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12 messages, Last post on Jul 12, 2009 at 10:08 AM
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Combined we get about 18 mpg from our FWD MKX. Both my wife and I drive pretty aggressively, so it is probably a mile or so below what a "good" driver could expect. Luickly, unlike the Lexus RX350, it uses regular not premium.
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My MKX w/AWD: 2 hours Parkway driving at approx average of 70mph with cruise control on about 1/4 of the time... Approx 21.5 mpg... My 2004 Grand Marquis (v8/224hp) for the same stretch/same driving habits, 24 - 24.5mpg .. Oh well... Still love this CUV... Best decision I've made in a long time ... And, remember, all other competitor CUVs (I'm thinking Lexus 350, Pacifica and Murano) use premium gas .... And by the way... The longer the trip and more time you spend in the seat the more you realize the firmness of the "seating area" works to your benefit physically. The body remains loose not feeling like you're tied up in a knot at he end of the ride.. Don't be put off by the firmness of the "seating area"... Just a reminder.. It's not the entire seat that is firm. The bolsters around the seating area are soft and very comfortable...
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Replying to: mkxawd (Sep 09, 2007 4:34 pm) |
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Replying to: steve_ (May 23, 2007 10:02 am)
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Replying to: ccrock (Sep 26, 2007 11:01 am) |
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Replying to: townhome (Jul 25, 2007 6:22 pm) |
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Replying to: mkxawd (Sep 09, 2007 4:34 pm) |
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According to the EPA, the Lexus RX-350 and the 2009 Nissan Murano require premium fuel. This means that the EPA tested these vehicles with Premium Fuel and the fuel economy figures on the window sticker are based on using premium fuel. www.fueleconomy.gov. Not using Premium fuel lowers your fuel economy. Most people find that the savings they get from buying regular instead of Premium is not enough to make up for the loss of fuel economy. Premium Fuel or Regular Fuel, the costs ends up the same per 100 miles driven. NOW if you have an MKX this car is not programed to get better fuel economy out of Premium so its just throwing money away to put premium gas in it. Mark. |
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| I have only had my new 2009 MKX AWD for 4 1/2 days. So far I have just driven it locally. I have done ALOT of sitting in the driveway with the engine and a/c on playing with the nav,sat radio, travel link and everything else. That's probably why I'm only getting 9.4 mpg (according to the display on the dash). I sure hope the mpg gets better as I stop playing with the system. | |
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