2011 Chevrolet Traverse (July 2011)

The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse is available in a few trim levels -- LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ -- in either front- or all-wheel drive. For 2011 Traverse is virtually identical to the 2010 model, so you can probably save some money by going for any 2010 Traverse models that are on your dealer’s lot.



MSRP: $29,224 - $40,105
Invoice: $27,763 - $38,100
MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy

Purchase Deal

0% APR for 60 months OR $2,000 cash back
Expires: 09/06/11

2011 Ford Fusion (July 2011)

Because the Ford Fusion experienced a refresh in 2010, the 2011 model is largely unchanged. However, it does receive a few updates, like HD radio, MyKey and available rain sensing windshield wipers.

The Fusion is available in S, SE, SEL and Sport trims, and is offered with three engines: a 2.5-liter I-4 engine, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine. The sport trim is set apart because of its standard features: a more powerful engine -- the 3.5-liter Duratec V6 -- a six-speed automatic transmission and 18 inch five-spoke aluminum wheels.

MSRP: $19,820 - $28,745
Invoice: $18,567 - $26,400
MPG: 22 City / 32 Hwy

Purchase Deal

0% APR for 60 months OR $1,000 cash back
Notes: May not be available in all regions.
Expires: 10/03/11

2011 Mazda2 (July 2011)

The 2011 Mazda2 has two trims: Sport and Touring. The Sport trim is fairly well equipped, with power windows, power locks, a jack for MP3 players, and a four-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo. The Touring trim adds nicer cloth seats, cruise control, a six-speaker stereo and steering-wheel mounted stereo controls. Neither trim, however, includes basic tech features like a USB port and Bluetooth connectivity.

The 2011 Mazda2 Sport starts at $14,730 and the Touring model starts at $16,185. Both the Sport and Touring come with a 1.5-liter 100-horsepower engine and a five-speed manual transmission.

MSRP: $14,180 - $16,435
Invoice: $13,996 - $16,216
MPG: 29 (Est) City / 35 (Est) Hwy

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0% APR for up to 60 months
Expires: 08/01/11

2011 Buick Regal (July 2011)

The Buick Regal is an all-new model for 2011.  For its initial rollout, the Regal is available only in its top-of-the-line CXL trim; next year the base CX and middle CXS trims will be available. The Regal enters the market with a 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine, but a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder will be available in late summer 2010. A performance tuned GS model will be available next year. The Regal is based on the Opel Insignia (which is available only in Europe) and shares some components with the well-liked Buick LaCrosse.  However, the Regal is smaller and sportier than the LaCrosse.

MSRP: $26,360 - $28,860
Invoice: $25,306 - $27,706
MPG: 19 City / 30 Hwy

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0% financing for up to 60 months OR $1,000 cash back
Expires: 09/06/11

2011 Toyota Camry (July 2011)

The Camry was last redesigned for the 2008 model year. Some material used in this review may refer to earlier model years that are substantially similar. The Camry is available in a stripped-down base model, a better-equipped LE edition, a sport-tuned SE model and a top-of-the-line XLE trim level. The 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid, a close variant of the gas-only Camry, is reviewed separately.

Shoppers might want to note that 2007 through 2010 Camry sedans were included in a pair of massive and highly-publicized recalls due to allegations that a Camry, under certain conditions, could accelerate even when its driver wasn’t touching the gas pedal. A Toyota spokesperson tells us that the 2011 Camry’s accelerator pedal is a new design that's not affected by the recalls. The 2011 Toyota Camry is also one of the first Toyotas to feature a new brake override system, which ensures that the engine can’t cause the car to accelerate while the brake pedal is being pressed. There have been no allegations of unintended acceleration regarding the 2011 Toyota Camry, but it has only been on the market for a very short time.

MSRP: $19,820 - $29,470
Invoice: $18,530 - $26,816
MPG: 22 City / 33 Hwy

Purchase Deal

0% financing for 60 months plus $500 bonus cash OR $1,000 cash back
Notes: May not be available in all regions
Expires: 08/01/11

2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid (July 2011)

The 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid is available in one trim that comes with a Continuously Variable Transmission and a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Unfortunately, the Nissan Altima Hybrid is only available in nine states with California emissions regulations: California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Changes to the Altima Hybrid for 2011 are minor: Nissan added three exterior colors.

MSRP: $26,800 - $26,800
Invoice: $25,116 - $25,116
MPG: 33 City / 33 Hwy

Purchase Deal

0% APR for 60 months OR $1,250 cash back
Expires: 08/01/11

2011 Hyundai Tucson (July 2011)

The 2011 Hyundai Tucson has three trims: GL, GLS and Limited models. The GLS and Limited models have a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and optional all-wheel drive. The GL trim has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A manual transmission is standard on the base GL. The upper trims receive a six-speed automatic transmission.

MSRP: $18,895 - $26,345
Invoice: $18,215 - $25,028
MPG: 22 City / 30 Hwy

Purchase Deal

1.9% APR for 36 months
Notes: May not be available in all regions
Expires: 08/01/11