Fuel economy: 35 city/39 highway mpg

This new two-seater, hybrid car is often considered the replacement to Honda's first hybrid, the Insight. However, the 2011 Honda CR-Z is actually much sportier interpretation in styling and performance.

It is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor that can produce 122 horsepower. The six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment and gets 31 city/37 highway mpg, while the optional, continuously-variable automatic transmission achieves 35 city/39 highway mpg. With a starting price of about $19,200, the Honda CR-Z comes standard with automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, six air bags, and electronic stability and traction control.