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After many times appear only in the form spyshoot, finally Honda Motor Corp. introduced the latest generation of the Civic 2012 in Detroit Auto Show 2011

Civic Concept is comprised of two types of coupe and sedan. Civic seems to be targeted to young people in the United States. Because, at the launch presented Pete Wentz, musician and also a young entrepreneur contest to show Sounds of the Civic.

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO.

Comes now our third test of a Chevrolet Cruze in the past five months. Each one has been a different flavor. We started out with the loaded Chevrolet Cruze LTZ. Loved it, but for $24,000 and change as tested, wed better have.

Then just about two months ago, it was almost the opposite end of the spectrum...the Chevrolet Cruze 1LT (one level up from the base Cruze).  Also a thumbs-up, and at a more reasonable $18,995.

Now its the Chevrolet Cruze ECO. What makes an ECO an ECO? Well, mostly its the 1.4 liter ECOTEC engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission with ECO overdrive. But to tell it apart from the other Cruzes in traffic, youll probably have to look at the trunklid.

The lone giveaway...the discreet "eco" badge on the trunklid of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO.

If the ECO otherwise looks like a well-equipped Cruze, thats because it is. The base price of $19,245 brings with it the expected practicalities (stability control, ABS, multiple airbags) and some uplevel niceties that the ECO name doesnt imply (security system, keyless entry, OnStar, tire pressure monitor, deluxe cloth seat trim, USB, Bluetooth, XM, a tilting, telescoping, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 17 inch alloy wheels and an Aero Performance Package...lower front grille air shutter, mid-body aero panels and front fascia air dam).

Now, that Aero package, while making the Cruze ECO look sporty, is actually there in service of the ECOs primary mission...fuel economy. Through aids like that, the substitution of a tire sealant and inflator kit for a spare tire, a smaller gas tank (12.6 gallons instead of the 15.6 gallons in other Cruze models), economy-minded gearing and the marvels of computers working to squeeze every mile out of every drop of fuel, the ECO takes the same 138-horsepower 1.4-liter turbocharged four cylinder and gets an EPA estimated 28 city/42 highway miles per gallon. Its 24/36 in the 1LT and LTZ.

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO interior.

Of course, as the EPA says "your mileage may vary", and as my Dad used to say "its all about the nut holding the wheel". Our friend and colleague Nina Russin at Carspondent got 44.8 miles per gallon driving it like she stole it. A week later, it was in my hands and in 300 miles (about 20% urban freeway and the rest city streets), I only managed 29.2.

Still, thats in the ballpark for the EPA city estimate, and not a lot of cars get there. In fact, most dont. And overall, the ECO is our favorite Cruze. It looks good, is well equipped, has a nice interior and one of the best manual shifters weve found in a domestic car (not Honda-level, but close).  Ours had one option, the Driver Convenience Package, which gives the driver a six-way power-adjustable seat and rear parking assist for $495. So with a $750 destination charge, the bottom line was $20,490.  Thats a sweet spot for a car in this class and with this level of equipment.


2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO

Base price: $19,245

As tested: $20,490

Likes: Styling, comfort, economy, slick manual shifter.

Dislikes: USB not fully compatible with iPhone.

EPA estimate: 28 mpg city/42 mpg highway.

2012 Infiniti M30d: features and extras. The vehicle segment exclusive and ultimate luxury is one of the most contentious, with manufacturers looking to find really good its privileged place in the global rankings, with models that find increasingly more radical, getting continually exceed the objectives set and further increase performance and sporty features for maximum street appeal. Infiniti has significantly increased its presence in European markets in recent years and one of its stars is the M30d, a newly updated sports sedan.

Each Infiniti stands by its own characteristics and details that create a personal style. Among the major products of the luxury brand of Nissan, we find one of the most acclaimed SUVs in our territory, the Infiniti JX with obvious benefits and very large dimensions, symbol of style and exclusivity.

But the fact is that the ranks of Infiniti, we also found a very attractive model, the M sedan, specifically the 30d version, one of the sportiest plus segment also has some features that make it apart from other vehicles.

Standard Equipment
when we are faced with a vehicle of this kind, we can imagine from the first moment that has a level of equipment of the complete whole. Then let the list of items found in this release, including the option series.
• Change seven-speed automatic with manual mode
• Power steering depending on the speed
• Control System Tire Pressure
• Hill Start Assistance
• Light and rain sensors
• Auto dimming rear view mirror
• Speed limiter
• Cruise control
• spare wheel
• Light alloy wheels 18 "
• Tilt door mirrors in reverse
• Bi-Zenon with Adaptive Front-lighting System
• Lightning lights
• LED Taillights
• Infiniti Drive Mode Selector
• Witness economic driving
• Central display
• I-Key with smart access
• Rear view camera with sensors
• dual zone automatic climate control
• Power sunroof
• Bose Premium Audio System with 10 speakers Sound
• CD player compatible with MP3 and WMA
• Bluetooth Technology
• Heated multifunction steering
• Electric Tailgate

It is certainly one of the longest lists I found today in a vehicle that makes its standard equipment. If there is a manufacturer who can justify their high prices for excellent quality and a level of equipment, is Infiniti. Although it is true that is similar rivals such as Lexus IS-F itself, a product that has become a star for the Japanese manufacturer, and is sweeping international markets.

For now, the big Infiniti are concerning their products unmatched by rivals, but seeing the evolution of Asian luxury brands are leading in recent months, we can ensure that by 2013 the dispute will be much higher. The Infiniti M30d aims to achieve very good results in the West, including our territory