Hi pnambic -
Note the conditions where 33 mpg was obtained:
- reading was taken at 55 mph, (ie. does not include the MPG hit of getting up to speed)
- with a fully warmed up drivetrain & tires,
- on a nearly perfectly flat stretch of road,
- in zero ambient wind,
- mild conditions (no AC or heater use)
- roof racks removed,
- tires aired up to spec.
The van
wouldn't have returned 33 MPG over the entire round trip it took to conduct those tests. Not sure what this vehicle is capable of getting in regular driving, because it's my brother's
. I don't drive it very often.