Mid-way through October we've still got rebates and incentives pouring in on brand new cars and trucks. This week, our list kicks off with the 2013 Ford Taurus full-size sedan, which features the choice between zero percent financing plus $1,250 cash back or a full $4,250 cash back. Next up is the 2012 Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup, which comes with a $1,000 cash back offer, followed by the 2013 Chevrolet Impala full-size sedan and its available 1.9% financing or $2,000 in cash back. The last two entries in our most current roundup are the 2012 GMC Acadia full-size crossover and the 2013 Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan, each of which provide a zero percent financing incentive or the option of $2,000 in factory cash rebates.
We'll be back in a week's time to bring you a fresh look at the best bargains and most appealing deals to be had on the new vehicle market.
2013 Ford Taurus - 0.0% plus $1,250 cash back - 01/02/2012 The 2013 Ford Taurus is a generously-proportioned full-size sedan that represents the flagship of the Dearborn-based brand. The Ford Taurus can be had in well-appointed base SE trim, decked out in upscale SEL and Limited editions, or transformed into a sporty four-door via the SHO trim.
The 2013 Ford Taurus is initially offered with a 3.5-liter V-6 under the hood that is good for 290 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque, along with fuel mileage that is listed at 19-mpg city and 29-mpg highway. The Taurus SHO gains a twin-turbo EcoBoost edition of this same motor, which churns out 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque while returning efficiency figures of 17-mpg around town and 25-mpg highway. An optional 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder makes an appearance for 2013 and introduces 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque while delivering 22-mpg in city driving and 32-mpg on the highway. All three engines are shifted via a six-speed automatic transmission, and while all-wheel drive is available with the base V-6 it is standard with the EcoBoost model.
There is a financing incentive of 0.0% plus $1,250 cash back or $4,250 total cash back on the 2013 Ford Taurus available until 01/02/2012.
2012 Toyota Tacoma - $1,000 cash back - 11/05/2012 The 2012 Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup is the most popular small truck on the market. The Toyota Tacoma is offered in three different body styles (Regular, Access, and Double Cab), with the latter two providing additional accommodations for passengers behind the front row of seating.
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma asks buyers to choose between either four or six-cylinder power. The entry-level Tacoma is equipped with a 2.-liter, four-cylinder mill that generates 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. Fuel mileage for this unit, which can be matched with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, shows as 19-mpg city and 24-mpg highway. The truck's optional 236 horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6 also puts out 266 lb-ft of torque and is offered with a pair of transmissions (a six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic, to be precise). Fuel economy for the larger engine shows as 17-mpg city and 21-mpg highway, and four-wheel drive is available with either power plant.
There is an incentive $1,000 cash back on the 2012 Toyota Tacoma available until 11/05/2012.
2013 Chevrolet Impala - 1.9% or $2,000 - 10/31/2012 The 2013 Chevrolet Impala is a full-size sedan in the vein of classic American iron that was designed to offer a spacious interior and a comfortable ride at a reasonable price. The Chevrolet Impala is also the last four-door passenger car on the market to make available seating for six, thanks to an optional front bench.
The 2013 Chevrolet Impala is exclusively motivated by a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that has been tuned to provide 300 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission sends that output to the vehicle's front wheels, and fuel mileage for the sedan is listed at 18-mpg in stop and go driving and 30-mpg on the highway.
There is a financing incentive of 1.9% or $2,000 cash back on the 2013 Chevrolet Impala available until 10/31/2012.
2012 GMC Acadia - 0.0% or $2,000 cash back - 10/31/2012 The 2012 GMC Acadia is a full-size crossover vehicle that delivers better handling and a smoother experience out on the road when compared against traditional sport-utility vehicles. The GMC Acadia can handle up to eight passengers or swallow up to 117 cubic feet of cargo with the rear rows folded forward, and it is also available in the luxurious Denali trim level.
The 2012 GMC Acadia features a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that provides a healthy 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. Fuel mileage for the crossover is reported as 17-mpg in city driving and 24-mpg during highway cruising, and a six-speed automatic transmission represents the only gearbox available with the GMC. All-wheel drive can be ordered as an option with the crossover.
There is a financing incentive of 0.0% or $2,000 cash back on the 2012 GMC Acadia available until 10/31/2012.
2013 Dodge Avenger - 0.0% or $2,000 cash back - 10/31/2012The 2013 Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan is aggressively styled but attractively priced, which draws many cost-conscious shoppers to its chunky sheet metal. The Dodge Avenger R/T trim also adds a level of handling prowess that is a cut above other models thanks to a revised suspension system.
The 2013 Dodge Avenger's 2.4-liter, four-cylinder base engine is rated at 173 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque, and depending on which trim level is ordered it is paired with either a four-speed or six-speed automatic transmission. A 3.6-liter V-6 is also available with the sedan, and it contributes 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque along with fuel mileage of 19-mpg city and 29-mpg highway - figures that are only two miles per gallon lower than that of the four-cylinder for each respective measure. A six-speed auto is standard with the V-6.
There is a financing incentive of 0.0% or $2,000 cash back on the 2013 Dodge Avenger available until 10/31/2012.
