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The 2013 BMW 3-series coupe and convertible will make their debut during 2013 and switch to a new 4-series designation, the better to justify their price premium.
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The 2013 Buick Enclave styling has been tweaked to good effect. Inside, you’ll find a new dash and more upscale finishes.
New For 2013
The Enclave’s styling has been tweaked for 2013 to good effect. Inside, you’ll find a new dash and more upscale finishes. An industry-first front center air bag helps keep front-seat occupants in place in a side-impact collision. Also new on the safety front are Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (both optional). The backup camera is now standard.Overview
There was a time when the Buick Estate Wagon was a go-to car for well-heeled families looking for a big, comfortable cruiser to carry the whole crew and their stuff. Those wagons are gone, but the needs they met still exist. Today, our big family cars are often crossovers, and Buick’s Enclave stands ready to serve. Conservatively handsome, like the clothes worn by its owners, the Enclave’s look has been tastefully updated for 2013. Although it’s based on the same platform as the GMC Acadia and the Chevrolet Traverse, the Buick is distinctive inside and out. The sole powertrain offering is GM’s 3.6-liter V-6 with a six-speed automatic transmission. Its 288 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque are stout enough to move the hefty (4724 pounds) Enclave without laboring and can tow up to 4500 pounds. Fuel economy is not bad at 17/24 mpg with front-wheel drive; opting for all-wheel drive lowers it to 16/22 mpg. Unlike some three-row crossovers, the Enclave’s third-row seats can accommodate the occasional adult or lanky teen. Luggage space behind them, however, is fairly limited. As you might expect from a Buick, the Enclave rides quietly and comfortably—new dampers aid the latter. The interior is nicely finished, and plenty of luxury options are available. The Enclave is not at all retro, but its character and capabilities are classic Buick.Safety
Front, front center, side, and side curtain air bags; ABS; stability and traction control; a tire-pressure monitor; and a backup camera are standard. Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are optional. OnStar includes crash response and emergency assistance as part of the safe and sound package. A six-month subscription is included.You'll like:
- Comfortable ride
- Quiet
- Roomy
You won't like:
- Limited cargo space behind third row
- Rearward visibility
- Difficult third-row access
Key Competitors For The 2013 Buick Enclave
- Acura MDX
- Ford Explorer
- Ford Flex
- Honda Pilot
Sum Up
A quiet, comfortable three-row crossover.Jun
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The 2013 BMW 5-series has taken some knocks for its diminished steering feel, but the chassis deftly combines a plush ride and superior handling.
New For 2013
The big news is the return of the M5. It rolled into dealerships this past summer with a turbo V-8 in place of the previous V-10. Despite losing two cylinders, the M5 makes more power: 560 hp. Buyers choose a manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Also new is the ActiveHybrid 5. Unfortunately, its six-cylinder hybrid powertrain has no real fuel economy advantage over the (much cheaper) 528i.Jun
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The 2013 BMW X3 is now larger and looks more like an X5 inside and out. For 2013, the base 28i model traded its normally aspirated 240-hp six for an equally potent, but more economical, 2.0-liter turbo four.
New For 2013
Originally launched in 2004, the X3 underwent its first major redesign two years ago. The X3 is now larger and looks more like an X5 inside and out. For 2013, the base 28i model traded its normally aspirated 240-hp six for an equally potent, but more economical, 2.0-liter turbo four; the 35i retains its 300-hp turbo six. Both models use an eight-speed automatic transmission.Jun
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The 2013 BMW 6-series fills out its lineup. The four-door Gran Coupe is now here, in six-cylinder (640i) and V-8 (650i) form. All three body styles can be had with all-wheel drive.
New For 2013
The latest 6-series debuted for 2012, and this year BMW fills out the lineup. The four-door Gran Coupe is now here, in six-cylinder (640i) and V-8 (650i) form. All three body styles can be had with all-wheel drive. In addition to the M Sport package, there is now an honest-to-goodness M6 coupe and convertible (but—not yet—an M6 Gran Coupe). The M6 borrows its powertrain from the M5.Jun
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All 2013 BMW Z4 models now have power seats and dual-zone automatic A/C. The 35i gets sport seats. The 35is adds BMW Assist and a premium audio system.
New For 2013
The Z4 gets additional standard equipment for 2013. All models now have power seats and dual-zone automatic A/C. The 35i gets sport seats. The 35is adds BMW Assist and a premium audio system.Jun
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The 2013 BMW X1 is not an all-new model (it’s been out elsewhere since 2009), but it is brand-new to the U.S. market.
New For 2013
The X1 is not an all-new model (it’s been out elsewhere since 2009), but it is brand-new to the U.S. market. It’s smaller than an X3, and it’s the least expensive BMW you can buy, undercutting the 1-series coupe by a couple hundred dollars.Jun
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Crossovers are getting smaller, and the 2013 Buick Encore is one of the smallest of all. More petite than a Chevy Equinox, the Encore is closer in size to a Mini Countryman.
New For 2013
The Encore is an all-new entry for 2013. It’s expected to arrive in dealerships in the first quarter of the year.Jun
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The 2013 BMW X5 now offers an M Performance Package, available on the xDrive35i and the xDrive50i. It bumps up the output of both engines slightly and adds black chrome exhaust tips and stainless steel pedals.
New For 2013
The biggest news in X5 land for 2013 is the addition of the M Performance Package, available on the xDrive35i and the xDrive50i. It bumps up the output of both engines slightly and adds black chrome exhaust tips and stainless steel pedals.Jun
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The 2013 Buick Verano, with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder seen also in the Regal, is new this year. All Veranos now come standard with a backup camera.
New For 2013
The Verano Turbo, with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder seen also in the Regal, is new for 2013. All Veranos now come standard with a backup camera. Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are included on all but the base model.Jun
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SiriusXM Radio is launching a program this summer that allows dealers to offer a complimentary two-month SiriusXM subscription to qualifying service customers.
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SoVAB, or Société des Véhicules Automobiles de Batilly, a wholly-owned Renault subsidiary located in Batilly, Meurthe-et-Moselle (France), has made 2m large commercial vehicles since 1980.
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Opel will start assembling Corsas in Belarus in 2014 but the actual build work should be simple as the cars will come from Spain and Germany only as semi knocked down (SKD) kits.
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Chrysler Group said it will recall about 37,000 pickup trucks on two separate issues, neither of which had led to any accidents or injuries.
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Hey, remember the Alfa Romeo 4C? Maybe the long lag between the two-seater's
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Dealers and analysts don't envision a huge leap in sales of hybrids and EVs any time soon despite still-high gasoline prices, a raft of price cuts and cheap lease deals on EVs.
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Toyota Motor Corp.'s incoming chairman said he wants the sports car the company is developing with BMW to be a midsized vehicle comparable to the discontinued Supra.