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E2 • The Sentinel
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Behind the Wheel
Turbo makes a spirited Buick Verano The model is a welcome alternative to compact sedan buyers who want more zip in their driving than the Verano’s base. ■
by ANN M. JOB Associated Press
The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo is a stealth car. It looks pretty and rides comfortably. But stomp on the accelerator and this newest Verano sedan takes off. A full 250 horses come out of the turbocharged four cylinder under the hood, which is a whopping 70 horsepower more than the Verano with its regular engine, a naturally aspirated four cylinder. Peak torque from the turbo is a healthy 260 footpounds and comes on at a low 2,000 rpm compared with 171 foot-pounds of torque at 4,900 rpm in a Verano with non-turbo four cylinder. And, Buick offers a sixspeed manual transmission as a no-cost option with the turbo. A six-speed automatic also is available and is expected to be the most popular transmission. The new-for-2013 Turbo version of Verano isn’t just a Buick sport statement. After all, Buick already has a Regal GS sedan with the same 2-liter, Ecotec, turbocharged four cylinder that the Verano gets this year. Rather, the turbo is a welcome alternative to compact sedan buyers who want more zip in their driving than the Verano’s base, 180-horsepower engine can provide. Just be aware that the Verano Turbo has the lowest government mileage ratings and the highest starting retail price of all Veranos. Specifically, the federal government fuel economy ratings for the Verano Turbo are 20 miles per gallon
in city driving and 31 mpg on the highway. The test car, with manual transmission and the vast majority of driving done in city traffic conditions, averaged just 20.6 mpg. This is akin to the government fuel economy rating of 20 mpg in city driving for a 2013 Ford Explorer with six-cylinder engine and two-wheel drive. Starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, for a front-wheel drive, 2013 Verano Turbo is $30,000. This is with the manual or automatic transmission. In comparison, the starting retail price for a base, 2013 Verano with base engine and automatic transmission is $23,975. B u t t h e b a s e Ve ra n o doesn’t include all the standard features, such as leather-trimmed seats, premium Bose sound system with nine speakers, push-button start, power adjustable driver’s seat, heated steering wheel and side, blindspot monitor, that are found on the Verano Turbo. Competitors in the premium compact sedan segment include the 2013 Acura ILX, which has a starting MSRP, including destination charge of $26,795 with 150-horsepower four cylinder and $30,095 with 201horsepower four cylinder and six-speed manual. The government estimates the 201-horsepower, frontwheel drive ILX gets 22/31 mpg. Premium unleaded gasoline is recommended but not required for both the ILX and Verano Turbo. Another competitor — the rear-wheel drive 2013 Lexus IS 250 — starts at $35,960
with 204-horsepower V-6 and six-speed automatic. The Verano debuted in 2011 as Buick’s smallest car, positioned in size and price below the Buick Lacrosse and Regal sedans. Company officials said the Verano is attracting non-Buick buyers. It’s easy to see why. T h e 1 5.3 - f o o t - l o n g , four-door car is well proportioned and upscale looking. Parked next to an Infiniti GS37 that had a similar white exterior paint, the test Buick looked ritzier than the higher-priced GS. Some observers quibbled over the way the shiny silver-colored Verano grille was shaped — they likened it to an insect’s proboscis — but that was the extent of exterior styling criticisms. And there were no complaints about the test car’s pleasing ride. Road bumps were well managed while the car’s front MacPherson strut and rear Z-link suspension kept the car closely connected to the pavement without being overly firm or harsh. This made for easy driving around town on roads that were showing cracks and potholes from winter’s weather. Best of all, the strong “oomph” supplied at low rpm by the turbo engine came on smoothly, and the test Verano never exhibited torque steer, or the unnerving pulling of the front drive wheels to one side or the other during hard accelerations. To be sure, the car could reach the rev limits quickly. The tester revved loudly in first gear as it got to 20 miles per hour, for example. And it took quick shifts through a notchy gear shifter to get the 0-to-60mph performance that car enthusiasts have clocked to be just 6.2 seconds. Note
Submitted photo
The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo features a 250 horsepower turbocharged four cylinder engine.
In Focus 2013 Buick Verano Turbo BASE PRICE: $23,080 for base Verano; $24,375 for Verano with Convenience Group; $26,755 for Verano with Leather Group; $29,105 for Verano with Premium Group. PRICE AS TESTED: $32,690.
this time is faster than that for the V-6-powered IS 250 from Lexus. The test Verano Turbo stopped well, too, though t h e b ra ke p e d a l h a d a somewhat spongy feel. The clutch pedal also was a bit light for the driver’s tastes. Because the Verano Turbo is a version of the Verano with Premium equipment group, it includes all safety features standard. This includes electronic stability control, antilock brakes and Brake Assist as well as rear camera and rear back-
TYPE: Front engine, frontwheel-drive, five-passenger, premium compact sedan.
WHEELBASE: 105.7 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 3,300
pounds.
ENGINE: 2-liter, double overhead cam, turbocharged, Ecotec four cylinder. MILEAGE: 20 mpg (city), 31 mpg (highway).
TOP SPEED: NA. LENGTH: 183.9 inches.
up assist that alerts a driver to cross traffic as the car is backing up. An additional standard feature on the turbo sedan is side blind spot monitoring that illuminates an amber light in the outside side mirrors if a vehicle is alongside the Buick. This alerts the driver that it is not safe to change lanes. The 2013 Verano earned top, five-out-of-five stars for passenger protection in frontal and side crash tests. Unfortunately, though, Consumer Reports lists
BUILT AT: Orion Township, Mich. OPTIONS: White Diamond Tricoat exterior paint $995; power sunroof $900; Sirius XM stereo with navigation system $795. DESTINATION CHARGE: $895.
predicted reliability of the Verano as worse than average. As in many compact sedans, three adults in the back seat sit close to each other. Legroom of 34.7 inches back there can feel cramped, but it’s more than the 30.6 inches in the back seat of a 2013 Lexus IS. Too bad rear doors don’t open a bit wider. Trunk space of 14 cubic feet is accommodating, thanks to a wide trunk opening and fold-down rear seatbacks.
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Honda CR-V crossover stays with what works The family vehicle has received several awards for its affordability, quality and safety. ■
Honda brought out its redesigned top-selling crossover, the CR-V, last year with upscale styling, improved fuel efficiency, and a carload of fun and functional electronic and comfort features. The combination won a treasure chest of awards and continued a run as the top-selling compact crossover in America. The new model year has brought about few changes, but that brings two things to mind. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, and even if a vehicle has minor outward modifications, that doesn’t mean that work doesn’t continue under the skin, as a full year gives engineers and quality control techs 365 days to improve, tweak and debug systems. Debuting in 1995 as the Comfortable Runabout Vehicle, or CR-V, the crossover was a considered a small SUV then, and met the need for a daily driver that could go off road while satisfying varied lifestyles – a passenger car with van, off-road and pampering capabilities. CR-V has since been upgraded to add elegance, sportiness, stateof-the-art tech and entertainment, more power and better fuel economy.
Award-winning stature Recognized for its affordability, quality and safety, the 2013 CR-V has been named “Best Compact SUV for Families” by the U.S. News & World Report; “Best in Class” in the Small Crossover category by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance; was chosen last year’s “Best Redesigned Vehicle” by Kelley Blue Book’s
kbb.com; and is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) “Top Safety Choice” again this year (as it was in 2012). Built in East Liberty, Ohio, CR-V has a deeply sculpted sporty demeanor, a bold front fascia, a horizontal three-bar grille and deeply set multi-reflector headlights. My Basque Red Pearl II test CR-V in EX trim was mated to a Gray cabin and featured such exterior enhancements a one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature , remote entry system, security system, fog lights, folding power side mirrors, expanded view driver’s mirror, multi-reflector halogen headlights with auto-off , variable intermittent windshield wipers, intermittent rear window wiper/washer, heat-rejecting green-tinted glass, body-colored door handles and rear privacy glass.
A true compact crossover C R-V i s a t r u e co m pact crossover, measuring 178.3 inches in length, 64.7 inches (65.1 inches for the 4WD model) in height, and a width of 71.6 inches, on a 103.1-inch wheelbase with a ground clearance of 6.7 inches for AWD and 6.3 inches for 2WD. CR-V is light for a crossover, with a curbweight of 3490 lbs. for AWD and 3365 lbs. for the 2WD model, with a 58/42 front/rear weight distribution. CR-V derives its power and performance from a fuel-efficient 2.4-liter inline-4 aluminum alloy en-
By Mike Blake
gine that produces 185hp and 163 lbs-ft of torque. The AWD version is EPA rated at 22mpg in city driving, 30mpg on the highway and 25mpg combined. The 2WD model picks up an additional 1 mpg, and my weeklong test over wet, snowy, icy roads and terrain came in at 23.3mpg.
Enough highway power CR-V is not an off-theline tire smoker, but its power range is good enough for passing at speed if you plan ahead a bit and don’t try to squeeze in front of another vehicle. There is plenty of brawn available for accepting the challenge of long uphill grades, and the crossover handles with confidence, steers well with minimal understeer in quick turns, and its suspension is pampering for driver and passengers. Sprint tests showed a ponderous 9.3 seconds for a zero-to-to 60 mph run, but a quarter-mile fun run was completed in a steady 17 seconds flat.
Spacious upscale cabin The cabin is upscale, even in the EX trim, which is only two stops up on the CR-V trim list. Vision is strong, with only small blind spots, and instrumentation is easily readable. Perception of the interior is one of spaciousness. The cabin measures 38.0 inches of front headroom and 38.6 inches in row two. Legroom is a relaxing 41.3 inches in row one and 38.3
Submitted photos
Above: The redesigned CR-V continued its run as the top-selling compact crossover in the United States. Below: Interior features include a large, flip-up LCD screen, telescopic steering column and an upgraded audio system. inches for the second seats, and shoulder room is 58.6 up front and 56.4 behind. Cabin amenities are plentiful and include a climate control system with air filtration, a large flip-up LCD screen, keyless entry, tilt and telescopic steering column and upgraded audio system. CR-V safety features include side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; front side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System, antilock braking system with Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. CR-V continues with its five available trim packages. The 2013 base CR-V in LX trim starts at $22,795 for 2WD, an increase of $300 over 2012 prices, and the top-of-the-line EX-L, starts at $29,045, also up $300 from 2012. My test vehicle was in EX trim, and
started at $24,895 for 2WD and $26,145 for 4WD, as was my review ride. A tailgate spoiler added $296, a trendy and functional hood air deflector was $172, splash guards were $104, body side molding added $217, moonroof visor was $152, running boards added $478, chrome exhaust finisher was $51, all-season floor mats were $143, an auto day/night mirror added $323 and a cargo net cost $51. Remote engine start system was $511 and
back-up sensors cost $530. Destination and handling added $830 for a sticker price of $30,001 for a very well-accessorized crossover. Visit www.CarlisleEvents. com for more on the automotive hobby. Mike Blake, former editor of KIT CAR magazine, joined Carlisle Events as senior automotive journalist in 2004. He’s been a “car guy” since the 1960s and has been writing professionally for about 30 years.
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E2 • The Sentinel
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Behind the Wheel
Turbo makes a spirited Buick Verano The model is a welcome alternative to compact sedan buyers who want more zip in their driving than the Verano’s base. ■
by ANN M. JOB Associated Press
The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo is a stealth car. It looks pretty and rides comfortably. But stomp on the accelerator and this newest Verano sedan takes off. A full 250 horses come out of the turbocharged four cylinder under the hood, which is a whopping 70 horsepower more than the Verano with its regular engine, a naturally aspirated four cylinder. Peak torque from the turbo is a healthy 260 footpounds and comes on at a low 2,000 rpm compared with 171 foot-pounds of torque at 4,900 rpm in a Verano with non-turbo four cylinder. And, Buick offers a sixspeed manual transmission as a no-cost option with the turbo. A six-speed automatic also is available and is expected to be the most popular transmission. The new-for-2013 Turbo version of Verano isn’t just a Buick sport statement. After all, Buick already has a Regal GS sedan with the same 2-liter, Ecotec, turbocharged four cylinder that the Verano gets this year. Rather, the turbo is a welcome alternative to compact sedan buyers who want more zip in their driving than the Verano’s base, 180-horsepower engine can provide. Just be aware that the Verano Turbo has the lowest government mileage ratings and the highest starting retail price of all Veranos. Specifically, the federal government fuel economy ratings for the Verano Turbo are 20 miles per gallon
in city driving and 31 mpg on the highway. The test car, with manual transmission and the vast majority of driving done in city traffic conditions, averaged just 20.6 mpg. This is akin to the government fuel economy rating of 20 mpg in city driving for a 2013 Ford Explorer with six-cylinder engine and two-wheel drive. Starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, for a front-wheel drive, 2013 Verano Turbo is $30,000. This is with the manual or automatic transmission. In comparison, the starting retail price for a base, 2013 Verano with base engine and automatic transmission is $23,975. B u t t h e b a s e Ve ra n o doesn’t include all the standard features, such as leather-trimmed seats, premium Bose sound system with nine speakers, push-button start, power adjustable driver’s seat, heated steering wheel and side, blindspot monitor, that are found on the Verano Turbo. Competitors in the premium compact sedan segment include the 2013 Acura ILX, which has a starting MSRP, including destination charge of $26,795 with 150-horsepower four cylinder and $30,095 with 201horsepower four cylinder and six-speed manual. The government estimates the 201-horsepower, frontwheel drive ILX gets 22/31 mpg. Premium unleaded gasoline is recommended but not required for both the ILX and Verano Turbo. Another competitor — the rear-wheel drive 2013 Lexus IS 250 — starts at $35,960
with 204-horsepower V-6 and six-speed automatic. The Verano debuted in 2011 as Buick’s smallest car, positioned in size and price below the Buick Lacrosse and Regal sedans. Company officials said the Verano is attracting non-Buick buyers. It’s easy to see why. T h e 1 5.3 - f o o t - l o n g , four-door car is well proportioned and upscale looking. Parked next to an Infiniti GS37 that had a similar white exterior paint, the test Buick looked ritzier than the higher-priced GS. Some observers quibbled over the way the shiny silver-colored Verano grille was shaped — they likened it to an insect’s proboscis — but that was the extent of exterior styling criticisms. And there were no complaints about the test car’s pleasing ride. Road bumps were well managed while the car’s front MacPherson strut and rear Z-link suspension kept the car closely connected to the pavement without being overly firm or harsh. This made for easy driving around town on roads that were showing cracks and potholes from winter’s weather. Best of all, the strong “oomph” supplied at low rpm by the turbo engine came on smoothly, and the test Verano never exhibited torque steer, or the unnerving pulling of the front drive wheels to one side or the other during hard accelerations. To be sure, the car could reach the rev limits quickly. The tester revved loudly in first gear as it got to 20 miles per hour, for example. And it took quick shifts through a notchy gear shifter to get the 0-to-60mph performance that car enthusiasts have clocked to be just 6.2 seconds. Note
Submitted photo
The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo features a 250 horsepower turbocharged four cylinder engine.
In Focus 2013 Buick Verano Turbo BASE PRICE: $23,080 for base Verano; $24,375 for Verano with Convenience Group; $26,755 for Verano with Leather Group; $29,105 for Verano with Premium Group. PRICE AS TESTED: $32,690.
this time is faster than that for the V-6-powered IS 250 from Lexus. The test Verano Turbo stopped well, too, though t h e b ra ke p e d a l h a d a somewhat spongy feel. The clutch pedal also was a bit light for the driver’s tastes. Because the Verano Turbo is a version of the Verano with Premium equipment group, it includes all safety features standard. This includes electronic stability control, antilock brakes and Brake Assist as well as rear camera and rear back-
TYPE: Front engine, frontwheel-drive, five-passenger, premium compact sedan.
WHEELBASE: 105.7 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 3,300
pounds.
ENGINE: 2-liter, double overhead cam, turbocharged, Ecotec four cylinder. MILEAGE: 20 mpg (city), 31 mpg (highway).
TOP SPEED: NA. LENGTH: 183.9 inches.
up assist that alerts a driver to cross traffic as the car is backing up. An additional standard feature on the turbo sedan is side blind spot monitoring that illuminates an amber light in the outside side mirrors if a vehicle is alongside the Buick. This alerts the driver that it is not safe to change lanes. The 2013 Verano earned top, five-out-of-five stars for passenger protection in frontal and side crash tests. Unfortunately, though, Consumer Reports lists
BUILT AT: Orion Township, Mich. OPTIONS: White Diamond Tricoat exterior paint $995; power sunroof $900; Sirius XM stereo with navigation system $795. DESTINATION CHARGE: $895.
predicted reliability of the Verano as worse than average. As in many compact sedans, three adults in the back seat sit close to each other. Legroom of 34.7 inches back there can feel cramped, but it’s more than the 30.6 inches in the back seat of a 2013 Lexus IS. Too bad rear doors don’t open a bit wider. Trunk space of 14 cubic feet is accommodating, thanks to a wide trunk opening and fold-down rear seatbacks.
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Honda CR-V crossover stays with what works The family vehicle has received several awards for its affordability, quality and safety. ■
Honda brought out its redesigned top-selling crossover, the CR-V, last year with upscale styling, improved fuel efficiency, and a carload of fun and functional electronic and comfort features. The combination won a treasure chest of awards and continued a run as the top-selling compact crossover in America. The new model year has brought about few changes, but that brings two things to mind. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, and even if a vehicle has minor outward modifications, that doesn’t mean that work doesn’t continue under the skin, as a full year gives engineers and quality control techs 365 days to improve, tweak and debug systems. Debuting in 1995 as the Comfortable Runabout Vehicle, or CR-V, the crossover was a considered a small SUV then, and met the need for a daily driver that could go off road while satisfying varied lifestyles – a passenger car with van, off-road and pampering capabilities. CR-V has since been upgraded to add elegance, sportiness, stateof-the-art tech and entertainment, more power and better fuel economy.
Award-winning stature Recognized for its affordability, quality and safety, the 2013 CR-V has been named “Best Compact SUV for Families” by the U.S. News & World Report; “Best in Class” in the Small Crossover category by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance; was chosen last year’s “Best Redesigned Vehicle” by Kelley Blue Book’s
kbb.com; and is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) “Top Safety Choice” again this year (as it was in 2012). Built in East Liberty, Ohio, CR-V has a deeply sculpted sporty demeanor, a bold front fascia, a horizontal three-bar grille and deeply set multi-reflector headlights. My Basque Red Pearl II test CR-V in EX trim was mated to a Gray cabin and featured such exterior enhancements a one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature , remote entry system, security system, fog lights, folding power side mirrors, expanded view driver’s mirror, multi-reflector halogen headlights with auto-off , variable intermittent windshield wipers, intermittent rear window wiper/washer, heat-rejecting green-tinted glass, body-colored door handles and rear privacy glass.
A true compact crossover C R-V i s a t r u e co m pact crossover, measuring 178.3 inches in length, 64.7 inches (65.1 inches for the 4WD model) in height, and a width of 71.6 inches, on a 103.1-inch wheelbase with a ground clearance of 6.7 inches for AWD and 6.3 inches for 2WD. CR-V is light for a crossover, with a curbweight of 3490 lbs. for AWD and 3365 lbs. for the 2WD model, with a 58/42 front/rear weight distribution. CR-V derives its power and performance from a fuel-efficient 2.4-liter inline-4 aluminum alloy en-
By Mike Blake
gine that produces 185hp and 163 lbs-ft of torque. The AWD version is EPA rated at 22mpg in city driving, 30mpg on the highway and 25mpg combined. The 2WD model picks up an additional 1 mpg, and my weeklong test over wet, snowy, icy roads and terrain came in at 23.3mpg.
Enough highway power CR-V is not an off-theline tire smoker, but its power range is good enough for passing at speed if you plan ahead a bit and don’t try to squeeze in front of another vehicle. There is plenty of brawn available for accepting the challenge of long uphill grades, and the crossover handles with confidence, steers well with minimal understeer in quick turns, and its suspension is pampering for driver and passengers. Sprint tests showed a ponderous 9.3 seconds for a zero-to-to 60 mph run, but a quarter-mile fun run was completed in a steady 17 seconds flat.
Spacious upscale cabin The cabin is upscale, even in the EX trim, which is only two stops up on the CR-V trim list. Vision is strong, with only small blind spots, and instrumentation is easily readable. Perception of the interior is one of spaciousness. The cabin measures 38.0 inches of front headroom and 38.6 inches in row two. Legroom is a relaxing 41.3 inches in row one and 38.3
Submitted photos
Above: The redesigned CR-V continued its run as the top-selling compact crossover in the United States. Below: Interior features include a large, flip-up LCD screen, telescopic steering column and an upgraded audio system. inches for the second seats, and shoulder room is 58.6 up front and 56.4 behind. Cabin amenities are plentiful and include a climate control system with air filtration, a large flip-up LCD screen, keyless entry, tilt and telescopic steering column and upgraded audio system. CR-V safety features include side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; front side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System, antilock braking system with Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. CR-V continues with its five available trim packages. The 2013 base CR-V in LX trim starts at $22,795 for 2WD, an increase of $300 over 2012 prices, and the top-of-the-line EX-L, starts at $29,045, also up $300 from 2012. My test vehicle was in EX trim, and
started at $24,895 for 2WD and $26,145 for 4WD, as was my review ride. A tailgate spoiler added $296, a trendy and functional hood air deflector was $172, splash guards were $104, body side molding added $217, moonroof visor was $152, running boards added $478, chrome exhaust finisher was $51, all-season floor mats were $143, an auto day/night mirror added $323 and a cargo net cost $51. Remote engine start system was $511 and
back-up sensors cost $530. Destination and handling added $830 for a sticker price of $30,001 for a very well-accessorized crossover. Visit www.CarlisleEvents. com for more on the automotive hobby. Mike Blake, former editor of KIT CAR magazine, joined Carlisle Events as senior automotive journalist in 2004. He’s been a “car guy” since the 1960s and has been writing professionally for about 30 years.
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
The Sentinel • E3
All About Cars
Ford F-150 XLT: Packed with power, ability For the past 36 years, Ford F-150 has been the top-selling truck in America, and the full-size pick-up is going on 31 years as America’s top-selling vehicle. Sales this year indicate that the streak has no signs of slowing. Now, nearing the end of its 12th generation, with a new F-150 launch set for the 2015 model year, Ford’s 2013 version gets xenon headlights, hill-descent control and the MyFord Touch infotainment interface, as well as Sync voice-activation controls offered on most trims.
Upscale amenities package The XLT trim I tested was outfitted with the 300A package, complete with a ton of features including a two-ton jack, spare tire carrier, auto on/off halogen head lamps, chrome barstyle grille insert and grille surround, fog lamps, chrome front and rear step bumpers, power side exterior mirrors, removable tailgate with key lock and lift assist, 17-inch machined aluminum wheels with painted accents, power equipment group, upgraded entertainment system, power windows, power locks with keyless entry, display center and many additional aesthetic, performance and safety items.
Bold front appearance F-150’s exterior adds bold new grilles for 2013, combining fresh designs with instantly recognizable F-Series cues. New HID projector head lamps are available as a seg ment-first technology to deliver improved visibility and segment-exclusive power-telescoping and power-folding trailer-tow side view mirrors have been added for flexibility and convenience when operating in tight quarters, while
enabling class-leading visibility. My 4x4 test truck with a SuperCrew cab carried a short bed of 5.5 feet and measured 231.9 feet long, 76.7 inches high, 79.2 inches wide on a 144.5-inch wheelbase. The truck weighed in at 5586 lbs.
Power for every taste Power was delivered by a 5.0-liter V-8 using a direct acting mechanical bucket valve operation. The system produced 360 hp and 380 stump-pulling lbs.-ft. of torque with a tow rating of 7350 lbs. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission it was EPA rated at 15 mpg in city driving and 21 mpg on the highway on regular unleaded or E85. I used unleaded and achieved an average of 16.1 mpg in mixed-use driving on snow and rut-filled surfaces. Towing capacity is 7,350 lbs. Also available are a 3.7-liter engine that presents 302 horses and 178 lbs.ft. and gets 17 city and 23 highway; a 6.2-liter V-8 that stampedes out 411 hp and 434 lbs.-ft. of torque, good for 13 city/18 highway; and a 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine with 365 hp and 420 lbs.ft. of torque, for a 16 city/22 hwy rating and a towing capacity of 7200 lbs.
Smooth and confident As comfortable riding a full-size truck as you fill find, F-150 is not football running-back agile – this is a truck, not a sports car. However, its rack-and-pinion, electric power-assisted steering takes quick turns with confidence, leaning into the maneuvers and minimizing top-wobble. My 4x4 test truck held the road well and smoothed out major surface imperfections with a coil-on-shock, longspindle double-wishbone independent front suspension with a stamped-steel
By Mike Blake
lower control arm, and a Hotchkiss-type non-independent live rear suspension with leaf springs and outboard shock absorbers. Four-wheel vented ABS disc brakes provided excellent stopping ability. With solid acceleration to pass on the interstates and take long inclines with ease, my F-150 dashed from zero to 60 mph in a relatively quick 7.7 seconds (hand Submitted photos timed) and completed the Above: Nearing the end of its 12th generation, this year’s F-150 has zenon quarter-mile in a handheadlights, hill-descent control and voice-activation controls. timed 16.2 seconds.
Intuitive and spacious Inside, seating is comfortable and the cabin is intuitive. The roomy interior boasted 41 inches of front headroom with 40.3 inches for the second cab riders. Front legroom was 41.4 inches with second seaters getting a spacious 43.5 inches. Shoulder room is a generous 65.9 inches in row one and 65.5 in row two. The cabin is packed with features (listed above and below) and safety is attended to by AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, Hill Start Assist, dual stage driver and passenger front air bags, dual stage driver and front passenger seatmounted side air bags, Safety Canopy front/rear outboard side curtain air bags, SOS post crash alert system, auto lock safety belt feature for child seats and tire pressure monitoring system You can purchase a Ford F-150 in 10 trims. Going from the basic XL starting at $23,670 and moving up to the top of the line Limited
Below: The roomy interior boasts 41 inches of front headroom and 41.4 inches of front legroom.
starting at $49,620. My test XLT trim started at $29,050. The SuperCrew Cab added $10,780, but the 5.0-liter engine discounted the vehicle by $4470 and the shorter bed (5.5 feet rather than 6.5 feet) took another $300 off the sticker. I always make sure my trucks are 4x4s - this winter’s snow and mud-charging in the spring make that a must for me – and the extra wheel engagement added $3270. The vehicle was upgraded to luxury status with the $4080 302A
package that added rear defroster/defogger, reverse sensing system, sliding rear window, 18-inch chromeclad wheels, chrome door handles, chrome exhaust tip and tow hooks, power and heated side mirrors, 5-inch chrome running boards, 6-way power driver’s seat, power adjustable pedals, trailer brake controller, 4.2inch LCD message screen and trip computer, rear view camera, 5-way steering wheel controls and a dozen other items. A bed extender,
to make up for the short bed, added $365, and destination charges added $995. A Ford discount of $1750 for the 302-A Package brought the price-as-tested to $42,020. Visit www.CarlisleEvents. com for more on the automotive hobby. Mike Blake, former editor of KIT CAR magazine, joined Carlisle Events as senior automotive journalist in 2004. He’s been a “car guy” since the 1960s and has been writing professionally for about 30 years.
Behind the Wheel
Spirit of race car driver, designer Shelby lives in 2013 Mustang The 662 horsepower Mustang makes for lightning quick turns and grand exits. ■
by ANN M. JOB Associated Press
Nearly a year after race car driver and car designer Carroll Shelby died, his spirit lives on in a 2013 Ford Mustang with the most powerful series production V-8 in the world and unmistakable Shelby Mustang styling. With a top speed of 200 miles per hour, the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe is breathtaking, even daring, to drive — perfectly in character with the rugged Formula 1 race car driver. The 5.8-liter Ford V-8 under the car’s raised hood is supercharged to generate a whopping 662 horsepower and 631 foot-pounds of torque. From a standstill, unless the accelerator was pressed with a feather-light touch, the test car’s big, wide and somewhat worn rear tires could be overwhelmed by the power, sending the car’s rear end fishtailing. It made for lightning quick turns and grand exits — and a feeling that somewhere, Carroll Shelby was grinning mischievously. Intriguingly, this 2013 Shelby two door, which is the ultimate Mustang this model year, is built on the same Flat Rock, Mich., assembly line as more basic and less pricey Mustangs. Starting retail price for a 2013 Shelby GT500 Coupe is $54,995, and the only transmission is a six-speed manual. A Shelby GT500 Convertible is offered as a 2014 model, with a starting retail price of $60,445. While these prices are up there, the four-seat Shelby is something of a bargain,
given all the power that comes with the price. As a comparison, the starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, for a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with 580 horsepower and 556 foot-pounds of torque is $56,550. Note this Camaro price includes the federal government’s gas guzzler tax of $1,300. The 2013 Shelby GT500 does not incur the gas guzzler tax. Meantime, a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with supercharged V-8 developing 638 horses and 604 foot-pounds of torque has a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $113,595. In his late 80s as the 2013 Shelby GT500 was being developed, Shelby collaborated with Ford and drove the car himself for up to eight hours at a time at Ford’s proving grounds. It wasn’t a memorial car, exactly, to Shelby, who had health problems for many years. But it was a car with his name on it, and the gritty Texan wasn’t about to miss out on making it his own. Fittingly, the test car snapped passersby to attention with its long hood, wide body stripe going from front to back and an awesome, deep exhaust note. In fact, a neighbor didn’t see the test car in the residential garage but heard it before it emerged and came running. People who admitted they couldn’t afford such a car, or wouldn’t have the nerve to drive one, wanted their pictures taken with this Shelby. No doubt, a few photos
went up on Facebook. Still, this Shelby GT500 isn’t a limited-production model. Ford will match production with demand, with up to 10,000 sales in a year anticipated. For car buffs, the test car could be emotional. As an example, after a satisfying drive, it was not unusual to caress the fender flares and put hands out on the hot hood of the test car to soak up the full experience. And even non car buffs can find his or her pulse quickening. The reason: With the power and speed of this car, driver reactions need to be quick, and the ride can be harsh. Driver and passengers in the test car dropped down to get in the car and snugged into optional leather, Recaro form-fitting front seats. Views out front included the raised hood, and the 4.5-foot-tall Shelby GT500 sat lower than many other cars on the roads. B u t t h e l ow- to - t h e ground stance and wide track of this Mustang made it feel securely planted. There was no ignition start button in this Shelby, just an old-fashioned ignition keyhole. A quick turn of the key, and the big, 5.8liter, double overhead cam, supercharged V-8 rumbled to life and the optional Shelby instrument panel colorfully came alive. The driver had to have a strong left leg to depress the clutch pedal in the test car. And for someone 5 foot 4, the driver seat had to be moved up so far that the driver’s knee sometimes rubbed against the lower part of the steering wheel assembly. Honestly, it felt like being in a race car, where the
Submitted photo
A 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 on a track at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga.
In Focus 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe BASE PRICE: $54,200. PRICE AS TESTED: $65,420.
TYPE: Front engine, rearwheel-drive, four-passenger, highperformance coupe.
ENGINE: 5.8-liter, double overhead cam, supercharged V-8.
driver sits close to the steering wheel — it’s called “up on the wheel.” But race cars don’t have frontal air bags, so short-statured drivers in the Shelby GT500 have to sort out the seat track position and a bit of seatback recline to get the advised 12 inches of separation from chest to air bag. It’s worth it to enjoy the Shelby GT500 in motion. Power is raw, heady and comes on instantly, with peak torque coming on at
MILEAGE: 15 mpg (city), 24 mpg (highway). TOP SPEED: 200 mph. LENGTH: 188.2 inches. WHEELBASE: 107.1 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 3,852
pounds.
BUILT AT: Flat Rock, Mich. OPTIONS: SVT Performance package (includes 19-inch front
4,000 rpm. Redline is near 7,000 rpm. This car goes from zero to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds, giving the sensation of a dragster during flat-out starts. Premium gasoline is required for the 16-gal lon tank. While the federal government’s fuel economy rating for this car is 15 miles per gallon in city driving and 24 mpg on the highway, the test car averaged much less — 14.4 mpg in combined
wheels and 20-inch rear wheels, Torsen differential, unique Shelby instrument panel and gearshift knob) $3,495; SVT track package (includes SVT-designed Bilstein electronic adjustable dampers) $2,995; electronics package (includes navigation system, HD radio technology, dual-zone, automatic climate control) $2,340; Shelby Recaro leather sport seats with racing stripe and embroidered Cobra $1,595.
DESTINATION CHARGE:
$795.
city/highway travel. OK, it was “what a hoot” kind of driving, not sedate driving. But after just 114 miles, the gas gauge indicated the tank was already half depleted. The two back seats are cramped, low and difficult to get into. Not even children would want to sit there for long. There is a sizable liftover to get items into the 13.4cubic-foot trunk.
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Ford F-150 XLT: Packed with power, ability For the past 36 years, Ford F-150 has been the top-selling truck in America, and the full-size pick-up is going on 31 years as America’s top-selling vehicle. Sales this year indicate that the streak has no signs of slowing. Now, nearing the end of its 12th generation, with a new F-150 launch set for the 2015 model year, Ford’s 2013 version gets xenon headlights, hill-descent control and the MyFord Touch infotainment interface, as well as Sync voice-activation controls offered on most trims.
Upscale amenities package The XLT trim I tested was outfitted with the 300A package, complete with a ton of features including a two-ton jack, spare tire carrier, auto on/off halogen head lamps, chrome barstyle grille insert and grille surround, fog lamps, chrome front and rear step bumpers, power side exterior mirrors, removable tailgate with key lock and lift assist, 17-inch machined aluminum wheels with painted accents, power equipment group, upgraded entertainment system, power windows, power locks with keyless entry, display center and many additional aesthetic, performance and safety items.
Bold front appearance F-150’s exterior adds bold new grilles for 2013, combining fresh designs with instantly recognizable F-Series cues. New HID projector head lamps are available as a seg ment-first technology to deliver improved visibility and segment-exclusive power-telescoping and power-folding trailer-tow side view mirrors have been added for flexibility and convenience when operating in tight quarters, while
enabling class-leading visibility. My 4x4 test truck with a SuperCrew cab carried a short bed of 5.5 feet and measured 231.9 feet long, 76.7 inches high, 79.2 inches wide on a 144.5-inch wheelbase. The truck weighed in at 5586 lbs.
Power for every taste Power was delivered by a 5.0-liter V-8 using a direct acting mechanical bucket valve operation. The system produced 360 hp and 380 stump-pulling lbs.-ft. of torque with a tow rating of 7350 lbs. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission it was EPA rated at 15 mpg in city driving and 21 mpg on the highway on regular unleaded or E85. I used unleaded and achieved an average of 16.1 mpg in mixed-use driving on snow and rut-filled surfaces. Towing capacity is 7,350 lbs. Also available are a 3.7-liter engine that presents 302 horses and 178 lbs.ft. and gets 17 city and 23 highway; a 6.2-liter V-8 that stampedes out 411 hp and 434 lbs.-ft. of torque, good for 13 city/18 highway; and a 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine with 365 hp and 420 lbs.ft. of torque, for a 16 city/22 hwy rating and a towing capacity of 7200 lbs.
Smooth and confident As comfortable riding a full-size truck as you fill find, F-150 is not football running-back agile – this is a truck, not a sports car. However, its rack-and-pinion, electric power-assisted steering takes quick turns with confidence, leaning into the maneuvers and minimizing top-wobble. My 4x4 test truck held the road well and smoothed out major surface imperfections with a coil-on-shock, longspindle double-wishbone independent front suspension with a stamped-steel
By Mike Blake
lower control arm, and a Hotchkiss-type non-independent live rear suspension with leaf springs and outboard shock absorbers. Four-wheel vented ABS disc brakes provided excellent stopping ability. With solid acceleration to pass on the interstates and take long inclines with ease, my F-150 dashed from zero to 60 mph in a relatively quick 7.7 seconds (hand Submitted photos timed) and completed the Above: Nearing the end of its 12th generation, this year’s F-150 has zenon quarter-mile in a handheadlights, hill-descent control and voice-activation controls. timed 16.2 seconds.
Intuitive and spacious Inside, seating is comfortable and the cabin is intuitive. The roomy interior boasted 41 inches of front headroom with 40.3 inches for the second cab riders. Front legroom was 41.4 inches with second seaters getting a spacious 43.5 inches. Shoulder room is a generous 65.9 inches in row one and 65.5 in row two. The cabin is packed with features (listed above and below) and safety is attended to by AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, Hill Start Assist, dual stage driver and passenger front air bags, dual stage driver and front passenger seatmounted side air bags, Safety Canopy front/rear outboard side curtain air bags, SOS post crash alert system, auto lock safety belt feature for child seats and tire pressure monitoring system You can purchase a Ford F-150 in 10 trims. Going from the basic XL starting at $23,670 and moving up to the top of the line Limited
Below: The roomy interior boasts 41 inches of front headroom and 41.4 inches of front legroom.
starting at $49,620. My test XLT trim started at $29,050. The SuperCrew Cab added $10,780, but the 5.0-liter engine discounted the vehicle by $4470 and the shorter bed (5.5 feet rather than 6.5 feet) took another $300 off the sticker. I always make sure my trucks are 4x4s - this winter’s snow and mud-charging in the spring make that a must for me – and the extra wheel engagement added $3270. The vehicle was upgraded to luxury status with the $4080 302A
package that added rear defroster/defogger, reverse sensing system, sliding rear window, 18-inch chromeclad wheels, chrome door handles, chrome exhaust tip and tow hooks, power and heated side mirrors, 5-inch chrome running boards, 6-way power driver’s seat, power adjustable pedals, trailer brake controller, 4.2inch LCD message screen and trip computer, rear view camera, 5-way steering wheel controls and a dozen other items. A bed extender,
to make up for the short bed, added $365, and destination charges added $995. A Ford discount of $1750 for the 302-A Package brought the price-as-tested to $42,020. Visit www.CarlisleEvents. com for more on the automotive hobby. Mike Blake, former editor of KIT CAR magazine, joined Carlisle Events as senior automotive journalist in 2004. He’s been a “car guy” since the 1960s and has been writing professionally for about 30 years.
Behind the Wheel
Spirit of race car driver, designer Shelby lives in 2013 Mustang The 662 horsepower Mustang makes for lightning quick turns and grand exits. ■
by ANN M. JOB Associated Press
Nearly a year after race car driver and car designer Carroll Shelby died, his spirit lives on in a 2013 Ford Mustang with the most powerful series production V-8 in the world and unmistakable Shelby Mustang styling. With a top speed of 200 miles per hour, the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe is breathtaking, even daring, to drive — perfectly in character with the rugged Formula 1 race car driver. The 5.8-liter Ford V-8 under the car’s raised hood is supercharged to generate a whopping 662 horsepower and 631 foot-pounds of torque. From a standstill, unless the accelerator was pressed with a feather-light touch, the test car’s big, wide and somewhat worn rear tires could be overwhelmed by the power, sending the car’s rear end fishtailing. It made for lightning quick turns and grand exits — and a feeling that somewhere, Carroll Shelby was grinning mischievously. Intriguingly, this 2013 Shelby two door, which is the ultimate Mustang this model year, is built on the same Flat Rock, Mich., assembly line as more basic and less pricey Mustangs. Starting retail price for a 2013 Shelby GT500 Coupe is $54,995, and the only transmission is a six-speed manual. A Shelby GT500 Convertible is offered as a 2014 model, with a starting retail price of $60,445. While these prices are up there, the four-seat Shelby is something of a bargain,
given all the power that comes with the price. As a comparison, the starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, for a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with 580 horsepower and 556 foot-pounds of torque is $56,550. Note this Camaro price includes the federal government’s gas guzzler tax of $1,300. The 2013 Shelby GT500 does not incur the gas guzzler tax. Meantime, a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with supercharged V-8 developing 638 horses and 604 foot-pounds of torque has a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $113,595. In his late 80s as the 2013 Shelby GT500 was being developed, Shelby collaborated with Ford and drove the car himself for up to eight hours at a time at Ford’s proving grounds. It wasn’t a memorial car, exactly, to Shelby, who had health problems for many years. But it was a car with his name on it, and the gritty Texan wasn’t about to miss out on making it his own. Fittingly, the test car snapped passersby to attention with its long hood, wide body stripe going from front to back and an awesome, deep exhaust note. In fact, a neighbor didn’t see the test car in the residential garage but heard it before it emerged and came running. People who admitted they couldn’t afford such a car, or wouldn’t have the nerve to drive one, wanted their pictures taken with this Shelby. No doubt, a few photos
went up on Facebook. Still, this Shelby GT500 isn’t a limited-production model. Ford will match production with demand, with up to 10,000 sales in a year anticipated. For car buffs, the test car could be emotional. As an example, after a satisfying drive, it was not unusual to caress the fender flares and put hands out on the hot hood of the test car to soak up the full experience. And even non car buffs can find his or her pulse quickening. The reason: With the power and speed of this car, driver reactions need to be quick, and the ride can be harsh. Driver and passengers in the test car dropped down to get in the car and snugged into optional leather, Recaro form-fitting front seats. Views out front included the raised hood, and the 4.5-foot-tall Shelby GT500 sat lower than many other cars on the roads. B u t t h e l ow- to - t h e ground stance and wide track of this Mustang made it feel securely planted. There was no ignition start button in this Shelby, just an old-fashioned ignition keyhole. A quick turn of the key, and the big, 5.8liter, double overhead cam, supercharged V-8 rumbled to life and the optional Shelby instrument panel colorfully came alive. The driver had to have a strong left leg to depress the clutch pedal in the test car. And for someone 5 foot 4, the driver seat had to be moved up so far that the driver’s knee sometimes rubbed against the lower part of the steering wheel assembly. Honestly, it felt like being in a race car, where the
Submitted photo
A 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 on a track at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga.
In Focus 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe BASE PRICE: $54,200. PRICE AS TESTED: $65,420.
TYPE: Front engine, rearwheel-drive, four-passenger, highperformance coupe.
ENGINE: 5.8-liter, double overhead cam, supercharged V-8.
driver sits close to the steering wheel — it’s called “up on the wheel.” But race cars don’t have frontal air bags, so short-statured drivers in the Shelby GT500 have to sort out the seat track position and a bit of seatback recline to get the advised 12 inches of separation from chest to air bag. It’s worth it to enjoy the Shelby GT500 in motion. Power is raw, heady and comes on instantly, with peak torque coming on at
MILEAGE: 15 mpg (city), 24 mpg (highway). TOP SPEED: 200 mph. LENGTH: 188.2 inches. WHEELBASE: 107.1 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 3,852
pounds.
BUILT AT: Flat Rock, Mich. OPTIONS: SVT Performance package (includes 19-inch front
4,000 rpm. Redline is near 7,000 rpm. This car goes from zero to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds, giving the sensation of a dragster during flat-out starts. Premium gasoline is required for the 16-gal lon tank. While the federal government’s fuel economy rating for this car is 15 miles per gallon in city driving and 24 mpg on the highway, the test car averaged much less — 14.4 mpg in combined
wheels and 20-inch rear wheels, Torsen differential, unique Shelby instrument panel and gearshift knob) $3,495; SVT track package (includes SVT-designed Bilstein electronic adjustable dampers) $2,995; electronics package (includes navigation system, HD radio technology, dual-zone, automatic climate control) $2,340; Shelby Recaro leather sport seats with racing stripe and embroidered Cobra $1,595.
DESTINATION CHARGE:
$795.
city/highway travel. OK, it was “what a hoot” kind of driving, not sedate driving. But after just 114 miles, the gas gauge indicated the tank was already half depleted. The two back seats are cramped, low and difficult to get into. Not even children would want to sit there for long. There is a sizable liftover to get items into the 13.4cubic-foot trunk.
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