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Old 08-14-2019, 05:24 PM   #144 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
I've been trying pretty hard in the Mirage lately, but its just not getting to 70. I've had a few trips in the mid 60s, most are in the mid to high 50s.
Keep trying!

This was in the 2014 Mirage press vehicle I got to try out:


(Thread: Review notes: I've got a 2014 Mirage 1.2L 3-cyl 5-speed for a week. Any questions? )





That was for an actual round trip of about 12 km on a warm engine in quiet sub/urban conditions.

And I also believe the Mirage's computer vastly under-reports mileage when you do a lot of engine-off coasting using the key -- needs a kill switch for better accuracy. Actual MPG was probably quite a bit better than indicated.
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