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ComparisonMarket Presents List of Top Fuel Efficient New Cars for 2007
If you're shopping for a new car right now, you'll find that it's
like being in a toy shop at Christmas - so many new vehicles, all
sorts of colors and features - it's hard to choose the right car at
the right price. One particular feature that you might want to
consider in the 'car class of 2007' is how fuel efficient they
are.
2007 - The Year of The Fuel Efficient Cars?
Even though gas prices have varied a lot this year, the general
trend will always be an ever-increasing price at the pump.
Manufacturers have taken a different approach for 2007 by designing
a wide range of vehicles that provide consumers with all the
features they have come to appreciate in a car - with the fuel
efficiency they desire. Interestingly, these new 2007 cars are not
small, non-driver friendly cars - they are vehicles that appeal to
the masses, such as luxury models, fun-loving SUVs, family sedans
and hybrids.
The Class of 2007
To help you start shopping, or dream shopping at least,
we've provided a list below highlighting some of the new 2007
models, their features and what category each automobile falls into
so you can find the ideal vehicle for you.
Crossovers
- GMC Acadia - The first crossover SUV from
GMC, the Acadia offers seating for up to eight and combines the
capability of an SUV with the smooth, responsiveness of a car. Plus,
the Acadia offers an established 17 mpg on city driving and 25 mpg
on the highway for FWD models and an estimated 17 mpg and 24 mpg for
AWD models.
- Saturn Outlook - Equipped with GM's Smart
Slide feature for easy-access seating, the Outlook provides more
legroom for taller passengers, three row seating and 19.7 cubic foot
of cargo space. This is ideal for drivers who require a lot of space
for groceries or sporting equipment.
SUVs
- Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid - Based on the
2006 Saturn VUE, the VUE Green Line provides drivers with all the
amenities of an SUV and an estimated fuel efficiency of 27 mpg for
city driving and 32 mpg on the highway.
- Mercury Mariner Hybrid - This environmentally
safe SUV offers consumers a little more fun for 2007 with a new
"Moon and Tune" package which includes a power moonroof,
roof rack, satellite radio and an in-dash six-CD changer. Great for
drivers that like to feel the warmth of the sun on their backs while
driving and to be able to see the beauty of the stars at night.
Sedans
- Nissan Altima Hybrid - Developed for drivers
that have come to value Nissan's spirited performance and
distinctive exterior design, the Altima Hybrid offers a spacious
interior and a powerful 4-cylinder engine for ultimate comfort and
performance. However, this Hybrid Sedan is only available for new
car buyers in California, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut,
Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine and New Jersey.
- Toyota Camry Hybrid - A favorite among many
drivers, the 2007 Toyota Camry is the third in the family of Toyota
Hybrids. This full hybrid incorporates Toyota's Synergy Drive with a
fuel efficiency of 43 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway - a
step up from the standard Camry model.
- Honda Accord Hybrid - Packed with a 253-hp,
3.0-liter, i-VTEC® V-6 engine, the Honda Accord Hybrid offers
the same command and authority of the fuel driven sibling Honda
Accord. Plus, the 2007 engine is more fuel efficient than ever
before with an estimated 28 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the
highway.
Luxury Vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC - Powered by the
cleanest-burning diesel engine in the world, this luxurious sedan
comes with a DeNox storage catalytic converter that helps cut down
on the nitrogen-oxide emissions emitted into the air. However, due
to strict emission laws, the BLUETEC is not available for sale in
California and New York.
- Lexus Hybrid - Goes from zero to 60 in 5.2
seconds; this elegant Hybrid provides amenities, craftsmanship and
technology Lexus owners have come to appreciate. It also comes with
a nickel-metal hydride battery that is so advanced you never have to
plug in the vehicle to charge the battery - now that's a fuel and
energy efficient car!
Last updated: October 19, 2006