Best Gas Mileage SUV
Want the best gas mileage SUV on the market? Then run your eyes down this list of ten top-contenders for the US car market.
The Ford Escape Hybrid has two versions. A 2×4WD SUV and a 4×4WD version. The front wheel drive Ford Escape hybrid delivers between 31-34 mpg in the city, and from 29-30 mpg on the highway, depending who you believe. And the 4-wheel-drive hybrid SUV gets you a respectable 28 mpg in the city or on the highway. Ford says its hybrid SUVs use electric motors while stopped or running at low speeds, and use no fuel at those times. Kinetic energy in the braking system charges the vehicles battery packs, which power the SUV’s electric motors when the cars slow down.
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid also comes in two versions. the 2×4WD and 4×4WD, similarly to the Ford Escape Hybrid. Both Mercury 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive Mariner Hybrids have 2.3L 133HP engine with 30/34 mpg and 27/29 mpg respectively. Both SUV Mariners use electric motors to run at speeds up to 30 mph to save more while city driving. They can both run on full fuel, full electric, or a combination of the two. It all depends on traffic conditions at the time.
The Mazda Tribute Hybrid gives you 29-34 mpg in the city and 27-30 mpg on the highway, according to EPA tests. This is Mazda’s first ever attempt at a hybrid car, and it is a good effort. The Mazda Tribute has better mileage and a spacious compartment at the back. It has pleasingly low emission and offers excellent passenger safety with its side-curtain air bags.
The Saturn Vue Green Line is one of the absolutely best gas mileage vehicles at the moment, giving you 25 mpg in city conditions and 32 mpg on the highway. The Saturn Vue Green Line has a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder 172 horsepower engine and automatic transmission. It has a really strong body design and a multiple airbag system which adds to its safety features.
The BMW X6 xDrive35i model consumes around 25.9 mpg and is fitted with 3 liter DOHC, 6-cylinder 24-valve turbo charged 300 horsepower engine driving a 6-speed Sport Automatic Transmission with BMW Adaptive Transmission Control. The BMW X6 xDrive35i amazed us by accelerating from 0 to 60 mph on only 6.5 seconds. Wow. Some car.
The Nissan Rouge SL returns 22/27 mpg and a smaller version of the older Nissan Murano. The Rouge SL has a 2.5 liter, 167 horsepower, 4-cylinder engine with a Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Nissan Rouge SL can be purchased the following options: electric power steering (EPS) and advanced airbag systems.
The Toyota Hilander does 20 mpg according to the EPA, which makes it one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs on the market this year. The fuel efficiency return is better than the older V-6 Hilander was with its average 19 mpg. The Hilander has a the same 270 hp V-6 engine as the Toyota Camry and is pleasingly silent, especially when cruising on the freeways.
The Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD is a powerful SUV contender with its powerful 3.8L, V6, 24 valve, 260 horsepower engine. Most standard SUVs have a mere 3.6 liter engine. The Veracruz Limited AWD’s engine powers up the hills with its 257 lb-ft torque, a better result than Hyundai’s earlier model.s It gets you 15 mpg in city traffic, acording to EPA figures, and 22 mpg ion the highway. This makes it one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs in the US market.
The Kia Sorento 4WD is powered by a 242 horsepower, 3.3 liter V6 engine which gives it one of the highest mpg ratings among SUVs today. The Kia Sorento 4WD SUV delivers 15 to 16 miles per gallon in the city and 20 to 22 mpg out on the highway. It has a 5-speed automatic transmission, knee and side-curtain airbags and an electronic stabilization system.
The Lexus LX570 SUV gives you 12 to 15 mpg which is still just about acceptable these days. It has a 5.7 liter, 381 horsepower V8 engine which delivers better power than the older versions of this vehicle. It can be fitted with a multi-terrain ABS braking system for slippery roads and a crawl control to make those nasty steep descents a breeze!
One of these vehicles should do you nicely if only the best gas mileage SUV will do for you and your family.