Short and Long Term Ideas to Help Boost Your Fuel Economy

With rising gas prices putting a dent in family budgets, it's good to know that there are easy tips that can help you save a little at the pump. Fueleconomy.gov suggests things like properly inflating your tires, avoiding idling for long periods, and trying to limit use of air conditioning when you're driving under 40 mph.

But if you're in the market for a new vehicle, you want to choose one that fits your needs and provides great fuel economy. Chevrolet is proud to have 10 vehicles that offer an EPA-estimated 30 MPG HWY or better, and others that are leading their class in fuel economy.

Want to go even farther? Chevy has 4 models offering 40 MPG HWY or better.² Cruze Eco. Sonic Sedan and Hatchback (both with available 1.4L turbocharged engine and 6-speed manual transmission). Then there's Volt, in a category all by itself.

Explore offers on the vehicles engineered to help your budget and learn more about our fuel-efficient vehicles here.

2012 Cruze LS - 36 MPG HWY²
$159 PER MONTH for 24 months w/$1,719 due at signing. Tax, Title and dealer fees extra. Mileage charge of $.20 mile over 24,000. Plus $350 due at lease termination³

2012 Cruze ECO - 42 MPG HWY²
MSRP: Starting at $19,325⁴

2012 Volt EPA - estimated 35 miles of gas-free driving, and you can go up to 375 total miles with a full charge and a full tank of gas.⁵
$349 PER MONTH for 36 months w/$2,499 due at signing. Tax, title and dealer fees extra. Mileage charge of $.20 mile over 36,000 miles.⁶

2012 Equinox LS - 32 MPG HWY²
$229 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS w/$1,899 due at signing. Tax, title, and dealer fees extra. Mileage charge of $.20 mile over 24,000 miles.⁷

2012 Malibu LS - 33 MPG HWY²
$179 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS w/$1,559 due at signing. Tax, title, and dealer fees extra. Mileage charge of $.20 mile over 24,000 miles.⁸

2012 Sonic Sedan - 40 MPG HWY⁹
MSRP Starting at $13,865²

2012 Sonic Hatchback - 40 MPG HWY¹⁰
MSRP Starting at $14,765²

2012 Impala - 30 MPG HWY²
0% APR for 72 Months for qualified buyers¹¹

2013 Malibu Eco - 38 MPG HWY¹²
MSRP Starting at $25,235²

2012 Camaro - 30 MPG HWY¹³
MSRP Starting at $23,280²

2012 Traverse - 24 MPG HWY²
0% APR for 60 Months for qualified buyers.¹⁴

2012 Silverado 1500 - 21 MPG HWY¹⁵
0% APR for 72 Months for qualified buyers PLUS $2,000 Trade in Allowance when you trade in an eligible vehicle.¹⁶

2012 Silverado HD (Diesel)
0% APR for 72 Months for qualified buyers PLUS $2,750 Trade in Allowance when you trade in an eligible vehicle.¹⁷

2012 Silverado HD (Gas)
0% APR for 72 Months for qualified PLUS $1,000 Trade In Allowance when you trade in an eligible vehicle.¹⁸

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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles' destination freight charges. 

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Based on EPA estimates. Visit fueleconomy.gov for details.

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Example based on MSRP. Each dealer sets their own price. Your payments may vary. Payments are for a 2012 Cruze LS with an MSRP of $18,590 which includes destination freight charge. Monthly payments total $3,814. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Mileage charge of $.20/mile over 24,000 miles. GM Financial must approve lease. Lessee pays for excess wear. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers. Residency restrictions apply. Take delivery by 4/30/12.

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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes  destination freight charges, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles' destination freight charges.

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EPA-estimated 35-mile range based on 94 MPGe (electric); 340-mile range based on 35 MPG city/40 highway (gas). Actual range varies with conditions.

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Example based on MSRP. Each dealer sets their own price. Your payments may vary. Payments are for a 2012 Volt with an MSRP of $39,995 (as shown, $42,280), which includes destination freight charge. 36 monthly payments total $12,560 (as shown, $15,348). Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Mileage charge of $.20/mile over 36,000 miles. Ally Financial Inc. must approve lease. Lessee pays for excess wear. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers. Residency restrictions apply. Includes benefit of tax credit, which benefits the lessor. Take delivery by 4/30/12

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Example based on MSRP. Each dealer sets their own price. Your payments may vary. Payments are for a 2012 Equinox LS FWD with an MRSP of $24,355 which includes destination freight charge. 24 monthly payments total $5,494. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Mileage charge of $.20/mile over 24,000 miles. Ally Financial Inc. must approve lease. Lessee pays for excess wear. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with others offers. Residency restrictions apply, Take delivery by 4/30/12.

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Example based on MSRP. Each dealer sets its own price. Your payments may vary. Payments are for a 2012 Malibu LS with an MRSP of $22,870 which includes destination

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EPA estimate for available 1.4L turbocharged engine with 6-speed manual transmission.

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EPA estimate for available 1.4L turbocharged engine with 6-speed manual transmission.

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Monthly payment is $13.89 for every $1000 you finance. Example down payment: 8.5%. Some customers will not qualify. Not available with some other offers. Excludes leases. For trade in allowance must show proof of ownership. Must turn in a 1999 or newer vehicle. Residency restrictions may apply. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 4/30/12.

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Based on GM testing. Official EPA estimates not yet available.

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Camaro 2LS.

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Monthly payment is $16.67 for every $1000 you finance. Example down payment: 6%. Some customers will not qualify. Not available with some other offers. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 4/30/12.

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With available Vortec 5.3L V8 engine.

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Monthly payment is $13.89 for every $1000 you finance. Example down payment: 8.5%. Some customers will not qualify. Not available with some other offers. Excludes leases. For trade in allowance must show proof of ownership. Must turn in a 1999 or newer vehicle. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 4/30/12.

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Monthly payment is $13.89 for every $1000 you finance. Example down payment: 8.5%. Some customers will not qualify. Not available with some other offers. Excludes leases. Offer on 2011/2012 Silverado 2500 HD/3500 HD Diesel only. For trade in allowance must show proof of ownership. Must turn in a 1999 or newer vehicle. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 4/30/12.

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Monthly payment is $13.89 for every $1000 you finance. Example down payment: 8.5%. Some customers will not qualify. Not available with some other offers. Excludes leases. Offer on 2011/2012 Silverado 2500 HD/3500 HD Gas only. For trade in allowance must show proof of ownership. Must turn in a 1999 or newer vehicle. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 4/30/12.