Category Archives: 2013 Car Models

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe

Hyundai Elantra Coupe

Elantra Coupe

The new 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe is a new addition of the Elantra lineup from Hyundai. The new 2013 Hyndai Elantra Coupe shares the basic bones of the Elantra Sedan’ chassis. The sedan and coupe have the same wheelbase and the same MacPherson strut front suspension. The 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe competes with Honda Civic Coupe, Kia Forte Koup, Mazda3 and Toyota Matrix.

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe is offered in two trim levels: GS and SE. The GS comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, full power accesories, heated mirrors, foglights, air-conditioning, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, heated front seats, a height-adjustable driver seat, Bluetooth and a six-speaker sound system with a USB/iPod interface.

The 2013 Elantra Coupe SE adds 17-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, a rear spoiler, leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum pedals and a sport-tuned suspension. The Technology package is optional for the SE trim level. This package includes keyless ignition, keyless entry, automatic headlights, a navigation system, dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera and a premium sound system.

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra coupe comes with a 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine with Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) that produces 148 hp and 131 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard while a 6-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic is optional.

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2013 Nissan Titan

2013 Nissan Titan in-motion

2013 Nissan Titan

The 2013 Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck that has a reputation as a rugged, reliable, spirited choice for active truck buyers. The 2013 Titan is designed for work and play and remains one of the most distinctive-looking full-size truck on the market. The 2013 Nissan Titan competes with Ford F-150, RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado.

The 2013 Nissan Titan has seating for up to six people and comes with two body styles: the Crew Cab (that is a conventional four-door cofiguration and offers a choice of long or short cargo beds) and the King Cab (that has rearward-opening rear doors). The Crew Cab is available in S, SV, PRO-4X and SL trim levels. The King Cab is available in S, SV and PRO-4X trim levels. The Nissan Titan PRO-4X models are available only with all-wheel-drive while all the others offer a choice of two- or four-wheel drive.

The Titan’s updates for 2013 include standard step rails on SV and SL models, a new aerodynamic rear spoiler, a new optional wheels, a standard 120-volt outlet on SL models and a four-spoke steering wheel (that replaces the three-spoke design). The 2013 Nissan Titan is powered by a powerful 5.6-liter DOHC Endurance V8 engine that produces 317 hp and 385 lb-ft of torque. All 2013 Titan models come standard with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

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The all-new 2013 Buick Encore

The new 2013 Buick Encore

2013 Buick Encore

Debuting at the 2012 Detroit auto show the 2013 Buick Encore is a compact crossover SUV that features upscale styling in an efficient package. The new 2013 Buick Encore is built by GM Korea on Gamma II platform, that is shared eith the Opel Mokka and Chevrolet Trax. The engine of the new Encore is the same one that is offered in the Chevrolet Cruze and Sonic models.

The 2013 Buick Encore is available in four trim levels: standard Encore, Convenience, Leather and Premium. All models are available in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive configurations. The standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and IntelliLink audio system with 7-inch color touch screen. The Convenience trim adds rearview auto-dimming mirror, dual-zone climate control, remote start, fog lamps and rearview camera. The Leather trim adds leather upholstery, heated front seats and heated steering wheel. The Premium trim adds blind spot alert, lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors and Bose audio system.

The 2013 Buick Encore also features plenty of storage capacity and storage compartments. It offers 18.8 cubic feet of storage behind the split-folding rear seat and 48.4 cubic feet with the rear seat folded. With the rear seat in place, there is room for at least six full grocery bags and with the rear seat folded, there is room for golf clubs and overnight bags for a weekend getaway.

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Nissan Pathfinder 2013

2013 Pathfinder SUV from Nissan

2013 Pathfinder SUV

The fourth-generation Pathfinder was completely redesigned. The all-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder adopts a unibody platform in order to get driving refinement and better gas mileage. The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is a midsize seven-passenger SUV designed for interior flexibility, interior space and passenger comfort.

The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is offered in four trim levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum. The 2013 Pathfinder S comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, rear privacy glass, cruise control, tri-zone automatic climate control, a height-adjustable driver seat, a 60/40-split second-row seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a six-speaker sound system with a six-CD changer. The 2013 Pathfinder SV adds keyless ignition, keyless entry, automatic headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a color multi-information display, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera and an upgraded audio system.

The SL trim level adds foglights, a power liftgate, roof rack rails, rear parking sensors, heated mirrors, leather upholstery, driver memory functions, an auto-dimming rearview camera and a compass.

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2013 Honda Accord

The new 2013 Accord

2013 Accord

The 2013 Honda Accord is a midsize car that is fully redesigned and it is available in coupe or sedan body styles. The ninth-generation oh Honda Accord comes with a new interior, a new four-cylinder direct-injection engine, an updated V6 engine, a new continuously variable transmission, and a generous level of standard equipment.

The 2013 Honda Accord sedan comes in six trim levels (LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-L with Navi and Touring) while the Honda Accord Coupe comes in four trim levels (LX-S, EX, EX-L and EX-L with Navi).

The 2013 Honda Accord LX comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, full power accesories, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, an 8-inch video dispaly and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and iPod/USB audio interface. The new Sport trim of 2013 Honda Accord brings 18-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with shift paddles for the CVT, a rear spoiler and an eight-way power driver seat.

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