Spot the differences: 2012 or 2013

[jerry]

Pardon the naivete, but if I am being offered a 2013 model how can I be sure that it is 2013 and not 2012? VIN number? any major clues on the exterior or interior?

 

[Philth]

If it's a tech package, the DIS knob buttons are different. There is a Bluelink button that the 2012s dont have, and the button just to the front of the DIS know has a Menu button with folder buttons on each side. The 2012 has only a "back" button in this location.

 

[Mark_888]

10th digit of VIN is model year:

• C = 2012
• D = 2013

Or you could look at owners manual, etc, in glove compartment.

 

[kf4zra]

^ this is the easiest way. dont even need to open the car. just look at the bottom of the windshield in front of the driver seat, theres the vin

 

[PMCErnie]

A very easy way to spot a 2013 is that it has a push-to-open drawer above the cigarette tray lid. In the 2012, there is an open storage area in this location.

 

[Jbo]

Try the Monrooney label if a new car.

 

[Mark_888]

Try the Monrooney label if a new car.

Many cars sold as "new" have the label removed if they are to be test driven, demo, etc, (for obvious safety reasons).