Autocar India & Ford Fiesta achieve 33 kpl? - Page 4 - Team-BHP

esteem_lover · 31st March 2008, 13:08

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Originally Posted by Mpower

The 46 kph is average speed. To get that kind of average they were probably going at 70 in 5th. Most of these so called claims are verified by independent body like MAI, Autocar is smarter than that.

I guess, there would have been a lot of cruising in neutral with ignition switched off as well. There is no way anyone can get that without some shortcuts, MAI or not.

an10 · 31st March 2008, 13:20

Unlike many I don't see any problem with this kind of an exercise.

This looks like a genuine effort with Ernst & Young playing the 3rd party body tracking the figures. In the end, the article clearly states (and points out) that objective of this is to communicate that even in real life driving, high efficiency figures are possible. In today's scenario where the fuel prices are touching sky, these efforts make us realize the possibilities and IMO there is nothing wrong in it.

Also, I see a fuss happening over the average speed of 46 KMPH. I see it as a decent average speed. After all how many people can clock more than 50-55 KMPH (average) on Indian roads unless you drive like crazy?

This exercise was no doubt without the A/C which makes it little impractical. As pointed out by someone, this exercise would have generated more confidence if car from actual user would have been picked.

benbsb29 · 31st March 2008, 14:11

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Originally Posted by an10

As pointed out by someone, this exercise would have generated more confidence if car from actual user would have been picked.

Even if an actual user was picked, would we believe?

spadival · 31st March 2008, 15:19

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Recording an average speed of 46.5 kph, the Fiesta took 24 hours and 20 minutes to cover the distance???

24 hours? Thats a record!

24 hours from Bangalore to Mumbai.. Did they stay overnight somewhere? Otherwise, I am sure even the truck wallas would have found them a nuisence on the GQ and overtook them !!

Actually, If you divide the distance travelled by the average speed - it comes to around 22 hours. So my guess is that they didnt overnight. Sounds like speed of around 50 kmph was their top speed..

.. I would have probably died of boredom before reaching Mumbai. Awww..the things these poor journalist have to do in order to earn a living !!

blue_pulsar · 31st March 2008, 23:44

But do you guys really think that it is possible? Given the conditions? I feel a claim of 25kmpl was somehow believe-able. Isn't this claim too tall?

aadix · 31st March 2008, 23:58

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Originally Posted by drifter

Just for comparison, the support Endeavours managed about 15kpl with AC. But they were subject to caning as they photographed the event.

Drifter

drifter, were u part of this test? which endy's were they? the old ones or the new crdi ones?

iraghava · 1st April 2008, 02:28

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Originally Posted by aadix

drifter, were u part of this test? which endy's were they? the old ones or the new crdi ones?

He was & I think they were the older Endy's.

rajneeesh · 2nd April 2008, 04:35

In these ays of High fuel prices it seems that the sweat of Autocar journos is cheaper than Diesel . Why attemp somethig so impractical . Who will spend 8 lacs on a car to end up in a sauna. I believe that Overdrive and mahidra Renault must be planning something equally silly. Maybe a Kashmir to Kanyakumari or Assam to Gujarat is a single tankfull. It is an attempt to fill all tose pages in the Mags which are not filled with ads.

Moreover it would cost the Mags nothing with the car manufacturers picking up the tab. I just wonder if the magazines are also paid to conduct these drives.

31st March 2008, 13:20	#47 (permalink)
an10 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 46	Unlike many I don't see any problem with this kind of an exercise. This looks like a genuine effort with Ernst & Young playing the 3rd party body tracking the figures. In the end, the article clearly states (and points out) that objective of this is to communicate that even in real life driving, high efficiency figures are possible. In today's scenario where the fuel prices are touching sky, these efforts make us realize the possibilities and IMO there is nothing wrong in it. Also, I see a fuss happening over the average speed of 46 KMPH. I see it as a decent average speed. After all how many people can clock more than 50-55 KMPH (average) on Indian roads unless you drive like crazy? This exercise was no doubt without the A/C which makes it little impractical. As pointed out by someone, this exercise would have generated more confidence if car from actual user would have been picked. __________________ Regards, Ashish

31st March 2008, 23:44	#50 (permalink)
blue_pulsar BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 331	But do you guys really think that it is possible? Given the conditions? I feel a claim of 25kmpl was somehow believe-able. Isn't this claim too tall? __________________ Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi (Jun 2007) (16000+ km) Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i (2005) (16000+ km)

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2nd April 2008, 04:35	#53 (permalink)
rajneeesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: noida Posts: 218	In these ays of High fuel prices it seems that the sweat of Autocar journos is cheaper than Diesel . Why attemp somethig so impractical . Who will spend 8 lacs on a car to end up in a sauna. I believe that Overdrive and mahidra Renault must be planning something equally silly. Maybe a Kashmir to Kanyakumari or Assam to Gujarat is a single tankfull. It is an attempt to fill all tose pages in the Mags which are not filled with ads. Moreover it would cost the Mags nothing with the car manufacturers picking up the tab. I just wonder if the magazines are also paid to conduct these drives.