2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5

2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Base Price     $60,950
Drivetrain     Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)     4365
City (MPG)     23
Hwy (MPG)     30
Horsepower     335@5800
Torque (lb-ft)     300@1300-5000
Wheelbase     116.9
Length (in.)     193.1
Width (in.)     73.2
Height (in.)     57.6


The ActiveHybrid 5 is a puzzling vehicle. Based on BMW's 535i midsize luxury sedan, the ActiveHybrid 5 adds a costly gas-electric powertrain but offers barely any fuel economy or performance benefits.
To create the ActiveHybrid 5, BMW took the 300 horsepower, 300 lb-ft of torque 3.0-liter TwinPower turbocharged inline-six cylinder from the 535, along with its eight-speed automatic transmission and then added a 55 horsepower, 155 lb-ft or torque electric drive system. The result is a combined peak 335 horsepower (hybrids requite some fuzzy math) and the ability to drive up to 37 miles per hour on electric power alone. The electric power for the motor is provided from a lithium-ion battery with 96 cells and a usable capacity of 675 watt hours. BMW says the ActiveHybrid used both a 14.6 volt power supply and a 317 volt supply, with the two systems linked together through a voltage transformer.

2013 Acura ILX

2013 Acura ILX

Base Price     $25,900
Drivetrain     Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)     2910
City (MPG)     24
Hwy (MPG)     35
Horsepower     150@6500
Torque (lb-ft)     140@4300
Wheelbase     105.1
Length (in.)     179.1
Width (in.)     70.6
Height (in.)     55.6





The Acura ILX is an entry-level compact luxury sedan intended to serve as a gateway car to draw in Generation Y buyers looking to move up to a premium brand. Though based on the Honda Civic, the ILX distances itself from its plebeian roots with distinct styling, additional tech and convenience features and a more coddling cabin.
The ILX's front end is unmistakably an Acura design, though the controversial "beak" grille is more gracefully incorporated than in some of the brand's other vehicles. The sides of the ILX feature a pair of eye-catching character lines: one runs relatively straight from the front headlight to the back of the rear window, while the other starts aft of the front wheel and sweeps up to create a "hip" above the rear wheel were the two meet. Around back, the taillights are reminiscent of the units on the brand's crossover vehicles.

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe (Photos only)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe (Photos only)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe

Base Price     $85,400
Drivetrain     All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)     3075
City (MPG)     18
Hwy (MPG)     24
Horsepower     345@6500
Torque (lb-ft)     288@4400
Wheelbase     92.52
Length (in.)     175.63
Width (in.)     71.18
Height (in.)     51.57

2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Base Price     $184,200
Drivetrain     All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)     5379
City (MPG)     11
Hwy (MPG)     24
Horsepower     552@6100
Torque (lb-ft)     479@1600-6100
Wheelbase     120.7
Length (in.)     208.3
Width (in.)     83.4
Height (in.)     58.1

2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Bentley recently gave its Continental Flying Spur a modest exterior refresh, with changes to the front and rear of this large ultra-luxury sedan. The automaker also extended the 600-horsepower 'Speed' treatment to the four-door car, after first debuting the high-performance edition for the GT coupe.
The Flying Spur was introduced for the 2006 model year. A direct result of Bentley's then-new owners, the Volkswagen Auto Group, the sedan shares its basic underpinnings and some mechanical bits with VW's late Phaeton. As one would expect of a Bentley, it boasts a capacious interior trimmed in the some of the softest leather and highest quality wood imaginable.

The latest Flying Spur features a more upright grille and bolder lower air intake, while the revised rear bumper delivers a more aggressive and sleek appearance.
Bentley also decided to update the Flying Spur's electronic stability program and offer optional carbon ceramic brakes should owners try and test that 195 mph top speed. An optional three-spoke steering wheel along with improved Bluetooth capability round out the changes.

2013 Honda Ridgeline

2013 Honda Ridgeline

2013 Honda Ridgeline

Base Price     $29,350
Drivetrain     All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)     4513
City (MPG)     15
Hwy (MPG)     21
Horsepower     250@5700
Torque (lb-ft)     247@4300
Wheelbase     122.0
Length (in.)     206.9
Width (in.)     77.8
Height (in.)     70.3

2013 Honda Ridgeline

Honda Ridgeline is a unique pickup that employs car-like unibody construction in place of the rugged but unrefined body-on-frame setup that underpins its competitors. As a result, the Ridgeline provides a more comfortable ride and better handling than most pickups while still offering decent towing and hauling capabilities. For 2009 onward, the Ridgeline received a modest update that gave it a new look and additional features.
Unlike most pickup trucks on the market, the Ridgeline comes only in a one-size-fits-all configuration with four doors, seating for five and a five-foot-long cargo bed. A unique feature of this cargo bed is a small covered trunk inside. It can be accessed via the tailgate, which both folds down, like other pickups, but also swings to the side for easier access.

2013 Jaguar XJ

2013 Jaguar XJ

2013 Jaguar XJ

Base Price     $73,200
Drivetrain     Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)     4045
City (MPG)     16
Hwy (MPG)     23
Horsepower     385@6500
Torque (lb-ft)     380@3500
Wheelbase     119.4
Length (in.)     201.7
Width (in.)     74.6
Height (in.)     57.0

2013 Jaguar XJ

 The XJ is a full-size luxury sedan that represents a departure from Jaguar's formerly conservative design practices. For the latest model year, this athletic and coddling four-door gained a new supercharged V6 base engine in addition to an available all-wheel-drive system.
With headlights styled like narrowed eyes, a gracefully sloping roofline and unique black C-pillars, the XJ looks like nothing else in the segment.The tall front end, which no doubt was designed with European pedestrian safety standards in mind, is generally styled like the XF, although the grille juts out further from the fascia. From the side, the XJ takes a vastly different approach as the shape reaches the C-pillar, which does not sweep in the same vaguely Lexus style of the XF.Out back, Lancia-esque tail lamps curve up the rear and the dramatically sloped rear window gives the car a four door coupe-style profile.

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer

 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer

Base Price     TBA
Drivetrain     Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)     2866
City (MPG)     25
Hwy (MPG)     34
Horsepower     148@6000
Torque (lb-ft)     145@4200
Wheelbase     103.7
Length (in.)     180.0
Width (in.)     69.4
Height (in.)     58.3  

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi's compact Lancer sedan offered crisp styling and sharper handling than almost anything else in its segment when it first launched back in 2007. However, the competition has improved significantly in recent years; while the Lancer continues to feature a unique look in addition to more bodystyle and powertrain configurations than many rivals, it's a bit outclassed in terms of overall refinement.
Despite the Lancer's age, its "shark-nose" front grille, pointed headlights and crisp lines give it a distinctive and attractive look compared to other small sedans. Though not as unique as the exterior, the cabin features a pleasing and simple design, and the controls and logically arranged and intuitive to use. Those looking for a touch of luxury should note that the Lancer doesn't feature as many upmarket soft-touch surfaces as some newer entries in the segment.

2013 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 (Photos only)

2013 Bugatti Veyron 16.4

2013 Bugatti Veyron 16.4

2013 Bugatti Veyron 16.4