I was hoping to see more emphasis on fuel economy. My opinion is that SUVs in most applications are a waste of fuel, and their increased size and top-heavy structure makes them dangerous to themselves and others. Sure, there may be a need for them, but if all you need is extra storage and passenger room, get a minivan or a wagon-type car. Until we focus less on monster HP, 2-ton SUVs, I'm not going anywhere near a Smart car, regardless of mileage or assured safety. If we're really as dependant on oil as the media says, let's do something about it. Hybrids are a good start and a possible transition to non-gas technologies. The next few years will show how good those electric engines are in terms of reliability.
For those interested, here's a quick list of the higher-mileage cars available.
While at the show, non-hybrid cars like these caught my eye in terms of mileage and still maintaining a cool look:
- Aesthetically, I like the look of the Saturn ION (26/35 MPG). Unfortunately, Saturn hasn't been doing well lately. But I feel they're still competitive in terms of styling, economy and performance.
Not bad, and the 41 MPG on a standard combustion engine is very nice.
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