like I said...if you wanted to stick with gasoline...gut it...and go with the direct injection. And yes, I have heard from alot of owners with 2004 Axiom's with direct Injection getting like 30 MPG.
Just like some VX owners claim to get 20MPG which I find hard to belive cause mine gets at best 13MPG.
My choice would be a 4BD Diesel with a 4L80E with close to 40MPG and way more than enough torque.