Skyactiv-D (diesel) soon to arrive

**Archerfish** · February 1st, 2018 08:37 PM

For a stretch of 160 km, I got a fuel consumption of 19.7 km/L. Highway driving for 140 km, I was surprised to reach 20.3 km/L. This is based from built-in trip meter.

I used cruise control and set my speed at 82 kph. I admit that I finally got "tired" that I decided to stop and take a nap. When I resumed driving, I disciplined myself to continue with cruise control. It was a long, long drive.

What I find more surprising is, there are a lot of SUV's slower than me and some cars that are staying in the fast lane. Just when I thought I was very slow...

**Nelson de Leon** · February 1st, 2018 08:44 PM

20.3 highway. That's something I've got to achieve.

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**stayhungry** · February 1st, 2018 08:48 PM

Ooooo that's some exciting news! Might consider seriously getting one

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**Archerfish** · February 1st, 2018 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Nelson de Leon

20.3 highway. That's something I've got to achieve.

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Only if you can discipline yourself to run with 80 kph... I think you won't notice the speed if you're alone and driving at night. With no vehicles in front of you, there's no one to overtake.

**Archerfish** · February 1st, 2018 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by stayhungry

Ooooo that's some exciting news! Might consider seriously getting one

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I highly recommend you get one, Mazda 6 or CX-5. They have the same engine. My brother said that Santa Fe is "slow" while Tucson is "fast". I have driven CR-V SX for about half an hour and it feels "lethargic". It can run fast, of course, but you won't feel the "push". With SKYACTIV-D, you can always "feel the power" anytime you want it. There's no way I can describe it here, you need to drive one to know it. Or rather, you must own one to fully understand what I'm saying.

No offense to CR-V owners, I myself owns a CR-V although not the new SX model. It wasn't available last December so I opted for Mazda 6.

**Nelson de Leon** · February 1st, 2018 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

Only if you can discipline yourself to run with 80 kph... I think you won't notice the speed if you're alone and driving at night. With no vehicles in front of you, there's no one to overtake.

I did it at 90km/hr getting a 19km/ltr. That 20 would be a magic number for me. The CX-5 I think is heavier hence the higher shifting RPM. But I will try that for the 2nd time.

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**Archerfish** · February 1st, 2018 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by Nelson de Leon

I did it at 90km/hr getting a 19km/ltr. That 20 would be a magic number for me. The CX-5 I think is heavier hence the higher shifting RPM. But I will try that for the 2nd time.

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Yes, it could be a magic number for you considering the weight and height of CX-5. I think it's possible since you got 19 km/L before. For city driving, I do hope 12 km/L will be improved. How about you for city driving, what's your average consumption?

**Nelson de Leon** · February 1st, 2018 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

Yes, it could be a magic number for you considering the weight and height of CX-5. I think it's possible since you got 19 km/L before. For city driving, I do hope 12 km/L will be improved. How about you for city driving, what's your average consumption?

10-11 on beast mode. 12 on combination beast and pa-cool mode. [emoji16] Im talking full tank measurements. Pero 25% of my driving lang ang nasa traffic. I'll surely get lower FC kung madaming traffic.

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**travajante** · February 1st, 2018 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by Nelson de Leon

10-11 on beast mode. 12 on combination beast and pa-cool mode. [emoji16] Im talking full tank measurements. Pero 25% of my driving lang ang nasa traffic. I'll surely get lower FC kung madaming traffic.

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SkyD & SkyG....closing the gap between petrol & diesel. Grats on the choices you made, guys! Awesome cars!

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**Nelson de Leon** · February 2nd, 2018 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

SkyD & SkyG....closing the gap between petrol & diesel. Grats on the choices you made, guys! Awesome cars!

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Twas a blessing for me. I initially wanted diesel but it would create havoc on my budget hence I initially opted for gas. However the long wait made me impatient so I prayed hard for provision that I will get the first soul red crystal that arrives, gas or diesel and will consider it a sign. Then after a week, Mazda Pampanga called and told me they have a diesel unit. The rest is history.

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