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2011 Most-Fuel Efficient Car to Save Money Part 4

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This is my 4th Part of article on 2011 Most-Fuel Efficient Car to Save Money Lexus HS 250h-2011 Cost: $35,100-36,000 Fuel economy: 50 kmpg Annual fuel cost: $1,270-1,400 That said, the CT200h not only has a much sportier appearance but is built on a totally different body platform and offers distinctly better handling than a Prius. It also comes with the luxury appointments that a Lexus buyer would expect, and provides the driver with a choice of four operating modes, Normal , Sport, Eco and EV. The EV (Electric Vehicle) mode is an interesting one, with a maximum range of about two kilometres at a maximum speed of 40 km/ hour. It's a handy engine-off fuel saving feature that can be used in stop-and-go traffic and great for slow moving lineups, like a drive-thru or a border crossing. Lexus expects the CT200h to compete directly against the Audi A3 TDI, winner of last year's Green Car of the Year award. It offers better fuel (gasoline instead of diesel) economy(4.6 L/10...