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Finally, a Range Rover that can pass a gas station

National Post -- Can you imagine a Range Rover that gets 45 miles per gallon (6.3 litres per 100 kilometres)? Yes, you read that query right. No, that’s not a typo with a missing decimal point. I have indeed implied that there’s a Range Rover extent that will eke out hybrid-like fuel economy. For those looking for context, that’s the sort of fuel economy usually associated with an underpowered compact hatchback such as, say a Honda Fit, not a gargantuan SUV only slightly smaller than the Queen Mary cruise liner.

Nor are there a bunch of caveat emptors hollowing out that claim. Yes, the fuel economy being quoted is the European Union’s less stringent than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s standard, but it is for the overall city/highway combined cycle, not just in the easier-to-attain highway

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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:7,078 Points:2,143,965 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 8:46:36 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse They ought to force all RR owners to switch out to the higher efficient model! They certainly can AFFORD it.
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,695 Points:775,745 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 7:30:37 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse well, you still need gas, so you can't pass all gas stations. And if you can afford a range rover, gas price is not a huge issue.
after10 Veteran Author Hamilton Posts:397 Points:53,715 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 12:30:36 AM Ignore after10 Report Abuse Yep and i'll bet you pay dearly for every one of thows mpg
joekayak All-Star Author Massachusetts Posts:850 Points:747,420 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 10:55:15 PM Ignore joekayak Report Abuse If you can afford the Range Rover, chances are you can afford the fuel.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,089 Points:1,044,320 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 1:08:48 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse ech
crep1291 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,637 Points:486,190 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 10:25:26 AM Ignore crep1291 Report Abuse Too bad they didn't use a CNG-powered engine.
puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,703 Points:755,005 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 10:12:45 AM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse ok
CivicMA Champion Author Boston Posts:2,040 Points:562,595 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 8:22:02 AM Ignore CivicMA Report Abuse Impressive if this pans out in the US.
unipanini All-Star Author New York Posts:903 Points:264,575 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 7:38:32 AM Ignore unipanini Report Abuse Haahaa
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,524 Points:786,745 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 6:59:26 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Diesel/electrics rule!
ClarkSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,219 Points:1,039,105 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 6:47:01 AM Ignore ClarkSC Report Abuse Who cares?
FMREALTOR Champion Author Florida Posts:6,546 Points:1,724,705 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 5:25:41 AM Ignore FMREALTOR Report Abuse dont' care
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,844 Points:521,425 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 5:06:35 AM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse About time.
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:9,766 Points:1,622,220 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:36:31 AM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...don't care, wouldn't own the 'spensive piece o' crap...
garthfanok1 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:510 Points:109,815 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:32:43 AM Ignore garthfanok1 Report Abuse i would say thats "quite kricket old man"....
mrjames1818 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,686 Points:2,025,795 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:28:24 AM Ignore mrjames1818 Report Abuse Glad to see it can be done.
Happytalk Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,276 Points:605,565 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:27:51 AM Ignore Happytalk Report Abuse I would not know do not own 1
uskies Sophomore Author Riverside Posts:228 Points:261,925 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:24:30 AM Ignore uskies Report Abuse thats kinda cool
btex49 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,840 Points:555,630 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:23:15 AM Ignore btex49 Report Abuse Range Rovers are not on my radar...
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,146 Points:2,048,850 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:22:47 AM Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse Good deal.
OaklandInvaders Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,493 Points:595,955 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:21:41 AM Ignore OaklandInvaders Report Abuse about time, now can it last? challenge my 1993 Honda 200K
jcurley Champion Author California Posts:8,018 Points:1,801,520 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:20:57 AM Ignore jcurley Report Abuse I believe in Missouri's state motto - Show Me.
Samo1961 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,035 Points:648,375 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:19:55 AM Ignore Samo1961 Report Abuse Love the car, but very high maintenance!!
gamalerin Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,882 Points:1,020,010 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:18:33 AM Ignore gamalerin Report Abuse I can't buy one now so who cars.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:27,145 Points:3,126,955 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:15:50 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse good luck in the US
divebomber Champion Author Nebraska Posts:6,218 Points:1,839,975 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:13:10 AM Ignore divebomber Report Abuse YOU COULD'NT GIVE ME THIS VEHICLE WITH A MILLION DOLLARS A MINUTE TO DRIVE IT! CHECK OUT CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG
headhog Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,681 Points:855,615 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:11:23 AM Ignore headhog Report Abuse Yeah Right!!!
Gasazhunter Champion Author Phoenix Posts:4,351 Points:1,055,420 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:07:19 AM Ignore Gasazhunter Report Abuse Hybrid? ya.
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,369 Points:344,185 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:04:30 AM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse Good to see a diesel in a hybrid design but I still ain't buying 45mpg!
runner74 Champion Author Washington Posts:2,846 Points:595,940 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:04:21 AM Ignore runner74 Report Abuse sure
ec951 All-Star Author Riverside Posts:909 Points:382,065 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:02:47 AM Ignore ec951 Report Abuse Ok.
Retowered Champion Author Colorado Posts:8,717 Points:2,713,115 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:00:08 AM Ignore Retowered Report Abuse Seeing is believing.
TheeRedRam Champion Author Hartford Posts:3,303 Points:700,335 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:59:57 AM Ignore TheeRedRam Report Abuse Zzzzz...
abacus44 Champion Author Toms River Posts:3,605 Points:774,015 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:58:42 AM Ignore abacus44 Report Abuse Let's see the reviews when it hits our shores.
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:7,155 Points:2,586,545 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:58:17 AM Ignore speedys Report Abuse I would have to drive one myself to believe it.
ED6 Champion Author Riverside Posts:9,594 Points:1,872,940 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:54:57 AM Ignore ED6 Report Abuse Finally.
cheapertvs Champion Author Richmond Posts:10,430 Points:2,769,420 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:54:13 AM Ignore cheapertvs Report Abuse I doubt it will happen.
eccerr0r Champion Author Fort Collins Posts:1,031 Points:617,315 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:53:09 AM Ignore eccerr0r Report Abuse ouch... a joke about missing decimal point... good for RR. It's always good when they're progressing.
VetteFan Champion Author Indiana Posts:9,879 Points:2,056,180 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:48:36 AM Ignore VetteFan Report Abuse The English are catching up.
naiiawah Champion Author Boise Posts:2,525 Points:717,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:45:13 AM Ignore naiiawah Report Abuse Anyone spending the bucks for a Range Rover doesn't give a hoot about it.
KrsnaDragon Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,547 Points:559,000 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:41:43 AM Ignore KrsnaDragon Report Abuse Very interesting news.
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:6,094 Points:1,741,870 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:38:05 AM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse hummmmmmmmmmm
SnickersDog Champion Author Denver Posts:3,419 Points:707,710 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:37:48 AM Ignore SnickersDog Report Abuse Just can't pass the repair shop.
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,752 Points:679,840 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:36:29 AM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Sounds too good to be true.
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:8,041 Points:1,571,970 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:34:07 AM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse 45 mpg's? Probably over a cliff.
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,217 Points:1,795,895 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:33:36 AM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse I can't imagine it.
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,181 Points:866,235 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:33:12 AM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse No, I can't imagine that. I see. You've held off on the stuff that SHOULD be headlining. HYBRID. Ok, does that make your article better? Doubtful.
joeschmo12 Champion Author New York Posts:1,108 Points:326,500 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:25:50 AM Ignore joeschmo12 Report Abuse Sweet
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,985 Points:1,313,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:24:05 AM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse I like my Avalanche. Great watching it switch to four cylinder while cruising at 65 MPG.
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,293 Points:1,617,365 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:23:35 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse price beats the mileage