whats your mpg on RX450h?
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whats your mpg on RX450h?
We just got the hybrid-first fill-up we only got 24.5 mpg-in mostly city driving-
What other mileage numbers are people getting and does mileage improve?
Any tips for driving a hybrid to improve mileage? Does mileage get better as car gets "worn in?"
What other mileage numbers are people getting and does mileage improve?
Any tips for driving a hybrid to improve mileage? Does mileage get better as car gets "worn in?"
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mileage usually gets better as the engine breaks in.
in the mean time, try staying the green zone of the tach as long as possible. Coast as long as possible, and only push down on the pedal a little so that the car only uses the electric motors instead of activating the gas engine. and of course, no jack rabbit starts
in the mean time, try staying the green zone of the tach as long as possible. Coast as long as possible, and only push down on the pedal a little so that the car only uses the electric motors instead of activating the gas engine. and of course, no jack rabbit starts
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Is this your first hybrid? It really takes time to learn how to drive it and get the most out of it. Its fun to me!
Over time, you will get better.
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you should learn how to space yourself out between cars where you don't tap the brake or the accelerator. This is the art of coasting! I've noticed Lexus hybrids coast better than anything short of a 2000 lbs car!
Clearly punching the gas hurts MPG so do it at am minimum.
I've noticed my h really does well when the engine has warmed up. It doesn't get its best MPG cold.
Driving with the windows down on the highway (I would say over 45mph) hurts MPG b/c of drag.
Try to keep complete stops to a minimum.
Keep track of what gas you use (only premium). I have noticed differences in MPG depending on gas (I use Shell).
I never thought I'd have "fun" driving efficiently but that's what I've learned. The forum Priuschat is pretty cool to read as well.
Mike
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After three weeks
On the road drag is your biggest enemy so speeds of 60 to 65 will get you 30 plus on the hwy and 70 to 75 will give you the advertised 28 range. See my post https://www.clublexus.com/forums/4677062-post1.html of our trip to FL after 3 weeks of ownership.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we are. It's a wonderful machine.
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My tips....
you should learn how to space yourself out between cars where you don't tap the brake or the accelerator. This is the art of coasting! I've noticed Lexus hybrids coast better than anything short of a 2000 lbs car!
Clearly punching the gas hurts MPG so do it at am minimum.
I've noticed my h really does well when the engine has warmed up. It doesn't get its best MPG cold.
Driving with the windows down on the highway (I would say over 45mph) hurts MPG b/c of drag.
Try to keep complete stops to a minimum.
Keep track of what gas you use (only premium). I have noticed differences in MPG depending on gas (I use Shell).
I never thought I'd have "fun" driving efficiently but that's what I've learned. The forum Priuschat is pretty cool to read as well.
Mike
you should learn how to space yourself out between cars where you don't tap the brake or the accelerator. This is the art of coasting! I've noticed Lexus hybrids coast better than anything short of a 2000 lbs car!
Clearly punching the gas hurts MPG so do it at am minimum.
I've noticed my h really does well when the engine has warmed up. It doesn't get its best MPG cold.
Driving with the windows down on the highway (I would say over 45mph) hurts MPG b/c of drag.
Try to keep complete stops to a minimum.
Keep track of what gas you use (only premium). I have noticed differences in MPG depending on gas (I use Shell).
I never thought I'd have "fun" driving efficiently but that's what I've learned. The forum Priuschat is pretty cool to read as well.
Mike
* I learned how to drive Toyota/Lexus Hybrid from your previous posts... although I still don't like them, I have to agree these vehicles are goooood...
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There is nothing more annoying than some jerk practicing "the art of coasting" in front of you in a traffic formation, especially when he (or she) is coasting into a "stale" green light and you know that you're the sap who is going to end up being in the pole position at the subsequent red light.
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I observed a fleet of drivers doing teh similar things, including Hybrid and regular vehicles. This is quite irksome to me. It is very spiteful of anyone to do that. But I can understand everyone has their own ways of driving.
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To the OP, yes as the engine breaks in your mileage will improve. It did for us anyway.
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There is nothing more annoying than some jerk practicing "the art of coasting" in front of you in a traffic formation, especially when he (or she) is coasting into a "stale" green light and you know that you're the sap who is going to end up being in the pole position at the subsequent red light.
Lex, I think your GS is a bit different than the RX. I found that our RX (the 400h) does really well in city driving. Usually doing anywhere from 26 (if its cold) to 30 MPG, where Hwy can be from 25 to 29 MPG. I drove all city the other day and I estimated that my consumption for the trip was about 35 MPG.
To the OP, yes as the engine breaks in your mileage will improve. It did for us anyway.
To the OP, yes as the engine breaks in your mileage will improve. It did for us anyway.
Trying to slowly convince the G/F if we need a SUV, then a 400h is in order.
450h is nicer but pricier.
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