gas-guzzler; vehicle with high fuel consumption
A somewhat informal term for a car that uses a lot of fuel; often used in environmental or economic contexts.
That big SUV is a gas-guzzler, so it costs a lot in gas.
There is a move to regulate the sale of vehicles with high fuel consumption for the sake of the environment.
Opposite: a fuel-efficient car. 高燃費車 emphasizes high consumption, while 低燃費車 emphasizes low consumption.
Compound of 高 (high), 燃費 (fuel efficiency), and 車 (car). The term is a straightforward modern coinage.