2012 Fuel Efficient Vehicles Make Their Mark

With no sign of the cost of gasoline declining, consumers looking to buy 2012 cars are looking for vehicles that are going to save them money over the long-term ownership and operation of the vehicle. Thankfully, there are plenty of great vehicles being manufactured for the year 2012; what’s more, the top fuel economy cars offer spacious interiors, well built exteriors, and the vehicles are well equipped with safety features.

About Fuel Economy Cars

Car seeking consumers are showing a preference for the top fuel economy cars; in turn, carmakers, recognizing the high demand for fuel-efficient vehicles have responded to consumer demand by creating more fuel-efficient cars. There is a serious decline in the purchase of sports utility vehicles, trucks or cars that consume far too much gasoline. In fact, during this past year alone, the purchase of large trucks, SUVs, and large cars has declined as much as twenty-five percent in some instances. This decline has forced carmakers into a position where they need to make fuel efficient, reliable, and affordable vehicles in order to remain in the automobile selling race and to maintain an edge over the competition.

The government is also playing a role in the number of new fuel economy cars being produced; the National Highway Transportation Safety Authority (NHTSA) is recommending that all carmakers reach the 35 corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) within the next eight years. Presently, the CAFE regulation asserts that cars have to have a CAFE of 27.5 and trucks have to have a CAFE of 23. In addition, through each year from 2011 to the year 2015, carmakers are mandated to manufacture vehicles that have an improved gasoline economy equaling 4.5 percent or greater.

Fuel efficient cars are not only more economically satisfying to the consumer; carmakers know what consumers are looking for when they are making a long term investment in an automobile. Today’s top fuel economy cars are durable, reliable, comfortable, and they are crafted out of superior materials. What’s more, consumers will find that today’s best fuel economy cars have superior performance and style.

Top 2012 Fuel Economy Cars

2012 Honda Insight

The 2012 Honda Insight hosts a 1.3-Liter Inline 4 engine. The four-cylinder engine already ensures that the vehicle will offer decent fuel efficiency ratings; consumers can count on getting as much as 41 miles per gallon in the city and 44 miles per gallon on the highway from the Honda Insight. The vehicle comes with a two speed CVT with overdrive, and it can achieve zero to sixty in less than six seconds. The vehicle seats five people, has a front wheel drive train, and it has 31.5 cubic feet of cargo space. The invoice price on the 2012 insight ranges from $17325.00 to $20582.00. It has an aerodynamically designed exterior and a hatchback configuration. The vehicle is equipped with plenty of extras including turn signals embedded in the mirrors, alloy wheels, a stereo system with six speakers, cruise control, keyless entry, power mirrors, power locks, power windows, and a navigation system in the EX model. The Insight comes with traction control, electronic stability control, antilock brakes, and six airbags as a standard. For more information visit http://www.insideline.com/honda/insight/2012/2012-honda-insight-gets-price-hike-upgrades.html.

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid

The 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid is fitted with a 1.5 Liter Inline 4 engine. It sports a two speed automatic transmission with overdrive and it goes from zero to sixty in under six seconds. This vehicle has a front wheel drivetrain and it seats up to five people. It has less cargo space than the Insight since it only offers 10.7 cubic feet of cargo space. Nevertheless, the Civic Hybrid offers great fuel efficiency since it gets 44 miles per gallon in the city and 44 miles per gallon on the highway. The invoice price of the Civic Hybrid is around $22134.00. Like the Insight, the Civic Hybrid offers plenty of coveted features including things like Bluetooth® connectivity, automatic climate controls, power door locks, power windows, cruise control, remote fuel-filler door release, remote trunk release, and more. For more information visit http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-hybrid/.

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid hosts a 2.5-Liter Inline 4 engine, a two-speed CVT tranny with overdrive, a front wheel drivetrain, and it seats five people. It has a bit more cargo space than the Honda Civic, but less space than the Honda Insight since it offers 13.1 cubic feet of cargo space. The vehicle offers the consumer 43 miles per gallon in the city and 39 miles per gallon on the highway. The invoice pricing on the Camry is between $23829.00 and $25208.00. The vehicle is equipped with Eco Assist™, all season tires, stability assist, brake assist, ABS, electronic brake distribution, tire pressure monitoring, and daytime running lights. For more information visit http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-hybrid/specifications.aspx.

2012 Toyota Prius v

The 2012 Toyota Prius v is an ideal family vehicle; it is a five-door station wagon with an MSRP of $26,400.00 and an invoice price of $24,577.00. The vehicle comes with a 1.8-Liter Inline 4 engine, driveline traction control, antilock brakes, sixteen-inch aluminum wheels, keyfob remote keyless entry, a two-speed CVT gearbox with overdrive, and automatic climate controls. This vehicle offers the consumer 44 miles per gallon in the city and 40 miles per gallon on the highway. This vehicle has been identified as a leader in its class in terms of fuel efficiency. It offers a decent amount of cargo space and the cabin of the vehicle is roomy. For more information visit http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/prius-v/2012/.

2012 Chevrolet Volt

The 2012 Chevrolet Volt is equipped with a front wheel drivetrain, a one speed automatic gearbox, 10.6 cubic feet of cargo space, and it seats four. In terms of fuel efficiency, the vehicle is amazing: it delivers 95 miles per gallon in the city and 90 miles per gallon on the highway. The invoice price of the Volt is right around $37579.00. The vehicle comes with eight airbags, rear/front park assist, leather seating, stability control, and more. This vehicle is also an environmentally friendly option. For full details visit http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2012/chevrolet/volt/vehicle-specifications.