Does this car exist???? (vehicles, 2012, AWD, heated seats)

[ukrkoz]

OP, what is "nice acceleration"? I have a car on the tip of tongue, but she does 0 to 60 in 7.8. ABSOLUTELY no jerks as trannie has no gears but is not a CVT. Does not really have a "large infotainment display", that's Tesla domain. But sure has 11 speakers and overall power output is more than 400W.
As of handling... This is extremely subjective.

[IShootNikon]

Originally Posted by luxcarseeker

I am looking for a sedan, crossover or SUV that meets the following criteria (listed in order of importance). Please help me find it.

I am looking to spend less than 40k out the door (MSRP could be well above that).

MUST HAVES:

1. Excellent acceleration (no pickup lag or jerky transmission)
2. Excellent handling (this may exclude all Asian cars...)
3. Excellent stereo (at least 400 watts, at least 9 speakers) and acoustics (I have done aftermarket stereos before and I honestly no longer want to deal with that hassle)
4. Sun/moonroof
5. Backup camera
6. Leather
7. Large infotainment display

OPTIONAL (in other words, I would be willing to pay above 40k if the following were available):

8. Lumbar support
9. Heated seats
10. Power trunk/tailgate door

Bolded parts are readily available as either standard or lower options so those aren't a big concern. #1-3 are really what you're after. But like others have said, trim down your vehicle style of choice first.

[notnamed]

Subaru WRX.

Excellent acceleration - check - extra check if you step up to STI
Excellent handling - check
Excellent stereo - 9 speaker harman kardon setup
Sun/moonroof - check
Backup camera - check
Leather - check
Large infotainment display - 7 inch fancy starlink thingy
Optionals:
Lumbar support - check
heated seats - check
power trunk - nope

A VW GTI would fit the bill too.

[dpm1]

Your cross shopping very strange subsets of cars. WRX or equivalent hatchback/wagon are probably the best bet.

Most sporty mid size sedan trims will also meet these requirements. Wagon suggested due to the odd cross shopping.

[BostonMike7]

Does it need to be new?

I'd think a slightly preowned Infiniti FX would fit the bill.

[MckinneyOwnr]

Originally Posted by ukrkoz

How nice. Here comes a wise man, who bashes everyone's post - and does not make a single wise suggestion relevant to what was asked.
Way to go.

As other wise posters have said (not you), they need to figure out whether they want a sedan, crossover, or SUV before anyone can give constructive advice.

[JONOV]

Originally Posted by LeagleEagleDFW

My first thought is a BMW X3, but I don't think that hits the desired price point. The under $40,000 out the door is going to make it tricky.

OP is a wee bit too vague. Does that mean M3 acceleration, or V6 Accord/Camry Acceleration? Or 4Runner acceleration? By handling, does he want BMW level grippiness, or is the double wishbone of the Accord enough?

[theedgeoflight]

Originally Posted by ukrkoz

how nice. Here comes a wise man, who bashes everyone's post - and does not make a single wise suggestion relevant to what was asked.
Way to go.

x2

[SOON2BNSURPRISE]

Originally Posted by ThomasCrown

And this post just made me snicker, then laugh. This is why the vast majority of cars today on the road are so boring. If you think an Accord has excellent acceleration and handling, you're not making manufacturers set the bar very high with this nonsense.

We have a 2011 Honda Accord and it only has the 4 cylinder. The car handles very well and has great acceleration. Lots of room as well.

[notnamed]

A v6 Camry will do 0-60 in 5.7seconds. With that being a typical family sedan benchmark, for "excellent" acceleration you have to be talking about sport oriented cars like the WRX at a minimum.