Cars With the Best Gas Mileage – Hybrid Electric-Petroleum Vehicles
With the cost of goods and fuel skyrocketing, drivers are looking for all available alternatives to cut down fuel consumption and therefore cut down monthly fuel expenses. That is why hybrid fuel-efficient vehicles that offer great gas mileage are the top choice for these drivers. Three hybrids that offer just this are the 2011 Toyota Prius, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid and the 2012 Toyota Prius V.
The 2011 edition of Toyota Prius has been voted by auto reviewers to be the most fuel-efficient hybrid available in the current auto market. The Prius sells at a starting price of an affordable $23,520, although with the installation of additional features and options, the starting price can go up well over the mark of thirty thousand. This Toyota hybrid is critically applauded for its exceptional fuel saving capability. For a highway drive, the vehicle effortlessly covers 48 miles for a gallon, and 51 miles per gallon for a drive on the city. Other features that the Prius offers are ABS brakes, rearview camera and airbags.
Japanese automobile companies have proven to their American and European competitors that their stronghold on the hybrid vehicle market will remain strong for the foreseeable future. The 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid is another testament to this. For a starting price of $24 050, the Civic Hybrid is deemed to be Honda that offers the best gas mileage. Its economical fuel consumption allows the vehicle to cover 43 miles per gallon of fuel for highway driving, and 40 miles per gallon for city driving.