The modern day SUV has been increasing in popularity over the past decade. These are not serious off-road vehicles but do include AWD (all-wheel drive) and are perfect for rural and bad weather situations. Below you will find the list of top 10 most fuel efficient SUV based on the study from Kelly Blue Book.
All SUV in the list are 2015 models, fuel consumption numbers are city/highway (mpg and L/100km)
1.
Hyundai Tuscon Fuel Cell ** 48/50 (4.9/4.7) ** 134 hp (hydrogen fuel cell with electric motor)
2.
Lexus NX hybrid ********* 35/31 (6.7/7.6) ** 194 hp (2.5-liter inline-4 engine & electric motor)
3.
Subaru XV crosstrek ****** 29/33 (8.1/7.1) ** 148 hp (2.0-liter boxer-4 petrol engine)
4.
BMW X3 *************** 27/34 (8.7/6.9) ** 180 hp (2.0-liter turbo diesel inline-4)
5.
Lexus RXh ************** 32/28 (7.4/8.4) ** 245 hp (3.5-liter V6 & 123-kW electric motor)
6.
Nissan Juke ************* 28/32 (8.4/7.4) ** 188 hp (1.6-liter turbo 4 cylinder petrol engine)
7.
Chevrolet Trax *********** 26/34 (9.0/6.9) ** 138 hp (1.4-liter turbo 4 cylinder petrol engine)
8.
Honda CRV ************* 27/34 (8.7/6.9) ** 185 hp (2.4-liter 4 cylinder petrol engine)
9.
Mazda CX-5 ************ 26/32 (9.0/7.4) ** 155 hp (2.0-liter 4 cylinder petrol engine)
10.
Mercedes-Benz GLA **** 25/35 (9.4/6.7) ** 208 hp (2.0-liter turbo 4 cylinder petrol engine)
Colour codes: fuel cell technology, electric hybrid technology, diesel, all non coloured are petrol powered (gas).
If you are opting to purchase any one of these SUV try to compare similar technologies. As well take a look at the maintenance schedule and warranty information of the vehicle. You may save fuel in the early years but pay some hefty repair costs in the later years. Of course this should be considered by those who plan on keeping their SUV for a long term period.
Full article may be found on the Kbb.com site by following this link: http://www.kbb.com/most-fuel-efficient-cars/suv/2015/10/
More detailed information can be found by clicking on the picture of the SUV. All pictures are courtesy of Google images.
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