The MO is a great car and my parents recently bought one and love it. They have been averaging about mid 20s fuel economy with even 27mpg on the highway! I think this is really incredible for a 4000lbs vehicle. I think the CVT plays a big role and puts the MO beyond other SUVs in fuel economy.
Other manufacturers are also doing things to improve economy. The new Odyssey mini-van achieves 21/28 mpg fuel economy! This is because they have a system that shuts of 3 of the 6 cylinders when the engine is cruising down the highway or any relatively low stress situation. Apparently the other cylinders fire up instantly when needed and the driver doesn't even notice any difference between this and a standard engine.
What if Nissan added this technology to the MO. Imagine, I bet the fuel economy would be even higher than the odyssey...maybe like 22/31 or something. Imagine that! It would really be cutting into the hybrid SUV type fuel economy. I wonder how one can recommend ideas or suggestions to Nissan.....
Other manufacturers are also doing things to improve economy. The new Odyssey mini-van achieves 21/28 mpg fuel economy! This is because they have a system that shuts of 3 of the 6 cylinders when the engine is cruising down the highway or any relatively low stress situation. Apparently the other cylinders fire up instantly when needed and the driver doesn't even notice any difference between this and a standard engine.
What if Nissan added this technology to the MO. Imagine, I bet the fuel economy would be even higher than the odyssey...maybe like 22/31 or something. Imagine that! It would really be cutting into the hybrid SUV type fuel economy. I wonder how one can recommend ideas or suggestions to Nissan.....