HONDA HR-V LX

HONDA HR-V LX

Gas mileage (combined): 29

The Honda HR-V LX is a SUV with extremely good gas mileage. The auto is rated at 29 MPG (combined) fuel efficiency, and the vehicle is powered by a 1.8 liter V-4 engine rated at 141 horsepower. The SUV comes stock with a six-speed manual transmission, and consumers can choose to upgrade to a CVT. Honda also makes all-wheel drive available as an option for the popular automobile, and the vehicle can go from zero to 60 MPH in 9.3 seconds with a top overall speed of 117 MPH. The HR-V includes a flat-folding second row of seats to allow the driver to tailor the cargo handling space based on need. Other features in the auto include a seven-inch touch screen display, a vehicle telematics system, and a lane-departure warning system.

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FORD F-150 2016

2016 FORD F-150

Highway gas mileage: 26 MPG

The 2016 Ford F-150 is an extremely fuel efficient truck. Ford made the shift from steel to aluminum as a primary truck body component, and it has paid off with the improved gas mileage of the auto to 18 MPG (city) and 26 MPG (highway). The 3.5 liter V-6 comes stock on the vehicle, and consumers have a number of choices of engine for the most popular truck sold today to include a 2.7 liter V-6, and a 5.0 liter V-8. The horsepower ratings of the engines range from 282 to 385 horsepower, and the overall towing capacity of the F-150 ranges from 5,000 to 9,100 lbs. The top overall speed of the vehicle is 107 MPH, and the F-150 can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 5.6 seconds.

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LEXUS CT

LEXUS CT

MPG 43 City / 40 Hwy

The CT 200h is a hybrid electric car built by Lexus as a sport compact hatchback. The CT 200h is powered by the same 1.8-litre VVT ifour-cylinder gas engine as the one used in the Prius, producing 98 hp 105 lb-ft of torque, paired with electric motor/generators in the hybrid drive system; together the engine and electric motors produce 134 hp 153 lb-ft of torque along with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. This technology allows the CT 200h to achieve an EPA estimated 43 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. The CT 200h has four driving modes Normal, Sport, Eco and EV included on other hybrid drive vehicles. Sport mode adjusts the throttle and electric power steering settings, while reducing the usage of stability control and traction control, maximising the CT200h’s performance. EV mode generates zero emissions at the vehicle by using only the vehicles electric motors to drive the vehicle.

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LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID

LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID

MPG 41 City / 39 Hwy

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid features the upscale style and interior of the standard MKZ with a fuel efficient hybrid motor under the hood. Powering the MKZ Hybrid is a 2.0 liter four-cylinder hybrid engine that produces 188 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque, mated to a CVT transmission. The EPA estimated gas mileage of the MKZ is listed as 41 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. The suspension is tuned for luxury, masking any road imperfections with the well crafted shock absorbers, making the MKZ’s ride comfortable and smooth. Standard features include multi-level heated seats, digital keypad power locks, voice controlled navigation, Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control, and satellite radio.

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TOYOTA AVALON

TOYOTA AVALON

Starting price:  $32,285

The Toyota Avalon has been one of the best sedans sold on the market for several decades and counting now. The stock engine in the car is a 3.5 liter V-6 rated at 268 horsepower coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Avalon has a maximum speed of 127 MPH, and the vehicle can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.1 seconds. In addition to being an above-average handling automobile, the car has slightly above average gas mileage with a 21 MPG (city) and 31 MPG (highway) overall rating. The cabin space in the Avalon has always been above average when compared to other cars of the same class, and the current edition of the vehicle continues to offer consumers a very luxurious auto cabin.

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