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2012 Toyota Matrix S 5-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 158-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. Pricing Information MSRP: $19,565 Invoice: $18,097 Technical Specs Engine Standard Engine: 2.4L I4 Standard Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Cylinders: 4 Horsepower @RPM: 158@6000 Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 21/28 Combined Fuel Economy: 24 EPA Class: Small Wagon Number of Valves: 16 Torque @RPM: N/A Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected Turbo (Yes/No): No Overdrive Transmission: Yes Battery Output: N/A Compression: 9.8:1 Displacement: 2362/144 Bore X Stroke: 3.48×3.78 Cruising Range: 316.8 miles Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A Power to Weight Ratio: 18.8 Final Drive Ratio: No Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam Supercharged: No Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A Electric Torque RPM: N/A Electric HorsePower BH...

The new 2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum heavy-duty pickup truck Ford F-Series Super Duty customers demand a truck with toughness and capability, yet they still appreciate the amenities that make their driving experience more enjoyable. The 2013 F-Series Super Duty offers both, with a first-ever Platinum series model and the addition of SYNC® with MyFord Touch®. 2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum photo “The F-Series Super Duty Platinum is the latest expression of Built Ford Tough truck luxury,” said Brian Rathsburg, F-Series Super Duty Marketing manager. “It has a distinct appearance and a long list of features to deliver a superior experience. Along with that, it has all of the capability F-Series trucks are famous for.” 2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum photo Building on the success of the F-150 Platinum light-duty series that debuted in 2009, the F-Series Super Duty Platinum offers customers the ultimate in truck luxury. 2013 Ford F-Series Supe...

The new 2013 Ford Mustang The modern evolution of the Mustang continues with the new 2013 model, with a Mustang that delivers on style, substance, a new exterior design, updated technology and new driver tools. 2013 Ford Mustang photo “The new Mustang is the perfect example of continuing to build on excellence,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “It takes the greatness of the 5.0-liter and V6 and pushes refinement to the next level. The car has been spot-on functionally, and now we’re adding more features and technology to further improve the driver’s experience.” 2013 Ford Mustang photo More aggressive design For the 2013 model, which goes on sale this spring, the front end of the car offers a more aggressive design with a significantly more prominent grille. A more powerful splitter adds to the appearance. Functional heat extractors on the hood of the GT are specifically placed and designed to help move hot air out of the engine compartment and cool the...

The new 2013 GMC Terrain Denali luxury small SUV GMC is expanding its exclusive Denali sub-brand with the debut of the 2013 Terrain Denali, bringing a new level of style and power to the luxury small SUV. 2013 GMC Terrain Denali photo “Denali is growing fast,” said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of GMC Marketing. “With seven different models, sales for this brand within a brand increased 79 percent from 2010 to 2011. With this in mind, the decision to create a more-upscale Terrain was an easy one.” 2013 GMC Terrain Denali photo More power, same efficiency With the introduction of the Terrain Denali, GMC also announced a new 3.6-liter V-6 engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing will replace the current 3.0-liter V-6 engine in Terrain lineup for the 2013 model year. SAE certified at 301 horsepower (224 kW) and 272 lb.-ft. (369 Nm) of torque, this engine makes more power and torque, but is expected to deliver ...

The new 2013 Volvo V40 premium hatchback The all-new V40 is ready to overtake the competition in the Premium Hatchback class with sharpened features and characteristics from larger Volvos wrapped in a sleek, compact package. 2013 Volvo V40 photo "The all-new V40 is the first new model that is fully developed according to our human-centric, Designed Around You strategy. Charged with an outstanding set of high-tech features it definitely will give our toughest competitors a headache," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation. 2013 Volvo V40 photo The all-new Volvo V40 is a modern, expressive car with a Scandinavian luxury look and feel, a high-quality aura and meticulous attention to detail. The new, fully graphic instrument cluster with personalised layout and information enhances the intuitive and uncomplicated driver experience. 2013 Volvo V40 photo "Thanks to input from customers all over the world our most compact V-range model f...