Top 5 C-segment sedans

SUVs and crossovers are quite popular in the UAE mostly because people use them for off-roading. However, not everyone likes to go to the dunes every weekend, or even if they do like hitting the sand, t a sedan is parked in their garage. Sedans have always been a very popular classification of cars and they will continue to be so. Here are the top 5 C-segment sedans that you can buy here in the Middle East.

Toyota Corolla

Toyota is known for its reliable and durable cars. The Corolla is one of them. It has been around us for many years which clearly shows how good a car it is. Now, today, it has adapted to our modern-day lifestyle by changing itself. The new Corolla is a head-turner. Toyota has made this sedan very much desirable by providing it with a sleek look. It doesn’t matter from which side or angle you look at it, the Corolla wouldn’t disappoint you.

Toyota has paid specific attention to the aerodynamic capabilities of the Corolla. It’s an important aspect of the design of a car as it can affect the car’s fuel efficiency and performance. Talking about fuel efficiency and performance, the Corolla comes with two engine options - 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre, that are spread over a total of 7 trims. The base model of the Corolla is available from AED 70,900.

Honda Civic

The Civic is for Honda what Corolla is for Toyota. Just like the Corolla, the Civic has been around for many years as well. However, while the latest iteration of the Corolla still has elegance in its presence, the Civic doesn’t. Over its reformations, it has now turned into a sporty C-segment sedan that should appeal to a lot of young customers.

The front of the Honda Civic is quite low giving it a sporty stance. The headlights are big and the brand logo sits proudly at the centre of the so-called grille. We also like the sporty and stylish alloy wheels and the striking design of the tail lights. There’s even a spoiler for that touch of sportiness. The interior has been done in all-black to continue the sporty character even inside the car.

The Honda Civic is available in three engine options - 1.6-litre, 2.0-litre, and 1.5-litre turbo. All three of them come with only a single type of transmission - CVT. The Civic starts at a price of AED 62,895 for the base model and reaches as high as AED 73,395 for the top-end variant.

Chevrolet Malibu

The next up on the list is the Chevrolet Malibu. This is one of the best-looking cars that we’ve got in the market irrespective of the segment. Chevrolet has really done a commendable job with the overall design and style quotient of the car. We love how sporty and unique the front fascia of the Malibu looks, and how smartly Chevrolet has transferred the same design philosophy to the side and rear end of the car.

You get two engine options with the Malibu - 2.0-litre turbocharged and 2.5-litre that produces 250 hp and 186 hp respectively. The transmission available is a 6-speed automatic unit specifically tuned to suit the character of the Malibu. There are 5 variants of the Malibu available for purchase starting from AED 77,600.

Hyundai Elantra

Ever since Hyundai implemented its Fluidic Design concept to its cars things really changed for the company. The Elantra, too, got treated with this design philosophy and now just look at it. It hasn’t been in such a good shape ever. The front fascia of the Hyundai Elantra is kept busy by the newly designed front grille with chrome surrounds and thin horizontal chrome slats. The projector headlamps and LED DRLs are something to be admired, just like the rest of the car.

Hyundai gives you an option with the Elantra to choose the seat color and its texture as per your liking. The space management in the cabin is very well done providing comfort to all the occupants. The rear air-con vents is an added bonus.

The 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre petrol engines produce 127 PS and 156 PS respectively. There’s also a 1.6-litre diesel engine that churns out 136 PS of power. You get both 6-speed automatic and manual transmission.

Kia Cerato

The all-new Kia Cerato is the update we’ve been waiting for the car to get. Kia has just made the Cerato that much more desirable and appealing. The latest iteration of the Cerato features a set of magnificent headlamps that works as good as they look. The bumper is also made a bit sporty. The side view of the car pulls you in, thanks to the sweeping roofline and attractive alloy wheels. The tail light cluster has got this signature LED lighting that is really cool.

Stepping inside the cabin of the all-new Cerato you’ll instantly notice the all-black theme that makes thing more interesting. Of course, the fit and finish is something you’ll never complain about.

Powering the new Cerato is a 1.6L petrol engine that has got 128 PS of max power and 155 Nm of peak torque that kicks in at 4,850 revs. You get an option of picking either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

So, these were some of our top picks of C-segment sedans that you can buy in the UAE. Out of these, which one’s your favorite?