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There is definitely a problem there. I have an 05 LX AWD V6 (12000 miles now) and I just filled up yesterday and got 16.9 mpg on the last tank. I am in the Laurel Highlands of PA and most of my driving is to and from work on hilly 2 lane roads, sometimes snowy and icy, and lately in a lot of cold weather. You should be able to do much better than what you are getting right now. Keep on that dealer. :sick:
And they're not spinning tires in the ice or anything? I know the Hyundai/Kia engines do need a break-in period in which engine internals seat up and set up inside, then gas mileage will improve noticeably after that. But 9.5 mpg?
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
Anyhow, I have my reservations about all the posted poor fuel economy (poor in my book is less than 15) for this smallish SUV even factoring in the fact it IS an SUV and will never, ever get 30 mpg. I have one and I know how and where I drive it and I can get 19-20 average no problem. Makes you wonder how these low numbers are being computed. To all those about to reply that MY numbers are suspect, go ahead I'm done with participating in the fuel economy debate. I get those numbers with the Tucson, did with both Santa Fe's that I had owned too but I get over 30 with my Civic if that counts. I suppose those who allegedly got better mileage with a variety of previously (and currently) owned vehicles..Ford/Dodge diesels...Chevy Blazers...Honda CRV etc ad nauseum should...do what? Check their driving habits? Have their cars checked out? Sue Hyundai? Trade them in on another of the previously owned (better mileage) vehicle? Check their math? Grin and bear it? Wake up to the fact that this is a vehicle that will generally not get great mileage? Take your pick.....or add your own suggestion. I, for one, am satisfied that I am getting what I expected and to those who aren't.. see above suggestions.
That said, one of the reasons I bought my 06 Tuscon was because of the advertised MPG. I haven't reached it yet and by the sounds of it, many others haven't either.
I also read the argument that the MPGs are inflated by the government. Not sure 'bout that one, who has the biggest dog in the MPG fight? The government or the maker?
Is anyone questioning Hyundai on the Tuscon's MPG performance? If so, I'd like to jump on that bandwagon and voice some concerns.
Other than the gallon/mile issue, the ride is everything that I wanted at a decent price.
Also remember to use the manual gear select and to engage the centre diff lock.
Cheers
Tuck
Tomorrow I am going to the dealer for a check-up again...
my last fill-up 2 hours ago was 28 liters for 100.2 km
in US miles/gallon ..about 8.2 8.5 miles/ US gallon (128oz)
in Canada ..about 10.25 miles to an Imp. Gallon (160oz)
My last 100km was city driving, warm-ups nothing special
I will let you folks know what the outcome is. :confuse:
If nothing of interest I will go to another dealer shop with the same complaint
2. Saving money on gas is all relative. Of course if gas mileage was our only concern (not space, safety, features, style, power, 4wd, etc.) we would all drive econoboxes. My comment was obviously (or maybe not) meant within the context of those who like to drive SUV's for whatever reason.
I will burn up some city miles and report later.
As for Honda getting closer to the EPA numbers..OK lets talk about that. I happen to also own a 2006 Honda Civic EX sedan 5 speed automatic purchased new at the end of Oct. 2005. According to the EPA I should get about 30 mpg city/40 highway. My wife drives this car to and from work every day in very light small city (town really) traffic. No or little highway driving lately. The car, as of last night when I filled it up has 1450 miles on it. It took 11.63 gallons and the mileage over the tank full was 252.4. Do your math and that is 21.702494 MPG. OK round it off to 21.7...am I rabid about that even though Honda (the EPA) says 30? Nope..it is cold here, she warms the car..melts the frost and putters around town. Do I understand that it will probably do better in warmer weather, when it gets more miles Yep. But to expect the masses to buy all that..yeah good luck. What I am saying whether you choose to hear it or not is that bogus EPA information inflames many people into unnessary rage at the manufacturer..dealer etc.
2.) All of those features you mention can be had on some vehicles other than SUV's. I drove Santa Fe's before the Tucson and yes, I like an SUV because it seems tough and able to handle the unexpected snow storm, sits high for vision over stopped traffic. Is it particularly safe..nope it is tippy and prone to roll-over. There are many, many cars that are safer and if I were to be honest I probably wouldn't even need it. Trouble is the very type of vehicle the Tucson represents is not especially fuel efficient so, once again, if fuel economy is a great issue perhaps the consumer should evaluate the need for a SUV. To quote "If you can't do the time, don't do the crime" or if you have trouble with lower fuel economy don't buy an SUV. There are alternatives that aren't "econoboxes".
3.) for the guy that keeps posting 8.5 or 9 mpg you sir are an anomaly. This is absurd mileage. What if I said "honest to God I get 35 mpg" on my Tucson? In this forum type of setting am I just plugging in numbers to stir the pot or what? For what it is worth I frankly don't believe it.
Are you forgetting to carry a zero or something with your math??
I don't get less than 18 MPG(Imp.) in my 2006 V6 4WD Tucson. That's 100% city driving in Saskatchewan where it's also cold and icy.
You've stated previously that your Sportage runs fine but that's impossible given the "facts" you're giving us. There is something seriously out of whack with your vehicle or math so hurry up and do something about it or just go back to the Sportage forum and leave us alone.
I write to both forums because I feel this concerns the same engine, same car, same weight, same awd same etc... including same conglomerate Hunday/kia
AT 56 I had at least a dozen cars. I am not new to this
and I use the same driving habits... only the prices have changed.
I can do math ....have been doing them for almost 50 years (division came later in fourth grade so figure 46 years.)
the simple approach is this...
when the big needle on the gas gauge hits mid point
the trip odo hits 100 km and the pump says "pay me 25 liters" ... simple isn't ???
25 liters in my boat's gas tank is 5 gallons imp. and 100 km is 62 miles yep 12.4 miles /imp. gallon...with receipts.
maths are ok and I can't do beans on the sponge ...
the dealer needs to do the fixing...!
Be glad when this MPG topic blows over.....
What about fuel types & gas mileage?
K&N Air Filters, bolt-on power?
We also have a "SUVs for Beach Sand" discussion that's in cold storage while some forum reorganization is going on. Look for it to return when warmer weather does.
Steve, Host
Fog lights without headlights look silly anyway IMO.
Car start jumping when trying to change gear from 3 to 4 and CHECK light is ON. Car produce huge metal noise and something broke hard in transaxle. Gear remain in 3 and it was not possible to change in 2 or 4...like this I come at service...
Also many Tucson owner here in SLOVENIA have problems whit noise in front right or left part...they change one peace I dont know the name but this part is from gum in one metal ring...
Sad becuase I like this car.
Same mistake and dealer say to me today...sorry but we can't order again same car V6 2.7 whit automatic gear???
WHY? FACTORY ERROR of course.
Today I order a new VOLVO XC 90 5T and hope to be free of simmilar errors...Hope.
Nice regards to USA from Europe
BRanko
p.s. don't buy Tucson V6 2.7 whit automatic transaxle.NOOOO
Sorry to hear about your troubles with the Tucson. We have the 2.7 V6 GLS model here, and it's working perfectly. Wife drives it, and has put about 11,500 miles on it since August in mixed city and highway driving. We average about 22 miles to the gallon. Maybe you should speak with somebody at Hyundai-Europe about your problems -- somebody higher up than the dealer.
This is about 2006 Tucson MPG: Well now, I have a 2004 Diesel Sprinter Van which hauls a lot of my camping and boating gear and gets 27 MPG. Unfortunately it is rear wheel drive and even with four studded snows goes nowhere when carrying less than 8,000 pounds. So I went and got me a 2006 Tucson V6 AWD and put four studded snows on it. Superlative! less than 4,000 miles so far and getting 21 MPG mixed driving in cold weather in rural Massachusetts. It seems 2/3rds of new cars here are Tucsons. Owners speak well of them. If I do not get 24MPG on long trips at 63 MPH during this summer's warm weather, then I will make a fuss. I will take advice and put on the KN filters. I drive very much like a Brit circa 1948 and have always exceeded the EPA ratings. My only complaint so far is that backup lights are worthless. I will modify as soon as it gets warm. Will we ever get a diesel Tucson in the USA?
I'm all for alternative fuels but I think there's more that can be done in the short term before these fuels become widely available.
True, SUVs aren't totally unregulated. They fit into the government requirement for light trucks (non-passenger vehicles) which is currently 21 mpg, while for passenger cars, it's 27 mpg. The averages in each category don't meet the requirements but that's another subject.
More pressure applied to automakers would encourage them to use lighter materials in SUVs and develop better engines. Without good regulation vehicles are made cheaply, to maximize profit, not fuel efficiency. It may not be possible to get 40 mpg with an SUV like the Tucson but what we do get could be improved quite a bit if all auto makers had to meet better requirements. Diesel might be one way to do it, but I hate the stink of most diesel engines.
By the way, I don't think there are enough Chinese restaurants to keep us all on the road.
At least we should let the company know there's an audience for diesels.
Bob
Here in Sweden we have one Hyundai Tucson diesel, It is a 2.0 liter CRDi. Lock at the Hyundai Sweden web site
www.hyundai.se
You can find all the specifications here.
Fuel effiencenty for the diesel is 7.1 liter/100 km.
Bertil Jonsson
Goteborg