Buying guide analyzing the best-selling cars in 2012, including the Toyota Camry an Nissan Altima.
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Nothing ever stays the same within the car industry. Every year, car manufacturers unveil fresh models with sleeker designs and a new set of features designed to appeal to customers. The following buyer's guide reviews the best-selling cars in 2012 alongside their key features.
Toyota Camry
Leading the list of best-selling cars in 2012 is the Toyota Camry. Following yet another redesign in 2011, the midsize luxury sedan now sports sleek aerodynamic curves, a comfortable interior and a powerful 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The Camry's fuel economy is estimated at up to 25 city/35 highway mpg. Toyota sold as many as 404,886 units of the 2012 Camry, with prices starting at $22,055 for the base model.
Honda Accord
In 2012, the Honda Accord was the second top-selling sedan, with 331,872 units sold. Some of the appealing features of the car include its spacious cabin, strong fuel economy, and outstanding safety rating for side-impact and front-impact tests. The 2012 Accord also has a high resale value, which combined with good fuel economy, greatly enhances its total cost of ownership. The base model price starts at $21,480.
Honda Civic
Closely following the Honda Accord is the Honda Civic, with year-end sales topping out at 317,909. Cheaper than the Accord, the Civic's price start at $15,755. Standard models come equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, while the larger Si models are fitted with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The IIHS awarded the sedan its top safety score for side and front-impact test.
Nissan Altima
Nissan continues its charge toward becoming a dominant car force, with another impressive showing. The company sold 302,934 units of the Altima, reflecting a 12.6 percent sale increase from the previous year. Critics praised the car's responsive steering and low-noise engine. Available in several body styles, prices for the best-selling sedan begin at $20,550.
Toyota Corolla
Equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, the Toyota offers an affordable option to drivers. Prices for the sedan range from $16,130 to $17,990. Considered one of the best-selling cars of all time with more than 30 million units sold, the Toyota Corolla recorded total sales of 290,947 units, which ensured that it joined the top-five list of best-selling cars in 2012.
Honda CR-V
With 281,652 units sold, the Honda CR-V was the best-selling SUV in 2012. The sleek vehicle comes with a spacious interior, generous fuel economy, intuitive controls and responsive handling. Each trim is fitted with a standard automatic transmission and powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Prices range from $22,495 to $27,245.
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