Nobody can deny the crisis we are in right now. And while automobile companies have been introducing more fuel-efficient vehicles to help motorists, motorists themselves also have to find ways to survive the crisis. Suzanne Denbow of RIDELUST posted a very interesting and helpful guide to help motorists pick the auto that’s perfect for their lifestyle. Suzanne categorized buyers into five and posted recommended vehicles for each category. You may just want to take a look at these:
Category 1:
High school or college student looking for a fuel-efficient car but on a tight budget
Suzanne’s Recommendations:
Mercedes Benz 300D
* Reliable and longer lasting
* Features a fuel-efficient diesel engine
* Boasts of 19 mpg in the city and 21 mpg in the highway
* Capable of reaching up to 500,000 miles
Category 2:
An off-roader or driver who is after the flexibility and storage capacity of an SUV
Suzanne’s Recommendations:
Ford Escape hybrid or Mercury Mariner hybrid
* Budget-friendly brand new
* Averages 36 mpg in the city and 31 mpg in the highway
Category 3:
Single and middle-class in search of a more improved car but not willing to go for a super-expensive one
Suzanne’s Recommendations:
Toyota Camry
* Available at $19,145
* Features a 3.5L Duratec V6 capable of generating268hp and 249lb.ft of torque
* Boasts of 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg in the highway
Ford Fusion
* Available at $19,035
* Features 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg in the highway
* With remarkable standard features
Category 4:
A family in need of an inexpensive auto that can accommodate 2 or more children
Suzanne’s Recommendations:
Volvo 850 or 960 wagon
* Features a powertrain with 500,000+ life span
* Both models have already bagged awards due to their remarkable safety features
* Both features 18 mpg in the city and 23 mpg in the highway
Category 5:
An older or a more mature professional with a successful career and a newly empty nest
Suzanne’s Recommendations:
Toyota Prius
* Boasts of 48 mpg in the city and 45 mpg in the highway
* Brand new is available for $22,000
Lexus RX hybrid, Lexus GS hybrid, Lexus LS hybrid
* With varying mileage, power, and price…
* Depending on your priority and what you’re willing to sacrifice, the three are great choices
You can see Suzanne Denbow’s complete guide post here.
Note: All info and photo taken from the guide post. Thanks for these tips, Suzanne! 
With everyone into efficient cars, the congress has fueled the Clunker Act. This gives every guzzler owner the opportunity to own new and more efficient automobile in exchange of the old clunker, rebating as much as $4,500. This send a wave of adrenaline burst on All-American automakers Ford and GM, who made their own hot enticing deals. Did the Americans made the right choice? Let’s see in this year’s Top Ten Most Fuel Efficient Cars.
