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#1 ·
I just saw a commercial touting the new pentastar V6 Grand Cherokee and its range on a tank of gas but the vehicle in the commercial had dual exhaust -- the Hemi version.
 
#4 · (Edited)
I just saw that commercial myself and this was the first place I looked to see if anyone else noticed. The part about the commercial that got me is the fine print clearly states that the Overland Pentastar 3.6L V6 model is shown. Don't get me wrong, I love my new V6 Limited but come on Jeep don't say one thing and show another! Can we say false advertising anyone?? :wtf:

.......and I want dual exhaust too if that's the case!
 
#5 ·
i think the commercial says that the 500 miles per tank claim is based on the v6 3.6L engine, 4x2, and highway miles. However, vehicle shown may be different and have extra options. I had to rewind and pause that commerical cuz i was blown away by the 500 mile per tank claim. lol

So they are in the clear, but it's just wild to talk about 500 miles per tank. I struggled to get just over 400 miles per tank on my last road trip. V6 but 4x4.
 
#6 ·
The V6 4x4 should be able to break the 500 mile mark on one tank at the EPA rated 22mpg, but you're going to be pretty close to sucking fumes when you do. The fuel tank is right at 25 gallons, so getting more than 20mpg = 500 mile range.

In practice, 400 miles is a bit more realistic; it isn't easy to break 20mpg (my mileage falls off relatively quickly north of 70mph) and I just don't like running it bone dry; when I get down between a third and a half tank I am looking to refuel. Usually at that point I could use a few minutes' break anyway.
 
#7 ·
I bought the V6 because it was about 300 lbs lighter than the Hemi and it gets better mileage and takes 87 octane and because it does not have a dual exhaust. I disagree with the assumption that a dual exhaust looks better and think that the design standard that more exhaust pipes is better even when non-functional should be reconsidered.

I like the fact that my GC is distinct from the Hemi version and that it is pretty easy to tell which engine is in the new GC.

Chrysler should reshoot that commercial with the right vehicle.
 
#8 · (Edited)
They kill 2 birds with one stone, show estimated fuel economy, AND how it can look. Also if its not ok volkswagen, volvo, bmw, audi, mercedes, chevy, porsche, ford, and lincoln all need to remove and refilm their commercials. Its not to lie about their product, its to turn on the greenies, and turn on those who want looks. Not to lie to one group or the other.

Hey look at the new challanger, 27mpg!



OR:

Hey look at the new challanger can get 27mpg!



*note above vehicle is shown with optional equipment

Which one has you wanting to go down to the dealership? Its not dishonest, its car porn, Show you its pedegree and what the base model you end up with could look like. No where in the ad did it say *500 miles per tank on above vehicle as equipped... so if you assume that its a ploy or something thats just you not having a job in marketing ;)
 
#9 ·
22 mpg using 23 gallons of fuel = 506 miles.

I can get 22mpg on the highway for a full tank of fuel (plus 1.6 gallons to spare).
Yes, getting 22mpg for your whole highway trip is going to depend on a lot of factors and really won't happen for the vast majority of drivers.

long story short... I had approximately 487 adjusted miles on one tank. Only filled a little over 22 gallons.
 
#14 ·
I better get dual exhaust on my v6 when it arrives!?!!! This reminds me of a motorcycle ad I saw in a magazine once. It was a Harley. But it had the exhaust on the left side of the bike and no Harley has a left side exhaust. I think it was done to have the ad fit the page nicer
 
#15 ·
There seems to be some variation here but assuming you fill up at Snapper Creek on the turnpike, leave around midnight and have a Sun Pass, you would never need to stop before you leave Florida, 680 flat miles of cool dense humid air with only two slowdowns one where the SSP meets I75 (248 miles) and where I 75 meets I 10 (348 miles) away.

I recall in the early 70's when range first became important a favorite being the MPG between Phoenix and LA, downhill all the way.

Since my EVIC was reading 24.6 after a round trip to Lakeland on I-4 including some urban piddling & with less than 1,000 miles on the clock, I suspect over 600 miles on a tank would be possible a la Top Gear. Anyone care to sponsor ?

BTW if credentials are needed, would a first place trophy for the GALB class in the FEA Fuel Economy Challenge help ?
 

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#16 ·
I always get around 500 or more miles per tank. I just filled up monday morning and it said 537 DTE.

I'm also getting about 22-23 mpg. My gas lasts me an entire week with some to spare (i don't like to get really low) which is nice.
My last car the gas only lasted 4 days so i would have to put more gas in before the week was even over!
 
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