What car has a sporty, hot look with great gas mileage?

Toyota Corolla. Mine gets over 43 mpg on the highway and over 35 mpg in the city. I have a 4 door, but if you don't need that many, a 2 door looks like it is made for speed. I have had mine up to 80 mph and it drove great. I took it from the sea coast up into high mountains and it never failed. I went from desert to snow and it performed outstanding. If not the Corolla, then try the Yaris. It is a little smaller and gets the same, if not better, mpg. It is also about $5,000.00 less than the Corolla. Give them a test drive at your local dealer and see for yourself.

The old Triumph GT6's were capable of nearly 30 mpg, and a good one could be had for your budget. Sexy little cars, and sinfully easy to work on.

As for 80 mph from a Toyota Corolla, my inner speed demon has only this to say: "Built for speed?? BWAHAHAHAHA...!" Ferraris are built for speed. Without modifications, a Corolla is nothing but a ho-hum daily commuter. Get serious and buy yourself a Subaru WRX STi.

Sporty and saves gas. The new Honda Civic Si coupe.

Mazda Miata

Mini Cooper

Toyta Prius

Honda S2000

The new Tesla Roadster sportscar. You plug it in, it has a 250 mile range, gets the equivelent of something like 386 miles per gallon cost wise, and accelerates from 0 to 60 in right around 4 seconds. That being said, they are going to cost like $100,000 apeice and they are already sold out :)

The Pontiac Solstice and the Saturn Sky, both about 30 mpg highway.

Hard to find combination... what about Toyota Matrix or Pontiac Vibe? - about 26/31 mpg city/hwy. Red Matrix looks hot!

VW Golf or Rabbit - another choice.

Pontiac G6

I love mine which is a sedan but they make a coupe that is sporty and great gas mileage

1973 Vega GT Hatchback

Toyota Celica GT