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Did you see the link on the other page.On that site you can buy a power box which really improves the pullin power when towing Worth a look. Think you might be amazed.

Steve

I agree David, if half my mileage was towing I would certainly consider a purpose designed tow car.

As it is, possibly 2.5% of my time is spent towing, so I cannot justify a 4X4.

cheers

Mr U-M

Quote: Originally posted by Briarose on 01/7/2007

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Hi David we thought the MPG was higher than that what would you say you get around town or on a longer run towing ?

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My experience so far, after 5000 miles is that around town (and I mean a lot of really short journeys) is around 17 mpg. Towing around 21/22 mpg. Long runs can be as high as 28/30 mpg. The manual version might be a bit better.  I think for a vehicle weighing in excess of 2 tonnes that is not too bad. However it is way off the figures claimed by Kia. Generally I mark down manufacturer figures by about 20%. That seems to work for the cars I have owned. Should perhaps add that I measure consumption figures carefully so I am pretty confident my figures are accurate.

David