Until recently people were trading in there SUV’s for more fuel efficient compact vehicles. With the price of fuel rising dramatically many people were passing up SUV’s. Nowadays you can find a variety of fuel efficient and eco-friendly SUV’s and Crossovers. Below are a few of the most popular vehicles that give you the extra space and comfort of a SUV and the added benefit of being fuel efficient.
Ford Escape Hybrid- The Ford Escape Hybrid was one of the first mainstream hybrid SUV’s to be produced. It was first introduced in 2005 and offers the power of a V6 engine with the fuel economy of a 4 cylinder vehicle. It is the most fuel efficient SUV on the market today. Both power sources work together to provide maximum performance. It contains a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder gas engine and two electric motors. It has electronically controlled variable transmission (CVT). The Ford Escape gets close to 30mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid- The Toyota Highlander Hybrid was the first hybrid to offer all wheel drive and offers seating for seven. It was first introduced in 2006 and is an excellent midsize crossover vehicle. This vehicle has versatility, fuel economy and high levels of safety features. It gets about 27mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Jeep Compass- The Jeep Compass doesn’t look like other tough off road Jeep vehicles and has a car based design. It is a small SUV that is easy to drive and also fuel efficient. It has a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine and a five speed manual transmission. It gets around 23 mpg in the city and 28mpg on the highway.
SUV’s have came a long way since their inception. They were once consider gas guzzlers and were not very ecofriendly. However, today you can have all of the comforts and extras that a SUV offers and still be driving a vehicle that is fuel efficient with lower CO2 emissions.
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