2013 Ford Focus ST

New Focus ST

Focus ST 2013

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is an all-new performance model of Ford. The 2013 Focus ST will be on sale later this year and will have a starting MSRP price at $ 24,495. The 2013 Focus ST is a high-performance and well-equipped sport hatchback of the Focus family and it is the successor of Focus SVT.

The 2013 Focus ST is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct-injected EcoBoost engine that produces an impressive 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque, with 92 hp more than the 2.0-liter of the regular Ford Focus. The 2013 Ford Focus ST comes with front-wheel drive and only six-speed manual transmission. The 2013 Focus ST also features 18-inch alloy wheels, performance tuned suspension and steering, and an aggressive styling of exterior design.

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2013 Hyundai Elantra

2013 Elantra sedan

The new 2013 Hyundai Elantra sedan

The Hyundai Elantra is a four-door compact sedan with seating for up to five, roomy cabin and sporty styling and performance. The Hyundai Elantra sedan was named the 2012 North American Car of the Year. The new versions Coupe and GT Hatchback of Elantra will debut this year and are considered distinct models. The 2013 Hyundai Elantra sedan competes with Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze and Mazda3. With modern and stylish design and respectable performance of the engine as well as a frugal fuel economy, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra is one of the best compact cars available, eclipsing many models of its rivals.

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra sedan is available in GLS (from $ 16,695 MSRP) and Limited (MSRP from $ 20,945) trim levels. The 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, full power accesories, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, heated mirrors, a height-adjustable driver seat, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and an iPod/USB audio interface and a trip computer.

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2013 Subaru WRX

Subaru Advanced Concept photo

Subaru WRX 2013

The Subaru WRX is known of a long time as a car that provides considerable performance at an affordable price. The WRX ( reffering to the World Rally series) is the performance version of the Subaru Impreza, but from now, the “Impreza” will disappear from the name of this car. The 2013 Subaru WRX is expected to be a stand-alone model.

The WRX has always been a Subaru’s rally-ready racer and this is expected also of the new model. The new 2013 Subaru WRX will use a new turbocharged 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder. This engine is a half-liter smaller than the engine from the current model but will make more power than it. Aided by direct injection, this new engine is set to produce 270 horsepower.

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2013 Nissan Altima

all-new 2013 Nissan Altima picture

The all-new 2013 Altima from Nissan

The all-new 2013 Nissan Altima is a competitive midsize sedan which displays a premium look. This fifth generation Nissan Altima has been completely redesigned for 2013. A stylish look, a quieter interior and new high-tech features were added on this new model. The 2013 Nissan Altima competes with Chevy Malibu, Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Subaru Legacy. Nissan Altima is the second best-selling car in the United States in 2011 and the new 2013 Altima is one of five all-new Nissan model set for introduction in the next months.

The new 2013 Nissan Altima comes only in a four-door sedan body style and has seven trim levels: four trims for Altima with 2.5-liter engine and three trim levels for Altima with 3.5-liter V6 engine. The trim levels are: base 2.5 (MSRP from $21,150), 2.5S ($22,500), 2.5 SV (at $24,100), 2.5 SL (from $ 28,050), 3.5 S (from $ 25,360), 3.5 SV (at $27,780) and 3.5 SL (starting at $30,080 MSRP).

The 2013 Nissan Altima base 2.5 comes with 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, keyless ignition, full power accesories, a 4-inch display screen, height-adjustable driver seat, four-speaker sound system with CD player and Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity.

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2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed

new 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed

Bentley Continental GT Speed 2013

The new 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed will be unveiled this week at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom. The flagship performance model of Bentley, the Continental GT Speed is based on the latest version of the model, which has received a more powerful engine and a lower and stiffer suspension. The 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed has also the modified steering settings and the chassis, compared to other Continental models. The distinctive design details of the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed include 21-inch unique Speed wheels, lower air intakes, dark-tinted matrix grille, and inside, the premium Mulliner Driving Specification trim as standard.

Like other Continental GTs, the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed features a permanent all-wheel-drive system with a Torsen center differential. The new close-ratio ZF eight-speed automatic transmission improves acceleration and fuel economy. “The new GT Speed, with its harder-edged, sportier character, reaffirms this pinnacle positioning and continues to broaden the worldwide appeal of the Continental coupe” said Wolfgang Dürheimer, Bentley’s chief executive.

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