Dodge Avenger Blacktop Edition, 2013

 

 

 

• Dodge Avenger Blacktop Edition, 2013

America's most affordable and powerful mid-size sedan, the Dodge Avenger, gets a menacing new look and a distinct set of new features with the Blacktop package, which also offers incredible value with a U.S. MSRP of just $595.

Available in Black, Redline Red 2, Bright White, Tungsten Metallic and Billet Silver Metallic, the 2013 Dodge Avenger Blacktop is based on the 2013 Dodge Avenger SXT model and adds standard 18-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels with Gloss Black center caps, Gloss Black front grille, dark-tinted headlamp bezels and a body-color rear spoiler.

Additional standard features on the Avenger with the Blacktop package include: a six-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick that delivers up to 31 mpg, automatic headlamps, projector fog lamps, eight-way power driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, six speakers, automatic temperature control, body-color heated exterior mirrors, SiriusXM Radio, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), four-wheel disc anti-lock (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), six airbags and much more.

For an added dose of luxury with the customized black appearance, Avenger Blacktop offers a premium leather interior with heated front seats for only $400 MSRP, making Avenger the most affordable mid-size car with leather in the United States.

Available optional equipment includes: the 3.6-liter variable-valve timing Pentastar V-6 engine, which produces a best-in-class 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque while providing impressive V-6 highway fuel economy of 29 miles per gallon (mpg), power sunroof, premium audio system and 6.5-inch touch screen with Navigation.

The 2013 Dodge Avenger offers great value with loads of standard features that customers appreciate and a starting U.S. MSRP of only $18,995. The Dodge Avenger was named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick" in 2012, the fourth consecutive year the Avenger has been named a "Top Safety Pick."

An athletic yet refined exterior, a high-quality, well-crafted interior, a spirited driving experience, fuel economy of up to 31 mpg highway and a 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty make the 2013 Dodge Avenger the smart buy for sedan buyers, which explains why Avenger has set sales records for six of the past seven months.

Citroen C3 Picasso, 2013

 

 

 

 

•  Citroen C3 Picasso, 2013

Making its world debut at the Paris Motor Show, the new version of the Citroën C3 Picasso, which has sold in over 320,000 units, is more distinctive than ever with its bold styling and innovative architecture.

New styling features include a new front bumper with the new chevrons along with LED daytime running lights for a sportier feel. Two new body colours are on offer, Nacré white and Encre blue, accompanied by new upholstery choices (new cloth for Confort trim models and optional Mistral Claudia leather). The Citroën C3 Picasso also gets new 15-inch and 16-inch light alloy wheels.

The new Citroën C3 Picasso is available with the eMyWay satnav system including jack and USB sockets and a Bluetooth hands-free kit. The system can be hooked up to a reversing camera for easier manoeuvres. Other new features include fog lamps with static cornering lighting, an electrochrome interior rearview mirror and a front ceiling console with LED ambient lighting.