Best New 2012 Diesel Cars

As more consumers are concerned about getting the best value for their money many are looking towards purchasing diesel cars. On average diesel cars will have better fuel efficiency than gasoline powered cars which is certainly attractive for many buyers. New diesel cars are also capable of performing really well which is good news for anyone who wants a powerful car that meets all of their needs.

Advantages Of Diesel Cars

Up until quite recently most people would opt to purchase gasoline powered cars as the price of gas was comparatively low. However as the price of gasoline has steadily increased most drivers are looking to own a diesel car as they can make substantial savings. This is not the only advantage of diesel cars and there are others that you should consider when you are thinking of purchasing a new car.

If you are keen on doing what you can see environment you will find that diesel cars are much better than gasoline cars. Obviously for a really environmentally friendly car you would opt for an electric car or hybrid, but for a lot of people these cars are not a consideration. So if you want to reduce the emissions that you are creating when you are driving look for new diesel cars.

As there are so many different new diesel cars being produced each year you will have plenty of different styles to choose from. There is nothing worse than having a limited choice when you are shopping for a car as you will often feel pushed to make a decision. When you are able to choose from hundreds of makes, models and styles you will always be happy with the car you have purchased.

Audi Q7 TDI 2012

The Audi Q7 TDI 2012 is one of the larger new diesel cars that have all wheel drive and plenty of room to seat up to seven people over three rows of seats. The first two rows of seats are ideal for adult passengers were lust worthy is more suitable for children. The interior of the car is very attractive and incredibly comfortable which means you always feel as though you are riding in style. The fuel efficiency of this vehicle helping to achieve 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.

To give you more peace of mind when you are driving the Audi Q7 TDI 2012 has stability and traction control, anti-lock brakes, rear parking sensors and rearview camera on Prestige and Premium Plus trims, side curtain airbags, front side airbags for the front seats and optional second row airbags. In safety testing crashes this is one of the new diesel cars that were able to get a rating of ‘good’ in front and side crashes.

In addition to great safety features and good fuel efficiency the Audi Q7 TDI 2012 also has an attractive dash that places everything within easy distance of the driver, easily operated controls and more. To find out more about the other features that this car has visit http://www.audiusa.com/us/brand/en/models/q7/
explore/tdi_efficiency.html and take a look at them in closer detail.

BMW 3 Series 2012

The BMW 3 Series 2012 has an MSRP which is from $37,250 which makes it a mid priced vehicle. The car is able to achieve a fuel economy of 18 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway which is an impressive figure. While this 2012 model is larger than the previous model is actually weighs less which means that fuel efficiency has been improved. Many of the classic interior features of a BMW have been retained in the 3 Series 2012 with additional space for cargo, which is what will set it apart from many of its competitors.

The standard safety features on this vehicle include: front side and side curtain airbags, stability control which will enhance the performance of breaking and anti-lock brakes. Traction and stability control are also added to make driving this car more enjoyable as the driver will have added peace of mind. In tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety the BMW Series 3 2012 received a rating of ‘good’ in crashes that were front offset.

Take a look at the Motor Trend website: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/
1111_2012_bmw_3_series_first_drive/ to find out more about this vehicle and how it performs in tests held over 2 days. This is a really in-depth review that discusses what you can expect when driving this car which can be very useful for anyone who is interested in this diesel model.

Volkswagen Touareg 2012

The Volkswagen Touareg 2012 is one of the new diesel cars for 2012 that consumers should be looking towards. The starting price of this new diesel car is $42,975 and it has a fuel efficiency of 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 miles per gallon on the highway. This is a mid size SUV that will get you and your travelling companions to where you need to be in style. While you are driving the Touareg you will experience a quiet drive, which coupled with the luxurious interior makes you enjoy each ride even more.

Safety is always an issue with new diesel cars as it is with any type of vehicle and the Touareg has achieved a ‘good’ rating in side impact, rear crash tests and roof strength tests. This is thanks to the crash response system, Lower Anchors and Tether for Children safety seat connectors, side curtain airbags and front airbags. You can also choose to have an optional rearview camera and lane departure warning system, should you need it. As you can see there are plenty of different safety features on this vehicle which makes it a good chance that anyone who wants to be able to travel in safety. For a virtual tour of this car that will give you a closer look at its interior, exterior and features you can visit the Volkswagen website: http://www.vw.com/en/models/touareg/gallery.html.

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