Sedan of C-class - Favorite Segment of Buyers

Love to sedans is one of general characteristics of the motorists. So different preferences and tastes in equipment meet only in respect of certain classes of cars. C-class sedans enjoy wide popularity because of the practicality, low cost and multiple-purpose operation.

It is interesting that number of offers in the market rather big, but our compatriots give the preference to five most interesting and perspective models. We offer you the short review of advantages of these cars and comparison of their main characteristics.

Skoda Octavia - faultless leader of a class

The German technologies and the Czech assembly perfectly connected in one of the most popular European cars. It is Skoda Octavia which year earlier passed into new generation and received the A7 index. Having left available cost, Czechs drew the most part of the market on their party.

Honestly speaking, Octavia isn't a sedan. It is a liftback disguised under asedan. That is, the boot lid at the car rises together with a rear screen. But it doesn't influence in any way definition by our buyers of the car in a class of sedans. Main characteristics and technical advantages of the car are following:

  • modern powerful engines, including diesel TDI option;
  • fine German gear boxes, automatic DSG robots;
  • set of elements of safety onboard already in a basic set;
  • big interior and fine spaciousness of a load box;
  • refined design in new generation, excellent appearance and a qualitative interior.

These advantages caused interest of the public to new Skoda Octavia A7, and also to the sports version of a car - RS. The latest technologies, perfectly fulfilled equipment and comfortable trip create popularity Octavia for more than a decade.

The price of the basic version stopped on a mark 18 000 dollars. For this money basic options of comfort and practically all wonders of appearance are available.

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Volkswagen Jetta - German revival of a sedan

The German twin of the leader of the market became the second participant of our rating. These are revived a little more than the fifth anniversary back Volkswagen Jetta - the classical comfortable sedan of a C-class equipped with the advanced technical development of concern. Whether it is necessary to say that in the technical plan this model surpasses Octavia which made from it.

Fine design, excellent running characteristics, and remarkable assembly - all this became the main advantages of the car to buyer. Also it should be noted the following features of the car:

  • existence of classical engines 1.6 MPI without turbines with huge durability;
  • the mass of new power units which while are used only on Volkswagen cars;
  • the highest quality of all materials of an inner trim;
  • low cost, as for sedan from Germany.

The basic cost of Volkswagen Jetta in 2014 stiffened on a mark of 16 000 dollars. The excellent price tag attracts more and more buyers. But popularity of the Czech brother on Jetta concern while couldn't step. At the beginning of the 2000th years the model was replaced with not too successful Boro which in 2005 again passed into Jetta.

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Chevrolet Cruze - premium sedan with American design

Many years we looked at refined design of Chevrolet cars in the American movies and couldn't understand why in our market only ordinary models of the Korean production are presented. In recent years everything changed. The American corporation decided to bring to the market new cars under the name Cruze.

Hatchbacks, station wagons and sedans of this model are presented, but the greatest popularity was won exactly by the last options of a form factor of a body. Among features of Chevrolet Cruze a sedan it is possible to call the following factors:

  • assembly on the certain line at plant in Korea;
  • high-quality configuration of interior and fine ergonomics;
  • futuristic design of all details of an interior and external part of the car;
  • quite simple, but reliable and economic engines.

Engines of this sedan originate at the Korean plants of Hyundai corporation. This is one of the stablest partners of General Motors Korea who delivers technologies for new Chevrolet Cruze. The model is on sale in the markets of the CIS some years and managed to win really good positions.

The cost of Cruze is rather high. The sedan starts on price tags from 17 500 dollars, but many are ready to give this money for fine design and reliable equipment in elite execution.

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KIA Forte - recognized sedan from Korea

The Korean cars actively gain popularity in our widths. Cost was an important aspect of acquisition of this car earlier. But today the price of KIA Forte is rather high therefore it is difficult to call it advantage. What causes so serious agiotage on compact model in car centers?

The matter is that the last KIA Forte model won a huge limit of trust at buyers in market. It was the durable and hardy sedan with design rather habitual for an eye. In certain features of the car it is worth noticing the following elements:

  • powerful engines in new generation;
  • excellent design which is pleasant to all admirers of the modern directions in appearance of cars;
  • good comfort in interior, thanks to fine options of finishing in any complete set;
  • rich equipment in the cheapest versions.

The basic set of KIA Forte manages to the buyer in 16 000 dollars. It is high cost, but in today's generation there is, for what one can pay such money. If you love the cars made in the technical plan which won't ask about big expenses in operation, it is worth paying attention to this offer of an eminent Korean brand.

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Peugeot 408 - the Frenchman with an American residence permit

The trust to the French cars gradually increased since 1995 when the companies began full reconstruction of the plants. At the beginning of the 2000th years it was possible to call Peugeot cars truly European transport. But closer to our time the corporation decided to place the productions in the sale countries. Peugeot plant produces one of the most available sedans in a class considered by us - Peugeot 408.

But among advantages of the car there is no huge list of pluses. Once only some functions can be called to please the driver:

  • traditional design in style of the French company;
  • simple, but very reliable engines;
  • quite good comfort, control of suspenders;
  • low fuel consumption.

For the rest at Peugeot 408 there are many problems. It is worth remembering at least unsightly gear boxes which damp engine power and demand continuous service.

But there is one powerful plus - the price of a basic set of the car makes only 16 500 dollars. This advantage also made Peugeot 408 a popular sedan in the class.

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Let's sum up the results

Among the cars mentioned by us the greatest part of the market was captured by the European brands. But the Korean and American companies closely approached to the leaders and begin market repartition. It's fascinating to watch such competition, after all finally the buyer receives the low prices, fine technologies and constant special offers from the different companies.

If you intend to buy a new sedan of a C-class, pay special attention to five models given above. You will be able surely to pick up the most suitable car for your needs.

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The CarAraC research team is composed of seasoned auto mechanics and automotive industry professionals, including individuals with advanced degrees and certifications in their field. Our team members boast prestigious credentials, reflecting their extensive knowledge and skills. These qualifications include: IMI: Institute of the Motor Industry, ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technicians; Coventry University, Graduate of MA in Automotive Journalism; Politecnico di Torino, Italy, MS Automotive Engineering; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Mechanical University in Skopje; TOC Automotive College; DHA Suffa University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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