Because they are objectively superior. It sounds provocative, but it is true, and here is why. A low center of gravity is not a marketing gimmick; it is a law of physics. A sedan tracks more precisely when changing lanes, rolls less in turns, and is far more resistant to rollover. On the highway while overtaking, the difference between a sedan and an SUV is felt literally through the steering wheel. And it brakes faster, too. Less mass—shorter stopping distance. It’s that simple. Now, about quietness. From an aerodynamic standpoint, the sedan is close to perfect—there is no drone at speed that is so irritating in high-roof vehicles. Furthermore, its trunk is physically separated from the cabin, and the noise from the rear wheels stays where it belongs—outside. It is no accident that truly expensive cars are sedans: Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8. Chance? No. There are also advantages that people rarely discuss openly. In winter, the sedan warms up faster—the cabin is smaller. It is easier to clear snow from the roof because it is lower. Fuel consumption is more modest—mass and aerodynamics work in concert. This isn’t nostalgia; these are arguments.

Because it’s convenient. You sit like you’re on a chair instead of falling. The ground clearance allows you to drive on rural dirt roads and Moscow potholes in February. The trunk isn’t divided into compartments—you throw in a bicycle, a cat, bags—everything together, all open. People chose practicality and stopped apologizing for it. Body proportions and cornering ability gave way to loading height and the ability to drive onto curbs. Evolution? That’s debatable. But the market voted with its feet—or rather, its wheels. Ultimately, modern sedans rely on two pillars: price and corporate parking lots. The main buyers are taxi drivers and companies that need to transport many people cheaply. Frankly, they don’t care about handling.

If you enjoy automotive media and have made it this far, you likely care deeply about how a car drives. You notice how it looks from the back at a traffic light. You observe how precisely it responds to steering input. And you probably believe that a car is more than just transportation from point A to point B. Then the S50 is for you. Its beautiful design is the result of Horbury and his school. Its handling is ensured by a low center of gravity and a precisely tuned suspension. Good acoustic comfort stems from the well-designed bodywork. The world has shifted toward crossovers. But some still remember what a true automobile should feel like. The Belgee S50 is for those people.