Sedan magnificent silence

Sedan: a car with a four-door body confinition and a conventional trunkor a sloping back with a hinged rear cargo hatch opens upward.

SUV is in trend and youngsters like to have crossover vehicle because it's fast, poweful and stylish.

Three doors, coupe, hatch back..... many many brand new type of vehicles are selling in the market thesedays.

However the traditional sedan has lots of choices and drivers can enjoy smooth and silent driving.

Here's the list of the best selling sedan from 10 to 6

10. Toyota Prius

As of 2008, the Toyota Prius is still one of the greenest vehicles built and is about to have a major makeover. As it stands, the second generation Toyota Prius is the epitome of thriftiness and by making it onto this list; it is obvious that American buyers appreciate this little hybrid. The gas engine is a thrifty 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder that produces 76 horsepower at 5000 rpm while 82 lbs feet of torque are available at 4,200 rpm. The electric motor is a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor. 67 horsepower is available at 1,200 through 1,540 rpm. More importantly, torque is a mighty 295 lbs feet which is on tap from 0 all the way to 1200 rpm. The automatic transmission is an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) unit. Steering is by way of an electrically assisted rack-and-pinion. A regenerative braking system that feeds the batteries on energy derived from braking helps with economy. The Toyota Prius achieves a Smartway score with Elite ranking. APS = 9.5, GGS = 10, EPA fuel mileage is 48 city mpg and 45 highway mpg.

9. Chevrolet Malibu

The Chevrolet Malibu is a multi-award winning vehicle General Motors is very proud of. Bridging the gap between the small Chevrolet Cobalt and large Chevrolet Impala, the Chevrolet Malibu rests in one of the most competitive brackets in American car sales, mid-sized cars. One of the highlights of the Chevrolet Malibu is the stunning interior. This is one of the first American vehicles to come along (in a long time) to be universally praised for its excellent interior and ergonomics. Several engine choices are available for the Chevrolet Malibu such as: the 169 horsepower (160 lbs feet of torque) 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine and a 252-horsepower (251 lbs feet of torque) V6. Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission.3.6L A six-speed automatic transmission is standard with the V-6 and will be available later in the model year with the 2.4L four-cylinder LTZ – a segment first. The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has a 164 horsepower (159 lbs feet of torque) 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine mated to a Hydra-Matic 4T45 four-speed transmission. The motor/generator is utilized as a stop-gap starter and generator mated to the 2.4 liter gas engine. This system is somewhat similar to the Honda system as it shuts down the engine at full stops to save fuel and utilizes regenerative brake technology.

8. Chevrolet Cobalt

The Chevrolet Cobalt is based on another useful platform that encompasses the incredibly fast Cobalt SS and is the basis for the Chevrolet HHR. A blistering 260 horsepower (with 260 lbs feet of torque) 2.0 turbocharged 4-cylinder is available with the Chevrolet Cobalt SS. This is one of the fastest front wheel drive vehicles sold in the United States. Available in 2 or 4-door guise, the turbocharged Cobalt SS is also one of the best bang-for-the-buck values out there.  The normally aspirated Chevrolet Cobalt is considered one of the most frugal, standard internal combustion engines offered in the United States. has a 2.2-liter Ecotec 4 cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission (or a 4-speed automatic), the Chevrolet Cobalt is one of the most frugal (and green) internal combustion, gasoline vehicles on the market. Weighing in at a scant 2,800 lbs, the 155 horsepower (at 6,100 rpm) produces 150 lbs feet of torque (at 4,900 rpm) and is easy to motivate around town.

7. Ford Focus

The Ford Focus is offered in a 4-door sedan and a 2-door coupe. In recent years, Ford has reshaped the look of both vehicles, especially internally. The interior is a very inviting place to be and practical with excellent storage. Two engines are offered, the 140 horsepower (132 lbs feet of torque) is a slightly more sporting option. The Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) engine has 136 horsepower that produces 133 lbs feet of torque (at 4,250 rpm). With “European Inspired” suspension, the little Focus is a joy to toss around the corners. The Ford Focus is the cheapest (and currently the smallest) vehicle in Ford’s American fleet and offers the remarkable SYNC® system. “The voice-activated Ford SYNC® Communications and Entertainment System is optional in Focus SE and standard in Focus SES. This state-of-the-art, voice-activated system fully integrates many Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones and digital media players.”

6. Chevrolet Impala

The Chevrolet Impala is the largest car Chevrolet makes. A favorite of various metropolitan, suburban police departments and the Federal Government. The Chevrolet Impala has a sturdy, full size platform making it ideal for a variety of different rear seat passengers. Available with an E-85 compatible 211 horsepower (214 lbs feet of torque) 3.5 liter engine or 233 horsepower 3.9 liter V6 E-85 compatible engine in the upper level LTZ. If you opt for the hotter SS model you get a 5.3L V8 engine with Active Fuel Management which delivers 303 horsepower (and produces 323 lbs feet of torque). For its size, the Chevrolet Impala is a remarkably efficient, fine handling car.