When you think about Toyota fuel economy, you typically think about the flagship Toyota Hybrid, the Toyota Prius. To be sure, the Prius has been the best selling hybrid on the market since its release, and it continues to please buyers with its amazing fuel economy.
Still, overall, Toyota actually offers several vehicles that are excellent when it comes to fuel economy. There are seven Toyota models that have an EPA-rated highway fuel economy greater than 30 miles per gallon of gas.
These include:
- The 4 Cylinder Camry at 31 mpg,
- The Camry Hybrid at 34 mpg,
- The Solara at 31 mpg,
- The Corolla at 35 to 37 mpg,
- The Matrix at 31 to 33 mpg,
- The Yaris at 35 to 36 mpg,
- The Prius at 45 mpg, and
- The Scion xD at 32 to 33 mpg.
How did Toyota get such a fuel effecient fleet? They’ve made great strides, over time, in engine design as well as hybrid technology.Among the technological advances contributing to Toyota’s fuel economy
numbers are Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive, variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i), improvements in fuel injection technology, Toyota’s drive by wire system, transmission enhancements and lighter weight vehicle materials.
If you want to save money at the pump in these times of high gasoline prices, come see your local Toyota dealer today.
