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Maybe you aren’t ready to pull the trigger and buy a new all-electric vehicle just yet. You could be waiting for EVs to get more range and a few more charging stations in your area. It could be the best time to buy a gas model while you are waiting. If all-wheel-drive is important to you, Auto Trader came up with the most fuel-efficient AWD vehicles in North America, and Subaru scores three of the four models on the list. The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza and Legacy models.
Having an SUV with all-wheel-drive usually means you have to sacrifice on fuel economy, but it’s not true with four models. The four most fuel-efficient non-hybrid all-wheel-drive cars on the market include one other model, the 2020 Nissan Altima. The 2020 Impreza compact sedan and 5-Door hatchback models get the best mileage at 28/36 city/highway and 31 combined.
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek gets an EPA estimated 27/33 city/highway mpg and 30 combined. The Subaru Legacy comes in at 27/35/30 mpg. The Nissan Altima with all-wheel-drive gets an EPA estimated 26/36/30.
The difference between Subaru and Nissan is, front-wheel drive is standard on the Altima and all-wheel drive is optional. All Subaru vehicles come standard with the brand’s Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system and you don’t pay extra for it. The base 2020 Nissan Altima S with AWD has a starting MSRP of $25,450. The base 2020 Subaru Legacy starts at $22,745 and comes standard with all-wheel-drive. Even if you upgrade to the Legacy Premium trim ($24,995), it still comes in less than the bare bones Altima.
If you need a fuel-efficient subcompact SUV, compact hatchback or sedan or mid-size sedan, the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy, and Altima are the four most fuel-efficient non-hybrid models in North America. And they feature all-wheel-drive for all-weather stability.
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Denis Flierl has invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a variety of roles. All of his reports are archived on our Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Subaru Report. Check back tomorrow for more Subaru news and updates at Torque News!
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