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Fuel Efficient Used SUVs
Are you looking to make the most of your fuel dollar with a used SUV because you plan on taking an extended road trip with the family sometime this year? Does this mean that fuel economy is just not very realistic when it comes to a bigger vehicle with room for passengers and luggage?
Not necessarily, according to a recent Consumer Reports listing of the best used SUVs and for highway fuel economy, analysts put the spotlight on the most fuel-efficient 2-row SUVs that are roomy and overall reliable enough to meet their threshold to be considered a Consumer Reports recommendation.
According to CR analysts:
“To help steer you to the best choice, we’ve assembled a list of the most fuel-efficient 5-year-old midsized SUVs. All performed well enough in our tests to be recommended when new, and all have average or better reliability, according to CR’s Annual Auto Surveys, where we ask Consumer Reports members to tell us about what went wrong on their own cars.”
Related article on 6-year-0ld used SUVs: Consumer Reports Lists These Used Two-Row Midsized SUVs as the Best in Fuel Economy
The Top 8 List
That said, here is a summary of CR’s top 8 choices of used SUVs that you should be considering as a potential smart fuel-efficient purchase for traveling on the highway. Please note that the vehicles listed are ranked in order of their overall fuel economy during their CR tests when new.
For a more detailed breakdown of each vehicle’s features, please visit the Consumer Reports website. Note that while access to some information requires a CR membership, the potential savings make it negligible in comparison when looking for the latest information to aid your car buying research.
Used Two-Row Midsized SUVs With the Best Fuel Economy
1. 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid
Price Range: $37,500 - $40,100
OWNER REPORTED MPG: 28 mpg
CR Rated Reliability: 5/5
CR Rated Owner satisfaction: 4/5
2. 2018 Subaru Outback
Price Range: $18,675 - $24,575
OWNER REPORTED MPG: 26 mpg
CR Rated Reliability: 4/5
CR Rated Owner satisfaction: 4/5
3. 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Price Range: $16,500 - $22,050
OWNER REPORTED MPG: 24 mpg
CR Rated Reliability: 5/5
CR Rated Owner satisfaction: 2/5 (0nly 59% of responding owners stated they would buy this car again)
4. 2018 Lexus RX
Price Range: $31,550 - $40,100
OWNER REPORTED MPG: 21 mpg
CR Rated Reliability: 5/5
CR Rated Owner satisfaction: 4/5
5. 2018 BMW X5
Price Range: $27,775 - $49,700
OWNER REPORTED MPG: 22 mpg
CR Rated Reliability: 3/5 (multiple minor engine and drivetrain problems with 4 recalls)
CR Rated Owner satisfaction: 4/5
6. 2018 Ford Edge
Price Range: $15,725 - $23,825
OWNER REPORTED MPG: 22 mpg
CR Rated Reliability: 3/5 (Major engine problems including cooling system with 5 recalls)
CR Rated Owner satisfaction: 2/5 (only 60% of responding owners stated they would buy this car again)
7. 2018 Nissan Murano
Price Range: $19,075 - $24,475
OWNER REPORTED MPG: 23 mpg
CR Rated Reliability: 4/5 (note: backup camera recall notice on this model)
CR Rated Owner satisfaction: 2/5 (0nly 59% of responding owners stated they would buy this car again)
8. 2018 Kia Sorento
Price Range: $16,550 - $23,650
OWNER REPORTED MPG: 23 mpg
CR Rated Reliability: 3/5 (Body integrity, noise and climate control problems)
CR Rated Owner satisfaction: 2/5 (0nly 60% of responding owners stated they would buy this car again)
And finally…
For more about smart shopping for used vehicles, here are a few for your consideration:
• Toyota Rav4 Engine Warning for Used Car Shoppers
• 6 Super Reliable vehicles under $10K Recommended by This Mechanic
• Used Cars That Cost the Most to Maintain Say Consumer Reports
COMING UP NEXT: Consumer Reports Best Used Cars for Under $10,000
Timothy Boyer is Torque News reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily new and used vehicle news.
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