Canada's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles for 2005 Announced Today

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OTTAWA - Shopping for a new vehicle that not only saves money on gas but also helps the environment just got easier. The Honourable R. John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), today announced the release of the 2005 Fuel Consumption Guide and the 2005 EnerGuide winners for the most fuel-efficient new vehicles sold in Canada. "When you choose a fuel-efficient vehicle, you reduce fuel costs and the harmful emissions that contribute to climate change," said Minister Efford. "By making this choice, you're part of an important nationwide effort to conserve Canada's energy resources in the One-Tonne Challenge that asks all Canadians to reduce their individual greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent." Consumers can use the 2005 Fuel Consumption Guide to compare the fuel-consumption ratings and carbon dioxide emissions of passenger cars and light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. The guide is available from participating new vehicle dealerships, motor vehicle licence agency offices and Canadian Automobile Association offices across Canada or on the Web at http://www.vehicles.gc.ca/. Also announced today were the most fuel-efficient vehicles for 2005. The winners in each of nine vehicle classes are as follows: Two-seater car: Honda Insight; Subcompact car (diesel): Volkswagen New Beetle TDI; Subcompact car (gasoline): Toyota Echo Hatchback; Compact car: Honda Civic Hybrid; Mid-size car: Toyota Prius; Full-size car: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx; Station wagon (diesel): Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon; Station wagon (gasoline): Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Corolla Matrix (co-winners); Pickup truck: Ford Ranger and Mazda B2300 (co-winners); Special purpose vehicle: Ford Escape Hybrid; and Van: Honda Odyssey EX-L. The 2005 Fuel Consumption Guide and EnerGuide winners support the Government of Canada's approach to climate change that is focused on making the right choices for Canada. This will ensure that the actions taken produce long-term goals and enduring results while maintaining a strong and growing economy. A media backgrounder with more details on the guide and the EnerGuide winners is available at: www.nrcan.gc.ca/media. FOR BROADCAST USE: Shopping for a new car that will save you money on gas? Natural Resources Canada's 2005 Fuel Consumption Guide was released today, along with the 2005 EnerGuide winners for the most fuel-efficient vehicles sold in Canada. Copies of the guide are available at participating new car dealerships and motor vehicle licence agencies or on the Web at http://www.vehicles.gc.ca/. For more information, media may contact: Ghyslain Charron Media Relations Natural Resources Canada (613) 992-4447 Tom Ormsby Director of Communications Office of the Minister Natural Resources Canada (613) 996-2007

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