CHICAGO, Dec. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and
selling new and used cars, today announced the 2013 Honda Accord as
the winner of its editors' Midsize Sedan Showdown which pitted six
of the most popular midsize sedans under $26,000 against each other in a series of tests.
Other sedans tested include the 2013 Ford Fusion, 2013 Hyundai
Sonata, 2013 Kia Optima, 2013 Nissan Altima and the 2012 Toyota
Camry.
"Nearly one in six new cars sold today is a midsize family
sedan," said Patrick Olsen,
Cars.com's Editor-in-Chief. "Midsize sedans are some of the most
popular cars you'll see on the road. We test many different types
of cars, but the midsize Showdown is one of the most important ones
we do, because it provides practical shopping advice and expert
insight for those looking to buy."
Experts from Cars.com, USA
Today, "MotorWeek" as well as a family who represents the average
midsize sedan shopper tested these six cars for fuel efficiency,
practicality, driving ability, comfort and features.
Tests included:
- 185 miles of driving on varying roads to determine actual fuel
mileage for each sedan.
- One day of round-robin driving, where each expert tested each
of the sedans back-to-back on the exact same course.
- A day of family testing, where our test family went car-to-car
judging seating, cargo, features and ride-quality.
"The Accord is one of the oldest and most trusted midsize sedans
on the market," said Olsen. "With each redesign, the Accord
continues to get better. The 2013 won
our Showdown because of its high-end standard features, value for
the money and great driving characteristics."
For full details, results and expert impressions, visit
blogs.cars.com.
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Cars.com put millions of car buyers in control of their shopping
process with the information they need to make confident buying
decisions. Launched in June 1998,
Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures LLC, which is owned
by leading media companies, including A.H.
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Post Company (NYSE: WPO).
SOURCE Cars.com