2011 Outlander Sport Bad Gas Mileage?
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I was one of the first people commenting on the bad economy of the RVR or Outlander Sport. We've had the car for about 15 months now and I have never come even close to the advertised economy. Just today we took an 80K round trip on the highway, 2WD, dry conditions and using cruise control @ 90KPH and only managed 9.4 on the computer. I'd be happy to even get the combined but I should be getting 6.6! My biggest issue is that I can drive it very conservitaly and not even come close to what was advertised, but even worse if I drive it sporty I'm up at 14L. My friends 5.4L Triton 4Door Long Box Ford gets 18!!! I honestly would not have bought this vehicle had I known. I mean if I had 180HP under the hood then I could understand but I don't. So somehow Mitsubishi has combined the dissapointment of poor fuel economy with the lack of power and put it in a package that lied to me from day one. I do not recommend this car to anyone who is looking for a fuel efficient car because it is not, cost me 66 bucks to fill up and I maybe get 450K? Come on what crap. Our 2005 Corolla took $40 and would go for 600K and on the sticker comparison the Corolla was only slightly better at 6.3L. We drove that car for 5 years all over and it always delivered. Unless we can gather together as a group and all sign something to submit to Mitsubishi then all we can do is complain about it on here. The dealer says "really, first I've heard of it". Oh so it's just me then, just my car? Then I come on here and see that they're many dissapointed people. Not only because of the additional cost but because we made a decision when we bought the car to buy A FUEL EFFICIENT vehicle so that we can minimize our impact on the environment. I can't get 6.6L unless I turn the car and push it!!!
I have been working away trying to get compensate some how, dealt with dealership directly and with head office just lame excuses, I believe I am getting somewhere with the better business bureau other then that I am in contact with someone involved with televised news and as well federal government. It's all taking time but I will accomplish something, if your interested on getting on board email me with your complaint and your contact info and it will strengthen our situation eapecially if all of our issues are similar and as well presented in one big package. Please contact me at paultheman69@hotmail.com and once again provide contact info so I can provide it and it doesn't look like I made up the complaint. Thanks in advance to everyone who hops on board. By the way I live in Ontario Canada.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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I was one of the first people commenting on the bad economy of the RVR or Outlander Sport. We've had the car for about 15 months now and I have never come even close to the advertised economy. Just today we took an 80K round trip on the highway, 2WD, dry conditions and using cruise control @ 90KPH and only managed 9.4 on the computer. I'd be happy to even get the combined but I should be getting 6.6! My biggest issue is that I can drive it very conservitaly and not even come close to what was advertised, but even worse if I drive it sporty I'm up at 14L. My friends 5.4L Triton 4Door Long Box Ford gets 18!!! I honestly would not have bought this vehicle had I known. I mean if I had 180HP under the hood then I could understand but I don't. So somehow Mitsubishi has combined the dissapointment of poor fuel economy with the lack of power and put it in a package that lied to me from day one. I do not recommend this car to anyone who is looking for a fuel efficient car because it is not, cost me 66 bucks to fill up and I maybe get 450K? Come on what crap. Our 2005 Corolla took $40 and would go for 600K and on the sticker comparison the Corolla was only slightly better at 6.3L. We drove that car for 5 years all over and it always delivered. Unless we can gather together as a group and all sign something to submit to Mitsubishi then all we can do is complain about it on here. The dealer says "really, first I've heard of it". Oh so it's just me then, just my car? Then I come on here and see that they're many dissapointed people. Not only because of the additional cost but because we made a decision when we bought the car to buy A FUEL EFFICIENT vehicle so that we can minimize our impact on the environment. I can't get 6.6L unless I turn the car and push it!!!
If that petition sheet comes about let me I'll absolutely sign it
I had a late 70's corolla that I really beat on constant WOT that did way better than this outlander
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 3
Bad gas mileage
It is nice to hear that I am not the only one with these issues. I got 3 outlanders in 1 day and I am a big Mitsubishi Fan.... However this is definetly wrong.... I would not bought these cars with this poor ga mileage.
I don't believe in BBB. What we need is a class action lawsuit.
Let's get a hold of a lemon law company at can combine all of our complaints.
Your thoughts?
I don't believe in BBB. What we need is a class action lawsuit.
Let's get a hold of a lemon law company at can combine all of our complaints.
Your thoughts?
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 17
Since the last time I filled up I drove 310 miles and I still have about 1/4 of a tank left. And this is with about 50% jack rabbit starts (3000-4000 RPM). So if I drove until the light came on I might get about 350 miles.
My Toyota Rav4 would get about 250 miles on a full tank.
Edit:
By the way I just saw regular unleaded for $4.29 a gallon
I should ad that when I go to work I am constantly changing speeds as I get stuck behind a LOT of people who either ride their brakes constantly change speeds or slam on their brakes at stupid times. I also pass slowpokes at about 70 MPH at least twice a week.
There's also a lot of stop lights for about 25% of the way. And I'm still getting over 300 miles to 3/4 of a tank.
I just filled up the tank this morning. I was at 322 miles and the I still had about 1/8 of a tank
My Toyota Rav4 would get about 250 miles on a full tank.
Edit:
By the way I just saw regular unleaded for $4.29 a gallon
I should ad that when I go to work I am constantly changing speeds as I get stuck behind a LOT of people who either ride their brakes constantly change speeds or slam on their brakes at stupid times. I also pass slowpokes at about 70 MPH at least twice a week.
There's also a lot of stop lights for about 25% of the way. And I'm still getting over 300 miles to 3/4 of a tank.
I just filled up the tank this morning. I was at 322 miles and the I still had about 1/8 of a tank
Last edited by jadawin; Mar 21, 2012 at 04:36 PM.
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I have gotten over 32mpg (US) but that was driving really conservatively on a highway and not going above 57-58mph. I have found that once I get over 60mph, the mileage drops fast. I have gotten less than 20mpg on a road trip when doing the highway speed of 70. That is terrible mileage for highway driving. I don't remember ever getting that low on the highway for any vehicle unless I am towing something.
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 6
RVR Gas Mileage
Sorry to hear of all those that continue to have poor gas mileage. Since my last post I filled the tank and have done a variety of driving tasks. My daughter has been back and forth to University once, all city driving 80kms, I've taken my son for driving lessons, all city 70kms, been back and forth to work 5X at 2kmm per trip, various other city conditions, and maybe 150km highway. I just hit 400km on the tank and still have one 1/2 tank left. My targets are 7 litres per 100km highway, 8 litres mixed and 9 litres city. My city driving does not include a lot of sitting time; usually on the move. As previously stated I do not hold up traffic with slow driving, but i drove this tank trying to squeeze the last drop. When I check kilometres remaining until empty, the gauge suggests I have 320 kilometres left to travel. That would put me at approximately 700 kilometres driven on the full 60 litres of gas in the tank. That would put me at 8.5 litres per hundred kms mixed use, and would be generally within .5 of my target of 8.0 per 100kms. While doing my last trip on the highway (80 kms) the gauge eventually worked its way down to 7.5 litres per hundred and i felt that if i was to continue I could have most definately dropped that figure to somewhere in the high 6.8/6.9. Hope these stats will help anyone with comparison figures. My sincere apologies to those that are not achieving these same levels!!!
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 11
Good gas mileage
The people with poor mileage are you using ethanol type fuel? I drive 99% on the highway in hilly terrain (Rogers Pass) around 60mph and I am averaging 35mpg (imp) in the winter and 41 mpg (imp) summer time...I have achieved the rated 43 mpg (imp) a few times, driving to Vernon,BC. Keep in mind if u drive above 2000 rpm or over 60mph, your mileage decreases.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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we need to get together with our complaints, most of us are in the same boat. Please e-mail paultheman69@hotmail.com include your location, mine is ontario canada, title the subject rvr bad gas mileage, so if the time comes i can at least provide an e-mail address in my petition.
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I think ethanol is a critical factor. My fuel is 10% ethanol. EPA doesn't use that crap for testing. That being said, my car is rated 24 combined and I've always gotten that or more. After my ecu update my mpgs are climbing a bit. Also keep in mind "highway" according to the gov is 45mph. Similar cars like the Kia Sportage Awd which is supposed to get 30 cause of its lesser Awd system only gets 25 highway in real world driving. I know a guy with a juke rated 30+ who gets 22 average. Driver and terrain and fuel make a difference. If I drive super Eco I am now able to push 30 in town on ethanol thinned fuel. I'm going to add a kn filter and give a few tanks to adjust and see what happens as well. I recommend every get the ecu update that corrected the timing. Of yeah I was looking at the gmc terrain rates 21-31. I tested one an found it beyond gutless and 17 was all I could get in town.
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Lawsuit
I will stand by anyOne who does a lawsuit or complaint. I can't be contacted at paultheman69@hotmail.com, if u would like to join my petition and stand behind me as well please just send an email to me with the subject rvr bad gas mileage and I can atleast include your email along side with my complaint to show that I am not alone. Thanks in advance everyone!