The entry model of this rather elegant sedan comes with the economical turbocharged four-cylinder 240-hp engine and rear-wheel drive only. To get the Canadian-climate friendly all-wheel drive version, you need to move up to the supercharged 340-hp trim. The more sporting R and RS versions use a supercharged 510- or 550-hp V8. All models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Pros
- All-wheel drive at last (3.0 TI)
- Excellent performance of the V6
- Possibility of an in-line four cylinder engine (2.0 T)
- Thrilling performance of the V8 (XFR and XRF-S)
- Smooth and quiet ride
Cons
- Tight rear seats
- Drive mode poorly adapted to winter conditions
- Inconsistent resale value
- Difficult to access trunk
- Exaggerated V8 fuel consumption