Price: $38,550

Arguably the most stylish sedan from this Swedish carmaker ever, the redesigned Volvo S60 is a sport coupe in sedan disguise. The S60 T6 is the top-of-the-line version of a model that will eventually include less-expensive versions. It possesses all of the safety features for which Volvo is known, such as the new Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake that recognizes pedestrians who are at least 31 inches tall and will brake to a stop for them at speeds of 21 mph or less.

Meanwhile, the S60 T6 is capable of going much faster, thanks to its 300-horsepower, 3-liter turbocharged, inline six-cylinder engine. Sending engine power to all the wheels is the task of a six-speed, driver-shiftable, automatic transmission that helps the S60 T6 reach 60 mph in just over six seconds.

All of the luxury amenities are offered: leather seating, dual-zone automatic climate control and an eight-speaker audio system with iPod interface.