Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
A most fuel efficient SUV comes from Toyota in the form of a hybrid vehicle. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited receives 23 miles to the gallon when being driven in the city and 29 miles per gallon on the highways. Of its many features are:
• on-demand 4-wheel drive,
• the moon roof,
• back-up camera,
• tow package and
• the leather-trimmed seats.
This vehicle gets good reviews, but is denigrated for its high ticket price which ranges from $38,457 to $44,050.
Lexus RX 450h
The next most fuel efficient SUV is the Lexus RX 450h. This SUV will give its owner 22 miles per gallon on the surface streets and 31 miles per gallon on the highways. Along with better gas mileage on the highways, this vehicle’s other good features include its inside comfort and the new safety features it has to offer. To receive these safety features drivers will be have to spend more money, but the vehicle is considered to be worth it for the price of $44,735.
Ford Escape Hybrid
Another of the best mpg SUV class is the Ford Escape Hybrid. This automobile receives 22 miles to the gallon in the city and highway driving gives its owners 27 miles per gallon. People will have the choice of either a four-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive version. It is also a great vehicle for operating in all types of weather conditions. Although people who have reviewed this vehicle have generally liked it, they believe it is overpriced ranging from $32,320 to $35,154.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
The next best mpg SUV is the Subaru Forester 2.5X. This vehicle is not a hybrid, so it does not offer the gas mileage of the other vehicles with 18 miles per gallon when driven in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway. The manufacturers of this vehicle have improved its safety features enough to earn it four out of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. People can have this vehicle for a purchase price between $20,466 and $29,604.
Nissan Juke SV
The Nissan Juke SV has a reputation for being a vehicle that is easy to drive on all types of terrain. The other interesting thing about the Juke is that people have extreme views about it; they either extol its virtues highly or they detest it immensely. Its starting price is $20,280, and it receives 29 miles per gallon.