It is possible that the ranking that is shown a few lines below generates confusion, since at present it is much more difficult to differentiate the SUVs from the SUV. The features of the former are very clear since mainly all those vehicles that want to enter this category have a tall and voluminous body, something that can fit perfectly with the latter, but not the fact of resort to a chassis made up of longitudinal members and crossbarsa configuration that has practically ceased to exist and only some manufacturers such as Mercedes, Jeep, Toyota and Ford use it in their respective 4×4, whether they are the G-Class, the Wrangler, the Land Cruiser or the Bronco.
The latter has not yet arrived in Europe so it is excluded from our classification. If we continue with the list of features or elements that every good off-roader should have, we find a four-wheel drive system (amazing all wheel drive cars), also present in the SUVs that flood the manufacturers’ ranges, although the latter they do not have a key element for off-road driving: the reduction gear. As with the aforementioned chassis, it is becoming less common to find gears of this type, since in most cases car manufacturers resort to electronics to try to take their place. And all this without forgetting the rigid axles, a key element.
That said, we have tried to locate the vehicles on the market that best fit the description of off-road, although some repeat in the ranking of SUVs that consume less fuel. A special case that we will see next is that of Suzuki Jimny, a classic within the 4×4 and also one of the most capable, but due to its problems related to the emissions of its gasoline mechanics, it had to be withdrawn from the Spanish market. However, the Japanese brand has managed to make the veteran off-roader present again, although yes, converted into a light commercial vehicle as it gives up its rear seats and replaces them with a cargo space that is accompanied by a grille separator. Without further ado, it’s time to meet The 12 SUVs that consume less fuel at the moment. Let’s go there!