Most Wanted Cars in 2012
Ah… the new car smell! It seems to bring a whole new breeze of beginnings, simplity and luxury into one’s life. Since 2012 is just a year around the corner, we have decided to compile a list of top 10 new cars worth waiting for in 2012. It contains heavy names in the automobile industry (as expected) and they aim to entice you. So take a break during office hours, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a good read!
10. Audi A6
The Audi A6 is equipped with the latest technologies available on the current market. It is a new car powered by a direct-injected 3-liter V6 engine that enables it to accelerate to 60mph in 4.8 seconds. When you step inside the automobile, you can see the dashboard navigation system which displays Google Earth for easy orientation.
09. Hyundai Veloster
The Hyundai Veloster is a three-door coupe that comes with a 4-cylinder engine with Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT). Other features include a 24/7 connection that allows users to share location, text hands-free, upload free music and play video files via the USB port. In addition, there is an extra passenger third door.
08. Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is a sedan specially designed for North Americans, with a price tag around $20,000. This new car is equipped with a 2.5-liter 5-cylinder engine which produces a maximum output of 170hp and 177lb-ft of torque, while maintaining a low fuel consumption. You can also find keyless entry, push button start and remote start.
07. Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
The latest addition to the Lamborghini family is also known as the “Bull God”, and its goal is to beat the rest of the competition. The car has a 6.5-liter V12 engine that delivers 700hp at 8,250rpm and 509lb-ft at 5,500rpm, and it can sprint to 62mph in only 2.9 seconds, at a top speed of 217mph. It also has an innovative carbon-fiber monocoque and super-fast shifting ISE transmission. Price starts at $379,700.
06. Jaguar XE
The 2012 Jaguar XE is priced at $78,900 (plus on-roads). Its engine is a 2.2-liter diesel that delivers 141kW and 450Nm, with the help of a new eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and stop/start technology. The car is able to reach 62mph in 8.5 seconds, while having a fuel consumption of 5.41/62mph. Other features include a water-cooled turbocharger, low-friction pistons, new injectors and a new crankshaft.
05. Buick Regal
The 2012 Buick Regal is a mid-size car and it actually consists of two models. One focuses on fuel efficiency (Regal eAssist), so it uses the new mild-hybrid technology from General Motors (delivering up to 36 miles per gallon on the highway – 25mpg in the city). The other model focuses on performance (Regal GS) and its price is anticipated above $35,310.
04. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
The latest Mercedes-Benz is considered the second vehicle built independently by AMG with a 6.3-liter V8 engine that delivers 563hp at 6,800rpm and 479lb-ft of torque at 4,750rm, being able to accelerate from 0 to 60mph in only 3.7 seconds (electronically limited to 197mph).
03. BMW M5
The 2012 BMW M5 is a sedan which is expected to successfully compete against the Jaguar XF-R and Audi S6, as the “most advanced M car”to be built till date. Features include a 4.4-liter V7 twin scroll engine, KERS system, a maximum output of 578hp, and a dual clutch transmission. Price is expected to be between $85,000 and $90,000.
02. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is powered by an LSA 6.2-liter supercharged engine, and there are five modes – wet, dry, sport one, sport two and race. The guys over at Chevrolet have big plans to create the most aggressive and powerful model to date that will try to wipe out all competition.
01. Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
This latest Jeep model is a 5-passenger family SUV from Chryslar that hopes to redefine “niche luxury and performance play”. It is equipped with a massive 6.4-liter V8 engine that pumps up 470hp, and can sprint to 60mph in 4.6 seconds. Its price is expected to surpass $57,000.
