August 19th 2017
It is true that you will find the craziest and most luxurious SUVs on the roads in GCC, yet many people prefer opting for a sedan owing to their economical driving cost, affordable price and reliability. If you too are planning to buy a sedan as your next vehicle, check out our top 10 sedans for 2017 to get your hands on the best sedans in the UAE and other adjacent countries.
2017 Toyota Camry
On the first spot of our top 10 sedans for 2017 is Camry. Toyota dominates the sedan market in the UAE and the automaker’s mid-size Toyota Camry is one of the best-sellers, mainly because it is being used by the Taxy companies in the region. The 2017 Toyota Camry is powered by a 2.5L four-cylinder engine producing 181 horsepower and offering a fuel economy of 14.7 km/L. Priced at AED 83,900, the standard features include leather steering wheel, power steering, 6-speaker audio system, rear parking sensors and more.
2017 Honda Civic
The 2017 Honda Civic recently won the ‘Middle East Car of the Year’ award for the best compact sedan thanks to its spectacular sporty design and powerful 1.6L SOHC engine generating 123 horsepower. A more powerful model featuring 2.0L engine with 158 horsepower is available as well. The 2017 Civic offers a fuel economy of 18.5 km/L and is priced from AED 69,900.
2017 Toyota Corolla
In any top 10 sedans for 2017 list, you will find Corolla. The Toyota Corolla is no doubt one of the world’s best-selling cars and is also a preferred choice of many Emiratis due to its elegant design, fuel economical drive, interior amenities, all available at an affordable price. Powering the 2017 Toyota Corolla is a 1.8L four-cylinder engine developing 121 horsepower with fuel economy rating of 14.7 km/L. The base model can be bought for AED 65,900.
2017 Nissan Altima
The Nissan Altima enjoys a phenomenal market position in the UAE thanks to its versatility and high resale value. The 2017 Nissan Altima is available in two engine options – a 2.5L four-cylinder with 182 horsepower and a 3.5L V6 unit with 270 horsepower. The 2.5L model gives a fuel economy of 15.8 km/L with price starting from AED 78,000.
2017 Honda Accord
The 2017 Honda Accord competes against the new Toyota Camry, however the price tag of AED 104,000 makes it costlier than its competitor. The 2017 Accord is powered by a 2.4L i-VTEC engine rendering 185 horsepower. The fuel economy stands at 14.4 km/L. A variant featuring a 3.5L V6 unit is also available for a more thrilling performance and better handling.
2017 Nissan Maxima
The 2017 Nissan Maxima is an excellent choice for those who desire both style and performance. The sedan adopts a bold and sophisticated design. In addition, it offers ‘Sport’ mode that improves the car’s throttle response, steering and suspension for a sporty performance. It is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine pumping out 300 horsepower delivering a fuel economy of 10 km/L. The price of the 2017 Nissan Maxima starts at AED 114,000.
2017 KIA Rio
The 2017 KIA Rio is popular for boasting latest features such as smart-key, center display and steering wheel mounted control, all available for a meagre AED 46,900 price. Powering the 2017 Rio is a 1.4L engine spitting out 107 horsepower and delivering a fuel economy of 15.8 km/L, making it a brilliant sedan for daily commuting.
2017 Ford Fusion
The 2017 Ford Fusion enjoys a remarkable market position in the U.S. as well as in the UAE, thanks to its powerful 2.5L engine yielding 175 horsepower and interior amenities like MyFord Touch system with voice commands, active park assist, adaptive cruise control and more. The 2017 Fusion offers a fuel economy of 11.2 km/L, while the price starts from AED 85,000.
2017 Hyundai Elantra
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is an all-rounder sedan with a spacious cabin, excellent fuel economy and an affordable price tag. Wearing a price tag of AED 56,500, it carries a 1.6L four-cylinder engine delivering 121 horsepower and a fuel economy of 14.2 km/L. The standard features include key-less entry, USB input, power steering, and 15-inch wheels.
2017 Volkswagen Passat
The redesigned 2017 Volkswagen Passat may be an expensive sedan with a price tag of AED 89,383, nevertheless it features some amazing facilities such as cruise control, Composition Media system with USB support, CD Player, Bluetooth connectivity, voice controls and more. It is powered by a 2.5L engine creating 170 bhp and delivering a fuel economy of 13.6 km/L.
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