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Car Review: 2013 Audi Q5

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A new engine and small but impactful style changes keep Audi’s compact crossover among the luxury elite for 2013.

Audi Q5 Trims and Features

The Audi Q5 is a five seat luxury compact crossover that is available in five trim levels for 2013: 2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 3.0T Premium Plus, 3.0T Prestige, and 2.0T hybrid Prestige.  Audi gives shoppers versatility by providing two gasoline engines (a turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder for the 2.0T and a supercharged 2.0 liter V6 for the 3.0T) alongside a 245 horsepower, 26 combined MPG 2.0T hybrid powertrain.

Plenty of standard luxury comes with the 2013 Q5, including tri-zone climate control, walnut wood trim, and leather seating with a reclining feature for rear passengers.  There are also some intriguing packaged features like interior aluminum accents, voice controlled MMI navigation featuring Google Maps, adaptive cruise control, and side assist blind spot warning.

Shopping for the 2013 Audi Q5?  Give yourself the gift of CarWoo! and make your holidays a little brighter.

5 Best Cars under $20,000

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The best 5 cars under $20,000 for 2013

Sometimes the best car is the one that gives you the most for the least amount of money.  Not a bold statement, is it?  Automakers have been upping their entry-level game for some time now, to the point where shoppers can’t help but take notice.  And while the options at this level are generally petite in stature, they boast big features, and massive value.  So, what economical options are the easiest on your overworked wallet?  Take a look below; thank me later.

Dodge Dart

MSRP starting at $15,995

The Dodge Dart provides fantastic value; it’s big for a compact sedan, fun to drive, and comes with impressive tech options.  Granted, attaching blind spot and rear crossing detection, park assist, and rain sensing windshield wipers puts you over the $20,000 mark, but it’s minimal.  And what better way to toast the New Year than by counting all those MPGs?

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It’s never too early to start planning ahead

Need more reasons to bet against the Mayans being right about December 21st?  Check out these five awaited nameplates set to drop their magic on the market in 2013.

Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar’s much anticipated two-seat sports coupe/convertible promises to be worth the hype, with three supercharged engines powering its lithe all-aluminum frame – at 176 inches flat, it’s slightly shorter than the Porsche 911 lineup.  We already know that the F-Type possesses dashing good looks inside and out, now we just have to wait to see how it drives.  By all accounts, this Jag’s performance should be nothing less than damn good stuff.  The convertible lineup will be ready to pick up in mid-spring 2013, given you have at least $69,000 lying around.

Alfa Romeo 4C

US Alfa Romeo fans have been not so patiently waiting for this two-seat coupe to show up as a drivable, buyable, tangible thing for so long that the term ‘coming soon’ has lost all meaning.  Speculation has the 4C debuting sometime before the end of 2013 (still vague) as something that is capable of ‘over 200 MPH’ and costing around $45,000.  And you’ll have to act quickly, as supposedly Alfa Romeo plans on producing just 30,000 coupe and convertible Spider trims…worldwide.

Car Review: BMW X5 M

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There are many crossovers that promise a different driving experience, but none that can deliver ultra high performance and class like the BMW X5 M.  Take a look at what you’ve been missing in your life.

BMW X5 M Trims and Features

The BMW X5 M is a high-performance midsize luxury crossover – or Sport Activity Vehicle depending on preference.  The M designation means that you’re dealing with some serious speck inflation as compared to the rest of the X5 lineup.  For example, a twin-turbo V8 that produces 555 horsepower comes as standard fare, as does all-wheel drive and an adaptive sport suspension system.  It’s a little more than you need for trips to the grocery store, but makes things more interesting along the way.

High-speed performance doesn’t come without luxury perks; interior features include an engine start/stop button, heated leather sport seats with 14-way power adjustment up front, leather wrapped steering wheel with paddle shift control, iDrive interface and voice command navigation, panoramic sunroof, and automatic tailgate.

If you need more, you can add ventilation and massage features to the seats, heated rear seats, four-zone climate control, rear seat entertainment, and a head-up display and multi-view camera to keep track of surroundings.

The 2013 X5 M starts at $88,850.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift?  Find the BMW X5 M at CarWoo!

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Car Review: The Newly Redesigned 2013 Nissan Sentra

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Borrowing a bit of aesthetic appeal from the Altima and some eye-catching specs from rival
brands, the newly redesigned Sentra has finally come into its own. That freshness should help
attract the appetite of shoppers looking for the perfect economic option.

Nissan Sentra Trims and Features Review

The Nissan Sentra is a small five seat sedan that’s offered in S, SV, SR, and SL trim levels,
along with fuel saving FE+S and FE+SV models. The latter two options come with a rear
spoiler, aero deflectors, and low-rolling resistance tires. Every trim comes with a four-cylinder
engine worth 130 horsepower, and Eco, Sport, and Normal drive modes that help produce either
33 or 34 combined MPG (the base manual Sentra achieves 30 combined MPG).

Things have been expanded inside to the delight, and comfort, of both driver and passengers.
Standard features include basics like power accessories, A/C, and cloth seats, though upper trims
can be decked out in wood and leather trim, heated seats, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth,
Nissan Connect infotainment with navigation, and Bose audio.

The 2013 Nissan Sentra starts at $15,990.

Looking to celebrate the holidays with the Nissan Sentra? Find it at CarWoo!

How Nissan Sentra Does on Performance

The front-wheel drive Sentra is powered by a 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine that produces
130 horsepower and 128 lb.-ft. of torque. The base S Sentra comes with a six-speed manual
transmission as standard, though an Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) is
available. All other trims get the CVT as standard. Drivers can choose between Eco, Normal,
and Sport modes to help control efficiency and performance, depending on need.

Nissan Sentra Fuel Economy

EPA estimates give the manually driven 2013 Sentra 27/36/30 (city/highway/combined) MPG;
CVT equipped models get bumped up to 30/39/33. FE+s and FE+SV models receive 34
combined MPG.

Nissan Sentra Interior Highlights

Part of Nissan’s quest for the new Sentra was improving driver and passenger friendliness,
and they’ve achieved this by adding welcoming space and versatility up front, along with extra
room for backseat passengers. If you are relegated to the second row, you’ll get 37.4 inches of
legroom. Trunk space measures an impressive 15.1 cubic feet.

If you choose, you can build an upscale atmosphere by adding wood and heated leather seating
to the quiet cabin. Nissan Connect offers hands-free texting and voice commands for hands-off
control, and the 5.8 inch touchscreen is also within easy reach for the more traditional among us.

Nissan Sentra Safety Features

Standard on every 2013 Sentra are four-wheel antilock brakes (front disc, rear drum) with brake
assist, stability and traction control, and full-length side curtain airbags. SR and SL trims also
get a rear disc brake option. The Navigation package comes with a rearview camera, and upper
trims get an Easy-Fill Tire Alert system that lets you know the tires are properly inflated.

Nissan Sentra Summary & Overall Review

Nissan has given shoppers what they crave – upscale features at an economical price, good fuel
economy, and enough new tech to show off to friends and family. The 2013 Nissan Sentra is
back, and it’s better than you think.

Start the New Year off right with the 2013 Nissan Sentra. And start your car buying process off
right by going to CarWoo!

Best Winter Tires

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Most people view tires like they do sports referees: if they do their job right, you don’t even notice that they’re there. Those of us who live in four-season areas know that investing in a good set of winter tires prevents ‘replacement ref’ syndrome, meaning that there’s no substitute for competence. It’s not going to warm up for a while, and some of you may be reading this while snow is already piling up. But, hey, better late than never, so get that shovel out and get some proper snow shoes for your ride. Here are a few of the best winter tire options.
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