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.
Downsizing Not Limited To Passenger Cars
In case you haven’t noticed, the trend toward downsizing isn’t limited to passenger cars. A lot of buyers choose to buy a compact SUV nowadays. Light, compact pickups have of course been marketed in all corners of the globe, and they are an ever-popular alternative to cars. Most car brands are increasingly producing smaller, more city-friendly versions of these traditionally resource-hungry vehicles, and it is not only the Asian brands producing these vehicles for budget-conscious buyers but also premium European manufacturers. Often, buyers who buy a compact SUV will see or hear the word crossover. What this means is that compact SUVs are often based on a passenger car platform rather than a truck platform, which traditional, full-sized SUVs are based on. When making a choice of the type of SUV you want, consider your actual needs. Those based on car platforms are well, more car-like, meaning better handling, higher fuel efficiency and better ride quality. With truck-based SUVs, you get a heavier platform which affects fuel economy but at the same time gives you good towing capacity, more room and a tougher vehicle.