Top 10 Hottest Sedans of 2008

The year ahead is critical for several automakers and their success or failure will be defined by the tried-and-true template of the ubiquitous four-door sedan.

Carmakers are rolling out eight new luxury sedans this year, and each one brings something fresh to the industry, be it style, performance or technology. Two other all-new entries from non-luxury automakers promise to heat up the premium segment.

How these vehicles fare with consumers is more critical than ever. The success of several manufacturers hinges almost entirely on which of the vehicles on our list of Hottest Sedans of 2008 will win over car buyers.

Click through for the list of the Top 10 Hottest Sedans of 2008...
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DaHarder - 1/9/2008 4:51:36 PM

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CADILLAC CTS... Smokin' Hot!

james_may - 1/9/2008 4:59:09 PM

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Hot Saab ...

SilverAero - 1/9/2008 5:55:54 PM

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Wow, you didn't even read the link did you you little twat. Think before you speak.

SilverAero - 1/9/2008 6:15:26 PM

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Take it from me and just about everyone else the CTS deserves to be up there. Its a great car and does alot to boost American made cars. If you have driven it and have some negative thoughts about it, i would be interested to here them. Otherwise i am not interested in listening to you repeat a the "American cars suck" stigma, because we've all heard it. This car represents GM turning over a new leaf, and it would be unfortunate if the public didn't support this.

chris760 - 1/9/2008 8:28:46 PM

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at least we all know who the retard is (and who can't spell).

at least read the post before you go on being stupid retard

rocker - 1/10/2008 10:09:45 AM

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Aren't the Jag and the Saab American Cars?

DaHarder - 1/9/2008 5:55:01 PM

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Will you stop repeating this TRIPE if I tell you that I don't Give A Flying (IS-)F?

RealitySmack - 1/9/2008 8:43:45 PM

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I stopped reading once I saw your post for like the 50th time.

RealitySmack - 1/9/2008 8:44:21 PM

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*Stopped reading the THREAD not the list!*

autopro - 1/10/2008 5:34:27 PM

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Come on you really can't read!

S4cabriofoxone - 1/9/2008 5:55:25 PM

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Lincoln MKS???

Saab 9-3???

How about the BMW M3 sedan and Audi A4 instead?

S4cabriofoxone - 1/9/2008 8:01:26 PM

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I'm tired of bashing the IS-F.

I'm glad the M3 is on there... but I'm still puzzled by the MKS. It's essentially a modern Town Car. It's huge, has FWD, an uninspiring engine lineup, a yawn-inducing interior and an equally bland interior that's barely spiced up by headlights that can only be described as... distinctive.

S4cabriofoxone - 1/9/2008 8:01:53 PM

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Equally bland *EXTERIOR*. Damn!

DaHarder - 1/9/2008 8:10:14 PM

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Fact:

The Lincoln Town car has never been FWD...

rocker - 1/10/2008 10:13:08 AM

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I like the IS-F. They are attempting to bring back fender skirts.

S4cabriofoxone - 1/10/2008 5:36:57 PM

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"The Lincoln Town car has never been FWD..."

True, but it might as well, because it steers like a cruise liner.

1970toyotamarc - 1/9/2008 7:18:14 PM

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Random list

noname00 - 1/9/2008 7:51:51 PM

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I don't see the Alfa 8C.

S4cabriofoxone - 1/9/2008 8:02:03 PM

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Are you?

DaHarder - 1/9/2008 8:21:30 PM

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And quite a few ^^^^^ Euro-Blind Butt Kissers Too!

bluedart - 1/9/2008 11:26:22 PM

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don't be so hard on bmw3 and rosko, they are just too shaken to read on. I feel sorry for them instead.

DaHarder - 1/9/2008 11:59:05 PM

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I'm a pretty 'hard-core' military man, so sympathy is not really my forte, though I do tend to be very empathetic.

The problem is that, as hard as I try, I can't put myself in their places, as there's just no way I can reduce myself to that level of absolute illogicality/irrationality.

BTW, there are some very worthy vehicles on this list, one being the wonderful Cadillac CTS!

Rupert - 1/10/2008 8:04:19 AM

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I like Cadillac - performance is good, but it's emissions are huge, way above even an E500 or 550i.

Porschinator - 1/9/2008 8:05:25 PM

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Hey Guff we all appreciate your hilarious efforts and know you are not here to contribute at all. I am sure your mom will not appreciate you harrassing on the net :)

As for BMW is was the Hot sedan of 2007 =) But give others a chance! lol

Porschinator - 1/9/2008 8:11:52 PM

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As for GM the UAW was killing any available funds for development. Now that it has been restructured GM can put more resources into development and it is already showing. Luckily Japanese automakers do not have to worry about Medical and retirement costs like GM and Ford. It was and still is in the Billions, in 2006 combined was over $100 Billion. GM and Ford survived by having to cut corners. Hopefully no longer.

It is funny how some of you have no clue. And why Japan supports its auto industry much more the the US Gov't.

Bill - 1/9/2008 9:12:38 PM

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Another thread turned to "S" "H" "I"...

Bill - 1/9/2008 9:27:01 PM

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Well here is how I feel about the cars on the list. YES for "I like the design", NO for "I don't like the design".

BMW M3 (YES)
Cadillac CTS (YES)
Hyundai Genesis (NO)
Jaguar XF NO)
Lexus IS-F NO)
Lexus LS 600h L (YES)
Lincoln MKS (YES)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (YES)
Pontiac G8 NO)
Saab 9-3 (YES)

Bill - 1/10/2008 5:53:01 AM

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Awesome! I get deboosted for sharing MY PERSONAL OPINION!

I am surprised it's only -8, though.

S4cabriofoxone - 1/10/2008 5:39:06 PM

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YOU LIKE THE LINCOLN MKS BUT NOT THE JAGUAR XF??? What the hell is wrong with you?!

no1listensanyway - 1/9/2008 10:55:28 PM

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I think its a great fair balanced list, except maybe for the Saab.

Denali - 1/10/2008 3:43:52 AM

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i respect all those cars beside the Saab n Pontiac, and i will add the G35, X6 and Malibu

farabira1 - 1/10/2008 3:44:09 AM

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Two best cars in the group are the Jaguar XF and the Cadillac CTS, and for high end enthusiasts, the M3 and the ISF are obvious choices. Also the Hyundai Genesis will probably revolutionize the cars to come in the 30K segment in the years to come, because it has shown that high tech and powerful features can quite inexpensive and without any downside, because Hyundai will also give 10 year warranty. I am actually thinking of buying the Genesis. But personally if i had the money, i would have bought the Jaguar XF, such a beautiful car in flesh, only if the dough was in the pocket!

alsarea3 - 1/10/2008 3:57:12 AM

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Is Hyundai Genesis really hot ?
It is not ugly but it's not beautiful at all !!

Also what Lexus IS-F doing in this list ?
LS460 is great but the IS Sucks !

I think the list missing the A4 and maybe the Infiniti G35 , at least it is more beautiful than that Genesis..

Just waiting for the hottest sedan I ever seen , Aston Martin Rapide :
http://paultan.org/gallery/d/5536-2/am_rapide_hi_12.jpg

Htay7500 - 1/10/2008 8:38:35 AM

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I take offense to that, because I'm asian. maybe you should keep in mind that their cars sell.

NewBeginning - 1/10/2008 9:25:37 AM

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GM and Ford are are losing billions selling those gabages..What is wrong with Americans??? Maybe they should try using their small brains when they design a car.

Targa - 1/10/2008 9:54:39 AM

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NewBeginning, you are an ass

S4cabriofoxone - 1/10/2008 5:40:45 PM

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You talk about having "small brains," but you don't know how to spell "garbage?"

Tonee - 1/11/2008 12:45:46 AM

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My Top 10 Hottest (in no particular order)

1. Mercedes C63 AMG
2. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
3. Jaguar XF
4. Mercedes S65 AMG
5. BMW M3
6. Audi S5
7. Porsche 911 GT2
8. Cadillac CTS
9. Lincoln MKS
10. New Audi A4 (2009 MODEL)

c36amg - 1/11/2008 4:43:59 AM

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c class should be on top & no place for m3...

enthusiastx11 - 1/12/2008 12:21:10 AM

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that's a sad list. how exactly are they defining 'hot.'

saab: ancient design
pontiac: enough said
ls600: rolling hypocrisy
lincoln: seriously?
hyundai: impressive but NOT hot

the remainder seem reasonable. M3 clearly tops the list though.

Jag_xfr - 1/12/2008 2:16:51 PM

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Jaguar XF would be my top choice.