2011 Smart For Two – This lightweight car weighs in at only 1800 pounds and has a 3 cylinder engine helping it to achieve a 41 mpg highway rating.

2011 Chevy Cruze Eco – General Motors shaved 125 pounds of weight off of this year’s model and with the help of the “eco” system the Cruze has a 42 mpg highway rating with the 6 speed manual transmission configuration.

2012 Mazda 3 – When equipped with the “SkyActiv” suite of technology which includes direct injection and a high compression ratio for the motor, plus an aggressive torque converter, the 2012 Mazda 3 will reach 40 mpg on the highway.

2012 Honda Civic HF – The new Civic HF trim level falls between the regular civic and the hybrid models. By adding aerodynamic enhancements and the wheels and tires from the previous civic Hybrid model the Civic HF delivers 41 mpg on the highway.

2012 Chevy Sonic – The new Sonic has yet to be released but general motors’ product specialists are reporting that at least one version of the Sonic will achieve 40 mpg on the highway. The new Sonic incorporates transmissions and engines from the base Chevy Cruze but with an overall lighter body.
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