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Looking at the latest 2013 Bentley Continental GT, there’s not much to distinguish it from the original version launched almost a decade ago, but after a quick spin in both you’ll come to the conclusion that they’re worlds apart.

The Genesis Coupe has fresh new styling, a revamped interior, more powerful engines and a paddle-shifted eight-speed automatic transmission as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual. That alone makes the Genesis Coupe a standout against rivals.

The latest 2013 Ford Mustang can carve up a track just as well as its competitors and can even put some much more expensive models to shame.

With good looks, plenty of luxury, and a healthy dose of performance, the 2012 Lexus IS 350C certainly has a lot going for it. It is one of the most practical in its class thanks to its clever retractable hard-top, reasonably spacious trunk, superb quality, and decent ride.

If performance isn’t a major draw card for you, then you’ll be happy to know that the IS 250C offers excellent comfort and ride quality, as well as interior trim and materials that are luxury grade all the way.

The Infiniti M is practical and its handling is great. Features are generous on comfort and luxury items, and the interior is worthy of vehicles much more expensive than the M56.

With its 2012 M35h, Infiniti has proven that driving a hybrid doesn’t have to be dull. But the M35h is more than just a fast car, it’s also a fully fledged luxury sedan with all the comfort you could want.

The IS 350 sports a silky smooth 3.5-liter V-6,and it’s still one of the best looking sedans in its segment. Inside, there’s plenty of luxury, with leather on most surfaces, premium feeling materials, and a long list of standard features.

Infiniti’s M sedan offers buyers of large, executive sedans a good alternative to the usual German suspects.

If you’re looking for all the luxury and legroom you could ever need, without buying a mega-dollar Bentley or Rolls-Royce, then something like the 2012 Jaguar XJ will be ideal.

With questionable styling, a less than practical four or five-seat cabin, and a steep pricetag, there are many reasons not to love the BMW X6, but for some reason the X6 remains one of those vehicles that are just begging to be driven.

Its styling will certainly make you stand out from the crowd, but where the RDX really shines is in its comfortable and quality-built cabin.