These fuel-sipping SUVs prove you can still get impressive efficiency from a traditional gas engine.
We all want to save money. Whether it’s at the grocery store, on our monthly bills, or at the pump, finding ways to keep a little extra cash in our pockets is always a plus—especially in today’s economy, where gas prices remain high. Although hybrid vehicles are excellent fuel savers thanks to their combination of battery power and an internal combustion engine, they’re usually more expensive than their gas-only counterparts.
Perhaps you’re in the market for an SUV and want to save money at the pump but can’t quite make a hybrid or similar pencil out in your budget. Or maybe you simply prefer the way internal combustion vehicles operate. Either way, we’ve compiled a list of 20 of the most fuel-efficient gas-powered SUVs you can buy today. (Note: A 21st, the 30-mpg Ford Escape, was left off, as production ended in December.) And if you’re hybrid curious and want to know how these gas-only SUVs stack up against similar hybrids, you can always check out our list of the most fuel-efficient hybrid SUVs .