Vehicles don’t have to be small to be fuel efficient. With today’s progressive technology, the auto industry is incorporating hybrid technology and lighter building materials into SUVs allowing them to get excellent fuel economy. So if you want to be environmentally friendly by owning a vehicle that is fuel efficient that can comfortably carry your family, you can always choose an SUV.
Best Gas Mileage SUVs: Top 10 List:
1. Ford Escape Hybrid: 34 City/31 Hwy (32 avg), Base Price: $30,110. 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 177 hp. Reaching 0-60 mph in 9.5 secs. The Ford Escape Hybrid is sure to turn heads with the progressive styling of an SUV. Scoring high on safety tests and obtaining the best gas mileage for an SUV makes this vehicle a great buy.
2. Lexus RX 450h: 32 City/28 Hwy (30 avg), Base Price: $43,935. 3.5-liter V6 engine with 295 hp. Goes from 0-60 mph in 7.8 secs. The stylish and luxurious Lexus RX 450h is the second most fuel efficient SUV. Improving on the looks and overall driving performance of this model brings Lexus to the forefront of the Hybrid SUV category. The vehicle is considered a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle meaning that it is 90 percent cleaner than the current average year's models.
3. Nissan Juke: 27 City/32 Hwy (29 avg), Base Price: $19,340. 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 188 hp. Accelerating from 0-60 mph in 7.3 secs. Fast, fuel efficient and affordable sports like SUV. If you prefer a crossover between a sports car and an SUV, go with the Nissan Juke unique design.
4. Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 28 City/28 Hwy (28 avg), Base Price: $37,490. 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 hp. Reaching 0-60 mph in 7.4 secs. Toyota has always produced great vehicles and the Highlander Hybrid is no exception. If you are willing to spend more than $37k, you will love this SUV due to its great gas mileage, great cargo space and a powerful engine.
5. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: 25 City/31 Hwy (27 avg), Base Price: $18,895. 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 148 hp. Reaching 0-60 mph in 8.4 secs. Costing less than $19k, the Outlander Sport is a great bargain with amazing fuel efficiency that will top many competitions.
6. Hyundai Tucson GL: 23 City/31 Hwy (26 avg), Base Price: $19,995. 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 165 hp. Accelerating from 0-60 mph in 10.2 secs. A smaller SUV, the Hyundai Tucson is sometimes considered a CUV (Crossover) and is a lot easier to maneuver and park in tight situations. Even though small, the cabin has been designed in a way that provides plenty of room for passengers and cargo. So, for the combination of having a rugged SUV that drives like a compact car, the Hyundai Tuscon might be just the vehicle for you.
7. Chevrolet Equinox & Chevrolet HHR
Chevrolet Equinox: 22 City/32 Hwy (26 Combined), Base Price: $22,995. 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with 182 hp. Reaching 0-60 mph in 9.3 secs. With five passenger seating, a stylish design, and excellent performance makes the Chevy Equinox very appealing for those looking for an SUV with great gas mileage.
Chevrolet HHR: 22 City/32 Hwy (26 Combined), Base Price: $18,720. 2.2-liter 4-cylinder with 155 hp. Attaining 60 mph in 9.4 secs. The Chevy HHR handles like an SUV and at the same time, has the fuel efficiency and price tag of a compact wagon.
8. GMC Terrain: 22 City/32 Hwy (26 avg), Base Price: $24,500. 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with 182 hp. Able to reach from 0-60 mph in 9.2 secs. The GMC Terrain is a quality built SUV offering excellent mileage and clean emissions. The Terrain is a full SUV with a decent price tag and you won't have to sacrifice space or a smaller engine for the 26 mpg combined fuel efficiency.
9. Jeep Patriot: 23 City/29 Hwy (25 avg), Base Price: $15,995. 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 158 hp. Reaching 0-60 mph in 10.1 secs. Starting at only $15,995, the Patriot is an SUV you might want to consider to save you money. Resembling the Jeep Cherokee, the Patriot is a great vehicle for doing some off-roading or light towing. Scoring high on NHTSA Crash Tests, the Patriot makes a great all around vehicle bringing out the adventurer in you.
10. Jeep Compass: 23 City/29 Hwy (25 Combined), Base Price: $19,295. 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 158 hp. Reach from 0 to 60 mph in 10.4 secs. The Compass rides and handles more like a car than an SUV. It offers plenty of safety features and is built using a strong steel structure and a well-planned subframe. Side-curtain airbags and electronic stability control with anti-rollover sensors are standard.
No way are these vehicles suv's.
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