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There are some great financing deals on both high-volume and niche vehicles this month. Cars like the Mini Cooper and the New Beetle are sporting some of their best interest rates in memory.

Aside from their good looks, they may represent a smart decision for consumers as well. Since they are frequently embraced as personal style statements, they have a relatively high resale value, provided that wear-and-tear hasn't ruined the effect after a few years of ownership.

GM's recent marketing for its 2011 Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle gives us pause. The company is taking a holistic view in introducing the vehicle for sale later this year, using the coming months to build a groundswell of support across multiple demographics and psychographics.

One particular piece of the strategy seems to have caught hold over the last few weeks as an example of something that GM might want to reconsider. It's the Chevy Volt song, called "Chevy Volt and me".

So you want a high-up driving position and high safety levels. Perhaps you want a roomy back seat for the kids or baby but also want room for them to grow. Maybe, just maybe, you want to venture off road.

Regardless of why you want a Crossover Utility Vehicle, or cute-ute, gas mileage probably figures pretty highly on your list of a CUVs benefits. We take a look at the generally excellent mileage figures of the most popular cute-utes on the market today, and see how they stack up.