[crasster]

I am basically a quasi hypermiler in my Toyota Yaris and often get 45-47mpg.

I'm in kind of a quagmire of sorts, as my children age and we are finding the need to not only haul them, but their friends around. We still want to get great fuel efficiency while doing this.

I would be THRILLED to get into something that would get 36+ MPG, along with having the capability of seating for 7 people. I've looked around at corolla wagons (don't know if they seat 7).

So I'm here looking for suggestions and recommendations on what type of vehicle I can get. I'm finding this to be a HUGE challenge.

Most people think "mini van", but that's out of the question as the MPG's will never make it.

We will be doing a TON of highway miles carrying 5 children (7 people total).
4 cylinder would be perfect (I wish 3 cylinder vehicles were wagons).

I'm pretty desperate to find something that will work out. I understand my options are probably limited.

Thanks!