Top Ten 2012 Models Worth Waiting For
September 13th, 2011 by Armaan AlmeidaModel-year 2012 cars are now flooding into showrooms as the last 2011 models find their way to new homes or rental car fleets. Here are 10 of the most exciting all-new or redesigned models of the coming year and why each deserves your consideration.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
VW’s redesigned Beetle is aiming for the sportier end of the compact car segment, especially in the 2.0T model with its 200-horsepower engine. Don’t let them hear you call it “cute.”
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Chevrolet hopes the Sonic can do for the subcompact segment what the Cruze has done in the compact. A modern replacement for the aging Aveo cannot come too soon.
2012 Audi TT RS
The TT RS will use a powerful turbocharged 5-cylinder to produce 360 horsepower, sent through quattro AWD and a 6-speed manual transmission. The coupe-only high-performance 2-seater is a stunner.
2012 Buick Verano
Buick’s new Verano is based from the successful Chevrolet Cruze compact and will be entering a premium/entry level luxury compact car segment with few competitors. Can the Verano build off the Regal’s success?
2012 Ford Focus
The redesigned Focus is a big improvement over its predecessor. With its Euro-inspired styling and highly efficient powertrains, there’s lots to like, including an upcoming all-electric version.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Think of the new Jetta GLI as the VW GTI of compact sedans, with its turbocharged engine and upscale features. The model offers an independent rear suspension lacking on other Jetta trims.
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Chevrolet will use the ZL1 name for its top-of-the-line high-performance Camaro, sharing its excellent supercharged LSA V8 engine with the Corvette ZR1 and Cadillac CTS-V.
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
The Charger has been fully redesigned and with it comes the new heart-pumping SRT8 version, complete with a new larger HEMI engine. 6.2 liters, 465 horsepower, and 465 lb-ft of torque sound good?
2012 Hyundai Veloster
The Veloster 3-door coupe will offer sporty driving dynamics, look-at-me styling and at least 40 mpg on the highway. Is this a better spiritual CRX successor than Honda’s own CR-Z?
2012 Scion iQ
The iQ microcar should be a great choice for big-city drivers navigating crowded streets on a daily basis. The model has been on sale in some markets as a Toyota for some time.










