Hyundai Verna returns 42.4kmpl

diabloo · 5th May 2008, 21:05

Checkout the latest Santro ad on TV (usually aired during IPL match). Yes they claim its more than 15.

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Originally Posted by LLL

Link pls...need that documented before santro waale contact a lawyer.

Dine · 5th May 2008, 21:20

Another marketing AD from Hyundai. These numbers are no where to what we get when driving in cities. Just to fool people on the mileage the car gives. These ads will be on media, till our people talk only about mileage and not about other features of the car.
These ads are targeted with people who thinks car as a bike covered with 4 wheels to carry 5 people from Point A to Point B

bblost · 28th May 2008, 10:14

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Originally Posted by bblost

I have gone OT, sorry. Will update after I do this trial run.

Sorry for the delayed reply.

I tried this test twice.
Here is what I found.
It makes no difference if I do gear shifts at 10, 20 and so on.

However if I drive keeping the rpm under 3k and dont cross 80kmph, I get a consistent 13.5 kmpl with AC on.
Am set for a hyderabad <-> chennai trip in June.
Will post up in the offical milage tracker thread when done.

opendro · 28th May 2008, 10:27

I didn't read the entire thread. But I could see that people are not believing the mileage contest. In 2007, they conducted the same in Kolkata, where they made open invitations to Verna owners. They put the winner's names in the website (couldn't find the link again). The 1st place was getting 42Kmpl while the second place was getting 27Kmpl and third 25Kmpl. I doubt if they would put fake names as winners.

But then, even if it would return 50, it is definitely not worth as I would enjoy my drive at the expense of some fuel.

LLL · 28th May 2008, 10:40

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Originally Posted by diabloo

Checkout the latest Santro ad on TV (usually aired during IPL match). Yes they claim its more than 15.

yes but cannot be sued as that claim is correct. however 42 from verna ??

vkochar · 28th May 2008, 11:05

I am happy if it even gives me half of that in Both Highway & City conditions. Probably going to buy one real soon

ram_hyundai · 28th May 2008, 12:38

An enjoyed ride in a verna diesel would give you 15-16 kmpl in any case.I have tried all sorts of tricks and still i manage to get that figure.
ram

mac_guy555 · 6th September 2008, 12:44

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

An enjoyed ride in a verna diesel would give you 15-16 kmpl in any case.I have tried all sorts of tricks and still i manage to get that figure.
ram

Hey Guys,
Yes I very much agree with Ram for sure. The Verna CRDi VGT is one heck of a car and you just cannot keep from being a miser in getting the addictive thrust. I doubt anyone can resist it

Cheers,
Adit.

mac_guy555 · 6th September 2008, 15:35

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

You know I have a Verna CRDi that has never given anything more than 14kmpl on great days. As an owner, frankly I find such articles misleading and annoying.

My Verna CRDi VGT has done slightly more than 11,000 kms now and this is the average fuel consumption I have been getting on a tankful to tankful basis everytime.

City in peak traffic where impossible to go beyond 3rd gear = 13.5km/l
Highway with hustle and bustle of trucks cars & others = 15 odd km/l
Highways w/ min. braking and constant speeds of 90 - 120km/hr. = 15.5 - 17 km/l.

Maybe if I drive very carefully on the best highway with a light foot I might get close to 18.5 - 20 kms/ ltr. BUT that is a dream LOL. Hard to drive like a grandpa in a Verna CRDi VGT

potlaravi · 19th September 2008, 23:30

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Originally Posted by mac_guy555

My Verna CRDi VGT has done slightly more than 11,000 kms now and this is the average fuel consumption I have been getting on a tankful to tankful basis everytime.

City in peak traffic where impossible to go beyond 3rd gear = 13.5km/l
Highway with hustle and bustle of trucks cars & others = 15 odd km/l
Highways w/ min. braking and constant speeds of 90 - 120km/hr. = 15.5 - 17 km/l.

Maybe if I drive very carefully on the best highway with a light foot I might get close to 18.5 - 20 kms/ ltr. BUT that is a dream LOL. Hard to drive like a grandpa in a Verna CRDi VGT

Mac , your stats are very true even from me, I done 19,000 kms. On long drives my Verna CRDi gives 15.5 to 16 km/l from me with a speed of 100 to 120 Kmph. Same verna give 18.5 to my brother-in-law,who drives very decent by maintaining not more than 85Kmph with out hard throttle .

rajivanoj · 19th September 2008, 23:37

That was unbelievable...

tez · 20th September 2008, 10:33

2 tbhpians have got 20-24 km/l as mileage but maintaining the speeds between 60-80 kms/hr on highways. But it sure would be a difficult task in verna crdi to maintain that speed.

Tejas@perioimpl · 14th December 2008, 00:41

Plausible if my friend with the worst driving habit can return with an average of 15kmpl... then 42 under test conditions doesn't sound unreal... and this guy's the epitome of accelerate and brake driving and always has the worst average!!!

jat · 14th December 2008, 01:36

I remember, Autocar carried out a rally like this with public participation and the best mileage was achieved by M800 followed closely by Zen. And both were plus 45. This was done about 5 or 6 yrs before. Verna is still below them.

Cyrus43 · 14th December 2008, 01:45

Last December, I took part in a Fuel Conservation Rally by WIAA. I got 15 in my Padmini, and The MAX was around 34 in an Alto.

5th May 2008, 21:20	#77
Dine BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 117 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Another marketing AD from Hyundai. These numbers are no where to what we get when driving in cities. Just to fool people on the mileage the car gives. These ads will be on media, till our people talk only about mileage and not about other features of the car. These ads are targeted with people who thinks car as a bike covered with 4 wheels to carry 5 people from Point A to Point B
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28th May 2008, 10:27	#79
opendro BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NA Posts: 824 Thanked: 108 Times	I didn't read the entire thread. But I could see that people are not believing the mileage contest. In 2007, they conducted the same in Kolkata, where they made open invitations to Verna owners. They put the winner's names in the website (couldn't find the link again). The 1st place was getting 42Kmpl while the second place was getting 27Kmpl and third 25Kmpl. I doubt if they would put fake names as winners. But then, even if it would return 50, it is definitely not worth as I would enjoy my drive at the expense of some fuel.
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28th May 2008, 11:05	#81
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	I am happy if it even gives me half of that in Both Highway & City conditions. Probably going to buy one real soon
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28th May 2008, 12:38	#82
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	An enjoyed ride in a verna diesel would give you 15-16 kmpl in any case.I have tried all sorts of tricks and still i manage to get that figure. ram
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19th September 2008, 23:37	#86
rajivanoj BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 398 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	That was unbelievable...
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20th September 2008, 10:33	#87
tez BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 16 Times	2 tbhpians have got 20-24 km/l as mileage but maintaining the speeds between 60-80 kms/hr on highways. But it sure would be a difficult task in verna crdi to maintain that speed.
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14th December 2008, 00:41	#88
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,581 Times View My Garage	Plausible if my friend with the worst driving habit can return with an average of 15kmpl... then 42 under test conditions doesn't sound unreal... and this guy's the epitome of accelerate and brake driving and always has the worst average!!!
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14th December 2008, 01:36	#89
jat BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SINGAPORE Posts: 265 Thanked: 7 Times	I remember, Autocar carried out a rally like this with public participation and the best mileage was achieved by M800 followed closely by Zen. And both were plus 45. This was done about 5 or 6 yrs before. Verna is still below them.
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14th December 2008, 01:45	#90
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Last December, I took part in a Fuel Conservation Rally by WIAA. I got 15 in my Padmini, and The MAX was around 34 in an Alto.
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