Yes, given the topic is MPG and the CX-5 is best in class for a AWD compact SUV. The official EPA numbers are out for the most 2013 Escape 1.6L turbo (being the most fuel-efficient Escape to be offered) and 2012 CRV and the CX-5 beats them all with combined rating of 28 MPG versus 25 MPG for the Escape and CRV.

 

My last 2 tanks combined were 27.44 MPG hand calculated. My usual heavy traffic suburban conditions plus about 200 miles of 75-80mph freeway driving in somewhat high wind conditions.

 

I've had mine for almost 2 months now. I do about 70% hwy driving usually around 70mph and my mileage on the computer has settled at 29.2 mpg. I track the mileage with an app on my phone and it shows an average of 28.8. The computer is off a bit but not much. It was off a full mpg on my previous vehicle. Overall very happy with the fuel economy.

 

My first tank with all local miles on it ---used 5.6 gals for 169.5 miles=30mpg

 

Welcome and congrats on new CX-5.

What are local miles? (What kind of driving, city, highway, suburban, speeds)

 

I have a FWD -GT and the first tank was suburban driving probably averaging about 35-40 mph with about 15-20 miles of highway in the 170 miles. I drive a 06 Miata and a 04 - 3- 5door I just can't believe how well the CX5 handles the curves.

 

graywolf06 - Thanks for the mileage info.

Yes, the CX-5 really has very good handling for an SUV, and ride quality is good too.

 

The first tank shows 25.8 mpg. That is good for a first tank and certainly easier on the wallet than my previous vehicle, Honda Ridgeline (300 tankfulls, average mpg per tank 17). I am anxious to see it get a bit better as I get accustomed to the different driving dynamics between the two vehicles.

 

Welcome.

What kind of driving conditions for first tank (city, highway,hills, flat, etc.)?

 

Welcome to the flatlands of a large sand bar called Florida!

The only things considered hills out here are landfills. I hear tales of some hills up in the northern part of the state, but alas, i fear them to be tales of fancy.

Oooh, wait a second, I have to cross over a bay bridge twice a day and i guess you could consider it a hill.

For this first tank, mostly flat, a split of 70/30 (highway/city), and a large percentage of me playing nice with the throttle. Let's just say I enjoy getting up to the speed limit (or thereabouts) with alacrity. This is a tough 1,000 miles for someone born with a foot infused with a heavy metal.

We shall see what kind of Zoom-Zoom I can coax out of her once the break-in period is over. If this first week has been any indication, I think I will be using the manual shifting feature to override what the computer thinks is best for me.

She will get parked for almost a week as i jet away on business. But after that, I expect to be past the 1,000 mile marker by end of June easily. We are just past the 1 week mark and I am 14 miles from the 500 mile mark.

Later

TrekkerXP