Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Take Advantage of Honda's Fuel Economy Obsession

By Rebecca Worthlin

Recent gas prices have everyone thinking economically when it comes to car purchases. A few of us think about it anyway even though we won't be buying a new car...just to torment ourselves with how much money we could save with more economical models in comparison to the cars we own!But what many don't realize is that there are some truly hot cars out there with really good fuel economy. The Accord and the Civic are fabulous when it comes to fuel economy as well as overall quality, but they aren't the only Hondas to look at when you look for an economical vehicle to alleviate the pain at the pump!

The S2000 is an aggressive machine that will fulfill the lustful desires of the most speedy demons on the road but it can also get up to 25 mpg highway. This is a respectable number in the class of high performance sports cars and shouldn't be overlooked. The power combined with fuel economy is achieved with its 16-valve DOHC VTEC engine. And as an added bonus the S2000 has earned a low-emission-vehicle rating (LEV-2) from the California Air Resources Board.

We can go straight from the S2000 to the Honda Fit. The Honda Fit is not a sports car. It's an astoundingly effifient and economical car that is more than fun to drive! It gets 28 city/34 highway mpg. There's not much else to say when it comes to fuel economy. The car is able to achieve such high economical rates due to the combination of the 109 hp 1.5-liter, 16-valve, SOHC VTEC engine and the specialized throttle system.

The Drive-By-Wire throttle system give the Honda Fit fast responding electronics instead of the traditional throttle cable producing a better response in addition to the increased fuel economy. It also aids in the overall result of being a great car to drive and adds another incentive for those who are looking to save a few bucks by being low maintenance.

The Honda Element is another option from Honda that offers efficient use of fuel. This is the vehicle everyone is talking about. It was designed for heave use by active individuals and it's is one of the most versatile vehicles ever to hit the market. So why wouldn't the makers of this versatile feat of engineering take into account the high gas prices and make it fuel efficient as well? They did! The Element gets up to 26 mpg.

The Honda FCX Clarity is in a category all its own. It is the sedan of the future, but buyers can get their hands on it in the present day! The FCX is a zero emission hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicle. It's estimated to get up to 77 mpg. Get online to check out all the specifics!

So when it comes to fuel economy...Honda has you covered. Don't miss out on the wide variety of options including the traditional choices for the economical: the civic and the accord!

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