Best Deals on Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs
Save gas and money on these models recommended by CR
Many shoppers are prioritizing fuel economy when selecting their next new car. However, it’s also important to consider performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. Those are all part of the Overall Score that Consumer Reports gives to new cars it tests, and those virtues are factored into a model’s eligibility for recommendation.
To help CR members, we reviewed the latest transaction data reflecting what people actually paid for 2025 model-year cars in the past month. Then we filtered the list to include only CR Recommended models that are among those with the best fuel economy for their class. In short, these are good models with great fuel economy. This list highlights models from BMW, Buick, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, and Toyota. There’s a variety of cars and SUVs, each representing an efficient choice in its category. Next month, we will focus on 2026 models.
CR's Build & Buy Car Buying Service
In addition to research and reviews, Consumer Reports offers members access to the Build & Buy Car Buying Service at no additional cost. Through this service, they can compare in-stock vehicles, see what others paid for the car they want, and customize their payments online. Once they find the vehicle they’re interested in, members can get up-front price offers online from local certified dealers.
On top of national incentives, Consumer Reports members are eligible for additional incentive offers from select manufacturers through the Build & Buy Car Buying Service. Plus, members can get an instant trade-in value for their current vehicle to use toward their next car purchase.
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