Need advice on an affordable and reliable sedan

Hey y'all, so as the title says, I need some suggestions and advice for a decently reliable and affordable sedan. I'm currently driving a 2018 Camry SE, and it's held up well and doesn't have any issues, but due to some familial circumstances I've decided to buy a new car. Now, there are a few qualities that I'm looking for in a new car, and they mainly include:

  • Being a sedan (hatchbacks are also a an alternative)
  • Good fuel-efficiency (I drive about 8 hours weekly on highways)
  • Decently spacious for the seats and the trunk
  • Good handling and comfortable driving experience (subjective ik but I want a list to narrow down so I can just go and test drive them in person)
  • Relatively easy to fix and maintain
  • Preferably a new car, but not opposed to buying used vehicles

These are about the prerequisites that I'm looking for in a new car. My budget is at max around $35k, but ideally I'd want to spend about $20k-$30k at most so as to not break the bank. I thank you all for any help and suggestions.

Posted Feb 21, 2026, 5:29 PM UTC

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