Sedans for style, performance

Chad Bryan, Gleaner Writer

This simple, four-door car with a trunk, designed to move people and a limited cargo comfortably, comes in many different stylings. This week, Automotives takes a look at four 2012 sedans.

Mazda3 (Executive Motors)

The Mazda3 made its US debut in 2011 at the New York International Auto Show.

Full duty price: $3,594,620

Concession price: $2,720,25

Specifications: Air conditioning, four-cylinder engine, immobiliser, fabric seats, power steering, retractable key, keyless entry, rain-sensor wiper and leather steering wheel.

Colours: Aluminum metallic, indigo blue, sky blue, crystal-white pearl, black, velocity red and graphite mica.

Mazda6

The aesthetic of its interior is highly modern, with curves, sweeping lines and red electroluminescent gauges, which make for a brilliant finish.

Full duty price: $5,261,200

Concession price: $ 3,954,00

Specifications: fog lamps, immobiliser, power windows, power windows, sunroof, memory seats and in-steering audio control.

Colours: Crystal-white pearl and black.

AudiA6 2.0L (ATL Autohaus)

Lighter, faster and more efficient, the Audi A6's steel-aluminum construction increases performance, efficiency and safety.

Base price: $7.3 - $8 million

Specifications: Aluminum hybrid body, multi-tronic gearbox, Audi drive select and Audi sound system.

Colours: Ibis white and brilliant black.

VW 2012 Passat 1.8L (ATL Autohaus)

The 2012 Passat, has refinements with the tech-savvy professional in mind.

Base price: $4,170,000

Concession: $3,327,705

Specifications: front fog lamps, rear fog lights, smoking-package-ashtrays front and rear, lighter in front, park-distance control, halogen twin headlights and side airbags.

Colours: deep-black pearl, tornado red solid and candy-white solid.