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Every year, automakers release their newest models, which sport better engines, and plenty of latest features as well as accessories. Let’s take a look at some of the cool new cars for 2012 under various segments.

Cool Cars under $25,000

2012 Hyundai Elantra




A light-weight highly efficient engine in new Elantra achieves the best power to weight in its segment and impressive highway mileage of 40mpg, which is better than Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. With dual continuously VVT, low co-efficient of drag (0.28), and sophisticated six-speed shiftronic automatic transmission, the new sedan goes farther with less.

2012 VW Jetta



The least expensive German wagon or sedan is built to look fast even when standing still, sporting red brake calipers, honeycomb grille, and keyless access with push-button start. Laser seam welding has been used to develop layout with continuous seals on Jetta.

2012 Ford Focus



The Euro-sweetened Focus by Ford comes with sporty handling, head-turning looks, and standard features list in an efficient and affordable package. Add a cooler image to your car with quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic gearbox, leather seats, and the brand’s Touch Infotainment system.

2012 Honda Civic



Offering an all-new shape, however, can be recognized instantly and other improvements, such as stability control is standard throughout the model lineup. There’s more interior room, and the economy mode helps driver to achieve maximum gas mileage.

Considering these facts, the new 2012 Civic is a solid pick and is back-to-back in competing with Ford Focus, Chevy Cruze, and Hyundai Elantra.

Cool Luxury Cars

Chevy Camaro ZL1



The retro muscle car goes straight really fast and Chevrolet brought the much famous 1969 Camaro into 21st century with a host of modern technologies. Its magnetic suspension utilizes sensors to identify roll, yaw, pitch, and dive, and then bring up to 1000 damping tuning to the suspension in every second during a hard turn.

Hyundai Genesis R-Spec



The new Genesis R-Spec is the most powerful sedan ever built by Hyundai and unless you have been living on some isolated desert island, you’ll come to know how far the South Korean automaker has come in terms of style as well as performance.

Its 429hp 5.0-L V8 engine, mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox accelerates 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds. The new R-Spec receives redesigned head-and-tail lights, new front fascia, grille, firmer suspension, sharper steering, and more aggressive rocker panels.

2012 Dodge Charger SRT8



The performance-oriented SRT8 is powered by a 470hp 6.4-L Hemi V8, which is a larger version of the older 6.1-L engine. The five-speed automatic gearbox now comes with paddle shifters on the leather-wrapped steering wheel. It can accelerate to 60mph in just 4.6 seconds; however, its fuel economy is just 14/23/17 mpg.

2012 Shelby GT350



Buyers can choose either a coupe or convertible and both get 550hp 5.4-L supercharged V8 engine, mated only to a six-speed manual transmission.

It also installs firmer suspension, beefier front brakes, and 19-in wheels; you can opt for leather seats with blue, white, and red inserts.

Cool Electric Cars

Nissan Leaf



For 2012, it receives more standard features and hence, there is a bump in the price tag- $2500 on base and $3,530 on SL trim. The all-electric 4-door hatch is powered by an 80kW electric motor and its MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) is 106/92/99.

Mitsubishi i



The funky small car has three drive modes (Eco, D, and B) and they work similar to many plug-in and hybrid models. The affordable EV has mpg-e rating of 126 in city and 99 on highways.

Chevy Volt



For 2012, Volt gets slightly lower price tag; however, its Bose audio system and navigation system are no more standard elements.

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