We all know Nigeria’s erratic fuel price situation –
one moment it’s up and the next it’s down. The current removal of fuel subsidy
has helped stabilize the price a bit, but it’s still on the high side compared
to the low prices we once enjoyed. At this point, fuel efficient cars are more
or less a blessing to Nigerians. Jumia Travel, the
leading online travel agency shares 8 of the most fuel efficient cars to
consider the next time you’re in the car market.
Hyundai
Sonata
This is a comfortable ride with great rear-seat
room. It’s affordable and has a sound and responsive handling. It has an
estimated fuel economy rating is within the range of about 8.5 kilometers per
liter to about 13.9 Km/L.
Toyota
Camry
Regardless of your reservations about Toyota cars,
one thing you have to admit is that they deliver most of what consumers want in
a midsized car. It is comfortable to drive, cheaper and easier to maintain than
other car brands. The Toyota Camry offers a kind of ‘no-fuss’ driving
experience with sound handling and a roomy and comfortable interior that makes
it a pleasant car to drive. It’s estimated fuel economy within the range of
about 9.8 Km/L to about 13.6 Km/L.
Mitsubishi
Mirage
This is another affordable car with an inviting
image of economy and thriftiness. However, the vehicle still deals with issues
of sluggish acceleration, a not-so-good handling and a not so powerful engine.
Nevertheless, the car is reasonably roomy, cheap and economical. Its estimated
fuel economy within the range of about 11.2 Km/L to about 17.3 Km/L.
Toyota
Rav4
This SUV provides a strong blend of fuel efficiency,
comfort, roominess and reliability. It’s a great family car with sound
handling, quiet with a commendable performance. It has an estimate fuel economy
range of about 12.75 Km/L to about 15.73 Km/L.
Toyota
Corolla
The Corolla provides a comfortable experience for
drivers. It’s quiet and spacious with a secure and reasonably sound handling.
It also has a roomy interior and one of the roomiest rear seats. Its estimated
fuel economy range is from about 10.00 Km/L to about 13.7 Km/L.
Kia
Forte
With a generous and comfortable interior room and an
engine similar to Hyundai Elantra, the ride has a secure but not very agile
handling. It’s also fairly absorbent, tending to feel a bit to tender when
encountering sharp bumps, but it has a great engine with logically arranged
controls. Its estimate fuel economy rating is within the range of about 10.7
Km/L to about 14.5 Km/L.
Mazda3
This is a fun to drive car with a perky handling and
great engine. It is one of the most fuel efficient cars and offers some luxury
features that are rare for compact cars in its category, although it’s not
particularly as roomy as the others but it’s still very ok. Its estimated fuel
economy range is from about 10.6 Km/L to about 13.9 Km/L.
Honda
Civic
This car delivers great fuel economy, is comfortable
with precise handling, a spacious interior but unfortunately not the most
reliable car out there. It’s however capable and refined with a reasonably
powerful engine. Its estimated fuel economy range is from about 12.3 Km/L to
about 13.9 Km/L.
By Damilola Ojo
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