For much of modern automotive history, names like 300, Taurus, Maxima, Avalon, and Impala have represented the best sedan offerings of their respective brands. These were the biggest and most well-equipped machines each automaker built in a conventional four-door body style. The nameplates themselves go back decades and are strongly connected with various historically significant engines, technologies, and awards. The final generations of these machines would launch in the decade or so preceding 2023, offering their best value propositions yet.
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