Ten Best 2015 Family Sedans

Leading the way into the 2015 model year is the all new Mazda 6. Boldly redesigned and built with a more aggressive stance and front fascia. Combined with segment leading response and driving characteristics, it's not hard to see why the Mazda 6 is at the head of this particular class.

Powering the new sporty family sedan is the 2.5 liter 184 horsepower four cylinder, which comes with a six speed manual and an automatic.

Crisp acceleration and superb handling and feedback make the Mazda 6 the best 2015 family sedan on our ranked countdown.

The Chrysler 200 is a new contender in the hotly contested battle that is the mid-size sedan segment. Styling and dimensions imply some similarities with the Dodge Dart. Available in 2015, there are two engine trims available in the 2.4 liter four cylinder as well as a 3.6 liter six cylinder engine.

Starting at 21,800 the Chrysler 200 is come in four trims, from the LX, Limited, 200S and the 200C. There are three rim sizes for this family sedan, in 17, 18 and 19 inch sizes with the 200S and 200C filling the wheel wells with 235/40VR19's

Dynamic and sharp, the Chrysler 200 looks finely sculpted and ready to take on the challenge ahead.

AWD Performance and safety headline the 2015 Subaru Legacy, armed with a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder boxer engine rated at 175 horsepower and the 3.6 liter boxer six producing 265 horsepower. Versatile and ready to take on the elements, the Subaru Legacy gives you good value in this segment.

Unfortunately, it's also very large and heavy which makes the 4 cylinder seem a tad sluggish. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is the only available transmission, leaving some people out in the cold.

Starting at 21,698 the Subaru Legacy is offered in four forms, three of which are the Legacy 2.5i. The 3.6 liter Limited Edition Legacy pushes the price point just under 30,000 dollars making the Subaru Legacy an excellent choice for a family sedan.

Having led the family sedan and dominating sales for the better part of a decade, the Toyota Camry is redesigned and restyled to impress. The new styling gives the Toyota Camry a much more sporty design conceptually. America's favorite sedan carries over the same engine models from the previous year.

The 2.5 liter four cylinder comes standard, with a 3.5 liter V6 as the upgraded model. The Camry comes equipped with a six-speed automatic, and will also feature a hybrid.

The Toyota Camry family sedan is also taking aim at the sport enthusiasts as well, with the XSE trim with upgraded suspension and a slightly more aggressive stance.

The South Korean automaker has wowed critics and has the experts buzzing with a redesigned Kia Optima. Want a real feel to why the Kia family sedan is ahead of some of the other sedans on this Ten Best 2015 family sedan countdown? Take a look at some of the more popular family sedan reviews for the Kia Optima.

Designed from the ground up, the Kia Optima drives with a nimble purpose. The Kia's entry level four cylinder engine cranks out 192 horsepower, while a turbocharged 274 horsepower model is available through the 2.0 liter four cylinder.

As the pinnacle of Kia's technological powered family sedan is their 2.4 liter hybrid model that uses an electric motor to put down 199 horsepower. The 2015 Kia Optima is available for sale late in 2015.

The 2015 Nissan Altima borrows many concepts from the 3.5 liter powered Infiniti G35, with several redesigned cues and concepts. From external styling and a front fascia redesign, the Altima now takes on a bigger feel. This could be a combination of the 3.5 liter VQ35 being a bigger part of the base Altima.

Moving away from the four cylinder model that's so popular in this segment, the Altima looks and drives like one of the Best 2015 family sedans available. The jury is still out to see if Nissan has corrected the issues with their CVT (continuously variable transmission) as previous Altima models has quite a few recalls and technical service bulletins for transmission related issues.

All new for the 2015 model year, the Volkswagen Passat has been retooled to take direct aim at the up and coming Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia. Changing their strategic focus for the popular family sedan, Volkswagen no longer views the Passat as a rival to Audi.

Bringing back the previous model's engine choices which include the 2.5 liter five cylinder as well as a 1.8 liter turbo, and like long gone Passats of the past will also feature a diesel turbo 2.0 liter engine.

Handsome if not a bit spartan, the Volkswagen Passat is one of the best family sedans available for sale in 2015..

Hyundai's new Sonata borrows a ton from it's distant and wildly successful cousin, the Genesis Sedan. Larger, redesigned front grille and a sleeker styling that gives the Sonata more of a flat and aggressive profile, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata is classy and utilitarian.

The entry level price for the new Sonata is 21,150 and is offered in six different trims. From the SE with a 2.4 liter base engine, all the way up to the Limited 2.0 Sonata with Hyundai's remarkable 2.0 liter four cylinder turbo.

It wasn't easy putting this terrific family sedan in this spot, but here is the 2015 Ford Fusion. The Blue Oval has been gearing up for quite some time, and they are dominating in many areas of the automotive aftermarket. These successes have fueled a new generation of Ford vehicles well prepared to take on all challengers.

Responsive and wonderfully designed, the Ford Fusion comes with the 175 horsepower 2.5 liter four and of course the silky smooth Ecoboost 1.5 liter 181 horsepower and 245 horsepower 2.0 liter turbo.

Like the Ford Fiesta and upcoming Focus, the Fusion handles exceptionally well and doesn't feel muted or dumbed down when it comes to feedback. There's also two hybrid trims available, combining the 2.0 liter four cylinder with an hybrid electric motor to produce a 188 horsepower family sedan.

Honda's Accord is one of the longest standing names on our Ten Best 2015 Family Sedans ranking, and for good reason. Superb driving characteristics and excellent level of quality and build components make the Accord a must buy for yet another model year.

Sold as a coupe or sedan, the Accord comes with a 2.4-liter 185 horsepower four-cylinder or the 3.5 liter 278 horsepower V6. The Accord CVT is an option for those who want an easy drive, but the Accord sets itself apart from the competition with a six-speed manual transmission.

The sky high aim of 50 mpg in the hybrid model seems promising if not a bit lofty, and one that bears monitoring to see how accurate the mileage estimation truly is.