Thirty miles per gallon (MPG) on the highway isn’t too much to ask. As the chart below shows, the 30 MPG car isn’t a rarity in America these days. Alas, it’s not nearly as common as it was 25 years ago. Looking back at the lists of high MPG cars built in the early 1980s might be a surprise to some, for the lists were long and the fuel efficiency ratings were high. The 30 MPG car was not an oddity back then … it was more part of our nation’s mindset.
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30 MPG Cars
December 8th, 2007 — saturn, hyundai, suzuki, subaru, chrysler, pontiac, audi, kia, mazda, nissan, ford, honda, toyota, vw, mercedes-benz, dodge, chevrolet, gm, hybrid
Saturn Vue Gas Mileage
November 21st, 2007 — saturn, suv, gm, hybrid
The Saturn Vue, first introduced in 2002, is one of America’s most economical compact SUVs. Good gas mileage has long been a hallmark of the Vue. From its inception through the 2007 model year, city gas mileage ratings hovered around or above 20 miles per gallon (MPG), with highway ratings in the mid-to-high twenties. The 2008 model year marks a substantial redesign for the Vue. While the quality of the Vue has risen dramatically with the new European-inspired design, gas mileage ratings have fallen from previous years.
The 2008 Vue is available with three engine choices, based on trim level. The Vue XE FWD and Green Line (hybrid) models are fitted with a 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine, rated at 169 horsepower. AWD Vue XE models are equipped with a 3.5 liter V-6 engine, rated at 222 horsepower, while the Vue XR and Vue Red Line are fitted with a DOHC 3.6 liter V-6 that pumps out 257 horsepower, topping the charts for the range. Gas mileage ratings for the Vue Green Line hybrid top the 2WD SUV highway charts.
Chevrolet TrailBlazer Gas Mileage
November 18th, 2007 — chevrolet, suv, gm
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is one of America’s most popular SUVs. Introduced on its own platform in 2002, the TrailBlazer can be equipped with either a 291 horsepower inline six-cylinder or a pair of V-8 engines. Gas mileage, unfortunately, has never been one of the TrailBlazer’s strongest selling points. The TrailBlazer’s highway gas mileage ratings have floated around the 20 miles per gallon (MPG) mark, over the years.
The TrailBlazer SS, pictured above, is not your typical soccer mom’s SUV. The 6.0 liter LS2 Corvette V-8 engine in the TrailBlazer SS produces 395 horsepower (on premium unleaded), propelling the SUV from 0-60 in under six seconds.
Chevrolet Malibu Gas Mileage
November 2nd, 2007 — chevrolet, gas mileage, gm, hybrid
Dig out your Beach Boys CDs and find your favorite flip flops. The Chevrolet Malibu is an iconic American car, dating back to the 1960s. The Malibu originally sprung to life as an offshoot of the classic Chevy Chevelle muscle car, evoking rays of California sunshine.
While the sun set on the Malibu in the mid-1980s, it rose again in the 1997 model year. It’s clear that Chevrolet is seeking to regain those glory days with the latest redesign, and fuel efficiency is part and parcel in the effort. While the 2008 Malibu delivers acceptable gas mileage figures for a family sedan - with the highest ratings produced by the Malibu Hybrid at 24 city / 32 highway - there’s still plenty of room for improvement in the MPG category.
Chevrolet Impala Gas Mileage
November 2nd, 2007 — chevrolet, gas mileage, gm
The Chevrolet Impala is a true slice of Americana, with a long and storied past that dates all the way back to the 1950s. While all the chrome, the two-tone paint and the fins may be long gone, the Impala is still a king of the open road.
All-in-all, the 2008 Impala produces respectable gas mileage for a large sedan. When equipped with either the 3.5 or 3.9 liter six-cylinder engine, the roomy Impala delivers gas mileage between 28 and 29 miles per gallon on the highway. Results with the available 5.3 liter V-8 aren’t anything to sneeze at either, with a rating of 16 city / 24 highway. The Impala is a big, comfortable ride that’s conservatively priced and well suited to soaking up the highway miles.
