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140 messages, Last post on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:14 AM
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Replying to: skw0123 (Mar 15, 2008 2:02 pm) "Wet roads make a big difference since the wide tires have so much contact area, " I live in a rainy neck of the woods and am wondering if I should go for 18"s if I buy a CX-9. TIA
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Replying to: c_rex (Mar 15, 2008 10:48 pm) 20" wheel/tire combo is heavier than the 18" wheel/tire combo. That will cost you a bit of MPG (but way less than 1mpg) EPA testing of mighway mileage varies speeds around 48mph (2007 and before). If one holds constant speed (say using cruise control), one can definite beat EPA highway mileage even at 65mph. I don't know about the new 2008 rating system since it has been updated.
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Replying to: ceric (Mar 15, 2008 11:50 pm) |
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Our new CX 9 FWD; first tank averaged 18.9, mostly city miles. This is above the prediction by EPA, which was 18 combined. For a large SUV, over 5,000 pounds, we're very happy with our first tank results. I love this vehicle in all ways!! 
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Replying to: dorenescar (Apr 14, 2008 10:11 pm) I have been getting 16.5 - 17.5mpg with mixed driving. And, I am not lead-footed, just following the flow. AWD is 5% heavier (200lb+) and more powertrain loss. -2mpg is expected. BTW, CX-9 FWD is only 4350lb (curb weight - meaning all fluid/fuel - no person). AWD is about 4550lb + extra accessories.. (hitch-30lb, roofrack-15lb, .....)
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Replying to: ceric (Apr 14, 2008 11:02 pm)
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Replying to: maltb (Apr 15, 2008 10:27 am) I have a gut feeling that the difference in MPGs between FWD and AWD is more than 1 mpg. We should do a poll on this. My guess was 2mpg.
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Replying to: ceric (Apr 15, 2008 2:37 pm) My current FWD averages about 17mpg with 50/50, but I tend to drive a little fast on the highway making the 22mpg figure unreachable. With any car, I typically average the city rating.
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Replying to: maltb (Apr 15, 2008 3:50 pm) |
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it appears we are getting higher mileage than some on our FWD CX9; we also have a lexus 400 H, which has trained us, by visual instant calculation, on how best to drive that vehicle. Some posts on another thread talked about getting an aftermarket small mileage indicator for CX9 - I don't know if there are any that calibrate the instant mileage, but if so, it can help hugely. We've gone up 3mpg in the hybrid; the key is minimally and slowly gassing it after a stop, and taking foot off pedal and coasting as much as possible. My husband is even better than me; he can go on and off pedal continuously, and gets 29 mpg on the hybrid. I hope to get 20 mpg on this Mazda vehicle. I used to get a lot of speeding tickets; this type of driving is ticket free!
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