Getting the best vehicle gas mileage

As much as we hate to think about it, it's always a relevant issue. Unless you live in a metropolitan area such as Manhattan, you probably require a vehicle on a day to day basis. Hey, it's nothing to be ashamed of. I'm certainly not going to jump all over your case like some environmental nut, screaming about pollution. Our world has been designed to where we typically need cars, trucks, and SUVs to get from point A to point B. The true concern here is vehicle gas mileage. Can you afford to drive back and fourth to work on a daily basis? If the answer is no, you may want to consider a different vehicle.

Vehicle gas mileage has become a major pitch for car companies. I'd assume the manufacturers must despise the gas companies. The cost of gas is actually hurting their business. While Americans become more conscious about what they have to fork out on gasoline every month, the SUV sales are plummeting. We simply can't afford to drive vehicles that only get 16 miles to the gallon. Then you spend 60 bucks filling the tank of and H2 or Suburban. It's just not worth it. We want vehicles that get 65 miles to the gallon if it's an option. Especially if we mostly use them to commute back and forth to work. And as far as the gas companies and opec go, they're basically charging whatever they please. They don't care! They're only trying to make a buck. And when the season changes like summer travel, the gas costs sky-rocket, coincedence I think not.

You do have a choice in the matter. Luckily for us, more and more manufacturers are producing vehicles that offer great gas mileage. They're even coming out with new-age hybrid SUVs that get nearly 30 miles to the gallon on the highway. That's pretty good! And if you really wish to take great vehicle gas mileage to the next level, you can always invest in a contemporary hybrid. These are selling like crazy now days. They're not exactly cheap, but the cash you'll save on gas is probably worth it. With these vehicles the energy use is split between gasoline and a battery. It's amazing what they're coming up with now days. Also there are incentives for hybrid buyers with tax credits and rebates on the purchase of a new hybrid vehicle with up to $3,000 off.

Another option is to purchase a second smaller car with great gas mileage for your daily commute, here are some options for smaller cars for the 2008 calendar year:

***** Toyota Prius - 4 Cylinder 1.5 Liter Engine Automatic Transmission Front Wheel Drive 48 Miles per galon City and 45 Miles per gallon highway, also the Toyota Yaris 4 Cylinder 1.5 L Manual Transmission gets 29 Miles per gallon City and 36 Miles per gallon Highway. Also note, if you purchase a hybrid vehicle, check with your local dealer on a tax rebate and other incentives for purchasing a hybrid car.

***** Honda Civic Hybrid - 4 Cylinder 1.3 Liter Engine Automatic Transmission Front Wheel Drive 40 Miles per galon City and 45 Miles per gallon highway, the standard model Civic gets 26 Miles per gallon City and 34 Miles per gallon Highway. Also if you purchase a hybrid vehicle, check with your local dealer on a tax rebate and other incentives for purchasing a hybrid car.

Dodge avenger - 4 Cylinder 2.4L Automatic Transmission 21 Miles per gallon City 30 Miles per gallon highway

Chevrolet Aveo - 4 Cylinder 1.6L Manual Transmission 24 Miles per gallon City and 34 Miles per gallon Highway

Ford Focus - 4 Cylinder 2.0 L Manual Transmission 24 Miles per gallon City and 34 Miles per gallon Highway

Hyundai Accent - 4 Cylinder 1.6L Manual Transmission 27 Miles per gallon City and 32 Miles per gallon highway

Kia Rio - 4 Cylinder 1.6L Manual Transmission 27 Miles per gallon City and 32 Miles per gallon Highway

Mazda 3- 4 Clyinder 2 L Manual Transmission 24 Miles per gallon City and 32 Miles per gallon Highway

Pontiac G5 - Pursuit 4Cylinder 2.2L Manual Transmission 24 Miles per gallon City and 33 Miles per gallon Highway