Sedan Automobiles

The Bottom Line: The 2010 Mazda6 is a thoroughly average car in a boring segment, but a couple of tech features keep it from total mediocrity.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: While we love the 2010 Lincoln MKZ's cabin tech, the next model update should take advantage of more efficient engines currently under development at Ford.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: Although not much of a tech car except for a couple of important features, the 2010 Kia Forte SX provides economical and practical transportation.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: We like that the HS250h packs a good deal of cabin tech and luxurious refinements, but we wonder if the decidedly average fuel economy is worth the additional complexity of the hybrid drivetrain.

Specs: Sedan, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: An excellent car for weekend sport driving, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart loses it luster when stuck in traffic. Optional cabin electronics are of surprisingly good quality.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: A very drivable and capable-feeling car, the 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited's cabin tech options offer just the minimum of modern automotive convenience.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO combines an impressively fast, cutting-edge engine with cabin tech that is still ahead of the competition--even after appearing in Ford cars for a year already.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 BMW 750Li delivers impressive tech features on all fronts, helping justify its high price. It offers the best cabin tech package among its competitors.

Specs: Sedan, 750Li, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2010 Toyota Prius is a better car than its predecessor, although there are some areas, especially in the cabin, where we would have liked to see more improvement.

Specs: Sedan, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Lexus GS 450h offers power and luxury, without costing a bundle at the pump. But merely average cabin tech suggests waiting for a model update.

Specs: Sedan, Hybrid