Kia Optima Hybrid
We were actually surprised by this entry on this list. Not that it’s on the list, but that it comes with a 199 horsepower powerplant. It’s very efficient, makes the list for well under $27,000 and gets you down the road in comfort; quickly!
At 40 miles to the gallon on the highway you won’t need to stop for fill ups that often. Imagine driving across the state of California on one tank full with plenty left over. Then add to it the ability to actually pass that smog-belcher in front of you on the way up into the hills. It may be number 10 on the list but that doesn’t mean it may not be our number 1 choice.