As the leaves fall off the trees and the air turns cold, you need a safe and reliable car to drive you into the next season. There are many used sedans on the market that will transport you around town and beyond securely and reliably. They include features like traction control, steering and lane assistance, and hands-free functioning to keep your attention on the road. Many also have winter package options like auto-defrost mirrors. Here are some of the top used sedans to help you tackle winter safely.
2019 Toyota Camry
The Camry has been the best-selling vehicle for over 15 years. This sedan is known for its reliability over the long term, which means that you are less likely to spend time on a cold roadside if it fails. The 2019 facelift to the humble Toyota Camry provided many aesthetic improvements over the previous generation, along with a more agile standard automatic transmission. However, the Camry also has an available V6 engine to help you power over a snowy road.
The 2019 Camry’s optional V6 on higher-end models can accelerate through snow quickly. This vehicle has a curb weight of between 3,200 and 3,500 pounds, which will optimize your handling on a slick road. Additionally, the 2019 Camry has a spacious back seat and cargo space compared to other sedans in its class. The seats in the back row can easily fold down to hold even more winter equipment. Every Camry comes standard with Toyota’s driving assistance features, which will keep you safe with lane departure warnings, steering assist, emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and collision warnings.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu
Though General Motors has stopped producing many new models of sedans in the last few years, they still make the reliable Malibu. The midsize offering from one of America’s largest automobile manufacturing companies has many modern features available that competitors do not, such as available 4G LTE Wi-Fi and a standard large touchscreen. Most Chevy vehicles from the 2018 model range have available built-in Wi-Fi to keep everyone in the car connected on a winter road trip. Unlike many other modern sedans, the 2018 Malibu has redundant physical buttons besides the 7-inch infotainment screen for ease of use and safety while driving in the winter. The upper Premier trim of the 2018 Malibu comes with an upgraded turbocharged 250-horsepower beast of an engine with 260 pounds of torque for optimal snow handling.
Though the Chevy Malibu is a relatively small vehicle for its class, its cargo capacity for winter equipment rivals some larger midsize sedans. The back seats can fold down to provide even more cargo space. The 2018 Malibu weighs over 3,000 pounds, so you can drive over a slick road comfortably. Finally, the smooth suspension system of the Malibu will make driving over potholes and bumps on a wintry road not nearly as bothersome as other vehicles.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
The 2019 version of this German manufacturer’s main sedan offering was remodeled from the classic styling of the previous Jetta. The styling of the 2019 Jetta is much more modern than the year before. On the base model, there is an available six-speed manual transmission along with a nine-speed automatic, so you can feel comfortable accelerating over snow. However, on the four upgraded models, only the automatic transmission is available. Both versions of the 2019 Jetta accelerated at approximately the same speed.
The upper models have an available cold weather package for the winter season, which includes convenient features such as remote start, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel. This group of upgrades will make your car more comfortable to drive this winter. One important feature of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is its outstanding fuel economy, as it gets 30 miles per gallon in the city and a whopping 40 on the highway. As gasoline progressively gets more expensive this winter, you will want to have a fuel-efficient ride so you can save money for other things you need. Finally, the 2019 Jetta has standard support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to keep you safely connected while driving and paying attention to the weather.
2017 Honda Accord
The 2017 version of Honda’s chief midsize competitor packs all the knowledge and innovation of many decades of manufacturing experience. This 2017 vehicle is part of the second model year after a facelift of the Honda Accord. A smooth six-speed manual transmission is standard for all iterations of the 2017 Accord, so you can drive safely with more control over a slick road. The standard LX model is the least expensive of the 2017 Accord lineup, but it still comes with a base 185-horsepower four-cylinder engine for good acceleration over snow and ice.
The 2017 Accord offers enough space for four adults to stretch out on a long winter road trip. This vehicle handles very well with a firm suspension, so you can safely drive it in poor winter weather. Additionally, the Accord comes standard with two-zone climate control, so passengers in the front and back can adjust the amount of heating they want accordingly. Finally, the 2017 Accord has a fairly large amount of trunk space, so you can carry along all the winter leisure equipment you and your family need. The Accord is not a light vehicle, as the 3,000-pound-plus weight will help with handling while driving through snow.
2017 Hyundai Sonata
The 2017 model of Hyundai’s midsize sedan offering has older but still modern styling that will help you stand out from other cars on the road. This vehicle is no pushover, as the curb weight can be up to 3,500 pounds for better handling in the winter. Hyundai’s standard six-speed automatic transmission will also help you drive over a snowy road with its quick and smooth shifting. Additionally, the base model of the Sonata has a respectable 185-horsepower engine that is reliable for the winter months.
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata has very spacious seats so you and your family can feel comfortable on a long winter trip. The top Limited model comes with dual-zone climate control to adapt to different passengers’ heating preferences during the cold weather season. This vehicle also has a firm suspension system that will absorb shocks from potholes and bumps comfortably, but not too roughly. The controls and gauges inside the 2017 Hyundai Sonata are very easy to use and intuitive, so you can pay more attention to a slick road. Finally, the Sonata has an absolutely massive trunk, so you will be able to fit lots of winter clothes and equipment inside for long journeys.
