies along with great fuel economy. The Insight is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor for a combined 151 hp with 197 lb-ft of torque.

It gets an EPA-estimated 55 mpg in the city, 49 mpg on the highway, and 52 mpg combined, making it a great commuter car. The Honda Sensing suite of safety features is standard on all three trims, and Apple CarPlay and Android Audio are standard on all but the base model. Pricing ranges from $22,830 to $28,090.

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2019 Toyota Avalon

The all-new 2019 Toyota Avalon benefits from a major facelift with an aggressive front end that makes it look more like a sports car than a sedan. All four trims feature a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. All that power ensures the Avalon drives like it looks, with strong acceleration and solid handling. There also is a hybrid Avalon available in three trims.

Standard features include leather-trimmed heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation, and 8-speaker audio system. Toyota Safety Sense P also is standard across the lineup. Pricing for the 2019 Toyota Avalon ranges from $35,500 to $42,200.

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2019 Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima is all-new for 2019 with updated technology and expanded features. This is the first-ever Altima to sport all-wheel drive, which makes it a more practical choice for those who live in northern climates. This Altima also marks the debut of a new variable compression turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which gets the performance of a V6 combined with the fuel economy of a four-cylinder.

Advanced technology includes ProPilot Assist, which helps you stay in your lane, maintain speed and distance from the vehicle ahead, and even manage stop-and-go traffic. There’s also standard automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning across the lineup. The Altima will be available in five trim levels with pricing yet to be announced.

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2019 Hyundai Sonata

The 2019 Hyundai Sonata is a great value, with an upscale interior and plenty of features at a price that won’t break your budget. It’s available in six trim levels with power coming from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque for most of the lineup. The Eco and Limited 2.0T trims get a turbocharged four-cylinder with 245 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.

Standard features include a 7-inch color touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth handsfree connectivity. Standard safety includes blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert and lane change assist. Automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist are available. Pricing runs from $22,300 to $31,900.

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2019 Toyota Corolla

The 2019 Toyota Corolla is an affordable small sedan available in six trim levels. Power comes from a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 132 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque paired to either a continuously variable automatic transmission or 6-speed manual in select trims. You get a bit more power in the LE Eco trim, which has 140 hp and 126 lb-ft of torque.

Pricing for the Corolla sedan starts at $18,700 and goes up to $22,880, making it an economical choice no matter the trim you choose. Adding to its affordability is EPA-estimated fuel economy of up to 28 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on the highway, and 32 mpg combined.

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2019 Ford Fusion

The 2019 Ford Fusion comes in five trims starting at $22,840 for the base Fusion S with power coming from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 175 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque. Pricing tops out at $40,015 for the sporty Fusion V6 Sport with its 2.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine boasting 325 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque.

Standard safety features include pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, and a lane-keeping system. Base infotainment includes SYNC with enhanced voice recognition, with the option for SYNC 3 and navigation, which becomes standard on higher trims along with a 12-speaker Sony audio system.

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2019 Honda Civic

The 2019 Honda Civic sedan gets a refresh with updated styling that embraces its sporty roots. A new grille gives it a more aggressive stance with piano black accents and a new headlight design. This year, there’s a Sport trim slotted between the LX and EX. It gets a decklid spoiler and polygonal exhaust for more attitude. It also features an updated 7-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

This year’s Civic sedan features Honda Sensing as a standard feature. This includes a suite of safety technologies including collision mitigation braking with forward collision warning, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. Pricing on the new Civic sedan has yet to be announced.

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