The MINI Cooper Hardtop's entry level engine this year is part of the growing crop of fuel sippers with three inline cylinders. (hybridcars.com)
[39] EPA's rating for combined EV / hybrid operation is 51 MPG - e (4.6 L gasoline equivalent / 100 km), which allows the C - Max Energi to rank in sixth place, together with the Fusion Energi, among the top ten EPA - Rated Fuel Sippers since 1984. (en.wikipedia.org)
The key was that it wasn't a sports car, but a cute little fuel sipper for cost - conscious commuters. (automobilemag.com)