Fun Small Hatchbacks w/ Good MPG

[Buck]

Edit: I got a 2014 Focus ST1 (aka the base version).

[TrebMaxx]

Originally Posted by Buck

Ford Dealer is next. What model do I want to ask them to drive?

Focus ST Hatch

[Dallas Chief]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Mazda 3 makes a hatchback with different engine options based on the power/fuel economy you are looking for. I'm looking at the Speed 3 but that's the least fuel efficient but most fun to drive.

Compromise and get the 2.5. I did and it is way fun to drive!

[stanleychief]

http://www.caranddriver.com/chevrolet/corvette

Here you go.. a hatchback, and 29 mpg highway!

[Dayze]

Originally Posted by Buck

Just drove a 2013 GTI and **** that Fiat lol.

yeah dude. GTI's are a blast. Same with WRX's.

I wanted a GTI but it was out of my budget when I got my Rabbit.

I also liked the TDI. talk about kick as gas mileage.....

[TribalElder]

Originally Posted by Buck

Ford Dealer is next. What model do I want to ask them to drive?

Any used Subaru they might have on the lot

[Dayze]

NIssan Juke? No idea on what the MPG is however.

[jjjayb]

Originally Posted by Buck

It's like 600 lbs heavier than the Fiat 500. It sounds mean too, but I'm already over it.

That's why I don't get why the mileage isn't better.

[-King-]

Why are you buying new?

[Chieftain58]

I have Dodge 4x4 and a Prius

[KC Jones]

I get that the look isn't for everyone, but I'm getting ~30mpg from my Nissan Cube. I'm 6'5" and fit in it just fine. My 5'5" 10 year old has plenty of leg room in back too. I can lay the seats down in back and get my mountain bike in only taking the front wheel off the bike. One downside is it's not good in the snow, but given your locale that's nothing to worry about. They are a bit underpowered with the 4 cylinder CVT. Punch the gas and... the hamster wheels slowly rev up. They are cheap though - bare bones is like $16k. Should be good for 150k+ miles.

[mdchiefsfan]

I was just in a similar situation. I just bought a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo. That is a fun car to drive. The tech and the warranty for the price are unmatched. Check it out.

[Darien25]

Originally Posted by -King-

You actually think this looks good? Serious question.

I think they look pretty cool but when we stopped in a couple of weeks ago to test drive one the salesperson steered us away from them because of reliability, costs and safety concerns. He recommended going with something off of their Honda or Mazda lot.

[Darien25]

Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

I was just in a similar situation. I just bought a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo. That is a fun car to drive. The tech and the warranty for the price are unmatched. Check it out.

I love the exterior body styling of these cars. Not the most comfortable ride but definitely a neat looking car. I am still considering buying one.

[dtebbe]

I rented a Dodge 300 V6 and drove it from KC to SD and back one weekend. Averaged 34mpg. It ran really well (so well I thought it had a V8 until I looked under the hood) and was very luxurious on the inside. There are lots of bigger cars out there that will do over 30mpg. I'm also a fan of the Nissan Altima with the 2.5 and CVT. Over 35mpg on those the last few times I've rented them. And I have a lead foot.

The Mazda 3's of any flavor are a blast to drive and get good mileage too.

I own a Toaster (2006 Scion XB) and it gets 24-28 mpg around town and 30-32 on the highway. I love it for buzzing around town, but it really sucks on any sort of long trip.

DT

[Cannibal]