2012 Nissan Versa

Overview
Nissan Versa Sedan has redesigned its 2012. While the car's styling is not particularly memorable, buyers will appreciate the spacious interior, low starting price and gas mileage mpg 30/37 city / highway estimated. The Versa is one of the most affordable cars U.S. competitors are the Hyundai Accent, Toyota Yaris and Ford Fiesta. Is expected to arrive in showrooms in the summer of 2011.

Exterior
We have seen significant benefits to the design economy cars with the introduction of the Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Accent redesigned, but Nissan seems to have de-emphasized design with the new Versa sedan, which has a largely forgettable outside. The design, however, let Versa glide smoothly into the air when the sedan has a drag coefficient of 0.31.

The Versa is the standard steel wheels with covers 15-inch aluminum wheels and 15-inch are optional.

Interior
The quality of the Versa's cabin is a bit disappointing, because you have a setback from the interior of the Versa with its existing base materials and controls. However, the Versa is a car to optimize space and can comfortably accommodate adult passengers in the front and rear together.

The Versa hatchback is offered in three trim levels: base 1.6 S and 1.6 SV, and high-level 1.6 SL. Standard features include air conditioning and CD stereo system. Moving 1.6 SV adds cruise control, mirrors, power windows and seats, high quality fabric. If you select the 1.6 SL is also a variable-intermittent wipers, 60/40-split folding rear seat, Bluetooth connectivity and an updated control of the steering wheel with stereo sound and USB connection. The optional navigation includes a 5-inch touch screen.


Under the Hood
The Versa sedan is rated at 109, 1.6-liter four-cylinder. Buyers can choose between a five-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission.

Safety
Standard features include antilock brakes, side airbags for front seats, side curtain airbags and electronic stability.

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2012 Audi A7

Overview
Audi says the four places A7 Sportback, a large sedan designed in the same direction as the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines a coupe like profile and comfort of a saloon and the practicality of a wagon. A7 slot between the A6 and A8 sedans in the range Audi. Competitors include 5-Series and V-6 GT Porsche Panamera.

A7 is standard on the supercharged V-6 and four-wheel drive. The levels of finish of Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige.

Exterior
A7 is 6.5 cm shorter than the normal step of the Audi A8, the file size of squat closer to the 5 Series as the Panamera GT. Line of roof falls short on a hat rack, which cuts back sharply down. Front, Audi grille dominates the long face, and the headlights are standard LED daytime running lights - Audi signature element of time, is now a common sight among the luxury cars. Full-LED headlights, the A8 also employs, are optional.

In a move more typical coupe, A7 has no windows frames. Behind the rear window, integrated rear spoiler is activated automatically 81 mph, pushing the A7 slows below 50 mph. Eighteen-inch alloy wheels are standard. Nineteen and 20-inch wheels and sporty S-line ground effects are optional.

Interior
The cabinet has set the edges of the doors on the dashboard. A central display of the power of the center of the dashboard. It is controlled by Audi Multi Media Interface Finally, the button next to a touch-pad, which contains commands that tracks with your fingers. The rear seat intended for two, with folding seatbacks to expand cargo capacity.

Standard features include front seats power heated leather and a sunroof. Control of four-zone climate, stereo and Bang & Olufsen ventilated front seats are among the options.


Under the Hood
A7 is supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 produces 310 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. Eight-speed automatic and rear-biased four-wheel drive, A7 only hits 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, says Audi. And 'faster than a V-8 powered A8, and can easily hit a six-cylinder Panamera and the 5-Series GT. Audi also provides 22 mpg EPA rating of a combined city / highway cycle, which is competitive and cars. However, the A7 does not come with V-8, in which both competitors are offering.

Safety
Eight airbags, dual front airbags, knee, are standard. Antilock brakes and electronic stability are also standard. Security options include side airbags for the rear seats, adaptive xenon headlights, a blind spot warning and adaptive cruise control with collision warning before.

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Overview
The redesigned 2012 Volkswagen Passat reflects the direction of greater and style that consumers can recognize the new Jetta. They look similar, but the Passat is larger than the Jetta and have a larger footprint than the previous Passat. It competes with midsize sedans like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Kia Optima.

Buyers will notice immediately that the lower initial price, chopped $ 27 195 in 2010 to nearly $ 20,000, according to Volkswagen. Some of the standard features of the Passat has been lost with the new design, however.

Exterior
VW says the new design includes a "balance of body parts horizontally." The exterior is clean lines from front to back, replacing the lines a little soft in the previous Passat. This is a brand new look also examined the Jetta, and the elements of the grid used in golf and the new Touareg SUV.

Passat 2012 is 191.7 inches long, 4 inches longer than the outgoing Passat. The wheelbase has increased by about 4 inches.

Interior
There is more space inside the Passat 2012. The extra length and wheelbase contribute to the increased rear seat room.

Some features of the standard Passat, 2010, as a sunroof and leather seats are no longer the norm. Like the rest of the segment, these features are now optional. This does not mean Passat is completely disassembled, automatic climate control is standard on the base S, a feature usually optional in class.

Higher SE and SEL trim levels include features such as 17 - and 18-inch wheels, power seats, leather seats, satellite radio, navigation system with touch screen.


Under the Hood
The turbo engine and is standard on the Passat is replaced by a less powerful five-cylinder engine and 170 horsepower that 177 pounds-feet of torque. This engine comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission and an optional six-speed automatic.

Those seeking more variety to choose an option fuel efficient diesel engines with a rating of about 43 highway miles per gallon, gasoline or a 280 hp six-cylinder engine coupled with VW DSG dual-clutch gearbox automated manual. Diesel models are available with a manual and DSG available.

Safety
Safety features include six standard airbags and electronic stability system and antilock brakes needed. In manual transmissions, according to a hill start assist that prevents the car back on a hill.

2012 Hyundai Accent

Overview
Redesigned for 2012, gains entry-level Hyundai Accent style similar to the great Hyundai Elantra and Sonata sedans. With direct injection four-cylinder car is EPA rated at 30/40 mpg city / highway - numbers that few peers can match. Available in sedan and four-door hatchback, the Accent competes with the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and Chevrolet Sonic. The Kia Rio has also redesigned for 2012, are linked.

The sedan comes in a simple GLS accent finish. The tailgate is GS and SE high-end equipment.

Exterior
That includes Hyundai "fluidic sculpture" design ethos, Accent Elantra seems strikingly similar to drop-shaped headlights and fog lights with. Compared to the previous generation Accent sedan is 3.5 inches longer. The four-door Accent hatchback is 10 centimeters shorter than the sedan, although both cars to drive same 101.2-inch step. As the entry-level model, Accent GLS is equipped with a standard, the GS and SE sedans have more features. Exterior features include:

- Mirrors and black door handles
- Standard steel wheels 14 inch
- Optional 16-inch alloy wheels
- Optional colored handles and mirrors
- Fog lights optional
- Optional rear spoiler (hatchback)

Interior
Gone is the duration of the previous tone dashboard, replaced by a more gradual increase in the windshield. Part of the center instrument panel is diving audio and climate controls, a navigation system is not available. Total passenger sedan is about 90 cubic feet, down slightly from the generation of the Accent sedan before. The hatchback provides 21.2 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats and 47.5 cubic feet of maximum volume with the seats folded. The latter exceeds the figure competitors.



GLS sedan with no options is poorly equipped, lacking air conditioning, power windows and radio. All three are optional. Interior features include:

- Electrical options and keyless entry
- Optional Audio steering wheel controls
- The optional air conditioning, cruise control
- Optional USB / iPod compatible stereo CD
- Optional Piano Black chrome door accents

Under the Hood
The Accent is a small four-cylinder engine is new this year, with direct injection technology, which is unusual for this class. It works by using the new gearbox six-speed. Mechanical features include:

- 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque
- Standard six-speed manual
- Optional six-speed automatic
- Eco button default dashboard modulates the throttle response and automatic switching to improve fuel economy up to 7 percent

Safety
The new 2012 is electronic stability control, which was not available last year. Stability are necessary for the federal 2012, as such, the Accent is a constant. Safety features include:

- All disk anti-lock brakes
- Traction control and electronic stability system
- Front airbags and side curtain
- Active front headrests