2013 Audi RS4 Avant

Certainly, the Cadillac CTS-V is great. We're thrilled, in fact. But sometimes you have to fly a bit under the radar, rather than on the warmth-seeking missiles. That being the case, the 2013 Audi RS4 Avant exactly what you need is - and the latest version is now fully revealed before its world premiere in a few weeks at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Presented by the same pump as the 2013 RS5, namely an atmospheric 4.2-liter V-8 good for 450 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, it can run 4.7 seconds 62 mph It's fast, but not really earth shattering mind - but hey, this is about the sleeping car, remember? The top speed is electronically limited to 155 h, but Audi is happy to increase this to 174 mph on request.

The engine is a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission with launch control (absence of a manual is available) and mated drive sent to all four wheels via the latest quattro all-wheel drive system. The heart of the quattro all-wheel-drive system is a crown-gear center differential. This compact and lightweight components can vary the flow distribution between the front and rear axles to immediately continuously over a wide range of up to 70 percent or 85 percent flows to the front to back. 40:60 A default setting specifies that the classic rear-drive feel. The self-locking crown gear center differential works with torque-vectoring system, which acts on all four wheels. If the load is accidentally on the inner wheel too much, Torque Vectoring Brake is reduced just before slip can occur. In addition, Audi offers its sport differential, which uses the two stages overlap to actively dividing power between the rears wheels have.

The Audi RS4 Avant is 0.79 inches long and 0.94 inches wider than the regular A4 Avant, but 0.79 inches lower. Many parts of the five-link front suspension and self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear axle are made of aluminum. The steering is speed-sensitive electro-mechanical installation. The wheels measure 19 inches in diameter on the standard equipment with 265/35 tires, but as a 20-inch set with 265/30 tire option. For the front axle there are 14.37-inch steel wheels when you can choose a set of 14.96-inch carbon-ceramic units. Six-piston calipers are used at the front. To further enhance the performance, there is an available sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC). Oil lines and a central valve opening diagonally opposed pairs of shock absorbers. During the fast switches the system increases the stabilization of the outer front wheel, for example.

Within RS4 Avant equipped with lined, with the exception of the headliner, which is available in silver moon. Chrome accent switches and controls, while the carbon deposits are standard, matt brushed aluminum, piano black finish, or stainless steel mesh as an easy option available. The standard heated front sport seats with integrated headrests are electrically adjustable and with a combination of black leather and Alcantara. Fine nappa leather in black or silver with gray stone lines is accentuated Mon optional. Other options include bucket seats or air-conditioned luxury seats with ventilation function. The thick ring of the multi-function leather sports steering wheel is lower than on most Audi's sporty flattened, and the shift paddles mounted on the back of the aluminum-look sports held. The driver information system with color display is equipped with an RS-menu with a lap timer and an oil thermometer. First sales in Europe will begin in autumn this year, but as for a launch in the U.S. do not hold your breath.

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2012 Vauxhall Mokka

Mokka Techline its drivers an exceptional level of standard specification and comfort. The coffee comes with a very large part of the standard features, including: Navi 600 navigation system, DMB (Digital Media Broadcast) Radio, Bluetooth and USB port, 18-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, air conditioning, Descent Control System, Aux-In and a multifunction trip computer. The choice of engines here in power from 115 hp (85 kW) to 140 hp (103 kW). First, provide the 1.6-liter petrol engine 115 hp (85 kW) and 155 nm (114 lb-ft) of torque. The second - the 140 hp (103 kW) 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine is the strongest and the Mocha is standard with all-wheel drive.

The coffee segment included two diesel models, both Vauxhall 1.7 CDTI 130 hp (96 kW) engine, use the CO2 emissions as low as 124g/km. They're both can be coupled with a manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission in the form of front-wheel drive and its engine, while the all-wheel drive, it goes with the manual transmission only. All models have manual Vauxhall fuel-saving start / stop system that comes as standard. A variety of state-of-the-art driver assistance systems will be included in the vehicle. For example, such as Vauxhall's Front Camera, Lane departure warning, road sign recognition, Forward Collision Alert and a rear view camera parking aid sensors front and rear.

By default, many security systems you want to call them: electronic stability control, traction control, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control. The latter provides drivers with insurance, whether on or off the road. Another addition to the safety equipment list of the Advanced Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL +) and high-beam assistant. The latter automatically adjusts the beam so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled. The exterior of the car is powerful, muscular and attractive appearance. The impression it makes will be further enhanced by the higher ground clearance and a 1540mm gauge and 18-inch wheels. The interior of the vehicle including 19 presets, 60:40 folding rear seats and an all-up-load of 1,372 liters with the rear seats folded. The starting price for 2012 Vauxhall Mocha Techline is € 15 995.

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2013 Nissan Pixo

2013 Nissan Pixo is a compact city car, which was now renewed, refreshed and will bring a new attitude to its customers this summer. The new model includes beautiful exterior colors and also the driver and passengers enjoy an improved interior. And of course if it is to be expected from such a small number of vehicles, it delivers excellent fuel economy and CO2 emissions of just 99g/km. The 5-door Nissan 68 hp (50 kW) by either an A or 1.01 N VISI-TEC motors. Both engines are coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox. But it can be selectively equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission.

Pixo is definitely urban-friendly car, the perfect combination of an efficient three-cylinder engine and compact size. This allows the cone to prevent anyone in the city, for example. The improvements include, for example, in the interior door trim around the glove box and center console in black instead of gray. Now they are a touch more class. In addition, each Pixo is also equipped with an electronic auto-dimming rearview mirror. The vehicle is still fresh style to be obtained through the different colors, which are now being provided by two new metallic colors is enriched - Shimmering Grey and Midnight Purple. In addition, there are six other colors are available. Prices for the 2013 Nissan Pixo from € 7250.

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2013 Ford Focus ST

Ford, the new Focus ST 2013 with a turbo overboost function increases the funds provided. The car is tuned for the turbo response and thus the power over the entire speed range. The factory overboost the torque curve extends 3-4 000rpm 500rpm for 15 seconds. This means not only more power, better handling characteristics. Originally, the Focus ST delivers 250 hp (184 kW) and 360 Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque from the turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, but with the factory overboost the engine delivers 255HP (188 kW) and 366 nm (270 lb-ft). This is more than 7% more power.

"The turbo itself is specified for a durable, high output power, but they have programmed the car's computer so that more thrust in the past 3,000 rpm dial, give that little extra" engineer Lisa Schoder, marketing manager for the Focus ST comment. "We are reducing peak turbo boost on a wide range of security and stability throughout the lifetime of the car to maintain. But overboost cool in the sense that the pinches acceleration of the turbo for a short time for performance-hungry drivers." he added.

Among the more visible Tangerine Scream options are metallic paint, which is exclusively available on the Focus ST, but Recaro race-inspired seats with matching color accents. Ford offers drivers a preorder Focus ST GoPro ® Motorsports edition Hero2 HD camera package upon delivery. The first 1000 pre-orders between 1 May and 20 August down are entitled to the Hero2 GoPro camera. The cameras will be sent to the delivery vehicle.

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2013 GMC Terrain Denali

Although not a bad engine, the 3.0-liter V-6 offered in the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain is not much to write home about either. The site was also the last consumer-oriented GMC Denali to stand without a model. With the 2013 GMC Terrain Denali, both will change. Under the hood of the field is familiar Denali 3.6-liter V-6 GM in place instead of above 3.0. It makes 301 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque, a significant improvement over the 3.0’s 264 hp and 222 lb-ft. Despite the extra power and displacement, GMC says that fuel consumption is not affected, which means that the terrain of Denali have the same 16/23 mpg city / highway rating have to get the EPA in 2012 as a V-6 engine site . GMC Terrain wills also Denali with the basic I-4 engine.

Cosmetically, the Denali area from the rest of the series is due to its honeycomb-style grille, matt chrome accents, chrome exhaust tips, and slightly revised front and tail lights. Four-cylinder models with 18-inch wheels are fitted, six-cylinder models get 19-inch model. Inside there is a leather-covered steering wheel with mahogany accents, power front seats and a soft-touch dashboard. Prices will be announced closer to the scheduled arrival time in the third quarter of this year. As a reference, a 2012 GMC Terrain SLT-2 AWD with the V-6 was approximately $ 35,335 including destination, while a base-model 2012 Cadillac SRX is $ 36,360.

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Forget taxing for a few minutes of your request, the absolute best choice. Yes, the economy of diesel ownership often many, many years to work as positive. Yes, diesel, like the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, has usually cost more thousands in the first place, and yes, diesel costs more than gasoline in the United States. Now we want to go to, because if you went for the lowest cost, you probably would not look like a trendy car like the Beetle. The Horde fired, we would certainly get VW Beetle TDI have the latest version of the basic car and probably more than the Beetle Turbo we drove just a few weeks ago.

 If an engine that best fits the character of the first generation (New) Beetle, which was four TDI diesels that was in the New Beetle, offered through the 2006 model year. In contrast to the original base gasoline engine with four or five-cylinder engine in the Beetle had a relaxed, torquey nature, a relatively narrow speed range, and only a little mechanically sound for us to remember the original air-cooled Beetle and his performance.

The 2013 Beetle TDI, which is not until later this summer, get the latest version of VW's 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder, 140 hp and 236 so that pound-feet of torque. And as the 2.0T petrol engine, it will be both a manual transmission or a six-speed DSG (dual clutch transmission) automatic gearbox (not the five-speed manual gearbox or a conventional automatic transmission in the base five-cylinder models Beetle) is connected. A3 In the last few years in the Jetta, Golf, Passat and even the Audi, we have this engine both a perky performer and found almost unbelievably efficient.

 It is therefore not surprising that in the 2013 Beetle engine is a very strong kick of torque from a standing start, with a turbine-like hiss of passing power, most of the time even without downshifting on the highway. Plus, we like on some two-lane pieces around Half Moon Bay, Calif., experienced the TDI is good, a lot of speed and hard drive in the same way as a petrol engine, as the spirit strikes.

The handling is similar to that of the Beetle Turbo we were sent recently (albeit slightly heavier front) with relatively quick steering ratio and a slight feeling and much more severe reaction than we expected, the first New Beetle. Part of the attraction of this package is that if you are not in the mood to turn back, you can forget about that wave of torque trust you will take from one corner to the next. Ride quality was great, there really is no shudder at idle or excessive noise when you rev it and interiors, as we were for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models not otherwise described in the showroom now.

Efficient operation is of course a part of this story, as much as we are not the only stories here trying to be. EPA ratings for the New Beetle TDI at 29 mpg city ring, 39 highways. While this city reviews about what you see, are in shorter trips or city driving, we have a long history of seeing much higher real-world motorway will be in TDI models perform compared to their EPA ratings, so do not think that 45 mpg is beyond question. Might run across some 30 miles from some of the hardest, worst-case scenario for the TDI, we average about 25 mpg

Interesting, but we drove the 2013 Beetle TDI, we have no price. VW officials have confirmed that we expect the TDI in the lineup to match sold in the same way as in the past in the U.S., and in the same way it is placed in a number of current models of the VW line (above the base engine but just below the turbo), as calculated from the prices in the low to mid twenties.

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2013 Buick Verano Turbo

The first thing we need to keep your attention on what not to focus on the new 2.0-liter, 250 horsepower, and turbocharged direct injection version of the baby Buick Verano. There is no GS badging, or T-Type, Buick or any other boy-racer nomenclature. Also absent from large gaping grille openings to the engine intake and cooling air-brakes are swallowed. The urge to fit Dubs rubber band sidewall tires and resistance. Eagle-eyed observers will be exhausted only a small "T" badge, an oh-so-objection tailgate spoiler and dual be outside with a set of pedals made of brushed metal as the only interior label for additional performance of the car.

"Why do not shift paddles?" I asked, with the brutality of someone who is not yet fully understand the intent of Buick's low-key approach. "Because we do not try to make this a sports car," said chief engineer Gary Altman, with the patience of a man who had replied to this question do more than once and given out during the day of the short off-the-record one on a disc-boy racer types of media. I finally. Buick has learned better than the control group with gadgets and gewgaws that the chassis hardware is not ready to make money writing. The Verano T is only about giving customers a healthy dose of extra power for the same ride, nice park, and well-equipped package.

Perhaps the most surprising news is that despite Altman's not-a-sports-car protests, the Verano T will be available with a six-speed gearbox. And it's not something notchy box Regal GS, but a more integrated GM-switching unit is currently not available in all other North American vehicles. Oh, and remember that cold No-Lift Shift feature, which debuted on the Cobalt SS (it keeps the Turbo-cooking and prevents over speeding, while access to change gears)? It is also here, and its use is likely, how to get 6.2-second time.

How "healthy?" Try an extra 70 hp and 89 Nm, and SAE-certified 250 horsepower at 5,300 rpm and 260 lb-ft at 2000 rpm is when running on premium fuel, which is recommended but not required, although the performance is not much on a regular basis. This number tells that this same engine in the Regal GS turbo (220 hp and 270 respectively) and mounted in the nose of the lightest cars Buick, it means that zipping to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. If this is true, it is 2.1 seconds faster than our last Verano, and adjusts the power of our fastest Regal GS (and so did they try to make a sports car). Consumption figures are not yet complete, but Buick is expected that 30 mpg highway hit.

The 2.0-liter turbo weighs about 100 pounds, more than 2.4 liters, so that the front suspension is increased to compensate (and the spring-damper is about 15 to 20 per cent stiffer), while the back atmosphere is the same. The rack-electric motor-assist steering is to provide a greater sense of on-center and a little more weight in no way calibrated, although the ratio remains unchanged. Also unchanged from the base car, the Continental 235/45R18 tires ContiProContact, while all Veranos get a slightly different spec inflation for the year 2013 (32 psi front / rear, from 30/32). Hey, hang it up for 0.83 g of grip, without crying in protest, and they whisper it quietly on the highway, so why throw everything out?

Other improvements include the addition of Verano line of standard IntelliLink Sirius / XM stereo / newsletter, full access tethering your smartphone via Bluetooth with Pandora and Stitcher Radio Smart integrated via the head unit. The system is easily controlled via voice, touch screen, or special keys - a kind of belt, suspenders, and Sansabelt approach. A rearview camera is now standard on all models, and Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is in the convenience, leather and premium packages (Verano all Ts are the best premium package) bundles.

Prices are only closer to the case of T Verano on sale date is available, but we promise it will be the next competitor, the Acura 2.4-liter ILX, which undercut the rings in at $ 30.095 to be (and has only 201 hp) . I like to share my impressions of the trip, the final adjustment is completed later this year, but I can tell you that the punch list of suggested tuning tweaks, I was short of huge.

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