What are our favorite mid-range cars?

The term mid-range is used to categorize the major differences between vehicles. It is often thought that a car in the middle class is an average car. Yet this is not true. This is because cars in the middle class are larger and more expensive than the ‘average car’, also known as the C-segment. To avoid this confusion, the European Commission and rental companies also refer to the middle class as the D-segment.

What is a mid-range car? What are our favorite D-segment vehicles and what should you look for when buying a mid-range vehicle? You can read the answers to these questions in this article.

What are the features of a mid-range car?

From mini class, to compact middle class, middle class, upper middle class and top class. It sounds like a logical categorization. Yet the properties of each segment are not obvious. There is no official description for the middle class or the D segment. However, there are a number of features of these cars to mention.

For example, the price of a vehicle in the middle class is on average between 20,000 and 40,000 euros. This concerns the amount for a new car. The D-segment is also doing well on the used car market. Especially as a family car and company or lease car, the popularity is great. The strong vehicles in this class are made for long distances and to tow a trailer or caravan, for example. Well-known vehicles from the D-segment are the BMW 3 series, Volvo V60 and Toyota Corolla. We explain these popular mid-sized cars in more detail below.

Which D-segment vehicles are our favorite?

There is a wide range of new and used D-segment vehicles. To help you decide which car to buy, read our 3 favorite mid-range vehicles below.

#1 BMW 3 series

With a history dating back many years in the production of cars and a strong reputation in the field of technology and luxury, the German BMW has managed to develop into a well-known player in the car market. The BMW 3 series is powered by the four-cylinder petrol engine.

Of course, this series should also include the convenience of the electrically operated tailgate. Other features include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED rear and front lights, electrically operated windows and a rear seat that can be folded in parts.

We have listed the most important features of the BMW 3 series for you:

number of doors	5
number of seats	5
circuit	Vending machine
Assets	184 hp
Top speed	230 kilometers per hour
Amount of cilinders	4
Drive	Rear Wheel (AWD)
Energy label	D
Average usage	1 liter at 16 kilometers

#2 Volvo V60

The Swedish Volvo has managed to position itself as an extremely safe car brand, thanks to the design of the three-point belt, among other things.

The Volvo V60 is a medium-sized and luxury station wagon that has been available on the car market since 2010. The drive system works with a petrol engine and a six-speed manual gearbox. Features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, extra tinted glass and LED daytime running lights are among the features that give this car an extra touch of comfort and luxury.

Read below the most important features of the Volvo V60:

number of doors	5
number of seats	5
circuit	Manual transmission
Assets	152 hp
Top speed	205 kilometers per hour
Amount of cilinders	4
Drive	Front Wheel (FWD)
Energy label	B
Average usage	1 liter at 17 kilometers

#3 Toyota Corolla

Toyota owners value their car for its high reliability and low maintenance, fuel and depreciation costs. When you decide to trade in your car, you can expect a high trade-in value.

This Toyota Corolla is a hybrid vehicle. This means that you use even less fuel thanks to the support of the electric motor. Features you can expect with the Corolla include 16-inch alloy wheels, active headrests, LED lighting and a split-folding rear seat.

We have also selected the most important features for this reliable hybrid Toyota:

number of doors	5
number of seats	5
circuit	Vending machine
Assets	122 hp
Top speed	180 kilometers per hour
Amount of cilinders	4
Drive	Front Wheel (FWD)
Energy label	a
Average usage	1 liter at 22 kilometers

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