Smart Fortwo

In the race to purchase fuel hybrid cars, consumers may overlook some of the smaller, lighter cars with gas that can offer exceptional fuel economy. Although hybrids certainly pave the way for effective, consumers must pay the price premium for these vehicles can be a real turn off.

The most fuel efficient cars gas powered Smart Fortwo, a tiny two-seater produced by Germany's Daimler AG. The car has been sold for several years in Canada, but only recently became available in the United States. Powered by a 61 cubic foot three-cylinder Smart Fortwo is by far the smallest car on the road, at least a foot shorter than the MINI Cooper.

The advantage of the Fortwo is in its highway fuel economy when the car reaches 41 mpg according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This figure puts the Fortwo fifth on the list of successful models of fuel, the origin of several hybrid and diesel models, but at the top of the heap gasoline powered car.

"The smart fortwo demonstrates there are options other than hybrids, when seeking excellent fuel economy at a time when fuel prices were at historic levels," said Dave Schembri, president of Smart USA. "This vehicle has a low cost of ownership starting under $ 12,000 and is one of the greenest vehicles on the road today, not only for its environmental friendliness, but also for its compact size in an age of increasing urban congestion. "

The diminutive Fortwo has also been certified as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its extremely low exhaust emissions. He is also certified by the EPA as a "SmartWay vehicle", which indicates good environmental performance, placing it among the "greenest" car available on the market.

The materials and manufacturing processes used to produce it clearly demonstrates the ecology of the Smart Fortwo. For example, 95% of the vehicle is recyclable, and the shipboard equipment is made from recycled synthetics. In addition, the "Smartville" factory in France, where the vehicle is manufactured, is considered one of the most modern and environmentally friendly plants on the globe.

In addition to the Smart Fortwo, there are several other gasoline-powered vehicles that are larger, but get very good gas mileage, especially on the highway. The Chevrolet Cobalt XFE commands 37 mpg as the MINI Cooper, while the Toyota Yaris returns 36 mpg. Among the hybrids, the Toyota Prius returns 45 mpg on the highway, but 48 mpg in town. The most efficient diesel is the Volkswagen Jetta , which gets 41 mpg on the highway.

The biggest advantage of the smart fortwo in addition to its efficiency is its price. With an MSRP of $ 11,590, the Fortwo offers class leading fuel economy with a price advantage of leading class.

(Source: Smart USA)