Consumers have always looked for the cost looking cars and have been fascinated by the notion of going from 0 to 60 mph was something to die for; However the consumer has recently swayed away from that mind set into a more economical one. In the upcoming years as the situation with oil continues to fluctuate, consumers will be looking for the most fuel efficient cars that can save the money at the gas pump. Ford and Toyota have become the top manufacturers of fuel efficient vehicles. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the 2010 Toyota Prius, 2010 Nissan Altima, 2010 Honda Civic, and the 2010 Honda Insight are all models that a car buyer should take a serious looks at when looking for fuel efficiency.
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid- With a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, the fusion has an estimated 41 miles per gallon in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The price range for this model is around$20,000 to $28,000. The Fusion has one of the largest engines of all hybrids with a 2.5 liter engine which gives it it’s 172 horsepower. The special feature of this vehicle is its Smart Gauge which enables the driver to view all energy consumptions and therefore achieve energy efficiency as well as fuel efficiency.
2010 Toyota Prius- The Prius is the most fuel efficient car on the market. With an unbelievable estimated 48 miles per gallon, this car should be on the top of everyone’s list. The vehicle boosts a 1.8 liter engine which is slightly larger than last year’s model and a slight bit larger; also the car can travel on battery power alone for up to 1 mile, which is a setting that the vehicle features. The use of this setting will drain the battery; however the battery can easily be recharged by driving in the normal mode and/or by charging the vehicle. The expected price for the new Prius is between $20,000 and $30,000.
2010 Nissan Altima- The price for this new vehicle is estimated to be around $20,000 and $23,000. Just like its 2009 predecessor. The car is to come with a diesel engine since Nissan believes that that is a more efficient way to utilize their hybrids. The car is one of style and beauty.
2010 Honda Insight- The car has one feature that one may want to pay attention to; the Insight has a feature call the Eco Assist, which helps to monitor the cars performance and actually has a feedback feature that assist the driver to drive more efficiently. The car comes with a 1.3 liter engine that is used to its fullest in conjunction with the Eco Assist feature. The car also comes with anti-lock braking as an added bonus to its already estimated 40 mpg rating and price tag of around $20,000.
2010 Honda Civic- The Civic comes with a 1.8 liter, 113 horsepower, and 4 cylinder engine. The vehicle averages around 40 miles to the gallon which is great for anyone that commutes daily. A brand new Civic will run you anywhere from $20,000 to $27,000 depending on retailer and optional equipment upgrades.
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