10 Coolest Car Of 2013
10.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA
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Hoping to shed its reputation as a
brand for that specializes in cars for the elderly, the German automaker is
bringing on a compact sedan with a combination of power, style, aerodynamics,
seating for five and new technical features, such as collision prevention
assist, which warns drivers of obstacles and helps them apply the necessary
pressure to the brake pedal.
The CLA’s turbocharged engine generates 208
horsepower as well as sport suspension and optional all-wheel-drive system. It
also gets 26 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. Prices for the CLA
start at $29,900.
9.
2014 Mazda3
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The Mazda3 compact, with its long
hood and curvy sheet metal, comes with an exterior that sets the car apart from
compact models from other manufacturers. The design that has carried over
to the interior where Mazda has eliminated hard plastics in favor of softer
materials, coupled with fresh instrument panel give the cabin a more expensive
ambience.
The 2-liter, 4-cylinder engine gets 29 mpg in city driving and 41 on
the highway. The Mazda3 is also equipped with multiple air bags and
stability control, which can be augmented by optional safety aids such lane
departure alters brakes to stop the car at low speeds if a potential collision
is detected. Prices start at $16.945.
8.
2014 Rolls Royce Wraith
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It’s not very often Rolls Royce
introduces a new model so the appearance of the new Wraith is something of an
event. The Wraith offers an aristocratic exterior but is designed to be driven
by the owner rather than a chauffeur.
The interior can be designed to suit the
owners specific taste with everything from custom-fitted umbrella holder to
bespoke leather seats, The Wraith is powered by V12 engine that produce 624
horsepower and no one asks about the fuel economy ratings though they are
available, 13 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. Prices for the
Wraith start at $285,000.
7.
2014 Jeep Cherokee
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The 2014 Cherokee carries on Jeep’s
tradition of building vehicles that can travel over any kind of terrain. But
the exterior design of the new Cherokee has been softened and rounded to appeal
to a wider audience.
The versatile interior of the new Cherokee is also
almost plush and the vehicle’s driving dynamics have also improved so it rides
more like a car than a truck. The engine options include a 2.4-liter
engine that delivers 184 horsepower and the nine-speed automatic transmission
helps boost fuel economy by 45 percent as the Cherokee’s rating is 22 mpg in
the city and 31 mpg on the highway. Prices start at $22,995.
6.
2014 Jaguar F-Type Convertible
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After a half-century hiatus, Jaguar
has introduced a brand new, up-to-date, two-seat sports car. The F-Type comes
with classic, low-slung proportions and unique styling as well as modern
touches such as LED head and tail lights.
It also features a cockpit-like
driver’s seat, a convertible top, a powerful engine and a chassis designed to
deliver dynamic driving performance. Two engine options are available,
including a 380 horsepower V6. The F-Type will reach 60 mph in 5.1
seconds and a combined fuel economy rating of 31 mpg. Prices for the F-Type
start at $69,000.
5.
2014 Infiniti Q50
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The sport sedan has been a feature
of Infiniti’s model line for a quarter of a century and the latest version is
lower and wider, giving the latest version a whole new profile as well a new
appearance from the front and rear as well as making it roomier on the inside.
The new body design reduces aerodynamic drag which helps improve overall fuel
economy.
The Q50, which is equipped with a 328-horsepower, 3.7-liter V6 engine,
rated at 20 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, also features a
lightweight suspension and a new steering system and electronic steering gear with
mechanical backup as well as an upgraded driver assistance systems such as lane
departure prevention. Prices start at $36,700.
4.
2014 Fiat 500 L
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The subcompact Fiat 500L is the
wider and longer version of the Fiat 500 minicar. It has 42 percent more
interior space than the original Fiat 500 and thus can seat five. The
extra space also means more room for the driver and front seat passenger.
The
500L also comes with multiple air bags, electronic stability control and
anti-lock brakes. Hands-free calling and Bluetooth audio as well as
voice-command control of the radio and integration of portable music devices
are also available. The 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine in the 500L produces
160 horsepower and fuel economy is 25 mpg in the city driving and 33 mpg on the
highway. Prices for the 500L start at $19,100.
3.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country
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Pickup trucks continue to evolve
while retaining their basic shape and utility. The Silverado High Country, Chevrolet‘s
first upscale truck, features an interior with leather upholstery and audio
system traditionally associated with expensive cars rather than work trucks.
The new Silverado’s suspension is tuned to make it more like driving in a big,
comfortable sedan.
The standard engine on the Silverado High Country is a
355-horsepower, 5.3-liter V8 with active fuel management to shut down four
cylinders during highway driving to help save fuel. It is rated at 16 mpg in
the city and 23 mpg on the highway. Prices start at $45,100.
2.
2014 Cadillac CTS
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General
Motors is out to rebuild Cadillac’s image. The new CTS comes in
five-inches longer than the previous version. It also weighs 200 pounds less
and comes with a new suspension, providing better control when the car is in
motion. The new CTS is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 with 321 horsepower that
deliver 19 mpg in city driving and 29 mpg on the highway. A 420 horsepower V6
with twin turbochargers is also available.
The new CTS features automatic
parking assist to help maneuver into parallel spaces by using ultrasonic
sensors which, along with cameras and radar, also help the driver avoid front-
and rear-end collisions at low speed. Prices start at $46,025.
1.
2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe
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BMW is replacing the popular 3
series coupe with a two-door vehicle that is wider, longer and lower to the
road. The standard engine is a turbocharged four-cylinder, rated at 23
mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. The 4 Series Coupe also is equipped
with an array of systems to increase safety.
The highlights include an updated
navigation system, with sharper graphics and 3D elements for the map display,
the full-color BMW “Head-Up Display” with the speedometer reflected on the wind
shield and driving assistant plus, which warns the driver of a potential
collision with a pedestrian. Price for the BMW 4-Series start at $41,425