Canadian Legislative Updates
Canada's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Announced
Federal Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Christian Paradis, has announced the Government of Canada's 2011 ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards, which recognize the most fuel-efficient vehicles in Canada.
The Minister highlighted that these awards, along with the 2011 fuel consumption ratings, provide Canadians with the right tools to make informed decisions to help lower their fuel costs, save money, and help the environment.
The winning vehicles are:
- Two-seater car: Honda CR-Z
- Subcompact car: Ford Fiesta SFE
- Compact car: Honda Civic Hybrid
- Mid-size car: Toyota Prius
- Full-size car: Honda Accord Sedan (co-winner)
- Full-size car: Hyundai Sonata (co-winner)
- Station wagon: Audi A3 TDI Clean Diesel (co-winner)
- Station wagon: Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI Clean Diesel (co-winner)
- Pickup truck: Toyota Tacoma
- Special purpose vehicle: Ford Escape Hybrid
- Minivan: Toyota Sienna
- Large van: Chevrolet Express Cargo/GMC Savana Cargo
Fuel consumption ratings for 2011 models sold in Canada are also available on Natural Resource Canada's website. The online Fuel Consumption Ratings tool can be used to compare the fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of new cars and light-duty trucks sold in Canada.