A list of the pros and cons of sedans that will help you decide whether a sedan is the right car for you.
Pros: All sedans have four doors. Families tend to prefer sedans because the four doors make it easy to enter and exit the vehicle. The rear is easily accessible without requiring the front passenger to step out and fold their seat like with coupes. The rear doors also allow passengers easy access to their seats without any added crawling. They also have spacious interiors that can comfortably seat up to five adults.
Sedans are typically much more fuel-efficient than SUVs or trucks. In case fuel cost and efficiency are important for you, then a sedan is a good choice. Its balance of power and efficiency makes it great for long drives.
Sedans are usually equipped with a plethora of safety features. Manufacturers also install the latest safety tech in sedans as these cars are often used as family vehicles or by executives.
Their safety, balance of power and efficiency, and low market price as compared to SUVs also make them inexpensive to insure.
Cons: Sedans, barring some exceptions, aren’t flashy and powerful like sports and luxury cars. In case you want a vehicle with a lot of pose value, you’ll have to spend a lot more.
They also have significantly less space as compared to SUVs, trucks, and minivans. In case you need to transport more than five people with luggage, you’ll need a second car.
Today, SUVs and trucks are catching up on the safety front with sedans because more people than ever are buying them.
Sedans are not suitable for hauling loads. They have trunks and can have roof racks installed, but the amount of weight they can haul is very limited. SUVs, trucks, and even some hatchbacks will be better at hauling cargo.
The relatively compact dimensions of sedans are supposed to make them practical in urban areas. But full-size sedans are rather large and not as maneuverable or easy to park.
Sedans are more fuel-efficient than SUVs and trucks but are very thirsty when compared to compact cars. Compact cars are also easier to live within urban areas.