I have a Dodge Dakota and the gas is killing me so I`m looking for a nice mid size vehicle that is good on gas.

How about a Ford Escape?

Hmmm. its not really a chick car, i dont think... it depends on the color you get. why dont you check out the Rav-4 or the honda Cr-v? those are also supposed to be good on gas...

Kias, like Hyundais, are NOT good quality cars. If you need a cheap car for just about two years, then go ahead with the Kia, but if you need something for longer than that, get something else.

May I suggest a Toyota Rav4 - it's great for both men and women.

I bought my 2003 Rav4 brand new. It's now four years old and the only problem I have ever had with it is when my sunroof started leaking a few months after I bought it (which Toyota quickly replaced with a brand new sunroof at no cost to me). That was the only 'problem' I've ever had with it.

And the gas is great. With the gas price right now ($2.99 here), it costs me $23 to fill it, and that lasts me a week and a half.

The 2007 kia sportage and Hyundai Tucson (The same car actually) are good choices for the price.

The interior is quite elegant and well done, handling is quite correct and I think it looks good for a small SUV.

I know the 4cyl could be stronger and the tires are not high quality.

Like others said, you might want to look at the Toyota Rav-4. Talking about fuel economy, I saw that the 4-cyl with the manual tranmission is quite good on gas.

Good luck with your car shopping

Subaru Forster for reliability and safety and good on gas. Te Kia Sportage is not a chick car it's a S-h*i^t car.

get a 2008 ford escape hybrid. it gets all the way up to 34 mpg, has lots of power, more rugged and manlier looking, and a nice interior. after all, the ford escape along with the ford explorer has been the best selling suv's in america. they are GREAT on reliability too.