For 2011, hi-mpg.org has come out with its preliminary list of favorite vehicles that achieve at least 30 mpg on the highway and can be purchased for less than $25,000. These are excellent examples of new cars that are iconic in design, gentle on your wallet, and reasonably benign at the gas pump as well.

1. Ford Mustang V6 (31 MPG hwy)
2. Mini Cooper (37 MPG hwy)
3. Chevrolet Camaro V6 (30 MPG hwy)
4. 2012 Fiat 500 (38 MPG hwy)
5. 2012 VW New Beetle (30 MPG hwy)