2009 BMW X6 Hybrid Crossover May Make a Bigger Difference Than You Think

The BMW X6 crossover two mode hybrid will probably come out in 2009, with an improved fuel economy of about 25%. That will bring it up to 18-19 mpg combined according to Autoblog.

While not obvious, the big changes in gas and oil consumption come at the lower end of the spectrum. By going from 15 mpg to 19 mpg, an owner of the BMW X6 Hybrid will actually save around 170 gallons a year (assuming 12,000 miles driven per year). Someone who goes from 25 to 35 mpg will only save around 140 gallons of gas a year.

I've often thought the best thing the politicians could do is focus on the lower levels. If they mandated a minimum fuel economy by class, they might make a huge difference.

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