5 Sleeper Cars Nobody Talks About

[@altonrachal]

I have a 3.0TT in my Ford Fusion Sport XD 0-60 3.98 seconds I love this sleeper. I literally haven't lost a race yet on the street. plenty of power.

[@troye43]

I was told yesterday that the fusion absolutely didn't come with a v6. When I showed him under the hood, he thought I installed the engine... just to make himself feel better, he added that if it doesn't do a 10sec 1/4 mile is slow. So, Alton, when do you wanna race your slow car against my slow car?😂

[@altonrachal]

@@troye43 anytime 👌🏽😂 I do agree they aren't very fast lbs there's definitely much faster out there. I just like the sleeper aesthetic of the car and usually people don't know about them

[@mattduin7144]

Just bought a 9th gen v6 accord, picking it up on the weekend. Cannot wait!

[@TorqueandRoll]

Great, those are sweet cars! Enjoy your new whip!

[@viperkill3]

Taurus SHO has always been my sleeper since the early 90s. And I've owned my 2010 sho for almost 14 years now and I still absolutely love it.

[@PushinkStudios]

2018-22 Accord 2.0T

[@danielhamby9448]

Back in 2022 I looked at one. I had my choices narrowed down to it and an Altima… sadly I went with the Altima mainly from the price and that it was awd. A couple years later I regret not getting the Accord since I’ll more than likely have to get the cvt replaced. They quoted me $8000 for a new transmission, so what I initially saved by getting a cheaper car I’ll end up paying anyways and even more.

[@792bnz]

@@danielhamby9448 sorry to hear that man. If you still want it, Hopefully you get yourself into a honda of your liking

[@792bnz]

@@PushinkStudios I got the 2016 accord v6 sedan in black. The 9th gen and 10th gen are the best accords to date

[@MA-it3ps]

Not many people talk about it, but I just bought a 2018 Acura ILX that has the K24 paired with an 8 speed dual clutch. Absolute perfection.

[@TorqueandRoll]

Yep, the ILX is a great contender. The only thing I don't like about it is Acura's "beak" design of that era, but it's a fun car for sure.

[@noahh.8737]

they might be fun but they’re not that fast

[@MA-it3ps]

@@noahh.8737 Definitely not fast, but it's just as fast as my 2006 G35 sedan that it replaced so🤷🏽‍♂

[@noahh.8737]

@@MA-it3ps those aren’t that fast either lol both are quick but not fast

[@792bnz]

​@@noahh.8737what do you drive?

[@sunshinelolipops1]

The 10th gen 2.0T Accord is also slept on. Way faster than you would expect and the 10-speed auto is almost DCT level in speed. Of course you can also find a 2.0T sport with a manual.

[@BC_Gonzo]

For real though. My buddy has a tuned one, and it's much faster than I thought it would be.

[@koraegi]

Apparently they're around 275 hp But marketed it as lower so it wouldn't take away from type r sales

[@sunshinelolipops1]

@@koraegi It's definitely more than it's rated. I have one myself and it's just crazy how fast it is and how hard it corners. I dust people effortlessly. For having the tame styling it does, it feels like a legitimate performance car

[@792bnz]

@@sunshinelolipops1 I was looking for a 10 gen but they're getting harder to find and increasingly expensive. I have the 2016 v6 with a couple of mods and I usually shock people in cars that are suppose to be faster

[@b.f.378]

Miss my 8th gen Accord V6. That thing was a sleeper for sure lol it kept with or passed alot of sporty/ performance cars

[@alexmotts]

Your wrong about the cornering on the mkz. It only lost to the 911 turbo on the slolem by .010 seconds. I knwo because i own one. Once you put it in sport mode and turn off the steering assist. It owns.

[@gforcecoons5857]

Love that you lead with the V6 Accord. I have a 2014 V6 Manual coupe and it's a rambunctious little bugger when you put your foot in it. I would add in the V6 Camry, especially the 2015-2017 which didn't have any badging telling you it's a V6 (you can only tell by looking for two tailpipes). IMO that car accelerates better than the V6 Accord (I think the transmission is smoother and better) and it's more reliable than the Honda. Handling is pretty poor though and it's comically easy to break the front tires loose.

[@michaeltutty1540]

My favourite sleeper was my custom ordered 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS sedan. Being a Canadian market car, the 5.8 litre V8 was a mere $185 extra. The heavy duty towing package that transformed the car from sofa on a cream puff to canyon carver (with proper performance tires) was all of $550. 0-60 in a shade over 6 seconds, rated for 6,000 pounds of trailer, and 40 miles to the Imperial gallon when not towing. All anyone saw was a deep red sedan with vinyl top and white wall tires. The tires happened to be BF Goodrich Comp T/A HR-4. What nobody saw was the 1¼ inch front antisway bar and the 1 inch in the rear. All the other goodies were hidden, too. Gotta love a Q Ship.

[@sartizle94]

Literally none of those things are true

[@robertp9297]

Thanks for the video... As a senior citizen, myself, I have an affinity for "sleeper cars". The Buick & The Lincoln look good to me; and I'm considering leaving my 2007 Saturn Aura behind (it's STILL fairly quick) I like the way you laid-out your information, making it all clear... Thanks again!

[@midwest9040]

Great selection of cars! I might add another. The last generation of the Mazda 6 Grand Touring with the turbo engine. Not the fastest...0 to 60 in upper 5 second range, but nice interior, well made, still looks good and you can get one with low mileage in the 18K to 24K range.

[@HerreraCam]

Great! Thanks for this!

[@NateTheTanker]

Kia cadenza, The sedan before the Stinger, Its is really spacious, very comfortable, and the V6 Gives it quite a bit of power.

[@johnnysalazar5399]

2000 -2005 buick lesabre ultra supercharged, super reliable, decent power, comfy ride and the best aftermarket for the 3800 series

[@BC_Gonzo]

My favorite is probably the Mazdaspeed 6. More or less looks like a normal 1st gen 6, but its got a nice little turbo 2.3l. So long as the bolt on mods and tune is good. They can be pretty reliable up to about 400hp.

[@JWJTRAINOR]

The 10th accord with the 2.0t is faster than the 3.5 v6 0:45

[@michaelharper9710]

Have a 2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0 TT AWD as shown in your video. Pretty darn quick. Haven't noticed any aforementioned torque steer. Not the fastest car on the road as I have found out. Good bang for the buck though!

[@franticmessenger]

Acura RL hybrid will be considered a sleeper if Accord V6 had become one

[@Sniperkiller104]

I love my 17 sport. Has a tune, intercooler and exhaust and I super happy with it. Does amazing in snow as well

[@tatebarnum731]

whats ur 0 to 60 XD

[@YvngSwisher]

my 2014 chevy impala limited ltz also has a 320hp v6 but it goes 0-60 faster than the accord lol

[@incttbonz]

305hp 5.9 0-60 used to own one, got t boned and totaled from idiot running a red light and used the insurance money to get a SHO

[@lefthanded5473]

The v6 impala does 0-60 in like 6.2 seconds. Nowhere near the Accord in acceleration. And they have much worse handling.

[@YvngSwisher]

@@lefthanded5473 you've obviously never driven a 2014+ one with the lfx engine and fe3 sport suspension

[@samlee1802]

What about 06-07 mazdaspeed 6

[@pointatyou6727]

I got an Acura tl awd-sh 2009 and it got quite a punch with the 3.7 v6 but the biggest cons is its weigh around 4400LBS so it has bad inertia but once it go it can be quite the sleeper to build.

[@krismartinez2685]

3rd gen was better. 2007-08 Acura tl type S with the m6 was peak acura

[@pointatyou6727]

@@krismartinez2685 True also they got the best design in my opinion because the 4th gen look like its ass got stung by a bee. I used to have a 2005 for a while and switch after 4 year to the 2009.

[@brandtseyfert6811]

Old people cars are severely underrated imo. Another shout at a nice Sleeper is Toyota Avalon. 3.5 v6 with 260-305 hp. Super comfortable and reliable and gets good gas mileage. I have an 06 and it'll get to 60 in about 6.2 seconds.

[@gregholman2930]

One thing I appreciated about German vehicles, especially BMW's is their steering & road feel, unmatched, you feel like one with the car & the road, I think that's why BMW was designated "The Ultimate Driving Machine".

[@dont.listen.to.me.]

Chevy SS and the first gen Mazdaspeed 3 (I own one of these, jts a total sleeper

[@TorqueandRoll]

Nice! I have a soft spot for Mazdaspeed for sure, I wish Mazda would bring the Mazdaspeed brand! I have high hopes for their new performance division, Mazda Spirit Racing, cant wait to see what they would do.

[@TheNutshaq]

Unfortunately the SS is pretty popular now. Still a total sleeper but not an unknown anymore

[@reconghost61]

Don't forget about the 08-09 Buick Lacrosse Super with the LS4 5.3 v8 making 300hp and 323 ft-lbs of torque.

[@samueljackson2478]

Add this car to the list 2017 - 2020 Buick Regal TOURINGX WAGEN 2.0 TURBO 4 250Hp Rwd / Tq 245 and the 2015 -2017 Regal GS 2.0 Turbo 260Hp / 258 Tq AWD / Rwd

[@ixevaztyan]

How the accord was here but not the Chrysler 200 V6 with the AWD?

[@TorqueandRoll]

I kinda forgot that it existed 😅. There are a lot of cars that could be here but aren't. It was challenging to pick just a few for this video, I decided to go with only 5 cars because I didn't want to drag this video out for too long.

[@sailordave1000]

Not a straight line sleeper, but I was totally shocked by the performance handling of the mid to late 90s Mazda Protege. Wife had one when we met. Not a 1/4 mile drag racer but wish I could have taken it on a track with left and right turns.

[@motorwolfe]

I love this list. you wanna talk about old guy sleeper cars, any Benz from the late '00s with the 5.5L V8 and 7-speed - doesn't matter if they stick that thing in a CLS-, E- or S-class, they all boogie to 60 in under 5 seconds and run quarters in the low 13s. that'll surprise some people 🏁

[@MohamedAli965]

Shhh.. dont let the world know 😂😎

[@darksideblues135]

C8 enters the chat.

[@badbaddolemike]

Yeah, I drove a 2004 AMG S55, and I was very surprised with how fast it was for how substantial of a car it was! I remember the seats had active air bladders in them that would react to how hard you cornered. You can add some more speed very easily on these things with just a pulley swap and tune.

[@motorwolfe]

@@badbaddolemike S55s are glorious and I want one. they're even fairly reliable for a supercharged V8

[@lluviatibia8722]

i got a four cylinder 2015 Accord and it can do some crazy stuff. absolutely love it but i do wish i had gotten a v6

[@craiplayz]

Would the q50 3.0 perhaps make the list?

[@danny-FL]

I like how to illustrate old people he put a video of Joe Biden😂

[@RatBürgerSk8]

The Infiniti M56x also is really quick but exceptionally hard to find. Also the Lincoln MKZ with the 3.0l Ecoboost is fast, but no surprise given how quick many Ecoboost cars are.

[@MrPicky400]

These where still high class cars. The mazda 3 turbo is a good sleeper

[@Zadaplug]

What makes the 9th gen V6 Accord different from the previous gen’s ?🤔

[@Midgiemoon]

My 2018 Volvo S60 is a great vehicle and very quick! I get 33 mpg too!

[@TorqueandRoll]

I’ve always liked those, too bad Volvo just discontinued the S60, it was an underrated sedan in my opinion.

[@Midgiemoon]

@@TorqueandRoll i’m on my second and thinking about buying the PHEV S60 soon

[@Jay-dp5wp]

Swapped a TL engine into my V6 Accord manual, very fun.

[@lindalealbertinie9657]

Sir you can get the facelift model sedan that has a manual

[@killermudmonkey]

Ecoboost equipped Ford Flexes and Lincoln MKTs are also pretty insane as far as sleeper SUVs go.

[@surferurfer2499]

What about the 2013-2016 mkz 3.7L v6

[@theposeidon69]

I like that he wrote featurs, how he said it

[@H982_FKL]

V6 FWD sedans are goated. The perfect sleepers.

[@ar12.]

2011-15 Volvo S60 t6 r design 5.2s 0-60 with polestar tune complete sleeper as it’s a Volvo.

[@JW-gs8wk]

2006-2009 Chevy impala or Monte Carlo SS . They have the same engine 5.3 V8(LS4)303 hp 0-60 anywhere from 5.3-5.6 seconds

[@Y7B107]

I think the 1st gen Hyundai genesis 5.0 is a great sleeper but its biggest con is lack of aftermarket support and tunability

[@TorqueandRoll]

agree, it's also one of those cars that are cheap (relatively) but make you look rich because most people don't know what that car is

[@mackfar27]

I currently own a Genesis 5.0 with AWD, and it’s definitely a sleeper of the sleeper.😂

[@Rainbow45s]

I own 2014 hyundai equus with the same engine, great performce and reliability

[@wildchild795]

268 horsepower V6 for 2012 Toyota Venza, way faster than it has any right being

[@MagMan4x4]

Damn it I miss my 2019 Taurus SHO

[@JDeubel]

The ultimate sleeper that you do not have to make loud because I have one is 03205 Pontiac GTOs I have the stock LS2 motor on there I built myself a custom twin turbo kit that has full exhaust system on it the car is actually a little more quiet than stock which those cars stock did not sound bad with stock motor and fast intake with twin 56 mm turbos on 7 lb of boost the car makes 600 rear wheel horsepower and I don't see one car on this page except for the Ford that would even has a double disc clutch RPM transmission and a stage 3 differential with coilovers cars quiet runs good and I've had it ever since 2005 also what street tires not trying to beat the shit out of the car runs 1199 at 144

[@99subigt]

I believe that the regal gs has the motor of the v6 camaro,

[@casio5658]

Fusion sport gang💪

[@c_lite8259]

B8/8.5 s4. 4 door sedan, doesn’t look like much but still sexy and very fast once tuned.

[@Robbie_05]

9th gen accord v6 does NOT have a lot of after market support. Most important performance parts are expensive, and few&far between.

[@LuisRodriguez-rq8rx]

Ik a website that has a bolt on power package and turbo kit 😏

[@lefthanded5473]

He should’ve put the 10th gen Accord 2.0t here, slightly faster than the v6, better handling, and has way more aftermarket support.

[@whenniceguysretaliate5619]

2004-2006 Pontiac GTOs. Because you don't know; unless you know. And early 2000s Honda Accord V6s.

[@boost331]

Can confirm. 2018 SHO with downpipes, intake and tune here. Well, its my wifes car. It is the most comfortable cruiser you can imagine. The car absolutely rips. Puts my mustang and modded BRZ to shame.

[@darksideblues135]

Mustangs and BRZs are not associated with speed though. Once you get a mid engine super car, your perception changes.

[@boost331]

@@darksideblues135 There is always something faster. My 500HP V8 mustang does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds with a manual trans. That aint slow. It will whoop 95% of the cars you encounter on the road every day. My wife driving the SHO makes my mustang look like its sta.ding still. All that from a 4400lb family sedan. That is after all the topic here, sleepers. Nobody cars about mid engine supercar exotics. Those are for pricks with more money than brains.

[@86-Trueno]

Ha I have an 08 ford fusion 3.0 liter V6 and I have done everything under the sun to it and my god it rips. unfortunately it has 270500 miles on it but still runs amazing

[@someguywithaford]

I was thinking a lot about buying a Fusion Sport, because they look pretty good, but no matter what you do to the exhaust on those things, they don’t sound good. Such a let down for such an entertaining vehicle.

[@economicfusion6065]

I had a 2010 fusion sport with the 3.5 v6. Added steeda intake, tune and a full borla set up and man didnit sound great under throttle. Also a nice rumble at idle. Definitely louder at wot though! Those were also good sleepers

[@ChrisS-zv1jd]

I got a lincoln mkz 3.0t awd😊

[@geraldselvey7687]

In Australia “Sleeper” was the name of the game. The Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore were family sedans that performed like Supercars kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKaskHmfl8ZqftUsi=v6VyUYpms_bVYBCa

[@yemetrica]

oh hey i love my 2013 honda accord

[@isaacmedina2957]

Just got rid of our 2010 SHO😢 it was good to us 199k miles.

[@Jswag2929]

80k ford focus I’ll buy a bike too to take to work cuz that thing is gonna be in the shop all month 😂

[@Sladdery]

The entire CD4 v6 ecoboost platform are sleepers, and cheap for what they offer.

[@insid3493]

The 2009 Lexus LS460.

[@darksideblues135]

My C8 corvette is a greater sleeper. The JDM boys try, but in less than a second I am at 30 miles and before I know it I am going over the speed limit because the speedo can't refresh fast enough. It skips digits, like 4 at a time. 32, 36, 41.

[@toothy]

Do you even think before you comment? try huffing less exhaust fumes

[@willnolder]

Cadillac CTS-V sport. Not a straight V car. It’s got a TT 3.6 v6 good for 420hp & 430tq. 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Looks like a regular CTS.

[@AvenirRacing]

The Lexus 450h or 3.5L Crown Hybrid should have been on this list.

[@M7Hart]

Kia rondo exv6 ... sport shift 5 speed. Serious sleeper,looks like a granny wagon, but I've beaten mustangs in them

[@JWJTRAINOR]

Ummm no impala 3.6??

[@RomanM803]

V6 maxima and Altima

[@ismistarick70]

Ford escape v6 duratec 3.0 L 2006-20012

[@TorqueandRoll]

good call, you can get one for pretty cheap these days, throw some tune on it and you'll get a pretty zippy little suv.

[@andrewmartin4071]

I’ve always wondered how’d we’ll they’d be turbo charged I heard the bottom ends are pretty solid

[@willieswift9580]

Camry XLE V6

[@karendarrenmclaren]

Idk about new Prius, but both Prius 30 and 50 used by our taxi drivers, mostly from middle Asia, as racing cars. And they amazingly fast

[@NewEdgeGamer1]

everyone knows the sho is fast thats not a sleeper

[@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175]

These are all widely known 🙄 really v6 accord and Taurus SHO. Almost any car person knows those cars. Only car on this list I could see people really sleeping on are the fusion, MKZ and especially the regal. Hell the tour x is a 2.0T wagon with AWD throw a tune on that thing better than the GS because the GM 3.6 has timing chain issues or something. I forgot what it was but I know the 3.6 has some expensive problems

[@dave_t_warrior1694]

I consider my 300C SRT8 a sleeper, nobody except a complete Mopar enjoyer has a clue what it is

[@Josh-iy7tr]

My 09 Lexus keeps up with v8s💀

[@RickBerg-b9k]

Why call an Accord a sleeper? You can’t get one cheap, they are popular

[@koolkid4992]

Ls460 almost 400 hp v8 sedan with a 8 speed auto

[@damonp357]

The 10th gen 2.0t accord is faster than the v6

[@Boba_fehtt]

Dont care what you guys say ive beaten a GR corolla in a straight line in my 97 accord f22b1 with the 5 speed, Its quick after 5200 rpm 😅 Also mines at 274k miles and redlines daily Edit: i would not recomend the sho he showed here as they do have internal water pumps. My friend needs his done and they quoted him 4,500 dollars so good luck with that 😅

[@chiiiiweeeee]

honda offered the crz with a supercharger and it can do 0-60 in 6.1 seconds

[@JColom-km6eh]

Honda

[@zaih13_]

2is is350

[@gilmeiri5400]

You forgot Volvo

[@mattaomartinez.9817]

I think anyone with a brain would know the power of these cars already.

[@CaptainCJ97]

What makes you think that?

[@mattaomartinez.9817]

@@CaptainCJ97 I guess im projecting what I know on others is all. But if you like motors and cars enough you should know. I think this is the best response I could think of.

[@ismistarick70]

Audi a6 3.0 T quattro 👌👌

[@TorqueandRoll]

not sure if that one qualifies as a sleeper, i think pretty much all germans look sporty enough that people expect them to have decent power. But that's subjective. Great car though!

[@ivancliff2514]

S4s with Passat badges on them catch a lot of people off guard. Not car guys but the general public.

[@oktanskioktan9372]

Who would want to drive those cars? They are ugly as fuck, blend anc noone will turn heads after them. Cars for noone and even if you think you want the questionable power from them you will always need to explain to other why you drive it. Simply cars not for car enthusiasts. If you are one you rather talk about cars and have interests in them. What can you said about them. They are 6s to 60? Todays Passat is faster, same deal. When you drive BMW, Wrangler, Porsche or Miata you dont need to explain to people why. They know why.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

Mazda turbo 256 hp /320torque.