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#138 of 157 Re: 09 base 4 speed AT [ecotrklvr] by captain2 Jul 30, 2008 (8:02 am)
Replying to: ecotrklvr (Jul 29, 2008 9:30 pm) have to ask the 'boss' about the rpm - she is the one driving the new Matrix. I'm thinking something about 2500 at 60 though because the smaller engine does not offer nearly as much torque to support any kind of highway 'overdrive' gear. The bigger (and torquier) 2.4 should not have to work quite as hard but would logically be closer to the 1.8s highway FE than it is to its City ratings. Dual VVTi is something Toyota first used (I think?) on the 2GR 3.5 liter V6 and it will change both intake and exhaust valve timings to maximize power and efficiency - effectively levelling out some of the peaky nature you find in the smaller engines. Would expect Toyota (and other mfgrs) to use it more often now that a gallon of gas is at $4. which is why I don't understand the Matrix's current engine choices. I do not find the slightly noisier and power challenged 1.8 too much of a compromise - and certainly not worth 5 mpg although as I said I doubt seriously that there is that much difference on the highway specifically when comparing it to the 2.4.
#139 of 157 29.3MPG by circuitsmith Aug 12, 2008 (7:03 am)
2006 Base Matrix, 5-speed, tire pressure 36 PSI front, 32 PSI rear, 75% city, no AC, mostly two occupants, driven gently.
#140 of 157 was quite impressed by nippononly Sep 02, 2008 (12:02 pm)
with the little puppy this weekend: took a trip to Tahoe, myself and two passengers, the car was so loaded with stuff there was NO extra room.   That's around 500 miles, including 7000 feet elevation gain, managed 37 mpg. Stuck mostly to the speed limit (65), with occasional faster spurts up to 80 mph to pass. A/C running constantly.   I was thinking to myself, imagine if it had just been me, less A/C use? Could I have broken 40 mpg? Anyway, that's one of my best readings to date.   2007 XR 5 speed.
#141 of 157 38 mpg by jrbradbury Sep 05, 2008 (11:17 am)
I bought my 2009 base matrix one month ago now. It is a 1.8L 4A. I can't believe how much I love this car! It has 3500 miles on it now and I am consistently getting 38 mpg. I just filled up today and got 36 mpg on the last tank, but I have also twice gotten 39 mpg. I drive 40 miles one way to work and most of that is highway. I traded in a 2006 Dodge Stratus and cannot believe what I have been missing. I have no doubt I will be driving this car for a long time! Replies to this message: ecotrklvr (Sep 07, 2008 8:09 pm) jrbradbury (Sep 10, 2008 11:06 am)
#142 of 157 2009 Matrix S 2.4L Auto by speculative1 Sep 07, 2008 (11:51 am)
I am on my 4th tank (I didn't count the first as I couldn't be sure how much gas the dealer put in) and I've been getting 27.8/27.9 mgp fairly consistently with a mix of about 30% city/70% highway.
#143 of 157 Good choice by ecotrklvr Sep 07, 2008 (8:09 pm)
Replying to: jrbradbury (Sep 05, 2008 11:17 am) That's great to read that this car can get mileage that good. I'm considering one of these myself - the 1.8L with AT seems fine on power to me. Questions, though:   Do you live in a pretty flat area? How fast do your drive? What RPM's do you see at highway speeds - like 60, or 70 mph? Replies to this message: jrbradbury (Sep 10, 2008 11:06 am)
#144 of 157 Re: Good choice [ecotrklvr] by jrbradbury Sep 10, 2008 (11:06 am)
Replying to: ecotrklvr (Sep 07, 2008 8:09 pm) I don't live in the mountains, but western Maine is pretty hilly. I mostly have hills before I get to the highway. I tend to be a very conservative driver. I go 60 mph on the highway and I don't accelerate hard either. I will have to double check, but I think that 60 mph is around 2500 (or a little less) rpm. I could probably get to 40 mpg if I drove slower on the highway, but 60 mph is as slow as I want to go. I do have to arrive at my destination eventually!
#145 of 157 got my first by nippononly Oct 12, 2008 (9:09 pm)
38 mpg tankful, going to Yosemite and back this weekend. 390 miles, 10.2 gallons. That includes going from my place at sea level to the park, which peaks out over 7000 feet, and back! This car is gradually hitting its stride for fuel economy, I'm glad to see. Now I'm looking to get my first 40 mpg tank.   2007 XR 5-speed.
#146 of 157 Re: 09 matrix - 23mpg [rhester] by stxmatrix Oct 21, 2008 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: rhester (Jun 11, 2008 10:11 pm) Ditto, rhester. Unexpectedly poor mileage. Granted, I live on an island (stop and go) with AC on but 23 MPG? That's pretty bad. I'd been hoping for 30s but...c'est la vie. Otherwise, it's a nice, if stripped down, ride. Base model, no frills and the stereo sounds awful! I don't think I'll have this car long. Replies to this message: nippononly (Oct 22, 2008 9:44 am) mantech (Oct 22, 2008 11:09 am)
#147 of 157 Re: 09 matrix - 23mpg [stxmatrix] by nippononly Oct 22, 2008 (9:44 am)
Replying to: stxmatrix (Oct 21, 2008 6:32 pm) With my '07, I am only just experiencing a noticeable improvement in mpg at 20K miles. You may want to keep yours at least that long and see if it gets any better.

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