Top 7 Best Full-Size Cars Under $40K : Family-Friendly and Fun to Drive

Unlocking Online Success: The Secret Weapon of Top Businesses (It's Not What You Think!)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ 2023 Nissan Maxima.
Sweeping lines and sharp creases make the 2023 Nissan Maxima a stylish standout among midsize sedans. Those lines trace a fastback-style roofline that makes the Maxima look more like a long coupe than a boxy four-door; 19-inch wheels punctuate the effect.
Positives.
Robust V6 power. Classy, borderline luxury interior and design. Agile handling for its size.
Considerations.
Tight backseat. Tiny trunk. Sporty suspension on SR trim makes for a stiff ride.

The Nissan Maxima isn't quite a sport sedan, but it's more polished than most compact and midsize sedans. Its upscale interior, generous features, and strong performance split the difference between premium and economy choices. A small backseat and trunk hinder its utility, though.
The Maxima's few rivals, such as the Chrysler 300, Volkswagen Arteon, and the new Toyota Crown, offer bigger backseats, more trunk space, and, in the case of the Chrysler and top-trim Crown Platinum, more power. Still, the commanding style makes the Maxima a compelling pick among mainstream midsize sedans.

2023 Chrysler 300.
The 2023 Chrysler 300 adds classic American flavor to today's crop of full-size cars. It separates itself from the pack with its rear-drive chassis and optional Hemi V8. Large sedans like the Nissan Maxima are front-wheel drive and aren't available with V8 power. Another strength is the 300's optional all-wheel drive, which gives this sedan more secure handling on roads slick with rain or ice.
This Chrysler's large rear pillars make it difficult to see what's behind the vehicle. And the competing all-new Toyota Crown — the brand's Avalon replacement — comes standard with a hybrid powertrain offering much better fuel economy. Still, the 300's potency and spaciousness make it an attractive pick among large sedans.
The Chrysler 300 offers a spacious cabin, lots of trunk space, and strong horsepower. With a starting price near $35K, it's a good value for a full-size sedan.

2023 Dodge Charger.
If you're into good old-fashioned American performance cars, there aren't many choices. And if you're looking for a relatively practical muscle car, there's only one: the 2023 Dodge Charger. The Charger is essentially an easy-to-drive four-door version of the Dodge Challenger performance coupe. Both are built on a platform that dates to 2005, back when Mercedes owned Chrysler. But numerous updates have kept them fresh and frisky.
As the sole four-door muscle car available today, the Charger provides nine options, from sensible V6 versions to the ludicrous 797-horsepower SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody. There are also numerous vivid color choices and customization options to fit your particular tastes.

2023 Dodge Challenger.
The Dodge Challenger is an automotive oddity. It was last redesigned in 2008, and some of its components are even older, dating back to when Mercedes-Benz owned Chrysler. Over the years, it has received several upgrades, and the lineup has ballooned to a dozen trim levels. To say the Challenger has aged gracefully is an understatement, but all good things must come to an end.
Unlike competing muscle cars such as the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, the Challenger offers enough space for adult passengers and a larger trunk, making it a more practical two-door alternative. That added size and mass negatively affects handling, but the Challenger has historically been more of a cruiser or dragstrip demon. We'll certainly miss its unmistakable presence, but are excited to see what its electric future has in store for us.