If you’re a family person who wants to buy a nice car, you will probably look at cars in the saloon category.  These cars are designed for families, which mean there’s plenty of room for you, your kids, and all of your stuff.  You can even fit the family dog in the back.  When you think of this type of car, you may think of something very boring, but today’s saloon cars are anything but dull.  In fact, the top saloon car can compete with cars made by the likes of BMW, Mercedes, and Audi.  Below are the current top five saloon cars and the reasons why they’re so amazing.

1.    The best saloon car on the market today is the Ford Mondeo.  This car is very roomy, drives very well, and looks incredibly stylish.  The Mondeo is equivalent to many of the most luxurious cars out there.  If features a two-litre  turbo diesel engine that gives it all the get up and go it needs, but it includes all the safety features you’d want on a family car.

2.    Coming in second is the Renault Laguna.  Priced competitively with the Mondeo, the Laguna is actually somewhat of a step backwards for Renault.  The car does not feature the company’s unique design.  It’s more conservative style may make it look more like a traditional family car, but it does have a very nice interior, great handling, and more.

3.    The Citroen C5 is third on the list of great saloon cars.  It, too, is priced about the same as the other two cars.  The new styling for the C5 combines elements from several different models.  This four-door saloon is larger than the previous Citroen, and it includes many new features like sound-proofing, a new interior, and more.

4.    The Mazda 6 is another great family car that features many luxurious perks.  The Mazda 6 is a huge improvement over its predecessor.  The car features many luxury features as standard, but it doesn’t have a huge price tag, making it affordable for families.  One of its unique features is the karakuri seating system—this allows you to fold parts of the seat down for more room.

5.    Finally, the cheapest car in the top five saloon cars is the Mitsubishi Lancer.  This car, which the Evo X is based on, is a small family car that features four doors and a fairly roomy boot.  It doesn’t have the greatest performance or the plushest interior, but it’s a good car for those on a budget.

The 2009 Mazda 6 is a lot larger, heavier, and even more spacious than any previous Mazda around.  It’s luxurious and powerful all at once.  The base model is affordable and equipped with everything one would need at £15,500.  With some upgrades, the Mazda 6 morphs into a fully-loaded luxury vehicle, although the price jumps considerably (to £22,000).

The car has a 2.5 litre, 168 horsepower engine and can go from zero to 100 km/h in about eight seconds.  Both manual and automatic versions are available.  While it doesn’t get the best fuel efficiency around, the Mazda 6 more than makes up for that in other ways.  If you’re looking for a luxury car that doesn’t look like a luxury sedan, then the Mazda 6 may be exactly what you want.

American car companies have been reeling from the economic downfall, and as a result, many cars are being cancelled.  That’s what has happened to two more of GMs models.  The 2010 Cobalt SS Sedan and the 2010 Impala SS have been cut from the line of upcoming vehicles.  The 2010 Cobalt SS Coupe will still be available, however.

GM has yet to officially announce that the cars will not be produced, but there is no longer any order code available on their online ordering guide.  The cutting of the Cobalt SS Sedan is an odd move—it has been a favourite for many GM customers and has rated highly among other, similar four-door turbo-four cars.

The 2010 Volvo XC60 is a five-passenger vehicle that features a three-litre turbocharged V-6 that provides 281 horsepower, a six-speed automatic transmission, and a very distinctive look. However, this isn’t the coolest feature of the Volvo XC60. The car actually includes a number of alerts for drivers. If you start swerving as if you’re falling asleep, the car will alert you. It will also detect vehicles that are in your blind spot and will actually try to stop if it detects that you’re about to hit another car while travelling at slow speeds. The Volvo XC60 gets about 16 mpg in the city and 22 on the open road, which isn’t great. It’s also a bit expensive—the vehicle will cost £25,000, and that’s before you add in all the bells and whistles of a fully loaded package.

While it hasn’t attracted a lot of attention like some cars, the 2010 Chevy Equinox is certainly not a car to forget about. The exterior has been redesigned so that it is much sleeker than previous versions, but it doesn’t do so at the expense of fuel economy. In fact, the Equinox features an “eco” button that helps drivers get the most out of each tank.

There are several engine options, including a 2.4 litre I-4 that delivers 182 horsepower. If you need more power than that, you can opt for a 3.0 litre V-6 that hits 255 hp. In addition to its exterior makeup, the interior has been updated as well, making the entire vehicle feel more luxurious and welcoming. The 2010 Chevy Equinox is certainly a step up from previous versions, and it won’t be a car many continue to overlook.

The 2010 Ford Mustang GT is sure to make heads turn. The car features a brand new Mustang body that builds upon the classic so that it looks both brand new and yet keeps that distinctive Mustang look. The standard coupe model features a 210 horsepower 4.0 litre V6 engine, so you know it’s got the get up and go. Of course, if you want more speed, you can always go for the more powerful (and expensive) V8 version that pumps out 315 hp.

Convertibles are also available, giving drivers the option of speeding down the open road with the top down and the wind in their hair. The 2010 Mustang is priced competitively with other comparable cars, too, which is great news for those looking for a cool car on a budget.

While it may not be getting the same attention as the newer Borrego is, the Kia Sorento SUV is still very much alive. The 2010 model is Kia’s medium-sized SUV—smaller than a Borrego but bigger than a Sportage.

Despite its size, the Sorento features off-road capability. One of the major upgrades to the 2010 version is a new body design that will improve the Sorento’s fuel efficiency, its handling, and make its overall ride much smoother, even when it’s off-road. As with the current Sorento, the 2010 model will be available in both four-cylinder and six-cylinder versions. For those looking at the top of the range model, you’ll have the option of a 3.8-litre Lambda V6, which gives the Sorento a good amount of get up and go.

Many people buy new cars with iPod docks or other connections for Apple’s hot little music player, but it looks like the 2010 Camaro will be the first car that has an integrated feature for Microsoft’s Zune.

The 2010 Chevrolet vehicle will allow Zune users to connect their player right into the car’s stereo. The radio display will then show several different navigation screens and play options. Drivers will be able to browse their Zune music collection by album, song, artist, and genre, giving them total control over their music selections. Will this make the Zune more popular, or will it continue to lose the music battle with the iPod? Only time will tell.

Ford’s 2010 Taurus is now in preproduction, but while nothing is finalised just yet, the prototype is quite impressive. The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO (the SHO stands for Super High Output) features an EcoBoost engine. It’s a twin-turbo V6 that can hit 365 horsepower while at the same time being fuel efficiency and response. The vehicle also features a Haldex all-wheel-drive that puts more of the torque in the back.

A performance package will be available that features more suspension, dampers, and a rear antiroll bar. The performance model also has a shorter drive ratio which results in faster acceleration. And for those guys out there who don’t think a woman knows speed and high performance vehicles? The 2010 Taurus was designed by Christina Rodriquez, the only woman to hold Ford’s Vehicle Dynamics Development Engineer title.

Mercedes may have given up some of its high standards in exchange for increased sales, but that doesn’t mean they’ve completely abandoned their luxury cars. The 2010 Mercedes E-Class Sedan is a jump backwards to these amazing vehicles. Mercedes has pulled out all the stops, but they’ve also included a number of contemporary features, too.

The 2010 E-Class has all the safety features of the 5-Class, including the night vision and blind spot assist systems. Those interested in this new Mercedes will have two engine options: a E350 V6 or the E550 V8. Neither gets great mileage, but then, that’s not the point of this car; the luxurious leather seating and other features are!