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FL-TX-FL MPG

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#1 ·
Hi All,

2021 Limited with 56,000 miles.

Just back from ten hour trips each direction with loaded car three people, dog, equipment, presents, luggage, etc.

What I am most impressed with is the raw highway capabilities - not possible, I think, without the CVT implementation. Cruising easy at the usual Lousiana - Texas speed flow of 85-90 MPH.

Very comfortable! Stereo very nice. Tires aired to 40 psi at full running speed at about 65F - a bit noisier on cross joints, but very smooth and stable Michelins.

MPG during the trip, at those speeds, was 22.5-23 ... this is consistent with last long trips at high speeds.

No complaints!
 
#12 ·
Great MPG - my recent trip would have been better, too, but I was keeping up with traffic ...

I've had several diesel cars (did my own maintenance), friends with diesel trucks - I think diesel is an outstanding solution to towing, but given price of diesel over regular, increased oil change requirements and difficulty/cost of maintenance ... I don't think i guns a good solution for general transportation.