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The 2012 Acura TL gets revised front-end styling, a six-speed automatic transmission, improved fuel efficiency, an upgraded navigation system and a quieter freeway ride.
It benefits from a midcycle refresh that significantly tones down the proboscis, while other styling revisions like reshaped front and rear fascias contribute to this year's sleeker look. Inside, the TL features notable improvements to the navigation system (it now has a 60GB hard drive, more maps and crisper graphics), a more detailed Bluetooth audio display (e.g., song and artist), active pairing for Bluetooth phones and improved sound insulation for a quieter cabin. Lastly, the Advance package now includes ventilated seats and a blind spot warning system.
The automatic transmission also receives an update with a new six-speed unit that matches revs on downshifts, replacing the aged five-speed. The new gearbox also slightly improves fuel efficiency, as do friction-reducing measures for the base 3.5-liter V6 engine. The EPA puts the revised 3.5's highway estimate at 29 mpg -- an impressive 3 mpg improvement over last year's 3.5.
The 2012 Audi A6 is fully redesigned. Highlights include updated styling, increased interior room, a lighter curb weight and new technological features. The A6 Avant wagon has been discontinued.
In prior years, the Audi A6 has typically been the also-ran choice in the midsize luxury sedan segment. Though a thoroughly fine automobile, the A6 typically lost out to the sportier BMW 5 Series or the more prestigious Mercedes E-Class. But for 2012, the luxury car pecking order has changed, and the redesigned 2012 Audi A6 is now a desirable front-runner.
The Bentley Continental GT returns in 2012 with slightly refreshed bodywork, more dynamic handling, improved comfort, more rear-seat legroom and up-to-date electronics. Power has been increased slightly and an updated transmission debuts. A more economical and affordable V8 model will arrive later in the year.
Like an aging Hollywood star, the 2012 Bentley Continental GT has "had a little work done." This isn't a full makeover that makes the GT unrecognizable from its former self, just a little nip and tuck here and there. Frankly, before going under the knife, the GT was looking a little tired after spending the better part of a decade in the limelight.
The 2012 BMW 6 Series has been fully redesigned. Highlights for the coupe and convertible include sharper looks, larger wheels and a new twin-turbo V8 making significantly more low-end thrust. For now, only the 650i model is offered, but a six-cylinder model and high-performance M6 variant will debut later. A four-door 6 Series is a possibility as well.
Now in its third generation, the BMW 6 Series occupies a special niche in the automaker's lineup. It's alternately been the company's flagship GT platform and an experimental canvas, the latter for former design chief Chris Bangle's polarizing exteriors.
For 2012, the Chevrolet Camaro sees a number of improvements. The V6 versions get more power, the SS coupe gets a revised sport suspension, a rearview camera becomes available and all Camaros benefit from an interior with much-needed upgrades. Later in the model year, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 debuts, resurrecting a legendary name and providing pavement-ripping performance by way of a supercharged V8.
The big news for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will be burnouts -- lots and lots of burnouts. Oh, right, the new-generation Camaro has already been known for that. But this year that pastime of high school kids and muscle car buffs rips to an all-new level with the introduction of the ZL1 trim level. The new Camaro ZL1 is a fitting homage to the legendary ZL1 high-performance engine option for the 1969 Camaro that was favored among acceleration addicts and bench-racing braggarts.
The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is an all-new model.
Although sales of electric cars are infinitesimal compared to regular vehicles, the next few years should change things a little as more automakers begin rolling out new fully electric models. One of the more hotly anticipated choices coming is the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric.The first all-electric mass-production car from Ford, the 2012 Focus Electric has created some buzz with a few notable claims. One is that it will have a mileage-equivalency rating 1 mpg higher than the Chevy Volt. The other is that its battery can be charged in as little as 3-4 hours -- half the time of the Nissan Leaf -- with the optional 240-volt home charging station.
Supplying power to the Focus Electric's 92-kilowatt electric drive motor will be a 23-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. For reference, the Leaf has an 80-kW motor and a 24-kWh battery. Ford promises an effective range of about 100 miles between charging. But as with all electric cars, actual performance will be highly dependent on driving style and environment.
The 2012 Honda Civic has been fully redesigned. Highlights include mild styling updates, improved fuel economy and more power for the Si model.
For a new compact car to stand out in an increasingly competitive category, you'd think it should offer more than just a few subtle improvements. So we find ourselves in a rather unfamiliar position with the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic.For years, the lineup of Civic models has been so much better than the competition that it has been a no-brainer to recommend one of these cars. But in the last few years, competing automakers have introduced some very impressive small cars. So while the ninth-generation Honda Civic is a very good and likable automobile, we have to wonder if the subtle changes to its design and engineering features will be enough to sustain its class supremacy. These days, even the least expensive models from competitive brands offer reliable powertrains, advanced safety features, top-quality interior materials and high-tech options.
The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is an all-new model.
Typically, Land Rover introduces a new sport-utility vehicle to the world amid the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands or perhaps the Okavango Delta. The 2012 Range Rover Evoque, on the other hand, made its grand urban debut preening alongside Posh Spice. You see, Mrs. Beckham herself was a consultant in the creation of this new baby Range Rover. Though we're guessing her input had more to do with color combinations than transmission programming, the association alone should tell you that the new Evoque is a bit different from the Land Rover norm.
Updated styling inside and out, new engine choices, a new coupe body style and a bevy of technological features are in store for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Although it's already one of the most popular models in its segment, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class nonetheless receives a long list of styling, powertrain and feature enhancements. This year a coupe body style joins the sedan, while the styling in general has been updated to reflect Mercedes' latest design language. Under the hood, nearly the entire engine lineup now has direct fuel-injection technology for improved performance and fuel economy. Inside, a revised instrument panel, a high-resolution color display and a more user-friendly electronic interface debut.
The 2012 Scion FR-S will be an all-new 2+2, rear-wheel-drive sport coupe co-developed by Toyota and Subaru.
In the last 10 years or so, Toyota has lost almost any semblance of youthful vigor in its lineup. Instead, those energies have been forwarded onto its Scion division, where the median buying age is lower than for any other brand on the market. However, while Scion's cars have stood out thanks to funky styling, abundant personalization options and kicking stereos, performance has been notably lacking. The 2012 Scion FR-S should change that.
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will be fully redesigned. Highlights include slightly more aggressive styling, an updated interior and the return of turbocharged and diesel engines.
By the end of its production run, the previous so-called New Beetle had dwindled down to a single powertrain option, not to mention ebbing popularity. But with this year's rebirth, it looks as if Beetlemania could once again hit America. With pricing ranging from about $19,000 to $25,000, the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will offer quite a bit more variety in terms of engines and personalities compared with the car it replaces.