The 2013 model year is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the automotive industry. With over 30 all-new vehicles arriving in showrooms Total Car Score today announced what it considers to be the Top 10 New Cars for 2013.
Total Car Score’s list of the top 10 new models includes vehicles that are either all-new nameplates or existing models that have been completely redesigned for the 2013 model year.
“The average American consumer is driving an 11-year-old car. A huge slice of the public has held off on replacing their vehicles because of economic uncertainty. That means an unprecedented level of pent-up demand,” said Karl Brauer, Editor in Chief of Total Car Score. “This will eventually lead to a flurry of sales as consumers replace their worn-out cars with new ones.”
Brauer added, “Automakers are well aware of this situation, and know the rising pressure on consumers will inevitably break loose with a flurry of buying activity. When this happens, every carmaker wants to be positioned to capture new vehicle shoppers with enticing cars, trucks and SUVs.”
The 2013 model year marks a significant effort by automakers to reinvent volume products, as well as introduce all-new cars, in a bid to capture market share. The following 10 vehicles represent the most significant models landing in dealer showrooms this fall, according to the editorial team at Total Car Score.
Dodge Dart -- MSRP: $16,000-$23,000
Dodge is re-entering the hotly contested compact car segment with the all-new Dart. As a replacement for the questionable Caliber, the Dart should draw young buyers to Dodge showrooms while potentially boosting sales and market share through its personalized option packages and stylish exterior.
Ram 1500 -- MSRP: $27,000-$40,000
An all-new base engine, an 8-speed automatic, Start-Stop technology and an optional air suspension give the 2013 Ram 1500 a high-tech pedigree. Throw in updated styling and numerous interior enhancements and this Ram (don’t call it a Dodge) should be a player in the competitive large truck category.
Source: Total Car Score
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