The Car You Need Right Now Is the Car You’ve Always Had

There were more than a dozen new SUVs unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show this year. This sprawling exhibition — think of it as the Super Bowl of car shows — forecasts trends and previews next season’s new metal. If, like us, you’re feeling some SUV fatigue, we have a suggestion: sedans.

Sedans — defined by four doors and three boxes: hood, cabin, trunk — were once mainstream. Today, pushed aside by SUVs, they are practically automotive counterculture. They are for people who don’t want what everyone else has. A good sedan is stylish, elegant, and equal parts luxurious and sporty. They handle sharper and ride better than comprable SUVs. And, come on, you’re not fooling anyone; when was the last time you forded a river in your Jeep? Point is, sedans are cool again. They exude a quiet confidence. And, they just so happen to be better than ever: more spacious, more efficient, and better designed. Here are three sizes to choose from.