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What is this discussion about? Ford Expedition, GMC Envoy, Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Nissan Pathfinder, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), SUV

#984 of 1070 Re: 4x4 vs. 4x2 mpg [aflick2104] by dae Aug 11, 2006 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: aflick2104 (Jul 11, 2006 8:40 pm) Since most SUVs give you the option to switch from 4x2 to 4x4 with a manual control knob, do you get the fuel economy as EPA posts (ex. 2005 nissan Pathfinder 16/23-4x2, 15/21-4x4)as a 4x2 when in the 4x2 mode?   No, as you still have to spin the transfer case gears, and the disconnected wheels still need to spin driveshafts and differential, unless you got manual hubs, even when disconnected at the transfer case.   Not as bad as a full time system with the center differential, but not as good as a 4x2.
#985 of 1070 escape hybrid mileage by timcob Aug 17, 2006 (7:36 am)
Replying to: jimesq (Aug 03, 2006 4:57 am) I only have my 07 FWD escape 2 weeks and have only gone 250 miles so far in mixed driving - 25 mile commute in the bay area. But so far my combined city/highway driving is 36.5 mpg. This coming from a K2500 Suburban where I got 10-11 mpg in similar conditions. With the tax credit my hybrid cost 300 less than the sticker of a similarly equipt V6. Without the credit the breakeven point over the V6 model is 34,000 miles $3 per gallon (that would be cheap around here).   Tim C
#986 of 1070 Suburban 6.2 and Jeep 4.0 by wmbigs Dec 13, 2006 (8:31 pm)
The Suburban gets 18-20 highway. Jeep Commanche gets 17 town and 22-24 highway.
#987 of 1070 Re: FORD ESCAPE MPG 2006 by chitown777 Dec 23, 2006 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: wayne29 (Nov 29, 2000 7:09 pm) I have a limited edition with 10k miles. I get about 21 mpg in the city
#988 of 1070 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7 V6 by burbman Dec 29, 2006 (8:12 pm)
Anyone driven one long enough to comment? I just bought one for my recent college grand and she loves it. Its not like my other Cherokees? This one drives like a dream. Just wondering what yall know about fuel rates.
#989 of 1070 '99 Full Size Montero 22 avg,; 20 city; 26 hwy by thefullmonty Jan 14, 2007 (8:05 pm)
Best SUV ever made if you really USE an SUV (off-road, pack it, camp in it, the seats that turn into a bed are a nice touch for those heavy down-pour nights, load it up with gear and go) (from 2000 on, they're not the same). BTW, mileage is with vehicle over 100k miles.
#990 of 1070 Re: [drmperalta] by spg5782 Jan 19, 2007 (3:56 am)
Replying to: drmperalta (Jul 09, 2000 1:42 am) I have an 06 XLT 4 Dr 2.3L V6 Engine Ford Escape. I have a 20-25 mile one way commute I have drive 5 or 6 days a week. I mainly drive on the freeway, rarely city. I fill my tank every 4 days. I usually average 300+/tank. And in San Francisco, it usually cost me between $30-$35/tank. A friend of mine owns a Honda CRV and she does a lot of freeway driving and she told me her CRV averages about the same mileage and gas. Hope this helps.
#991 of 1070 Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? by seahorse1 Dec 02, 2007 (10:33 am)
I recently bought a horse, so I'm selling my 2006 Prius to buy an SUV (not planning to haul a trailer, just equipment). Most of my daily driving is city with traffic (idling).   Based on real world MPG: Any suggestions on which SUV to go for? Don't want another hybrid they're not worth the extra cost for what you actually get -- but I'm just about convinced I'm gonna buy a 2008 2.4L 4 cyl Toyota RAV4 Sport.   I'd like to hear from other SUV owners out there if there are other models I should consider? Thanks! Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 02, 2007 1:39 pm) seahorse1 (Dec 03, 2007 2:47 pm) steve_ (Dec 03, 2007 3:09 pm) and 1 more... wvgasguy (Dec 02, 2007 6:38 pm) ateixeira (Dec 03, 2007 9:28 am) seahorse1 (Dec 03, 2007 2:48 pm) ateixeira (Dec 04, 2007 9:09 am) and 1 more... sam914 (Sep 01, 2008 7:44 am)
#992 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [seahorse1] by steve_ HOST Dec 02, 2007 (1:39 pm)
Replying to: seahorse1 (Dec 02, 2007 10:33 am) I think most of the RAV4 owners will tell you to get the 6 cylinder for the extra pep, with not too much of a mpg hit. And for toting a bunch of horse tack around, my guess is that a 4 banger would struggle a bit. You gonna be hauling lots of bags of oats and stuff too? Replies to this message: seahorse1 (Dec 03, 2007 2:47 pm) steve_ (Dec 03, 2007 3:09 pm) seahorse1 (Dec 05, 2007 8:59 pm)
#993 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [seahorse1] by wvgasguy Dec 02, 2007 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: seahorse1 (Dec 02, 2007 10:33 am) Two of my friends have RAV4's with the V6 and it seems to me to be about the best FE around with good "scoot" power. I was considering the HH but with the tax credits now gone, the extra cost would never be justified as far as economics are concerned.

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