5 Surprising Cars Made in America

Posted on January 10, 2013 by CarCluster

2013 BMW X3

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2013 BMW X3 –has the sport-sedan dynamics in a crossover SUV. BMW of North Americaintroduced the new Twin Power Turbo 4-cylinder engine (N20) to the X3 xDrive28i, replacing the outgoing inline 6-cylinder engine -N52 as the next step in BMW’s Efficient Dynamics strategy. It is scheduled for production as a 2013 model with delivery to US BMW Centers along with the continuing BMW X3 xDrive35i.With this the evolution of efficiency and power continues with 2013 BMW X3.

The car has an efficient and potent engine, with sufficiently enough passenger and cargo room that includes the rear seat. Built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW redesigned the BMW X3 to a larger and more luxurious second-generation X3.

2013 Honda Accord

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2013 Honda Accord– The 2013 Honda Accord will appeal to a broad range of midsize car buyers as it ranks 10 out of 19 Affordable Midsize Cars. It comes with a new four-cylinder direct-injection and continuously variable automatic transmission. Depending on the trim, A V6 engine, six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions is also available. For its class the fuel economy for the four-cylinder model is pretty good both for highway and city. The new suspension and power steering makes the Accord smooth and capable. The Accord sedan’s new interior is most spacious and comfortable in its class.

2013 Toyota Camry

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2013 Toyota Camry -It is re-designed for 2012, the Toyota Camry is lighter and more fuel efficient than its predecessor. It has a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 178 horsepower and 170 pounds-feet of torque, six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters in SE. It features boomerang-style taillights and angular design with a unique bodywork including bumpers. V-6 models have two tailpipes in back. Some features are16-inch steel wheels, body-colored side mirrors, optional 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights and power moon roof. The Camry’s dashboard has a stitched faux leather covers for the upper dashboard, with an elevated center control panel. There are two navigation systems a 6.1-inch screen or an upgraded 7.0-inch system with higher resolution graphics.

2013 Nissan Altima

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2013 Nissan Altima – It comes with a2.5-liter 16-valve four-cylinder and packs a 182 horsepower to the front wheels reaching 60 mph in seven seconds, making it about the quickest four-cylinder sedan in its class. It is aided by a revised multi-link rear suspension and new ZF shock absorbers. The totally redesigned 2013 Nissan Altima’s comes with an advanced suspension and its fast four-cylinder is fuel efficient and a performer. If you go for the Technology Package, you get a lane-departure warning system and a moving-object detector. It also detects the air pressure in the tires. Instead of fully touch-enabled interfaces the Altima has a combination of buttons, knobs, and a touchscreen.

2013 Volkswagen Passat

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2013 Volkswagen Passat– The new Passat car comes with 5-speed manual transmission and 6-speed automatic transmission. It has a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine. A rear view camera is now available in SEL model. Another new feature added in this Car is a third rear-seating position.

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