Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Get A Car With a Great Look AND Fuel Economy

By Rebecca Worthlin

Recent gas prices have everyone thinking economically when it comes to car purchases. A few of us think about it anyway even though we won't be buying a new car...just to torment ourselves with how much money we could save with more economical models in comparison to the cars we own!But what many don't realize is that there are some truly hot cars out there with really good fuel economy. The Accord and the Civic are fabulous when it comes to fuel economy as well as overall quality, but they aren't the only Hondas to look at when you look for an economical vehicle to alleviate the pain at the pump!

The S2000 is an aggressive machine that will fulfill the lustful desires of the most speedy demons on the road but it can also get up to 25 mpg highway. This is a respectable number in the class of high performance sports cars and shouldn't be overlooked. The power combined with fuel economy is achieved with its 16-valve DOHC VTEC engine. And as an added bonus the S2000 has earned a low-emission-vehicle rating (LEV-2) from the California Air Resources Board.

We can go straight from the S2000 to the Honda Fit. The Honda Fit is not a sports car. It's an astoundingly effifient and economical car that is more than fun to drive! It gets 28 city/34 highway mpg. There's not much else to say when it comes to fuel economy. The car is able to achieve such high economical rates due to the combination of the 109 hp 1.5-liter, 16-valve, SOHC VTEC engine and the specialized throttle system.

The Drive-By-Wire throttle system give the Honda Fit fast responding electronics instead of the traditional throttle cable producing a better response in addition to the increased fuel economy. It also aids in the overall result of being a great car to drive and adds another incentive for those who are looking to save a few bucks by being low maintenance.

With the Honda Element you get the opportunity to change the way you use your vehicle on a continuous basis (there has never been another car that offered more features, options or adjustable items) but you get the years and years of experienced Honda design culminating in a modern vehicle that's design focus was specifically chosen to enhance fuel mileage and increase fuel efficiency. The aerodynamic, modern lines resulted in a sleek, sophisticated look that provides up to 26 mpg highway.

Then there's the Honda FCX Clarity. This is the ultimate retaliation against ridiculous gas prices! This zero emission hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicle has been called the car of the future that is available right now! It estimated to get up to 77 mpg.

So while we all know that it's possible to get a vehicle that will be so fuel efficient you'll notice the difference in your pocket book after a few trips to the gas station, there are a few options out there that just might surprise you! Honda has a full line up of efficient vehicles to choose from!

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