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MPG-o-Matic Toyota Camry Hybrid Review Summary: Proving that fuel-efficiency, conservative styling, and a comfortable ride are not mutually exclusive, the Toyota Camry Hybrid delivers a winning combination of high-MPGs with a roomy interior and low-key appearance.
The Toyota Camry Hybrid primarily competes with the Honda Civic Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid, Chevy Malibu Hybrid, and Saturn Aura Hybrid.
MPG-o-Matic Toyota Yaris Sedan Review Summary: While not a hybrid, the Toyota Yaris is capable of delivering truly remarkable mileage, both on the highway and in-town. 50 MPG highway is achievable for light-footed drivers.
The Toyota Yaris competes with the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, and Chevy Aveo, among others in the subcompact market. Available as both a four door sedan and a three-door liftback, the Yaris slots in under the Corolla as the entry-level model in Toyota’s lineup.
Under the hood, the Yaris is fitted with 1.5 liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i four cylinder engine, producing 106 horsepower (HP) and 103 foot pounds of torque.
Take a ride down the stretch of highway past your local auto dealers and you’re bound to see rows of unwanted new and used SUVs clogging the lots. Yesterday’s darlings of automotive indulgence are today’s pariah. But could they be tomorrow’s hotly sought after collectibles?
Dealers are slashing prices to move SUV inventory, and there’s been an unprecedented drop in value. While a good number of Americans still love their big SUVs, the sheer cost of filling the tank has eroded the enthusiasm of many.
For some folks, however, the drop in SUV prices has created a buying opportunity. For those with financial resources, the cost of gasoline is a minor expense and the current fire sale represents a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Carpe diem. It’s time to stock up and save.
Putting all political posturing aside, it’s foolish to downplay the importance of proper tire pressure. Simply put, a properly inflated set of tires allow a vehicle to operate as it was designed. When one or more tires are under-inflated, performance is negatively effected; the vehicle’s ride and handling will suffer, along with its gas mileage.
The term “where the rubber meets the road” directly applies to this issue. A properly inflated tire provides the optimum contact patch (the section of rubber that touches the road surface). An under-inflated tire, on the other hand, has a larger contact patch with increased rolling resistance. More friction where the rubber meets the road means your engine has to work harder, thus lowering fuel efficiency.
Straight line friction’s just part of the equation. Poor handling is an even larger culprit.
Over the years, Acura has achieved a well-earned reputation for fuel-efficiency among the premium imports. Highway gas mileage for the current RL, TL, and TSX lines run from the mid to high twenty mile per gallon (MPG) range. Although the 2009 Acura TSX (shown below) produces solid MPG ratings for a performance-oriented vehicle (20/28 with the five-speed automatic and 21/30 with the six-speed manual transmission), a much more fuel-efficient diesel option is waiting in the wings.
