Green product watch: Fuel-efficient cars
Here’s the latest news and advice on greener products, covered in the April 2010 issue of Consumer Reports.
Top Green Car Pick. For 2010, the Toyota Prius was the Top Pick in the Green Car category, an honor held by the Prius for the seventh straight year, the longest of any current model. The Prius, which received a redesign for 2010, is still the most fuel-efficient car in our Ratings, getting 44 mpg overall. Our testers say it’s also a pleasant car to drive, with a roomy interior, a steady ride, hatchback versatility, and excellent reliability and crash-test results. Get the reviews of all Top Picks and watch the Prius video.
Note that the ‘10 Prius has been recalled to provide a brake software upgrade, though all new cars have had this work performed at the dealership or at the factory. For more information, read Toyota makes progress with recalls, cars back on sale.
Best (and worst) cars in overall fuel economy. Our auto engineers have found more than a 30 mpg difference between the most and least fuel-efficient cars they've tested. Check out which cars did the best and worst in overall mpg. You can also find out which used cars have the best fuel economy.
RELATED LINKS:
CR Green car guide
CR Fuel economy blog
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