When you gas up your car, what do you feel? Do you get excited as you are about to go on another driving adventure? Or are you in shock because of the horrifying fuel prices these days? Whatever you feel in that regard, the reality remains that the constant fuel price hikes will affect our overall travel satisfaction and experience.

Some have had to cut off their travel expenditures to lessen fuel expenses while others just forego leisure activities outside the city. However, you don't have to resort to such extremes as there are still cars that can help you break free of the limitations of drowning fuel costs. Check out the Nissan Almera.

Ace Up Its Sleeve

Nissan Almera is a subcompact sedan entry from Japanese automaker Nissan. It is categorized as an entry-level car that will not only make you save not only because of its budget-friendly price tag but also because of its phenomenal fuel economy. It is powered by a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that churns out 100 ps and 152 Nm of torque. And the mill is mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT. Setting aside performance, this subcompact sedan will impress you and will make you look forward to traveling again because of its fuel efficiency.

If you're planning a Sunday morning drive to Tagaytay, expect at least 14 kilometers per liter return under light to moderate traffic situations in a Nissan Almera. That is almost double the capacity of its competitors like the Toyota Vios and the Honda City! And that's impressive. With such astounding fuel economy figures, it seems like Almera can almost cover a back and forth trip with the same amount of fuel its competitors usually burn on a one-way drive. However, there is always a catch and a compromise.

The Nissan Almera may have won in terms of fuel economy, but it does compromise on dynamic performance to achieve it. The power is there, you can feel the torque, but you won't be pushed back into your seat. Nevertheless, it comes down to what you prioritize nowadays - saving fuel or spirited driving. And with that choice, are the compromises you are willing to make.