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#38 of 140 First tank for my 07 CX9 by haymista Dec 19, 2007 (7:39 am)
I am not counting the complimentary tank from the dealership since I don't know if it was topped off. 90% of my driving will always be in the city with most trips around 10 minutes or less. I got 16.4 mpg and I was pleasantly surprised after reading a few threads. This weekend I have a rare 2 hour trip each way, and I will update the forum.   I bought the 07 because I could not tell a difference in performance after test driving both and I got a much better deal. Have there been better mpg reports on the 07 as opposed to 08 models, or are they identical? Replies to this message: haymista (Jan 02, 2008 1:14 pm)
#39 of 140 Re: Not complaining [imamg] by pulleydog Dec 19, 2007 (9:53 pm)
Replying to: imamg (Dec 18, 2007 4:12 pm) Yes, mine is AWD. Even though we've had 2 snow storms, I really don't have enough personal experience driving IN the snow with this vehicle to comment. I assume the AWD will help to get me through the snow, but I also suspect the size and weight will pose a bit of a problem when it comes time to 'stopping' in the white stuff.....we'll see. Replies to this message: nxs138 (Dec 20, 2007 1:41 pm) imamg (Dec 20, 2007 1:45 pm) nxs138 (Dec 20, 2007 4:25 pm)
#40 of 140 Re: Not complaining [pulleydog] by nxs138 Dec 20, 2007 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: pulleydog (Dec 19, 2007 9:53 pm) My current car (Audi) is AWD. I found that it's the tires that make the difference in the snow, not so much the AWD. The AWD will help in accelerating and going up steep hills in wintery conditions (simply because all 4 wheels are moving), but a good set of tires makes all the difference.   Not sure how good the CX-9 tires are. Haven't driven one in the snow yet. Replies to this message: imamg (Dec 20, 2007 1:45 pm) nxs138 (Dec 20, 2007 4:25 pm)
#41 of 140 Re: Not complaining [nxs138] by imamg Dec 20, 2007 (1:45 pm)
Replying to: nxs138 (Dec 20, 2007 1:41 pm) What tires do you run on your audi? size/make etc... Replies to this message: nxs138 (Dec 20, 2007 4:25 pm)
#42 of 140 Re: Not complaining [imamg] by nxs138 Dec 20, 2007 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: imamg (Dec 20, 2007 1:45 pm) Keep in mind my tires are Ultra High Performance tires (all season), since this is for a car, not SUV. They are Nitto Neo Gen, 225 40/18. Low profile, but the grip on snow is better than the Pirellis P-Zero Nero M/S I was running before. I'm not sure if the difference is in the tread pattern or the chemical composition of the tire, but I can move and turn through the snow and slightly icy roads better than I could with the Pirellis (even when the Pirellis were new).   I find that the Pirellis were better for dry weather, i.e. cornering, etc--they felt sportier and somewhat more responsive. Maybe the Pirelli sidewalls were stiffer...who knows. But the Nittos are more confident in the rain and in the snow, so it's a good compromise.
#43 of 140 Re: First tank for my 07 CX9 [haymista] by haymista Jan 02, 2008 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: haymista (Dec 19, 2007 7:39 am) First tank 16.4 100% city. 2nd tank was 18.5 50/50 city/highway. 3rd tank was 20.8 with 100% highway. Now I am back to my normal routine of 90-100% city, and I got 16.2 with lots of stop and go and short trips less than 10 minutes. These tanks were completely filled for accurate measurement. While filling up, I can nurse about another 1.2 gallons after the gas pump stops. The MPG is about what I expected so I am happy. This is a large practical car, and I know it is much better than a Suburban or other SUVs that offer a 3rd row.
#44 of 140 Re: Real World MPG for CX-9 [cude] by kcwhodey Jan 12, 2008 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: cude (Jul 22, 2007 2:12 pm) I purchased my '08 CX-9 Touring AWD in November and have filled it 5 times since. I have only crossed the 16 MPG threshold once (16.7), and that was after significant highway driving; all four other tanks were in the 13.3 to 14.1 range, on mostly city driving. I am hoping this is due to the fact that we have had some ice and snow that required more than normal use of AWD, but that has accounted for maybe only 15-20% of drive time over the last two months. Otherwise, I have carried little weight in car. Not good! Replies to this message: msuvet (Jan 12, 2008 5:01 pm)
#45 of 140 Re: Real World MPG for CX-9 [kcwhodey] by msuvet Jan 12, 2008 (5:01 pm)
Replying to: kcwhodey (Jan 12, 2008 1:03 pm) I have about 1500 miles on my AWD GT, have had it since the beginning of November.   I've averaged around 16.5 on my fill-ups. I drive a mix of highway & city, and usually drive 76-78 mph on the freeway.
#46 of 140 mediocre mpg by bbcx9 Jan 12, 2008 (8:07 pm)
Hi all, I'm a newbie to the forum and just got my CX-9 Sport AWD three weeks ago. So far, I'm very happy with the purchase - it's a superb car. The downside, like most have indicated, is that real world mpg could be better. My first fill gave 16.5 with about 70/30 city/highway. My second fill only gave 13.3 with 100% city driving. No heavy load and conservative driving all the time. Hope it gets better! Overall, the positives are far outweighing the poor gas mileage, so I'm not complaining too much, but thought I'd add to the real world data posted here. Happy motoring. Replies to this message: kj123 (Jan 13, 2008 6:57 pm) niners99 (Jan 14, 2008 12:58 pm) jchcraig (Jan 21, 2008 11:09 am) imamg (Jan 21, 2008 2:36 pm)
#47 of 140 Re: mediocre mpg [bbcx9] by kj123 Jan 13, 2008 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: bbcx9 (Jan 12, 2008 8:07 pm) Just filled up for the first time, CX9 touring (not AWD). Averaged 18mpg with 75% City driving. My Tahoe averaged 14mpg under the same scenario, so I'm at least moving in the right direction.

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