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    But with the VCM tech, it is no longer a gas guzzler right? Unless the VCM is not working to address fuel consumption.

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    Quote Originally Posted by papi smith View Post
    But with the VCM tech, it is no longer a gas guzzler right? Unless the VCM is not working to address fuel consumption.
    Is fuel consumption really a concern for such engine displacements? For big V6 or V8 engines with displacements bigger than 3.0L, don't expect it to have the same fuel consumption as a small 4-cylinder (below 2.0L) engine.

    Besides, for cars like the Accord V6 or Explorer or CX9 with a price tag of more than 2M, I guess people who buy them have the means to spend for gas.
    Last edited by Egan101; July 8th, 2016 at 04:03 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by papi smith View Post
    But with the VCM tech, it is no longer a gas guzzler right? Unless the VCM is not working to address fuel consumption.
    I think all cylinders are still firing in stop and go traffic, it only turns off at cruising speed, with the traffic in the metro, i dont expect to be on par with 4 cylinders.

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    Quote Originally Posted by papi smith View Post
    But with the VCM tech, it is no longer a gas guzzler right? Unless the VCM is not working to address fuel consumption.
    It does.

    But VCM on the previous Accord only activated during light cruising... ergo... maintaining 60-80 km/h with a very light foot on the accelerator. Speed up a little bit, and VCM turns off. (on the new Accord, VCM stays on longer and under more conditions).

    With two cylinders off, you still have 2.2 liters worth of engine running, pushing a 1.7 ton car.

    With three cylinders off, you only have 1.8 liters worth of engine running, but it's still pushing a 1.7 ton car, as well as the other half of the engine that's not running.

    In the end, the Accord was relatively economical for the power and size, but you would still be getting 3-4 km/l in traffic.

    Ang pagbalik ng comeback...

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    HR-V vs. CX-3
    CR-V vs. CX-5

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    the HR-V Mugen variant is awesome!

    would go for it if I have the funds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by x.mayor View Post
    the HR-V Mugen variant is awesome!

    would go for it if I have the funds.
    For the price of the HRV Mugen, the CX5 2.0 Pro or Forester 2.0i-L or Xtrail 4x2 or CRV 2.0S is a better proposition. Unless of course, you have that thing for accessories.

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    HRV is a useless purchase coz when you're like 2 cars away, it will just be mistaken as a sedan. sobrang baba at mukang vios lang kung minsan. waste of money for this vehicle . mas muka pa SUV ang ecosport.

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