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Old 12-08-2007, 11:56 PM
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FX45 gas mileage?

I heard it was poor, maybe 18mpg on the highway. Can 45 owners chime in and let me know what they are actually getting?

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Old 12-09-2007, 12:00 AM
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Old 12-09-2007, 12:20 PM
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i get around 15 in the city mostly. 18 on the highway is about right
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 03:57 PM
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Those numbers are pretty close, but it all depends how you drive. When my girlfriend drives she gets 20-21 on the highway (yes for the 45). She keeps it around 75 and doesn't floor it when passing. Me, I don't have the patience for that so I typically get around 17.
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 07:13 PM
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ndndia and meeno, thanks for the responses
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 07:17 PM
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even those numbers are high I think.

this is what EPA says:
MPG (city)
14

MPG (highway)
18

MPG (combined)
15
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 09:45 PM
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wow, that is pretty low for a crossover suv? Whats going on with that?
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 09:49 PM
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b/c it weighs 4.500lbs
 
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Old 12-10-2007, 06:56 PM
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And 320hp. Takes a lot of fuel to generate those ponies. Also its not nearly as aerodynamic as the G35 and other models so that hurts you a lot at high speeds.

Yeah, I agree my numbers are a bit high. I was pleasantly surprised. Not sure if that's what everyone else gets but that's what I get and its pretty consistent.
 
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Old 12-12-2007, 04:11 PM
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I get exactly what the epa says: 15 city and 18 highway. Its kinda low but you're getting V8 performance in a fairly heavy SUV so it makes sense.
 
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Old 12-12-2007, 04:12 PM
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I get 18 or so overall, with my little ol V6.
 
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Old 12-14-2007, 12:08 PM
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i get 19-20mpg leaving the cruise control on 65mph on the highway... full tank (23.8gallons) i get 340 miles overall
 
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Old 12-14-2007, 01:21 PM
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I get 18 or so overall, with my little ol V6.
Don't you have TT?
 
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Old 12-14-2007, 01:22 PM
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Yep.
 
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Old 12-14-2007, 02:55 PM
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i still get 24mpg on my G sedan and that's turbo'ed... as long as you stay below the boost line you're good on gas. but once you step on it thats a different story.
 


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