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2012 volkswagen passat 25 se, 2012 honda accord ex l, 2012 hyundai sonata se, 2012 toyota se, 2012 kia optima ex, and 2013 chevrolet malibu eco
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In mainstream family sedans, "character" used to be a dirty word. Here are six—2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 2012 Honda Accord EX-L, 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE, 2012 Kia Optima EX, 2012 Toyota Camry SE, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE—that have banished the bland.

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE, 2012 Honda Accord EX-L, 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE, 2012 Toyota SE, 2012 Kia Optima EX, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Wheel, Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Tower block, Metropolis, Metropolitan area, Neighbourhood, City, Automotive parking light,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE, 2012 Honda Accord EX-L, 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE, 2012 Toyota SE, 2012 Kia Optima EX, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE, 2012 Honda Accord EX-L, 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE, 2012 Toyota Camry SE, and 2012 Kia Optima EX

Tire, Wheel, Automotive design, Vehicle, Land vehicle, Automotive lighting, Automotive parking light, Car, Headlamp, Grille,
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE, 2012 Honda Accord EX-L, 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE, 2012 Toyota Camry SE, and 2012 Kia Optima EX

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE

Tire, Wheel, Automotive mirror, Automotive design, Vehicle, Land vehicle, Alloy wheel, Automotive tire, Rim, Road,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE and 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE

Tire, Wheel, Mode of transport, Automotive mirror, Vehicle, Land vehicle, Automotive design, Transport, Automotive parking light, Car,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE and 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE

2012 volkswagen passat 25 se
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE

Vehicle, Alloy wheel, Car, Rim, Full-size car, Automotive wheel system, Mid-size car, Automotive parking light, Automotive tail & brake light, Personal luxury car,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE

Tire, Wheel, Automotive design, Vehicle, Land vehicle, Alloy wheel, Automotive tire, Rim, Automotive wheel system, Car,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE headlight

Motor vehicle, Automotive design, Automotive lighting, Vehicle, Product, Headlamp, Automotive exterior, Grille, Hood, Car,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE headlight

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE wheel

Automotive design, Alloy wheel, Rim, Spoke, Automotive wheel system, Automotive exterior, Synthetic rubber, Automotive tire, Auto part, Hubcap,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE wheel

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE taillight and badge

Automotive tail & brake light, Automotive design, Automotive lighting, Car, Automotive exterior, Light, Full-size car, Luxury vehicle, Automotive light bulb, Family car,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE taillight and badge

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE interior

2012 volkswagen passat 25 se interior
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE interior

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE interior

Motor vehicle, Mode of transport, Car seat, Head restraint, Vehicle door, Car seat cover, Glass, Automotive window part, Seat belt, Family car,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE interior

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE interior

Motor vehicle, Mode of transport, Vehicle door, Car seat, Car seat cover, Fixture, Head restraint, Automotive window part, Windshield, Luxury vehicle,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE interior

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE instrument cluster

Mode of transport, Transport, Speedometer, Tachometer, White, Gauge, Trip computer, Black, Grey, Measuring instrument,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE instrument cluster

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE IP stack

Vehicle audio, Center console, Radio, Electronic device, Electronics, Luxury vehicle, Technology, Satellite radio, Multimedia, Steering part,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE IP stack

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE shift lever

Motor vehicle, Automotive design, Fixture, Luxury vehicle, Vehicle door, Gear shift, Supercar, Car seat, Silver, Personal luxury car,
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE shift lever

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2012 Honda Accord EX-L

2012 honda accord ex l
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2012 Honda Accord EX-L

2012 Honda Accord EX-L

Tire, Wheel, Automotive mirror, Automotive design, Vehicle, Land vehicle, Automotive lighting, Rim, Car, Alloy wheel,
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2012 Honda Accord EX-L

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2012 Honda Accord EX-L

Tire, Wheel, Automotive design, Alloy wheel, Vehicle, Rim, Land vehicle, Automotive tire, Spoke, Transport,
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2012 Honda Accord EX-L

2012 Honda Accord EX-L headlight

Automotive design, Automotive exterior, Automotive lighting, Headlamp, Automotive parking light, Grille, Hood, Car, Fender, Bumper,
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2012 Honda Accord EX-L headlight

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