Used, Fuel-Efficient, and Commuter-Approved: Why These Cars Made the List
Just because you’re going pre-owned doesn’t mean you should settle for someone else’s leftover lemon. In fact, buying used might be the smartest commuter move in the Garden State — and Nielsen Editorial agrees. Their latest roundup of the best gas mileage for NJ commuters includes several fuel-saving champs that shine even brighter the second time around. And, yes, we’ve got ’em at Dover Dodge Route 15 Used Car Center.
Let’s start with the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, a fuel-efficiency legend. With over 50 miles per gallon, it barely sips gas and shrugs off long Parkway hauls like it's doing laps at the mall. It’s reliable enough to outlive your next three jobs and just techy enough to keep things modern without sending you to YouTube to figure out the climate controls. Buying one used? That’s not just a deal — it’s a long-term breakup with high fuel bills.
But there are also commuter all-stars like the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Versa, Kia Sportage Hybrid, and Chevy Trax — each with great gas mileage, comfy interiors, and the kind of mileage math that keeps your wallet intact. These aren’t clunkers from the classified section. They’re battle-tested, budget-friendly warriors, ready to conquer Route 80, jughandles, and the mysterious traffic vortex outside Rockaway Mall.
Because let’s be real: commuting in Jersey is already expensive. Your car doesn’t have to be. Skip the sticker shock and start saving before you even hit the gas.
Check out our commuter-approved used inventory at Dover Dodge Route 15 Used Car Center, where the deals are ready and waiting for you.
Read the full Nielsen article: Best Gas Mileage for NJ Commuters
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