{"id":3187,"date":"2012-10-10T09:05:22","date_gmt":"2012-10-10T14:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/faithandfinance\/?p=3187"},"modified":"2012-10-10T09:05:22","modified_gmt":"2012-10-10T14:05:22","slug":"10-best-fuel-efficient-cars-for-2012-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/faithandfinance\/2012\/10\/10\/10-best-fuel-efficient-cars-for-2012-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Fuel Efficient Cars for 2012-2013"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

With the growth of the hybrid and electric car fleets have come tremendous improvements in fuel efficiency. Where once ever smaller and lighter gas powered cars seemed to be the only way to increase fuel efficiency, we\u2019re now seeing the results of decades of experimentation and innovation with whole new methods of propulsion.<\/p>\n

Do you plan to take advantage of more fuel efficient cars?<\/p>\n

Why worry about fuel efficiency?<\/h3>\n

It seems that every few years we get a wake up call reminding us why fuel efficiency matters. Prices surge and everyone is looking for higher fuel efficiency. But then prices drop and stabilize and we go back to our gas guzzling ways as greater \u201cluxury\u201d becomes the new obsession yet again.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re about due for another spike in gas prices though. The last one was in 2008, and took gas prices well above the $4 mark. Already, gas prices are hovering close to $4 so it wouldn\u2019t take much to throw us back into a full-blown energy panic. There\u2019s uncertainty in much of the oil producing regions of the world, including the \u201cArab Spring\u201d which is nearing the two year mark. And then there\u2019s Iran, who\u2019s always a good reason for a price spike.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re buying a new car<\/a>, fuel efficiency should be at the top of your list of \u201cmust haves\u201d.<\/p>\n

The 10 best fuel efficient cars for 2012<\/h3>\n

Fortunately, there are more and better choices in the fuel efficiency department than ever. Here is a list of the 10 best fuel efficient cars for 2012. You\u2019ll notice that the list is completely dominated by hybrid and all-electric vehicles.<\/p>\n

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  1. Mitsubishi i \u2013 126 City\/99 Highway<\/li>\n
  2. 2012 Nissan Leaf (electric) \u2013 106 City\/92 Highway<\/li>\n
  3. Ford Transit Connect Electric \u2013 62 City\/62 Highway<\/li>\n
  4. 2012 Chevrolet Volt \u2013 58 City\/62 Highway<\/li>\n
  5. Toyota Prius \u2013 51 city, 48 highway<\/li>\n
  6. 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid \u2013 44 City\/44 Highway<\/li>\n
  7. 2012 Toyota Prius v \u2013 44 City\/40 Highway<\/li>\n
  8. Lexus CT200h \u2013 43 City\/40 Highway<\/li>\n
  9. 2012 Honda Insight \u2013 41 City\/44 Highway<\/li>\n
  10. 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE \u2013 43 City\/39 Highway<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    (Source: Automotive.com<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n

    Hybrids and electric cars have come a long way<\/h3>\n

    Though the hybrids and electrics make up virtually all of the ten most fuel efficient cars, they haven\u2019t been without their problems and that has kept them from being more popular than they are. But two of the biggest obstacles are now being addressed.<\/p>\n

    Range.<\/strong> Since hitting the market, one of the major concerns with hybrid\/electric cars has been that they have very limited range. A car that can only go less than 100 miles on a charge means that it\u2019s only good for commuting and local driving. Long distance trips were out of the question.<\/p>\n

    That problem hasn\u2019t been remedied across the board, but progress is being made. The Chevrolet Volt allows a total distance of 379 miles (gas and electric), which is well above any other electric or hybrid model. The top rated Mitsubishi i, by contrast, has a range of just 70 miles. We can expect that other vehicles will now be forced to increase their range to complete with the Volt.<\/p>\n

    Price.<\/strong> Until recently, most new car buyers were priced out of the hybrid\/electric car market, but prices have come down. The Mitsubishi i\u2014lightly loaded\u2014comes with a price of $29,125, and that\u2019s further reduced by the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit for fuel efficient vehicles. That brings the effective cost of the car well down into the low 20s.<\/p>\n

    The Nissan Leaf starts at $32,790, with the tax credit bringing it down into the mid-20s. The Honda Insight has a base price of just $18,500. That puts the price of fuel efficient cars into the moderate range where many people can afford to buy.<\/p>\n

    Yet another reason to buy a fuel efficient car<\/h3>\n

    Rising gas prices play havoc with car prices. The two primary results of high gas prices on cars are 1) less fuel efficient vehicles drop in value, and 2) prices increase for more fuel efficient cars.<\/p>\n

    By buying a fuel efficient car now you\u2019ll get in before higher gas prices force car prices higher. Just as important, it will give you a chance to sell your less fuel efficient vehicle before prices on them crash.<\/p>\n

    How important do you think fuel efficiency is when buying a new car right now?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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