[Indiana Jones]

Found a new video review from Telegraph Cars but its prices are in pounds.

 

[87532032]

They only took 1.5d. It is only a brief review. By the way, I have done around 2500 miles so far, and the combined fuel consumption is 45 mpg for 2.2d AWD.

 

[Indiana Jones]

That's a bit lower than the official figure of 50mpg. Guess it went down a bit after you broke it in?

 

[Mouza]

Not bad review, did you notice that reviews are pretty rare ? i'm talking about review like this, as everybody has been invited for the press review in portugal, but since then nothing new...

the 1.5D is a great engine, it's not powerful but it offers a huge comfort for daily driving, and you can do 900 miles with a full tank !

 

[infinite]

That's a bit lower than the official figure of 50mpg. Guess it went down a bit after you broke it in?

I'm actually thinking that might be because it's not broken in enough. I'd say if after 5000 miles that it doesn't improve, then chances are that's what it's going to be like throughout the rest of its life.

 

[87532032]

That's a bit lower than the official figure of 50mpg. Guess it went down a bit after you broke it in?

I think after 5000 will be a bit better. There are the numbers from my car at the moment:
Cruising 30mph: over 60 mpg
50mph: around 50-60
70mph: around 40-50
90mph: around 35-40
Have not tried over 100 yet...

I will update those numbers later.

 

[Indiana Jones]

That's actually pretty good mileage. Are you mostly driving in city or highway?

 

[infinite]

How you drive it mightr factor in as well. I heard you have to drive it hard for short periods of time then revert to driving it normally... all just to ensure compression is built up to seat the pistions.

 

[87532032]

That's actually pretty good mileage. Are you mostly driving in city or highway?

A bit more on highway and normally do over 80mph >

 

[87532032]

How you drive it mightr factor in as well. I heard you have to drive it hard for short periods of time then revert to driving it normally... all just to ensure compression is built up to seat the pistions.

I heard the opposite... Below 3500 miles have to drive more gently...

 

[alcatraz]

Where are we hearing this from and what is the evidence?

 

[87532032]

Where are we hearing this from and what is the evidence?

From some mechanics

 

[Indiana Jones]

How you drive it mightr factor in as well. I heard you have to drive it hard for short periods of time then revert to driving it normally... all just to ensure compression is built up to seat the pistions.

Is this for the break in period? Usually, I've heard that you need to be gentle while breaking it in.

 

[infinite]

Yes. But the transition into higher RPM's should be smooth. not like you're trying to get the fastest 0-60 time.

 

[87532032]

Is this for the break in period? Usually, I've heard that you need to be gentle while breaking it in.

Yes. But the transition into higher RPM's should be smooth. not like you're trying to get the fastest 0-60 time.

What I have heard is drive the car gently, do not go too fast, do not break too hard, do not push the RPM too high as well.

 

[Answer42]

What I have heard is drive the car gently, do not go too fast, do not break too hard, do not push the RPM too high as well.

Pretty much this. Don't floor it and brake too hard.

 

[Indiana Jones]

She didn't hold back punches in the written review: Fun to drive 5/10

 

[Answer42]

If she wants fun she can go test out the Q30 S. The base Q30 is more for a premium ride with all the interior bells and whistles.

 

[Indiana Jones]

Would be interesting to see a comparison review from her between the Q30 and Q30 S.

 

[infinite]

Although I know some people only like to buy cars as they are without making changes, the chance for tunes to come is possible especially with this being the brands entry-level model. If the Q30S checks all the boxes but just has that one left... this may be a route to consider going down.