Given the rising costs of fuel, it got me thinking which among the current SUVs we see everyday are actually living up to their promise of fuel efficiency.
According to Edmunds, the top 10 Most fuel efficient SUVs for the current year are:
Ford Escape Hybrid — 34/30* (tie)The Ford Escape Hybrid offers a potent hybrid drivetrain and a roomy interior.
Mazda Tribute Hybrid — 34/30* (tie)Exceptional mileage makes the Mazda Tribute a king among hybrids.
Mercury Mariner Hybrid — 34/30* (tie)Like its corporate twins, the Tribute Hybrid and Escape Hybrid, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid offers class-leading fuel economy and low tailpipe emissions.
Saturn Vue Hybrid — 25/32* The Saturn Vue Hybrid's affordable price makes it one of the true bargains of the hybrid bunch.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 27/25*Performance and fuel economy achieve harmonious coexistence in this sterling Toyota.
Lexus RX 400h — 27/24*The RX 400h is expensive, but it offers all the quickness and luxury you'd expect from a Lexus.
Jeep Compass — 23/28The Compass comes armed with a low price tag and the sort of compact dimensions that enhance maneuverability.
Ford Escape — 22/28 (tie)Even without the benefit of a hybrid powertrain, the Escape is thrifty enough to earn a place on our list.
Mazda Tribute — 22/28 (tie)Ditto for its twin, the capable Tribute; this Mazda also offers a long list of safety features.
Nissan Rogue — 22/27*Turn to the Rogue for a carlike driving experience and a well-crafted cabin.
Ford Escape Hybrid — 34/30* (tie)The Ford Escape Hybrid offers a potent hybrid drivetrain and a roomy interior.
Mazda Tribute Hybrid — 34/30* (tie)Exceptional mileage makes the Mazda Tribute a king among hybrids.
Mercury Mariner Hybrid — 34/30* (tie)Like its corporate twins, the Tribute Hybrid and Escape Hybrid, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid offers class-leading fuel economy and low tailpipe emissions.
Saturn Vue Hybrid — 25/32* The Saturn Vue Hybrid's affordable price makes it one of the true bargains of the hybrid bunch.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 27/25*Performance and fuel economy achieve harmonious coexistence in this sterling Toyota.
Lexus RX 400h — 27/24*The RX 400h is expensive, but it offers all the quickness and luxury you'd expect from a Lexus.
Jeep Compass — 23/28The Compass comes armed with a low price tag and the sort of compact dimensions that enhance maneuverability.
Ford Escape — 22/28 (tie)Even without the benefit of a hybrid powertrain, the Escape is thrifty enough to earn a place on our list.
Mazda Tribute — 22/28 (tie)Ditto for its twin, the capable Tribute; this Mazda also offers a long list of safety features.
Nissan Rogue — 22/27*Turn to the Rogue for a carlike driving experience and a well-crafted cabin.
Rankings were ascertained using the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) miles-per-gallon ratings for city and highway travel. All ratings apply to base models equipped with manual transmissions, except where indicated otherwise with an asterisk. All ratings apply to 2WD models, with the exception being the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Hope you guys pick up something from this. At this day and age, it really does help to know which SUVs you can count on when it comes to fuel efficieciency. Agree? I hope so!
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