New York International Auto Show Vehicle Reveals
For infotainment, the 2013 Malibu will feature Chevrolet's new MyLink system at launch.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO model comes equipped with the company's eAssist light electrification technology. The company's estimated fuel economy for this model is 38 mpg highway, 26 city.
The new Taurus will come equipped with Ford's new 2.0L EcoBoost engine. This engine will help the sedan achieve 31 mpg highway.
The 2013 Taurus' dash controls offer a mix of button and touch-screen options.
Volkswagen's 2012 New Beetle features a lower roofline.
The 2012 New Beetle's trunk offers 10.9 cu. ft. of cargo space.
When it comes to seating, VW said the 2012 New Beetle has plenty of headroom, and the rear seating area has more room due to the longer roof ection in the back.
Subaru also increased sedan trunk room and five-door cargo room in the 2012 Impreza, and the five-door now provides a completely flat load floor with the standard 60/40 split rear seatbacks folded.
In the 2012 Subaru Impreza, higher hip points and a lower, flatter instrument panel, along with larger side mirrors, contribute to better visibility from within the cabin.
The 2012 300S features unique body-color fascia accents and mirrors, and black-accented headlamp bezels with matching sculpted horizontal grille blades in black chrome that replace bright chrome.
2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG features new light-alloy wheels and the V8 BITURBO lettering wider front fenders.
2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 now features Mercedes' new 5.5L V8 biturbo engine.
The 2012 Mazda3 will be Mazda's first North American application of its SKYACTIV technologies, available with a SKYACTIV-G 2.0L gasoline engine mated to either the SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission or a SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission. Mazda stated the vehicle will achieve 40 mpg highway.
Although the 2012 Versa Sedan retains the same 102.4-inch wheelbase and 66.7-inch width as the previous generation Versa Sedan, the new model is 1.2 inches lower in height (59.6 inches) and 0.6 inches shorter in overall length (175.4 inches).
Nissan said it estimates fuel economy for the 2012 Versa Sedan at 30 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, 33 mpg combined with the CVT transmission. For the five-speed manual transmission, the company estimates preliminary numbers of 27 city, 36 highway, 30 mpg combined.
In the North American market, the 2013 Malibu will offer the Ecotec 2.5L dual overhead cam four-cylinder engine with direct injection.
For the new version of the Malibu, GM gave its new model wider stance and an integrated rear spoiler.
The 2013 Malibu offers drivers a new dual cockpit design with nearly 4 cubic feet of additional interior volume, along with more shoulder and hip room.
One of the available displays in the 2013 Malibu ECO model shows current battery charge.
Ford's 2013 Taurus has a few exterior design changes but has the same dimensions as the 2010 body style.
The 2013 Taurus will offer Ford's MyTouch system. The interior incorporates a range of recycled materials.
The 2012 Beetle's dash has the audio/navigation system in the center framed by two vents. Climate controls are located below.
For the 2012 Subaru Impreza, the automaker lengthened the wheelbase and redesigned the door and roof trim and front seats to increase passenger and cargo room for the 2011.
The 2012 Chrysler 300C's interior in the includes either Mochachino or Black Poltrona Frau "Foligno" leather-wrapped instrument panel, cluster brow, center console side panels, and upper front- and rear-door panels.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG interior's steering wheel has a three-spoke design.
The new Versa Sedan' offers aninterior volume of 90.0 cubic feet and trunk volume of 14.8 cubic feet, 104.8 cubic feet total. A 60/40-split fold-down rear seat is offered on SL models.