Hi, I'm new to this forum. I just bought an 07 CX9 FWD to replace an 02 Expedition with a 5.4 L V8. It was getting up there in mileage and with over $90/barrel for oil wanted something to help with fuel economy. Plus the dealership had a really good deal couldn't pass up.
It will be used to haul a family of six plus a beagle mix, mostly in-town. I will be using a roof top carrier and a possible hitch haul for our yearly camping trip, vacations and visits to family to Lousiana. I used the roof top carrier and the hitch haul on the Expedition, too. The CX9 has the rear lights higher and won't be blocked by the gear on the hitch haul for taller loads.
We anticipate losing a child to college next year so for most of the service will be down to 5 then to four in two more years when another one goes.
O.K. the interior is smaller than the Expedition but it drives significantly nicer from a comfort and performance standpoint. It has all the updated safety features like three row side air bags, traction control, anti-rollover control, abs, etc and tire pressure monitoring. I like the 6 speed transmission and "shift-matic" manual control and latest in engine technology such as variable valve tech.
Now for my fuel economy:
My copper red CX9 had 294 miles at purchase and was full of gas. First fill up (60 hwy/40 city) 17.7 mpg. Third fill up (90 hwy/10 city) going to Dallas was 22.4 mpg (with just my wife and son at a soccer college showcase tournament).
We didn't record the mileage on the second fill up but I put in over 20 gallons. I didn't run out of gas but the light had been on for ~ 10 miles. The spec states 20 gallons so it may hold more ~20.5?
I believe I can get better fuel economy as the car breaks in. And will report on this forum.
Also, visit the governement's MPG site at
www.fueleconomy.org for shared statistics on all cars including the CX9.
Looking forward to the forum.
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02 Regular Cab Tacoma 2.4L 4cyl auto
04 Lancer ES 2.0L 4clyl 5 speed
07 CX9 3.5L variable valve tech, 6 speed auto/"shift matic"