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#63 of 103 Re: First two tanks of gas [harleybabe6] by gregg_vw May 20, 2008 (10:38 am)
Replying to: harleybabe6 (Mar 31, 2008 5:48 am) In the real world, the manual seems to do better than the automatic, despite the EPA numbers. Mine is an AWD manual transmission (Touring II) with stability control. I run it in 2WD all the time, except for heavy rain or snow. The difference over the AWD setting is slight, but every little bit helps.   When in the city, I up shift to 5th as soon as possible, as it moves along nicely in 5th without lugging, as long as there is no grade. I watch the instantaneous mpg readout all the time, as it re-trains you to drive for better mileage as you try to keep the number high.   When on an expressway, I try to find a truck to draft behind that is going about as fast as I want to go. It makes a difference of several extra miles per gallon and you don't have to be on the guy's bumper...just reasonably close and alert. Your readout will tell when you've hit the right spot. If you ever plan to to drive faster than 70 mph, you should have something in front, or your mileage will suffer accordingly.   My overall reading (I have not re-set it since buying the car) is 30.3 mpg. Given the weight and AWD capability, I think that is pretty good. It would probably be higher if I re-set it and started over now. Replies to this message: garandman (Jul 27, 2008 2:52 pm) tidester (Jul 28, 2008 12:01 am) lamronh49 (Jan 07, 2009 8:37 pm)
#64 of 103 Re: Suzuki SX4 MPG-Real World Numbers [erics6] by stoner56 Jun 05, 2008 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: erics6 (Nov 04, 2006 7:30 pm) 2008 SX4 Sport, convenience package, auto , fwd. got 32mpg on second tank. 85% hiway driving at avg 70mph. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Jun 06, 2008 4:39 am)
#65 of 103 Re: Suzuki SX4 MPG-Real World Numbers [stoner56] by gregg_vw Jun 06, 2008 (4:39 am)
Replying to: stoner56 (Jun 05, 2008 12:58 pm) Excellent mileage. I cannot get that high on the highway if I go 70 all the time, but I expect it will improve as it is broken in. I actually get better mileage in the city where I can keep the revs under 2K at all times. The thing walks around well at low speed in 5th gear and the readout shows the improvement. You can't do that with the auto I supposed, but I know it is geared to upshift quickly.
#66 of 103 Re: SX4 Auto Sport [mn_sx4] by mikus Jun 15, 2008 (9:57 am)
Replying to: mn_sx4 (Oct 08, 2007 8:02 pm) > If your thinking of accessories - skip the wing. > If they are on the car surface, you can bet tubulence > around the read far exceeds any pressure on the wing.   A wing on the top of the back gate on a hatchback helps decreasing drag, if designed properly. But your rear window may get dirty more often because of turbulence. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Jun 15, 2008 12:53 pm)
#67 of 103 Re: SX4 Auto, 1500 miles [vladimir_usov] by mikus Jun 15, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: vladimir_usov (Jun 04, 2007 10:38 am) Dude, never ever coast on neutral. Ever!
#68 of 103 Re: SX4 Auto Sport [mikus] by gregg_vw Jun 15, 2008 (12:53 pm)
Replying to: mikus (Jun 15, 2008 9:57 am) No rear wing or spoiler has much downforce function on any car at highway speeds. But the rear spoiler/wing standard on the crossover Touring II is a great thing to have. It keeps the rear window and hatch area clean. I don't have one on my Golf TDI hatchback and that window and hatch and bumper get dirty as soon as I drive it once after a wash. The wing on the SX4 keeps the turbulence from sucking all dust and dirt to the back surface.
#69 of 103 SX4 Crossover Touring Automatic (My little rollerskate) Lol by lmiranda Jun 28, 2008 (7:16 pm)
I have been getting about 29 mpg in city when i don't get caught at all of the lights. My drive to work is mostly uphill and I just coast a lot (engine on and in drive) on the way home. Haven't opened her up on the interstate yet. I have had this car for over a month and love it. Has saved me tons of money on gas despite what they advertised the averages to be. I can also park pretty much anywhere and not have to worry about anyone dinging it because it is so compact.   I am a little irritated that they do advertise as XM ready when you actually have to buy a whole other component that costs close to $400. False advertising if you ask me!
#70 of 103 SX4 MPG-using automatic trans. 1.6 liter by lewis55555 Jun 29, 2008 (6:11 am)
I just compleated a 1500 Kilometer trip in my 2-wheel drive sedan. Here are the results: Going 100 Km/hour (62MPH) I got a whopping 40 MPG! Going 120 (75) I got 32 MPH . It pays to go slower. I think this car is almost "green" if driven carefully. You have to stay in the middle lane and only pass when the truck in front of you causes danger. The seats are a little small for a long trip though, legs got tired; at that point, I wish I had bought a Volvo. But, for the money, this car is great.   Lewis
#71 of 103 noise from a/c ducks in 2007 SX4 by lewis55555 Jun 29, 2008 (6:18 am)
I notice some slight crackling sound coming from the A/C fan through the vents. I will take it back to Suzuki for a checkout. Is anyone else having the same experience?   Noise Hater Replies to this message: sx4guy (Dec 28, 2008 7:40 am) sx4guy (Dec 28, 2008 7:58 am)
#72 of 103 MPG for 10K miles by dudeboy Jul 09, 2008 (7:48 pm)
We've just passed 10,000 miles on our '07 SX4 5-speed and the overall average is at 27.73 MPG. We've been able to exceed 30 MPG on probably 3 or 4 tanks. Oregon now requires gasoline to contain 10% ethanol and the mileage has dropped at least 5% because of it. I'm still happy with the fact that I can meet or exceed the EPA highway rating of 28 MPG consistently. It would be nice to have higher mileage with the current gas prices, but I'm satisfied with this mileage for a 3000 lb. AWD car. This past winter was a rough one with lots of snow and the SX4 performed very well. A little more ground clearance would be nice in deep snow, but with studded tires on all four wheels it is very competent.

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