Loaded question. I have an 07 SRX4 with the Northstar 4.6L V8 and just over 49K miles. Absolute bests: pure highway 22.7mpg (for trips over 100 miles @65mph), pure city 16+mpg. Pure bests are not reality. Normally these two numbers run 19 and 14 when I am not trying for fuel economy.
Driving habits and speed have a huge impact on this 4,450 pound vehicle. If you have very conservative driving habits and drive for the mileage figures, your numbers can be good. If you have a heavy right foot and find youself using the brakes heavily, the economy numbers can be dismal......relative to a smaller and lighter vehicle.
That being said, the First Generation SRX' fuel economy numbers in professional road tests put the SRX in the middle of the pack for all of the vehicles in its class. The V6 might be expected to get 1-2 mpg better mileage.
Computed from delivery (Not using DIC but instead actual mileage and gallons per tank fill): a low of 19.6 to a high of 24.7, mostly in the 22-23 range. Have 5900 on the clock. Dealer told me to expect an improvement between 7-10k on the ODO.
Some offering quotes are not giving details in their Profile as to what model they drive or AWD VS FWD trannys. Makes a weight/equipment difference. Pls update. Really helps all concerned when asking/asking questions.
I get an underwhelming 16/22 (@65 mph) on regular 87 gas, admittedly with a heavy foot and just 5K miles on the clock. This is a solid , beefy CUV. Won't get Hyundai mileage, any day soon. LOL Mine weighs 4500 lbs! (Lotsa options and AWD) Can you say safety??
Hope for another mile or two, as she breaks in......a common phenomena in all brands.
There must be something wrong with my SRX. I just bought a 2007 AWD V6 sport package and averaged less than 18 MPG between Florida and Arizona. Most of the driving was using cruise control and a lot of open roads. I was expecting to get better than 20 on the freeway using cruise.
I understand that part of the driving was in West Texas where the speed limit is 80 mph and we cruised at 87, but this still seems low.
There is much data on the 1st Gen Forum, re this issue. I used to be there too!
87 MPH !? That will destroy any mpg data quickly. Imagine holding a piece of plywood, about 5' x 4' and traveling 87mph. Ever get pushed by a 40MPH wind gust? I recall reading it takes only 50-70 HP to push an average sled thru the air @ 60MPH. But it increases geometrically with wind resistance. Maybe 120HP needed at 70MPH? That takes gas. Sure the 1st Gen SRX has a beautiful, sculptured drag image but.....87mph? I had a '04 SRX, and would be thrilled had I gotten more than 21mpg at 62 MPH with C/C turned on and tires inflated a lb over recco.
That is a heavy sled (about 4500 lbs, with big glass roof). You're OK. Enjoy the ride, but not the fill-ups.............
My 2011 3.0 XWD has only 5Kmi so far. Mileage isn't what I'd hoped for. Sticker says 17 city/23 highway. My experience has been more like 15/20 at best. This is unloaded, easy driving, cruise control on the highway. Maybe it will loosen up after the first oil change and another couple thousand miles.
I have no firsthand experience with the 2.8 turbo. However, I've owned at least a dozen turbocharged cars. In my experience, driven at the same pace, they will get better fuel economy than normally aspirated engines.
My 2011 3.0 XWD has only 5Kmi so far. Mileage isn't what I'd hoped for. Sticker says 17 city/23 highway. My experience has been more like 15/20 at best. This is unloaded, easy driving, cruise control on the highway. Maybe it will loosen up after the first oil change and another couple thousand miles.
I have no firsthand experience with the 2.8 turbo. However, I've owned at least a dozen turbocharged cars. In my experience, driven at the same pace, they will get better fuel economy than normally aspirated engines.
A very beautiful trip as I'm from TN originally. However, I wish I could claim the same gas stats as you. Almost all of my driving is in town so I have to direct comparison. I hope you enjoyed that trip. I know I would have.
Only had mine for about 5 weeks. Have about 1600 miles around town driving. Looks like we are getting almost 18 MPG using ECO mode. Around 17 MPG without ECO.
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