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Originally Posted by outdoorlover
(Post 3555851)
Friends, did a 1000km over the Dussehra in visiting Shimla and beyond from Gurgaon on VX CVT. Got a mileage of 15 before starting the climb after Chandigarh. The average mileage over the entire trip was 13.8kmpl because of the extensive mountain driving. We were four people and had a loaded boot, but never felt starved for pulling power on the hills. |
Originally Posted by outdoorlover
(Post 3555846)
I have a Jan-14 manufactured iVtec and the air intake is at a high level. Don't know if the issue is only with some earlier idtecs? |
Originally Posted by adarsh76
(Post 3555874)
Great Outdoor...I too felt that there is no power slippage on full load (passengers and boot) on my VX CVT too. I even got a feeling that the car was more powerful when fully loaded. That mileage is really healthy considering the mountain driving. |
Originally Posted by outdoorlover
(Post 3556692)
Adarsh, my odometer has clocked 7800kms now and I completed my 3rd service (6mo/ 10k ) in Aug end which involved lube oil change. The engine appears to have become smoother after the first oil change and that impacts the mileage positively. |
Originally Posted by adarsh76
(Post 3555874)
Great Outdoor...I too felt that there is no power slippage on full load (passengers and boot) on my VX CVT too. I even got a feeling that the car was more powerful when fully loaded. That mileage is really healthy considering the mountain driving. |
Originally Posted by outdoorlover
(Post 3555846)
I have a Jan-14 manufactured iVtec and the air intake is at a high level. Don't know if the issue is only with some earlier idtecs? Friends, did a 1000km over the Dussehra in visiting Shimla and beyond from Gurgaon on VX CVT. Got a mileage of 15 before starting the climb after Chandigarh. The average mileage over the entire trip was 13.8kmpl because of the extensive mountain driving. We were four people and had a loaded boot, but never felt starved for pulling power on the hills. I'm still on the stock Michelin XM1s that came with the car, but was quite reassured to see how the car hugged the curves on the mountains as we did the numerous S and hairpins. On the steep descents, used the paddle shifters to go down and hold onto gear 2 or 1 for activating engine braking. It was quite convenient to do. We also took in as much of the fresh mountain air, whenever we weren't in the heavy traffic, thanks to the Sunroof. Had used Amron backrests behind the back as I was not too comfortable earlier on my back during the last long drive that I took, probably because of the upholstery stuffing being too soft. This prevented any unwelcome back pains. On the return back, we decided to visit Chail, and then take the road to Solan which eventually joins the Shinla-Chandigarh highway. Unexpectedly encountered a river that I had to wade through enroute. Was hesitant to attempt it initially but took the plunge after seeing an old Accent making it. Went across the river without an issue. Overall, a satisfying drive. Missed the 3rd SHR. Drooling on the images of harleys parked. My ride is getting ready now. Maybe in 1-2 weeks I will lay my hands on it! Exitement building up. But I really don't know how I will ride it. (since it has been a long long time riding a bike) |
Originally Posted by jesrani
(Post 3556828)
Guys, are you on Stock tyres or have you upgraded. Mydealer has still not responded whether they will upgrade the tyres and I don't want to take a chance to upgrade and void warranty. Are the stock tyres very bad?? |
Originally Posted by adarsh76
(Post 3556955)
Planning to upgrade tires at 10,000 kms or once this is fully worn out. Can't do high speeds in Kerala often, thanks to the roads here. Hence, did not upgrade tires at the time of buying. |
Originally Posted by Aga_sahab
(Post 3557024)
For the Honda city, The primary reason to change is for looks. The second reason is for slightly lower NVH. Last reason is cornering and breaking. At least that is my thought process. And for a 10lakh car I don't mind spending an extra 20-30k on Tyres to make them look better. The skinny Tyres just don't look that good. |
Originally Posted by sumitgovil2311
(Post 3556870)
There is some news around new Motevo touchscreen infotainment to be offered for City by dealers. Am really excited to know more details but also fear that it would be priced high by Honda. Can anyone throw more light in this regard? |
Originally Posted by adarsh76
(Post 3557060)
Agreed completely. The looks will change on upgraded tires. NVH on my stock Goodyear tires is good, but on a highway with rough roads, road noise does creep in though not very uncomfortable. Another thought which came to me for not upgrading is, since mine is a petrol engine, let the engine settle in along with the stock tires to get the optimal FE. This may not be correct but that's where my thought went. |
Originally Posted by Aga_sahab
(Post 3557024)
For the Honda city, The primary reason to change is for looks. The second reason is for slightly lower NVH. Last reason is cornering and breaking. At least that is my thought process. And for a 10lakh car I don't mind spending an extra 20-30k on Tyres to make them look better. The skinny Tyres just don't look that good. |
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