Full Throttle

We all know that SUVs or the Sport Utility Vehicles are s kind of tough vehicles but they are not good in fuel economy. With the fast increase in gas prices, many people who own SUVs are feeling their budgets shrivel consistently whenever they hit the gas stop. Before, an SUV can be filled up 25 gallons of gas which cost $50. However, nowadays, it’s way different because now the price of gas is much higher. In fact, the price to fill up that same tank can jump to $75 and even higher. This typically computes to $100-$125 per month more in gas expenses. As to this, it seems it’s more practical to start considering vehicles that are capable of attaining best gas mileage rather than impressing you with its specific features and engine performance.

For those of you with large families, life without an SUV is practically impossible. Good thing, these days, you can find SUVs on the market that have better gas mileage than ever before. Great thanks to car manufacturers who listen to the SUV lovers of the world who have been asking for years to have a more fuel efficient SUV. The new SUVs that boast good fuel efficiency are averaging approximately 23 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

I actually made a sort of list of SUVs that offers better gas mileage which you can choose from.

Ford Escape Hybrid
This SUV actually is one of the best fuel efficient SUVs available on the market. It gets an amazing 36 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway in the front-wheel-drive model. The four-wheel-drive Ford Escape Hybrid gets 33 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. It has excellent cargo space and drives comfortably.

Mazda Tribute Hybrid
Exceptional mileage makes the Mazda Tribute a king among hybrids. The Escape is a very nice hybrid utility vehicle and is better priced than the Escape. Mazda is known for their sporty handling, which is also blunted in the Tribute. Mpg are a 21 in the city and 31 in the highway. Acceleration is sufficient.

Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Like its corporate twins, the Tribute Hybrid and Escape Hybrid, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid offers class-leading fuel economy and low tailpipe emissions. Mariner Hybrid combines the spaciousness, style and functionality of the Mercury Mariner with the ultra-clean emissions and impressive fuel economy of a gas-electric vehicle. Mercury Mariner Hybrid delivers an impressive 32 Miles per gallon in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

Saturn Vue Hybrid
The Saturn Vue Hybrid’s affordable price makes it one of the true bargains of the hybrid bunch. So far, it is the most affordable hybrid sold on the market today. It gets 32 mpg on the highway and 27 mpg in the city.

Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Performance and fuel economy achieve harmonious coexistence in this sterling Toyota. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is included in the best fuel-saving SUV available in the market right now. The EPA fuel economy for this SUV hybrid is 27 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

Lexus RX 400h
The RX 400h is expensive, but it offers all the quickness and luxury you’d expect from a Lexus. Actually it is a gas-electric hybrid version of the RX 350 crossover vehicle. This handsome SUV gives any greeny with expense taste, or successful executive with green aspirations, something that no other vehicle line offers: a SUV luxury hybrid utility. The all-wheel-drive model rates at 26mpg in the city and 24mpg in the highway.

Nissan Rogue
Turn to the Rogue for a carlike driving experience and a well-crafted cabin. This Nissan Rogue is a very good choice for those who enjoy an elevated driving position and occasionally need the utility and available all-wheel drive of a compact crossover. It boasts good fuel efficiency approximately 22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg in the highway (EPA).

One good thing about buying a fuel efficient SUV is that you can be able change the way you drive to improve your fuel mileage.