New Car Rebates and Incentives: December 1, 2011

December is here and with it come the year-end sales events that see a number of new rebates and incentives flood the market. Our first list of the best deals available for this last month of the year kicks off with a zero percent financing or $1,500 cash back offer on the 2012 Ford Mustang coupe, followed by an identical 0.0% financing and $1,500 cash back incentive found on the full-size 2012 Dodge Charger sedan. The equally large 2011 Toyota Avalon full-size sedan is next up with a 0.0% financing offer of its own or the option of a $1,000 factory cash rebate, while the 2011 Nissan Rogue compact crossover also features a zero percent financing or $1,000 cash back deal. The final entry belongs to the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, which comes with the choice of either a hefty $3,000 cash back rebate or zero percent purchase financing.

December's rebates and incentives are still rolling in, so make sure to check back with us next week as we continue to update you on some of the most appealing new car and new truck bargains available.

2012 Ford Mustang

The 2012 Ford Mustang offers a split personality for compact coupe buyers. The vehicle is available in both performance-oriented and commuter-focused editions, with each model offering sleek muscle car styling as well as the availability of the Ford SYNC vehicle entertainment and communications interface.

The 2012 Ford Mustang starts out with a 3.7-liter V-6 engine that generates 305 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque while returning fuel economy of 19 miles per gallon in city driving and 31 miles per gallon on the highway. The Mustang GT steps up to a 5.0-liter V-8 that churns out 412 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy for the larger engine checks in at 18 miles per gallon around town and 25 miles per gallon highway. Each version of the Mustang coupe can be ordered with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $1,500 cash back on the 2012 Ford Mustang available until 01/03/2012.

2012 Dodge Charger

The 2012 Dodge Charger is a full-size sedan that provides an aggressive-looking option for family shoppers who want to slip behind the wheel of something with a little more attitude. The Dodge Charger's ample interior room is matched with a sporty design that is reflected not just in the vehicle's sheet metal, but also in its willing chassis and available stiff suspension system.

The 2012 Dodge Charger is initially offered with a 3.6-liter V-6 that puts out 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy for this unit shows as 18 miles per gallon in city driving and 31 miles per gallon highway with the available eight-speed automatic transmission, and slightly lower when the five-speed auto is selected. A 370 horsepower, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 can also be installed in the Charger, and in addition to its 395 lb-ft of torque it features a five-speed auto tranny and fuel mileage of 16 miles per gallon city and 25 miles per gallon during highway cruising. Each engine can be paired with optional all-wheel drive.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $1,500 cash back on the 2012 Dodge Charger available until 01/03/2012.

2011 Toyota Avalon

The 2011 Toyota Avalon is a full-size sedan that nudges up against the premium category in terms of its available comfort and luxury features. The Toyota Avalon offers enough interior room to seat five adults with no complaints, and its large trunk swallows multiple golf bags with ease. It can also be ordered with heated and ventilated leather seats, a voice-controlled navigation system and dual automatic climate control.

The 2011 Toyota Avalon keeps things simple in the engine bay, as the sedan is sold with a single drivetrain: a 3.5-liter V-6 that is tuned to provide 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. The Avalon posts fuel economy figures of 20 miles per gallon in stop and go driving and 29 miles per gallon on the highway, and a six-speed automatic transmission handles the gear shifting duties for the big four-door automobile.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $1,000 cash back on the 2011 Toyota Avalon available until 12/05/2011.

2011 Nissan Rogue

The 2011 Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover that pairs a practical nature with a sedan-like driving experience. The Nissan Rogue, which has been refreshed for the 2011 model year, can seat as many as five passengers while offering up to 57.9 cubic feet of total cargo space with the second row of accommodations folded forward.

All versions of the 2011 Nissan Rogue come with the same 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that is rated at 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. A continuously-variable automatic transmission is included free of charge with the compact crossover, and it can be found in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive trims. Fuel economy for the Rogue shows as 22 miles per gallon around town and 28 miles per gallon during highway cruising.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $1,000 cash back on the 2011 Nissan Rogue available until 01/03/2012.

2012 Chevrolet Impala

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala represents a traditional American take on the family sedan concept. Roomy and with an isolated ride, the Chevrolet Impala is at its best when cruising down the Interstate on an extended road trip. The Impala's travel-friendly confines are enhanced by a formidably large trunk and the availability of options such as heated leather seats and a front bench that expands total passenger capacity to six.

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala features a 3.6-liter V-6 engine as its exclusive power plant. This unit offers up 300 horses and 262 lb-ft of torque and it is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Impala's fuel mileage is rated at 18 miles per gallon in city driving and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $3,000 cash back on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala available until 01/02/2012.