Top 10 Sedans To Buy In The UAE — The Best Sedans In The Country - Dubi Cars

In today’s time and age, sedans might be slightly overshadowed by SUVs and crossovers. However, sedans are possibly the most original form of the car. In fact, the very first automobiles were all sedans. The term sedan was first used for an automobile way back in 1912.

Here’s a fun fact: The word sedan originated from a 17th Century transportation device called a Sedan Chair. It was a single-seater box with windows and carried by porters. It was inspired by the Palanquins used by the Maharajas and the royals of that time. Since a car was also a box and carried around by its wheels, it was named a sedan.

Today, some of the most luxurious cars on earth are all sedans. However, those luxury cars deserve a Top 10 list of their own. In this list of the Top 10 sedans to buy in the UAE, we look at some sensible, practical, and performance sedans or saloon cars.

Here is our list of the Top 10 Sedans To Buy In The UAE:

10. Hyundai Elantra

The Hyundai Elantra is a premium entry-level sedan sold by Hyundai in several markets across the world. In the UAE too, it is one of the best-selling Hyundai sedans. Production of the Hyundai Elantra first began in 1990 and seven generations of the car have been launched since then. The seventh generation of the Hyundai Elantra is a modern sedan and comes loaded with features.

The standard variants are powered by either a 1.6-litre or a 2.0-litre inline-four-cylinder petrol engine. In case you are looking for more performance, Hyundai also retails the Elantra N which is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four-cylinder petrol engine with an output of 280hp. This gives the sedan a top speed of 250km/h and it accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 5.8 seconds.

Here is a list of new Hyundai Elantra cars for sale in the UAE and if used cars are what you need, here are used Hyundai Elantra cars for sale in the UAE.

9. Nissan Sunny

The Nissan Sunny is commonly found as the primary training car across all driving schools in the UAE. Apart from this, a large number of families who need a basic car always reach out to the Nissan Sunny and this says quite a lot about the character of the Sunny. It is a bare basics sedan that is practical, reliable, and accessible. It doesn’t cost a lot to own a Nissan Sunny.

With just basic maintenance, a Nissan Sunny will go on to clock hundreds of thousands of kilometres. The Nissan Sunny first went into production way back in 1996 but it started gaining popularity in the UAE only after 2005.

The current generation of the Nissan Sunny was unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show in 2019 and is powered by a 1.6-litre inline-four-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 118hp. There are over 170 used Nissan Sunny sedans for sale in the UAE and a few new Nissan Sunny cars for sale in the UAE.

8. BMW 3 Series

The 3-Series is one of the most iconic cars ever. It first made its debut in 1975 with four circular headlamps and BMW’s signature kidney grille. When one thinks of classic cars from Germany, the old 3 Series is definitely right up there. Over the years, seven generations of the 3 Series were launched.

In addition, a few different body styles and high-performance versions of the 3 Series were launched. Ever heard of the BMW M3? The M3 is one of the best performance sedans of all time and it is essentially a BMW 3 Series on steroids. The latest BMW M3 is powered by a twin-turbo inline-six-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 510hp and 650Nm. This takes the sedan from 0-100km/h in just 3.9 seconds.

If that is a little too much power, the standard 3 Series uses a range of inline-four-cylinder petrol engines. There are several used BMW 3 Series cars for sale in the UAE.

7. Honda Civic

The weapon of choice for petrolheads who swear by Japanese cars, the Honda Civic offers great performance on a budget. In addition to reliable high-performance engines, the Honda Civic offers a suspension and chassis combination that allows for great handling. It was first introduced in 1972 and was known by different names across different regional markets.

The Honda Civic was also sold in various body styles over the years and a less-known version is the 5-door station wagon. Infamous among the enthusiasts’ circle is the Honda Civic Type-R, which is an uprated, high-performance version of the Civic with taut suspension and loud colour schemes.

The current generation of the Honda Civic sold in the UAE is powered by a 1.6-litre i-VTEC inline-four-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 180hp. The current Civic Type-R takes it a notch higher with a 2.0-litre turbocharged VTEC engine that puts out 315hp & 420Nm. There are over 80 examples of used Honda Civic cars for sale in the UAE.

6. Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger is a car that started off as a proper muscle car and over the years started offering the feel of a muscle car in the form factor of a sedan. It was in 1966 that production of the Dodge Charger began. It was designed to compete with the likes of the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, etc. The old Dodge Charger even featured in six of the nine Fast & Furious movies.

Seven generations of the Dodge Charger have been produced so far and it took the form factor of a sedan in its sixth generation which debuted in 2006. The Dodge Charger is very popular in the UAE as well and several variants with different engine options are available.

The highest-spec Hellcat Redeye Widebody variant is powered by the famed SRT HEMI V8 engine that puts out 797hp and 958Nm! If this one’s too extreme for your liking, the Dodge Charger is also available with two other HEMI V8 engine options and one Pentastar V6 option. The base V6 engine puts out around 300hp & 357Nm.

Check out new Dodge Charger cars for sale in the UAE. If used cars are what you are looking for, there are over 250 used Dodge Charger cars for sale in the UAE.

5. Lexus ES

A perfect blend of reliability, practicality & luxury, the Lexus ES is a popular sedan in the UAE. It was first introduced in 1989 as a luxury sedan based on the Toyota Camry. Seven generations of the Lexus ES have been produced until now and all seven of them have been based on the corresponding generation of the Toyota Camry. However, every one of them is distinct and is set apart from its Toyota counterpart through added luxury and styling elements.

The current generation of the Lexus ES is powered by a 3.5-litre direct-injection V6 engine with an output of 302hp. The 0-100km/h sprint takes just 6.6 seconds and the sedan has a top speed of 250km/h. However, with a Lexus, it isn’t about outright performance. It is about luxury and comfort and the ES sedan offers a lot of it. In addition to the modern features and technology, the Lexus ES is also one of the best-looking sedans in this list.

There are several new Lexus ES sedans for sale in the UAE and used Lexus ES sedans for sale in the UAE.

4. Nissan Altima

The Altima is a mid-size sedan manufactured by Nissan since 1992. In the Nissan product lineup, the Altima sits right in between the Sunny and the Maxima. With prices starting at AED 110,000, the Nissan Altima borders on the luxurious side of sedans. It is a modern car with a bootload of features.

With the Nissan Altima, one can choose between a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with an output of 248hp or a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with an output of 188hp. Here are a few new Nissan Altima sedans for sale in the UAE. If you’re looking at a used car, there are over 250 used Nissan Altima sedans for sale in the UAE.

3. Toyota Corolla

Known as one of the sedans that never breaks down, several examples of the Toyota Corolla have clocked over a million kilometres. This is a sedan that one just can’t go wrong with. With prices starting at just around AED 15,000 for used examples and AED 50,000 for a new one, the Toyota Corolla is one of the most accessible sedans in the UAE.

There are several instances wherein those who own a large collection of supercars and exotics also own a Toyota Corolla just for errands, and that particular Corolla would have been in the collection longer than most of the other cars.

The current generation of the Toyota Corolla is powered by either a 1.6-litre or a 2.0-litre petrol engine. Hundreds of examples of the Toyota Corolla are up for sale in the UAE. Here are used Toyota Corolla sedans for sale in the UAE and new Toyota Corolla sedans for sale in the UAE.

2. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The C-Class can be credited for the popularity enjoyed by Mercedes-Benz today. It was launched in 1993 as a replacement for the Mercedes-Benz 190, which is a car enthusiast favourite. As a result, the C-Class had big shoes to fill from the very beginning. As it turns out, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class was very much up to the task.

It is one of the most popular Mercedes-Benz cars across several regional markets including the UAE. Thousands of examples can be found all over the UAE with over 100,000 kilometres on the clock.

The current C-Class is loaded with features and a luxurious interior. In fact, the C-Class features the best interior in its segment and a segment above it as well. It is available with a range of engine options starting from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine in the C200 and going all the way to a 3.0-litre Bi-Turbo V6 that puts out 385hp in the C43 AMG.

There are several new Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars for sale in the UAE and over 300 used Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars for sale in the UAE.

1. Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is a perfect blend of Toyota’s famed reliability, low maintenance, comfort, luxury, and technology. It was first launched in 1982 and was originally a compact car. However, over the year, it grew wider in size and is now one of the most comfortable sedans in its segment.

The latest generation features a proven strong hybrid powertrain that significantly increases efficiency. It combines a 2.5-litre inline-four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined output of 208hp. This is the spec used by most Taxis in Dubai. For those who want more performance, Toyota also retails the Camry with a 3.5-litre V6 engine with a power output of 298hp.

The Toyota Camry is one of the most popular cars in the UAE and as a result, hundreds of them are up for sale at any given time. There are over 360 new Toyota Camry sedans for sale in the UAE and over 120 used Toyota Camry sedans for sale in the UAE.