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Originally Posted by awcook
I simply cannot remove usability of the trunk because I still need access to the rear seats
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I'm not giving up the trunk, just making it less convenient to use. Access will be via the cabin, through the folding seatback. The seat back will still fold up & down so the seat can be used.
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I can't give fully tested numbers, but I can confirm that the automatic version is really amazing once it is in its top cruising gear. At about 40 MPH I get 60 MPG w/out cruise control going through hilly terrain. At 50 MPH I get 55 MPG, 60 MPH I get 50 MPG, 68-72 MPH I get around 42-48 MPG.
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With its better gearing, the auto should outperform the manual on a 100% highway drive in the same conditions. But those gauge readings are likely optimistic. Mine was 10% off until I calibrated it.