Nissan Cube
Dan Neil touted this Japan-only car before its arrival in the U.S. was announced. Brian agrees that it deserves to be on the list of fuel-efficient wheels. “Like the Honda Fit, Ford Focus and other small cars, the Cube could work well for those looking to not only get better gas mileage, but want to save money too (a $30,000 Prius isn’t exactly affordable). It works because it’s simple, affordable and doesn’t use any fancy technology. It’s just a small car with a small engine.”

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