High MPG Car, Truck and Auto Reviews
Reviews and specifications on the most fuel efficient vehicles currently available
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It's Summer 2008 and hardly a week goes by that the price of gas doesn't increase over the previous week. Where America used to be in love with big, gas-gazzling SUVs, now everyone is scrambling to buy smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles and Detroit is rushing to catch up with the smaller and thriftier offerings of foreign auto companies. The hugely popular hybrid electric Toyota Prius, despite going for a premium price, sells like hotcakes. Largely due to the success of the Prius in the US market, Toyota has for the first time this year surpassed both Ford and GM as the world's largest automaker.
2008 has seen gas prices climb dramatically and in the coming years will see many new fuel efficient automobiles brought to the US market by both domestic and foreign automakers. Thanks to the increased demand for fuel-saving automobiles, consumers are getting more choices for fuel efficiency and the number of buying options for the fuel consciouis car buyer is growing. Here's a listing of the most fuel efficient vehicles currently available.
Click any of the cars below to go to their respective page where you can get more info about the car, as well as links to reviews and more information to help you decide if it's the right vehicle for you. Note that all prices and EPA estimates reflect the lowest priced model and/or most fuel efficient version/trim/transmission for each available vehicle. EPA estimates also reflect the new revised 2008 U.S. EPA fuel economy ratings. |
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$15,000 - $25,000
MINI Cooper - $18,050
28/37 MPG (gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,751
VW Jetta TDI - $20,000+
40+/50+ MPG (diesel)
available Aug 2008
Toyota Prius - $21,100
48/45 MPG (hybrid)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,143
Honda Civic Hybrid - $22,600
40/45 MPG (hybrid)
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,253
Honda Civic NGV - $24,590
24/36 MPG (natural gas)
Annual Fuel Cost: $888
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Mileage estimates are based on 2008 model year tests performed by the US Environmental Protecion Agency. Annual fuel costs are based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.51 per gallon. Price is based on the lowest published suggested retail price and least expensive model offered by the manufacturer. |
