HYUNDAI EQUUS

HYUNDAI EQUUS

Starting price: $62,450

Hyundai has really been upping the company’s game for sedan quality in recent years, and the Equus is one of the top sedans sold on the market today. The stock engine in the vehicle is a 5.0 liter eight-cylinder rated at 429 horsepower combined with an eight-speed automatic, and an air-ride suspension. Other standard features for the car include rear cross-traffic alert, telematics, and blind-spot warning. The maximum speed of the automobile is 157 MPH, and the sedan can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.1 seconds. The fuel efficiency rating of the Equus is 16 MPH (city) and 24 MPG (highway).

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ALFA ROMEO GIULIA

ALFA ROMEO GIULIA

Starting price: Approximately $47,000

The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia is expected to be one of the top sedans on the market. The Italian automobile is attractive to look at and delivers above average power and handling capability based on tests shared with the public to date. The automobile is powered by a 2.9 liter twin-turbo six cylinder engine rated at 443 lb-ft of torque and 505 horsepower.  The car will be delivered with a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, and there will also be a 2.0 liter turbo-four cylinder engine rated at 276 horsepower for consumers who do not need as much power. All-wheel drive will also be an available option on the automobile for consumers who require more control of their luxury sedan.

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MERCEDES S550

 MERCEDES S550

Starting price: $95,650

The Mercedes S550 is one of the best sedans sold on the market today. The auto is a luxury sedan that comes stock with a 4.7 liter twin-turbo V-8 engine rated at 449 horsepower. The auto comes with rear-wheel drive, but consumers can choose to upgrade to all-wheel drive as a dealer option. There is also a 6.0 liter twin-turbo V-12 available to upgrade to when buying the luxury sedan new, and all versions of the popular sedan come with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The S550 can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 130 MPH. The overall fuel efficiency rating of the automobile is 16 MPG (city) and 24 MPG (highway).

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1965 PONTIAC GTO

1965 PONTIAC GTO

Current value: $85,500

The early Pontiac GTOs are best known as the original American Muscle Cars, and they are some of the most amazing vintage cars on the market today. The 1965 Pontiac GTO was sold with a racing car option, and can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.1 seconds which remains respectable compared to equivalent cars from its class from the same timeframe. The original GTO would go on to see six different generations of the car built by Pontiac before the manufacturer discontinued the original car line in 1974. The GTO was sold as both a two-door hardtop as well as a convertible, and featured a number of large V-8 engines to power the vehicle over its production life. All of the GTOs produced from this era were rear-wheel drive cars, and they remain a favorite for car collections.

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1956 FERRARI 860 MONZA

 1956 FERRARI 860 MONZA

Current value: $2.5 million

The 1956 Ferrari 860 Monza is one of the most amazing vintage cars on the road today. During the heyday of the 1950’s racing scene, the Ferrari brand had yet to make a name for itself going against the ‘Big Three’ of car manufacturers at the time to include Jaguar, Maserati, and Aston Martin. The 860 Monza was Ferraris response, and it is powered by the strongest four-cylinder engine to ever be made by the now famous car company. The 3.4 liter engine is rated at 280 horsepower which combined with the larger wheelbase debuted by Ferrari for the 860 Monza gave the car the reliability it needed to win on the track. The company would only go on to produce three models of the 0604M variant, and it is also one of the most valuable vintage cars on the market today as well.

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TESLA MODEL S

TESLA MODEL S

Tesla Model S is an electric, full-sized, five-door, luxury car, very popular all over, especially in Norway and California, since its June 2012 debut. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded it a perfect 5.0 overall safety rating. The Environmental Protection Agency has documented the Model S official range under battery power at 265 miles, tops in the electric car market.

The Model S has a three-phase, alternating current induction, 416-horsepower rear-mounted electric motor powering a single-speed fixed-gear transmission. A planned extended-range Model S version included a complementary gas internal combustion engine, but later revisions dropped this component, and the Model S became an electric-only car.

Model S top speed is 125 mph, and acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph is 5.4 seconds, remarkable performance for a 4,650-pound car. Tesla expects Model S sales to exceed 50,000 in 2015.

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MERCEDES-AMG GT S

MERCEDES-AMG GT S

Starting price: $129,900

The Mercedes-AMG GT S has not only been a highly successful succeeding auto to the SLS AMG model, but it has quickly become one of the best handling sports cars in the world. The AMG GT S is not only an excellent handling automobile at high speeds, but it also does significantly above average as a daily driver. The car’s engine is rated at 479 ft-lbs of torque and 503 horsepower. The car has a zero to 60 MPH time of 3.5 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 193 MPH. The auto manufacturer has even expanded the trunk size so that it can fit up to golf bags for those who like to hit the links or take their sports car to the super market.

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NISSAN GT-R NISMO

NISSAN GT-R NISMO

Starting price: $149,990

The Nissan GT-R NISMO supercar is one of the best handling sports cars on the market today. The auto lives up to its six figure price tag when it comes to driving the auto on the highway, and it handles just as good at high speeds as it does driving it around town. The stock engine in the vehicle is rated at 481 ft-lbs of torque and 600 horsepower. The GT-R is also fast. It can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 2.9 seconds, and it runs the quarter-mile in 10.9 seconds with a top overall car speed of 193 MPH. Although consumers who can afford to drive this car likely don’t worry much about fuel economy, the GT-R is rated at a decent 16 MPG (city) and 23 MPG (highway).

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BMW I3

BMW I3

Fuel efficiency: 124 MPGe

The BMW i3 is one of the most fuel efficient cars on the road today. Seeing an impressive 124 MPGe, the auto sees an impressive 124 MPGe on battery and costs just $41,350. The auto is also rated at a nice 39 MPG on fuel, and for the U.S. market, consumers will see an almost $8,000 discount on the price of the vehicle with the U.S. Federal tax credit. The i3 sees a cool 81 miles on a single charge of the vehicle before the driver must stop to recharge the automobile. BMW’s entry into the efficient car market is impressive and growing in popularity.

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FORD EXPEDITION SSV

FORD EXPEDITION SSV

The Ford Expedition SSV (special services vehicle) has been produced for law enforcement agencies in the United States since 2006. This special model of the Expedition was brought to market in direct response to the Chevrolet Suburban and includes a choice between the 5.4 liter, Triton V-8 engine on models produced through 2014, and the 3.5 liter EcoBoost V-6 engine from 2015 going forward. The automobile comes with the choice between a six speed manual and automatic transmission, and is targeted for service by fire departments, law enforcement, and EMS agencies. The primary difference between the SSV and standard Expedition are the additional provisions made for emergency equipment, sirens, and light bars. The vehicle continues employment by a variety of law enforcement agencies across the United States, and continues to be popular for uses that require the unique features a SUV offers.

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FORD TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR

FORD TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR

Ford has rebirthed the Ford Taurus Police Interceptor as the anointed successor to the Crown Victoria as their new Police Interceptor Sedan. Based on the full-sized Taurus, the automobile uses an engine from the Ford Mustang that is not available on the open market. The engine is a 3.72 liter, V6, using an aluminum block. It is capable of producing 305 HP, and uses a new dual exhaust. For police agencies who demand fuel efficiency, Ford offers an ECOBOOST model of the sedan that uses a 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine producing 365 HP. The vehicles include the latest features offered on civilian models of the auto including a rear view camera, electronic stability control, and a reverse sensing system. For the 2015 model, Ford is offering three engine and drive configurations for police departments to choose from: 1 – 3.5 Liter V6 with either front or all-wheel drive, 2 – 3.7 liter V6 with all-wheel drive, or 3 – 3.5 liter V6 EcoBoost engine with all-wheel drive.

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CHEVROLET CAPRICE PPV

CHEVROLET CAPRICE PPV

In the fall of 2009, General Motors announced their latest addition to the police vehicle market with the upcoming Chevrolet Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle). The previous edition of the Caprice targeted to law enforcement was produced between1991-1996. The updated model continues to be sold to law enforcement agencies, and it features the 6.0 L77 AFM V8 that was standard with the cars sold in 2011. Beginning in 2012, the standard 3.6 L LLT SIDI V6 engine was adopted as an optional package for law enforcement agencies who demand greater fuel efficiency from their police cruisers. Both engine models are designed to be compatible with E85 ethanol capable fuel, and the cars feature a wider wheel base than the Caprice models sold to the general American public. The PPV edition of the vehicle also features a dual engine exhaust, console floor shifter, and a touch screen for radio and HVAC controls of the vehicle.

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DODGE CHARGER LX

DODGE CHARGER LX

The Dodge Charger LX is a popular rear-wheel drive automobile used by police forces in the United States. The automobile was first introduced to the market in February 2005, and the police version debuted in early 2006. Dodge includes upgraded, heavy-duty brakes, a police performance Electronic Stability Program, gear shifted mounted on the steering column, and police performance-tuned steering. The car is equipped with a 340 HP Hemi V8 that has a maximum speed of 146 MPH. In recent years, Chrysler has released a 3.5 L V6 fuel efficient engine for the vehicle that is popular with police departments coming under budget constraints. Between 2011 and 2015 the police model was branded as the Dodge Charger Pursuit, with the company refreshing the car to the regular version for 2015.

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FORD CROWN VICTORIA P71 INTERCEPTOR

FORD CROWN VICTORIA P71 INTERCEPTOR

The Ford Crown Victoria is ubiquitous with police cars in the United States. Beginning in 1979, the LTD, LTD-S, and LTD models of the car began to see widespread use across the country. In 1992, the PPV edition of the automobile was deployed as a major upgrade for law enforcement and was succeeded by the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (CVPI) model from 1998-2011. The car is powered by an upgraded version of the 4.6 Liter, SOHC V8, and is well-known for its high durability. The body-on-frame construction of the car makes it one of the most appropriate vehicles for police use. The feature allows repairs to be made to the automobile after an accident without having to straighten or conduct major repairs to the vehicle chassis. Although the car is no longer produced, Ford continues to maintain the majority of market share for police cruisers in the country.

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2015 NISSAN ARMADA

2015 NISSAN ARMADA

Starting price: $39,405

The Nissan Armada is a large SUV that is one of the best seven passenger SUVs on the market today. The SUV can be configured to fit up to eight passengers, and the auto features 97 cubic feet of storage space when folding down the second and third rows of the auto. The Armada is sold with a stock engine that is 5.6 liters in size, and the V-8 is rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. The SUV has one of the best tow ratings in the class with a 9,100 pound overall rating, and consumers can choose to upgrade from rear-wheel to all-wheel drive. The auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.0 seconds, and its overall fuel economy is rated at 12 MPG (city) and 18 MPG (highway) with a top overall speed of 115 MPH.

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2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

Starting price: $30,665

The Toyota Highlander is one of the larger SUVs on the market that can fit at least seven passengers (rated for eight). Toyota provides drivers with the ability to swap out the auto’s second row bench and install captain’s chairs as desired to go with a total of 83.7 cubic feet of overall cargo capacity. The base engine is a 2.7 liter V-4 engine rated at 185 horsepower, but many consumers prefer to upgrade to the 3.5 liter V-6 engine rated at 270 horsepower. The upgraded engine only gets one MPG less than the base engine with a 20 MPG (city) and 25 MPG (highway) overall rating. Toyota sells the SUV with an option to upgrade to all-wheel drive, and all models are sold with a six-speed automatic transmission.  The car can travel from zero to 60 MPH in 7.6 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 115 MPH.

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2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Starting price: $31,295

The Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the top seven passenger SUVs on the market today. Hyundai made significant updates to the auto for the 2015 model year, and it is powered by a 3.3 liter V-6 engine rated at 290 horsepower. The vehicle uses a six-speed automatic transmission, and is sold with the choice of all-wheel or front-wheel drive with front-wheel coming standard on the SUV. Hyundai also sells a trailer prep package for the vehicle that delivers a 5,000 pound towing capacity. The Santa Fe’s fuel economy is rated at 18 MPG (city) and 24 MPG (highway), and it can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.1 seconds with a top overall speed of 128 MPH.

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2015 DODGE DURANGO

2015 DODGE DURANGO

Starting price: $31,490

The Dodge Durango is one of the most established 7 passenger SUV models on the market today. The Durango also features above average cargo space with a total of 84.5 cubic feet when compared to other models of the class. Consumers also have the choice to upgrade from the standard rear-wheel drive on the auto to four-wheel or all-wheel drive. The stock engine in the vehicle is the 3.6 liter V-6 rated at 290 horsepower. Dodge also makes a 5.7 liter HEMI V-8 rated at 360 horsepower available for those who need to purchase a SUV capable of towing loads up to 7,400 pounds. The Durango comes stock with an eight-speed automatic transmission that was developed on the Jeep line of automobiles, and the stock engine gets decent fuel economy for the auto’s size with a 16 MPG (city) and 23 MPG (highway) overall rating.  The vehicle can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.4 seconds, and its top overall speed is 119 MPH.

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2015 LAND ROVER LR4

2015 LAND ROVER LR4

Starting price: $51,395

The Land Rover LR4 is one of the best high-end luxury SUVs on the market today that seats 7 passengers. The LR4 is also one of the top autos for driving off road, and it comes standard with four-wheel drive in addition to the Land Rover Terrain Response system that helps match the engine, transmission, and traction control to the variety of surfaces that the vehicle will encounter while traveling off-road. The standard engine on the auto is a 3.0 liter V-6 rated at 340 horsepower, and it is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission that is suitable for road or off-road driving. The LR4 does get below-average fuel efficiency with a 15 MPG (city) and 19 MPG (highway) overall rating. The SUV can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.7 seconds, and it has a top speed of 123 MPH.

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2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL

Starting price:  $65,475

The Mercedes-Benz GL is one of the most luxurious 7 passenger SUVs on the market today. As the largest SUV sold by Mercedes, the auto delivers three rows of seat to include high-end electronics and one of the highest-quality interiors on the market today. The manufacturer offers a number of engines that power the GL line. They include a twin-turbo 3.0 liter V-6 rated at 362 horsepower (standard engine), a twin-turbo 4.8 liter V-8 that is rated at 429 horsepower, and a 3.0 liter turbo-diesel V-6 rated at 240 horsepower. The brakes and steering of the SUV are rated as average, and it gets slightly-below average fuel efficiency with a 17 MPG (city) and 21 MPG (highway) overall rating. The SUV can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 5.9 seconds, and its top overall speed is 130 MPH.

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