Why turn your back on that gas guzzling SUV if you can find one that is fuel-efficient? Be guided by this list of the most fuel-efficient 2009 SUVs. These SUVs are ranked according to their MPGs (Miles Per Gallon) both in highway driving and city driving. Meanwhile, the estimates for annual fuel cost are based on the assumption that the vehicle travels 15,000 miles per year (45% highway travel and 55% city travel) and that fuel costs around $3.75/gallon for premium, $3.88/gallon for diesel, and $3.48/gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Check these out:

1. Ford Escape Hybrid - City: 34MPG ; Highway: 31MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $1634

1. Mazda Tribute Hybrid - City: 34MPG ; Highway: 31MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $1634

1. Mercury Mariner Hybrid - City: 34MPG ; Highway: 31MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $1634

4. Toyota Highlander Hybrid - City: 27MPG ; Highway: 25MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2010

5. Saturn Vue Hybrid - City: 25MPG ; Highway: 32MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $1864

6. Jeep Compass - City: 23MPG ; Highway: 28MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2088

6. Jeep Patriot - City: 23MPG ; Highway: 28MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2088

8. Chevrolet HHR - City: 22MPG ; Highway: 32MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2010

9. Ford Escape - City: 22MPG ; Highway: 28MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2177

9. Mazda Tribute - City: 22MPG ; Highway: 28MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2177

9. Toyota RAV4 - City: 22MPG ; Highway: 28MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2177

Backing up is something quite dangerous. One has to be extra careful when doing so because backing up accident can happen anytime and to anyone. It could either involve small children playing directly behind the vehicle or objects that are undetected by the driver. But if you want to have that 2009 Toyota RAV4, backing up won’t be a problem to you. Why? Because Toyota offers the Gentex Mirror-Based Backup Camera Display on the 2009 Toyota RAV4. Now, no more guesswork when backing up that SUV. Simply look at the display and there you’ll see the bright, high resolution color image of the view directly behind your vehicle.

So, how does this Gentex Rear Camera Display (RCD) works? Basically, the display mirror has a part which is made up of liquid crystal display or LCD. From there. you could actually see what is in the view of the video in your vehicle’s rear. When you shift the vehicle into “reverse”, the LCD automatically lights up. And once you shift the vehicle into another gear, the display in the mirror disappears and you get your ordinary rearview mirror.

Backing up is really made safer with this Gentex Mirror-Based Backup Camera Display. And for sure, this will help reduce the risk of backup accidents for the 2009 Toyota RAV4. If you want it standard in your vehicle, you can go for the RAV4X which will be launched in Europe early on 2009. But if you want the stand-alone option, you can look at the Sport and Limited RAV4 trim levels available in North America.