Save Gas with a More Fuel Efficient Car, Pickup Truck or SUV

NADAguides.com Announces Its Top Choices for 2008 Models

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 31 -- Fuel efficiency has always been a chief concern for many car shoppers, but with today's high gas prices, it's become more important than ever. NADAguides.com recognizes that today's car buyers are interested in vehicles that meet their size needs as well as ones that offer terrific gas mileage. Today, the company -- a vehicle pricing and information website -- released its list of the Most Fuel Efficient Cars, Pickup Trucks and SUVs for 2008.

"It's easy to think of the diminutive Smart Fortwo or even the sub-compact Toyota Yaris as great choices for fuel efficiency," says Tara Baukus Mello, senior writer and lead market analyst at NADAguides.com. "While both models are great cars, we know that today's drivers have a variety of needs and a small car may not be logical for everyone. Our list of top picks includes cars, pickup trucks and SUVs that are among the best in their respective size classes for gas mileage as well as those that offer a terrific combination of comfort and convenience features."

Some of the more surprising cars to top the list include the Audi TT roadster in the two-seater coupe category, which gets 22 city/29 highway mpg when equipped with the 200 horsepower, 2.0-liter engine and an automatic transmission and the Chrysler Town & Country in the minivan category not only for its very respectable 17 city/24 highway mpg with the 3.3-liter engine, but also for its innovative convenience features.

The Honda Accord was the top pick for the full-size sedan category, logging an estimated 21 city/31 highway mpg when it's powered by the 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission. "Mid-size and large sedans are surprisingly fuel efficient when they are equipped with four-cylinder engines, providing many drivers extra space without the compromised gas mileage of an SUV," says Baukus Mello.

The complete article showcasing NADAguides.com's top picks in 12 different size categories, as well as the runners-up in each category, can be found on the website: Most Fuel Efficient Cars, Pickup Trucks and SUVs for 2008. Following is a list of the top picks in each category and the best fuel economy rating, according to EPA estimates, for each car.

  --  Two-Seater Coupe: Audi TT Roadster (22 city/29 highway)
  --  Mini- and Sub-compact Car: Toyota Yaris (29 city/36 highway)
  --  Compact Car: Mazda MAZDA3 (24 city/34 highway)
  --  Mid-size Sedan: Hyundai Elantra (25 city/33 highway)
  --  Full-size Sedan: Honda Accord (22 city/31 highway)
  --  Station Wagon: Saab 9-5 Sportcombi (18 city/28 highway)
  --  Minivan: Chrysler Town & Country (17 city/24 highway)
  --  Compact Pickup Truck: Ford Ranger (21 city/26 highway)
  --  Full-Size Pickup Truck: Chevrolet Silverado (15 city/20 highway)
  --  Crossover (CUV): Honda CR-V (20 city/27 highway)
  --  Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV): Jeep Patriot (23 city/28 highway)
  --  Hybrid Car: Toyota Camry Hybrid (33 city/34 highway)

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