Are you ready to upgrade your car? With fuel prices dropping and inflation leveling, now is a good time to upgrade your car so you can comfortably fit your family and friends. While you may think SUVs are not fuel-efficient, there are a few models that can take you places without draining your wallet. Following are our top picks for pre-owned SUVs with good mileage on highways and in the city.
1. Nissan Rogue
Nissan Rogue is one of the best SUVs and a top-selling compact SUV in Houston. It has a large 36.5 cubic feet cargo, and, depending on the year, it holds a 170-181hp engine. Since its first 2008 model, Nissan Rogue has made many upgrades to meet high safety standards. Rogue safety features include front and side airbags, and side curtain airbags with rollover sensors. It also includes a tire pressure monitor, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and electronic brake force distribution, in addition to other safety elements. Rogue models also provide space, comfort, and efficiency on the tank.
Many Nissan Rogue SUVs deliver between 26-27 MPG in the city and 33-35 MPG on highways.
2. Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-5 is another great choice if you are looking for a fuel-efficient SUV. Since Mazda launched the CX-5 in 2013, they have been making steady refinements to this vehicle. In 2016, Mazda added top-notch safety features, such as Smart Brake Support (SBS) with collision warning, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), and Mazda Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), among other excellent safety components.
The CX-5 is fuel-efficient for a car this size with an MPG of 25 in the city, and 31 on the highway.
3. Toyota RAV4
When it comes to dependability, you can count on a Toyota. Introduced to the USA in 1996, RAV4 is the first crossover compact SUV in the industry. Since then, Toyota continues to make many improvements to this model. In 2010, Toyota redesigned this model to add more space, ranking it as a top-preferred compact SUV. More recent models are equipped with Antilock Brake System (ABS), Smart Stop Technology (SST), Backup Camera, and Driver/front and rear roll-sensing side airbags. With all these extensive safety features, space, and reliability, RAV4 is ideal for families. Some models even include third-row seats.
The RAV4 is highly efficient with 27-28 MPG in the city and 34-35 on the highway.
4. Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is a great option if you prefer an American sports utility vehicle that stretches your tank. The Ford Escape has ample cargo room, which makes it ideal for family trips or just to carry the kids’ sports gear. The Escape holds a strong engine with 168-245 horsepower, making this a powerful vehicle in its category while delivering a smooth ride on the road.
If looking for space and efficiency, the Escape delivers on this, especially the Turbocharged EcoBoost models. Used models deliver 23 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on highways.
5. Honda CR-V
Honda is known for reliability and longevity. In 2017, Honda fully redesigned this model by extending more leg room in the rear seats and adding more power to the engine. The CR-V ranks high in safety with features that include Driver/front and rear roll-sensing side airbags - adding safety for every passenger. It also includes Backup cameras that provide a wide view when in reverse and other advanced safety features. US News ranks the CR-V #1 as an affordable compact SUV.
Besides safety and space, Honda CR-V holds outstanding fuel economy ratings with 25-28 MPG in the city and 31-34 MPG on highways.
Shabana Motors, Pre-Owned Auto Dealership
If you are looking for a sports utility vehicle that gives you space and delivers efficiently on the tank, we’re pleased to help you find the SUV you want. At Shabana Motors - Houston’s best used-car dealership - we thrive on getting our customers’ Life on Drive. Shabana Motors is Houston’s top buy-here, pay-here dealership providing in-house financing options to fit your needs. Even if you have bad credit or no credit, you could still drive out of our lot with a car today and make sure you have a good down payment.
Shabana Motors is a family owned business serving the Houston community at the same location for over 40 years. Every automobile we sell comes with a 2-year/ 24,000-mile warranty, so you know you are driving a reliable car.
Visit us or call us today at 281-994-7105 to speak to one of our sales associates and find out how you can get approved in 15 minutes or less.
