The 5 Best Fuel Efficient Modern Cars

In these times, having a car is a need rather than a want. We all need our own cars so we have something to use whenever we need to run some errands and attend to life's emergencies. With lots of cars available, you can surely find the latest brands at its best quality most especially if we are looking for a stylish or a brand new model with a cost-effective feature. These cars are popularly known as fuel-efficient cars. To get the latest of these cars, scroll down below.

The 5 Best Fuel Efficient Modern Cars 

� Mitsubishi i

This is the best fuel-efficient car out in the market today. It is labeled as the "Greenest Vehicle of 2012". This vehicle is said to let you drive around for just 3.6 cents per mile. Does the car you have right now do it for you? This electric vehicle will surely give you zero emissions, no sound while driving, no tailpipe, nothing but just a clean and green drive anywhere you want to.

� Toyota Prius c One

This brand is Toyota's smallest hybrid vehicle to date. It is also its best-seller in the category. You can surely get great features this car has to offer for everybody. While using the vehicle around town it gets 53 mpg, while on the other hand when you use it on the highway, it gets 46 mpg. When full-tank, you can travel this car for approximately 475 miles.

� Nissan Leaf

What's great about this vehicle is that it has lowered down it charge time from eight hours to just 4 hours. It surely gives you less charge time in times you needed to use this on your emergency cases. Its new features have reduced drags, longer driving distance, and an improved efficiency of the vehicle. Despite the fact that Nissan created a negative effect out of the previous version of the Nissan Leaf, consumers won't surely be unsatisfied with the new and improved version of the model this year.

� Honda Fit EV

If you want to have a vehicle with a fast-charging feature, then this is the best that you could ever find. For just three-hours of charging, you can already use its battery in full. Another thing is that, for a 100-mile drive, you can drive it for 29-kilowatt per hour. You can take advantage of its driving modes like normal, eco, and sport modes. If style is what you are looking for, then this vehicle will not surely disappoint you. It's exterior has a colour of Reflection Blue Pearl, just fit for any vehicle enthusiasts.

� Chevrolet Volt

This vehicle has a five-door hatchback and a front wheel drive. It's charging time depends on the type of volt outlet you use. If you are using the 120-volt outlet, then charging time is between ten to twelve hours. On the other hand, if you are using a 240-volt outlet, it will have a faster charging time of only four hours. It's design is just right for those looking for a spacious interior. Overall, Chevrolet is still one of the best fuel-efficient cars you can have today.

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What Chevy, Ford, And Dodge Are Doing to Regain Market Share

The collapse of the economy in 2008 did a number on Ford and GM (General Motors), as most clearly evidenced by the fact that GM almost went bankrupt and had to be bailed out by the US Government just to remain solvent. Ford, too, might have gone under had it not been for excellent sales in Europe and a cadre of loyal F-150 customers who continue to make it the most popular vehicle on the market. Factor in high fuel prices and cheap imports fueled by the weak Euro and Yen and it's clear to see that Ford and GM are up against the ropes.

As such, each company has come up with their own strategy for getting back on their feet. Ford has focused on specificity, increasing its focus on providing specific cars to specific markets. The F-150 is aggressively marketed and sold in the United States, especially in the south, mid-west and southeast, where heavy-duty trucks are prized for their off-road capabilities and large carrying capacity. In more congested areas such as California and New England, Ford pushes their popular Fiesta, a car originally developed for the European market that was made famous by rally and gymkhana artists for its small size and excellent handling characteristics. 

Chevy, meanwhile, is dipping its toe back into subcompacts, something it hasn't done since the 1970s and 80s. Its forays back then were halfhearted and incomplete, and the cars they produced were decidedly unpopular. Chevy has learned from its mistakes and paid close attention to its competition, producing very small light cars such as the Spark. Originally intended for the European market, the Spark is small, fuel efficient and inexpensive, intended to compete with Volkswagen and Toyota for the small hatchback market. They have also introduced the Volt, which is a new spin on the hybrid. It allows the driver to choose whether they are running solely on electricity, or are using the onboard fuel-powered generator to charge the electric engine. It�s an interesting concept that hopefully will inspire the next generation of fuel sipping cars.

Dodge, being a producer of heavy trucks and sports cars, is in more of a bind. They do not want to dilute their brand by producing small micro-cars, but they know that not everyone wants one of their large pickup trucks or SUVs. Therefore they have reintroduced the Dodge Dart. Though the original Dart was maligned as underpowered and poorly designed, the modern Dart is a four-door sedan capable of competing with the Volkswagen Jetta and the Toyota Camry. Dodge has also introduced a new Challenger that is an affordable and gas-sipping muscle car, thanks to its unusually low weight and simple construction. Dodge hopes that by making more "European" styled sports cars with better turning and handling capabilities, as well as a better power-to-weight ratio, they can offer lots of speed at low prices and without guzzling gas.

These strategies tending towards lower weights, lighter construction and more efficient engines are long overdue, and were only able to be postponed while SUV sales propped up the companies. As such, it appears that these changes won't just benefit the companies in the short term, but it will prepare them for the challenges going forward into the 21st century. As cars get smaller, lighter and more fuel efficient, some even using alternative technologies, it appears that Chevy, Ford and Dodge will be in the forefront, producing the cars that people want to buy and making their employees, investors and customers happy.

Author Bio:

Natalia Jenkins is a writer for Osseo Auto. She loves writing on cars, history and reading classic books. She also is secretly a car aficionado. Osseo Auto is a leading Chevy car dealership in Wisconsin that sells new and used cars in Eau Claire and La Crosse.