With inflation peaking to new heights, consumers are giving predilection to fuel-efficiency while purchasing a new car. As people tend to traverse long distances in ever-soaring traffic, it becomes extremely vital to purchase a car that drinks fuel frugally. Here is a finely curated roster of the most fuel-efficient new cars in the UAE.
TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER
A prominent sight on the UAE roads, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that aims to lure buyers with its outstanding list of features, comfort and a youthful design. Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol mill, this powertrain combines a mild-hybrid system to the engine to provide a boost while accelerating and ensuring respectable efficiency figures. It makes 102 hp and 128 Nm of torque, coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Its fuel-efficiency under ideal driving conditions is in the region of 18-19 Km/l. It doesn’t leave any stone unturned to provide features such as leather upholstery, rear AC vents, head-up display, cruise control, navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless charging among others. Prices start at AED 79,900/- for the base trim.
NISSAN KICKS
The Kicks is Nissan’s answer to the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V. It comes powered by a dependable 1.6-litre petrol engine that churns out 118 hp and 149 Nm of torque, mated to a CVT. It is anticipated to goad a mileage number of 15.4 Km/l.
The car scores brownie points in the features department with Hill Start Assist, connected car tech, LED headlights with DRLs, leather interior, 6-speaker Bose sound system, remote engine start and a host of advanced driver assistance features such as lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking and rear-cross traffic alert. Prices range from AED 71,000 for the base ‘S’ trim and rocket to AED 89,500 for the fully-loaded SL variant that features brown leather.
CHANGAN ALSVIN
The Alsvin is an economy sedan that aims at offering affordable motoring with great value. It utilizes a 1.5-litre gasoline powerplant that spurs 105 hp and 145 Nm of torque, channelized through a 5-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Small proportions and light-weight profile means it should return mileage figure of 16.9 Km/l under utopian road conditions. It brings bells and whistles such as rear parking sensors, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone pairing, leather seats, dual airbags, hill-hold control and tire pressure monitoring system.
CHERY TIGGO 4 PRO
This model is for those who prefer the typical burly design language of an SUV in a smidgen footprint. Featuring a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, the car produces a relishing 156 hp and 230 Nm of torque, via a CVT. Expect fuel-efficiency to hover around the 14.7 Km/l mark. Offering a stylish exterior and interior design, the Tiggo 4 Pro sports dual digital screens, automatic climate control, leather seats, foldable rear seats, sunroof, smart key and hill assist and descent control. Prices start at AED 60,000.
CHEVROLET GROOVE
Replacing the Trax compact crossover in Chevrolet UAE’s lineup, the Groove is a much smarter looking replacement to the former which packs in a lot of tech at a tempting price. It also appeals as a smaller brother of the Captiva seven-seat SUV.
For starters, it incorporates a 1.5-litre gasoline engine that is good for 94 hp and 147 Nm of peak torque. This drivetrain is married to a CVT to yield a substantial number of a claimed 15.9 Km/l. However, this car is for those seeking maximum features as it equips machined alloy wheels, LED DRLs, panoramic sunroof, powered driver’s seat, 8” touchscreen unit that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker audio system, 4 airbags, rear parking sensors with camera, electric and heated wing mirrors and tire pressure monitoring system. Prices start at AED 56,400.
HONDA CITY
For those who simply want a no-nonsense sedan that looks aggressive, feels premium on the inside and comes across as a great rounded proposition, here is a Japanese sedan that ticks all the boxes well. Akin to many cars in its segment, the City comes powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine pumping 120 hp and 145 Nm of torque. As power is transmitted to the wheels through a CVT, a mileage figure of 18.5 Km/l can be estimated for the car.
Depending on the variant, it offers gismos such as alloy wheels, rear armrest with cup holders, automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB ports, keyless entry with push button start/stop, 6 airbags, EBD, hill start assist, reverse parking camera with adaptive guidelines and rear AC vents. Prices start at AED 67,900.
HYUNDAI VENUE
Positioned as Hyundai’s smallest offering in the GCC, the Venue is for those scouting hatchback proportions but an elevated driving position. Powered by a rather fair 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, it produces 118 hp and 172 Nm of torque. This grunt is harnessed through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a smooth and exciting power delivery. It would be safe to expect a mileage figure of around 17.5 Km/l basis its girth, mass and engine capacity.
The Venue goes all guns blazing to provide features such as 8” infotainment system, 60:40 split rear seats, digital instrument cluster, sunroof, 6 airbags, ambient lighting and rear AC vents. Prices start at around AED 62,000.
KIA K3
Pitted against its sibling, the Hyundai Accent, the K3 makes a bold style statement with a sharp front fascia and a coupe inspired rear section. The K3 comes powered by a 1.6-litre engine that belts out 123 hp and 154 Nm of torque which creates network with a 6-speed automatic transmission to return approx. 14.9 Km/l.
It doesn’t shy away from showcasing its extensive features list which entails automatic headlights, cornering lights, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear defogger, leather-wrapped gear shift selector, 6 airbags, high beam assist, driver attention warning, voice command, 4.2” digital instrument cluster, 3 driving modes, 10.25” multimedia system, paddle shifters and ambient lighting. Prices start at AED 75,000.
MAZDA CX-30
The Mazda CX-30 is a rotund alternative to the CX-3 which aims at making a solid business case for itself with a suave design, opulent interior and efficient engines. Featuring a large 2.0-litre four-pot, the CX-30 produces 153 hp and 200 Nm of torque with a certified 16.1 Km/l mileage number. It serves creature comforts such as auto-levelling headlamps, sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, rear AC vents, dual-zone climate control, 8-speakers for audio, one-touch power windows for all doors, blind spot monitoring system and rear-cross traffic alert. Prices start at AED 89,900.
SUZUKI BALENO
In a world dominated by explosive amounts of traffic, there’s nothing like a nippy and petite hatchback. An ideal everyday companion, the Baleno is prominent for a ton of features, powerful engine and wonderful mileage. Powered by a 1.5-litre gasoline engine, the car produces an appropriate 91 hp and 130 Nm of torque. A 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission does the duty of locomotion. A mileage number of around 18.5 Km/l can be expected from the car.
It allures with features such as fog lamps, alloy wheels, head-up display, connected car tech accessed from a touchscreen infotainment system, 360-degree camera, single-zone climate control, 6 airbags and rear disc brakes. Prices start from AED 51,900.
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