Latio not as good as mention.....

[gh05tss]

Maybe I should be more specific....I am one that view the comfort of the driver seat above all else....at least M2 has a very comfortable driver seat....as for the passengers...i couldn't care less as 90% of the time I am either alone or with my hubby in the car...

I always find the driver seat of latio a bit too high...I felt like I am driving a van when I first got my latio...i wan to be able to relax and slouch in my driver seat when i drive...

however..the FC combines with the cheaper car price beats all other smaller cars down...hence the purchase of latio lor...

Mazda 2 seat....hmmm....wow i didn't pay that much attention how comfy is was...

[Indignant]

My quite heavy foot gets 200km at half tanks...but drive till so tough for what? For me driving is like enjoying the journey on the road, car ride comfy is important...FC is secondary

Yo bro ghostss, agree with u on this point fully. maybe dat's y my fc also around 11. 

[burnolise]

Mazda 2 seat....hmmm....wow i didn't pay that much attention how comfy is was...

Actually it depends very much on how u usually like to sit to drive...for all the different cars i have driven...i always adjust the seat to the lowest and incline the back rest a little to give me the nice couch-seat feel when i drive...

Despite this...if u intend to get a family car...latio is the one...all my family members prefer me to drive latio to fetch them ard rather than my mazda 3....they complained the back of mazda 3 is too cramp for them...however, the front seat of mazda 3 and 2 are couch-like...where u can sit and relax...

[gh05tss]

Actually it depends very much on how u usually like to sit to drive...for all the different cars i have driven...i always adjust the seat to the lowest and incline the back rest a little to give me the nice couch-seat feel when i drive...

Despite this...if u intend to get a family car...latio is the one...all my family members prefer me to drive latio to fetch them ard rather than my mazda 3....they complained the back of mazda 3 is too cramp for them...however, the front seat of mazda 3 and 2 are couch-like...where u can sit and relax...

I was driving a Sunny before latio ( that's the reason y i view latio last, thot to change brand )...it low..Crouch like seats are comfy, i agree with you and alcantara leather are comfy too

[Lorddraco]

well ... Some post here .. there shouldnt be any problem within 8 month of the car. But I will beg to differ, why? Cause Cars is a complex construction, any no manufacturer can guarantee 100% fault free, even with same manufacturing procedure, parts and etc. Even big brands like BMW and Mercs do recalls of their cars which supposedly be higher built quality. But as mention, it really depends on luck, some here kinda of lucky or perhaps they aint that picky that they didnt encounter much.

As for FC... really depends on the road traffic condition, plus how heavy your foot is plus how often you travel in highway in constant speed of average 80km/hr.

I consider myself as heavy footer and for most of the time, I average around 11 to 12 (Got bros here less than 11 somemore). But I do admit I cannot achieve 14km/hr, but I do hit 13.9km/hr for a few time since I got this car. So I do not think it is impossible.

[Ying]

Yes I got some problem here and there too, but me and my family really enjoy the car. It is so comfy and smooth.

600km per tank? I believe it, I ever hit 550+km 90% hw with my CVT before tire change and adding VS. That time was new to latio so drive less than 100kmh. Now, ~10km/l

[dsrio]

i also believe 600km is no problem, i normally reach 530km then go top up around 37-38l of petrol, 14km/l is no problem  to me. Of course mine is mostly highway driving, my previous kia rio which is manual i can travel till 600km then go top up same amt of petrol so i believe it depends on your driving pattern & style.

[clarence]

Can you share with us your driving habits on how you achieve such remarkable fuel economy?

1) % highway/city driving?
2) Brand and RON petrol used?
3) Tyre Pressure?
4) Driving with air con turned on or off?
5) Drive mostly during the day or at night?
6) Brand of engine oil used?
7) Mileage?
8) How many people are usually in the car or just yourself?
9) Any modifications done to your car?
10) Do you use any after market additives?

[detach8]

I've been tracking FC ever since day 1 (every tank I pump is noted down). So far my average FC is 12.2km/l through entire vehicle lifespan. My last 3 tanks averaged 12.5km/l. Mine is YOM 2007 model and I reset my ECU once. The reset did make a difference to my FC... so maybe you wanna try.

I would say I'm average footer. If nothing and am relaxed, i will usually let the engine change gear near 2,200 rpm or thereof. If it's peak hour, in a rush, or need to go toilet... i will drive it like i stole it 

1) % highway/city driving? 50/50, considering the daily jam on AYE/Tj Pagar
2) Brand and RON petrol used? Esso 5000 (95)
3) Tyre Pressure? 2psi above spec (33R,35F i think)
4) Driving with air con turned on or off? Turned on, about 25-27 deg C
5) Drive mostly during the day or at night? More during night, but drive to work in morning 9-10 am
6) Brand of engine oil used? Mineral from TCM
7) Mileage? 6700+ km
8) How many people are usually in the car or just yourself? Average 2 persons
9) Any modifications done to your car? Stock 4AT with DS3 body kit
10) Do you use any after market additives? NO, I think they are snake oils

[baobao]

i also believe 600km is no problem, i normally reach 530km then go top up around 37-38l of petrol, 14km/l is no problem  to me. Of course mine is mostly highway driving, my previous kia rio which is manual i can travel till 600km then go top up same amt of petrol so i believe it depends on your driving pattern & style.

I also believe it depends on your driving style.. I used to drive a KIA Picanto and it can give me 14-15km/l.

[Jo_Lee]

For me, mostly highway driving...been consistantly getting 13 to 13.5km/l ever since 5k servicing...last tank got 14km/l

1) % highway/city driving? 80/20
2) Brand and RON petrol used? Jan to Aug = Shell 95, Sep = Esso 5000 (past 3 tanks)
3) Tyre Pressure? Front 230-245, Back 210-225 (didnt check regularly, only I remember then I pump)
4) Driving with air con turned on or off? Air con on 99% of the time at 25C fan speed 1, unless I'm down with flu :p
5) Drive mostly during the day or at night? Mostly day
6) Brand of engine oil used? TCM in-house EO
7) Mileage? about 10k (going for servicing soon)
8) How many people are usually in the car or just yourself? Myself alone 99% of the time
9) Any modifications done to your car? Stock, nothing but stock (only change rim on 3rd day after collecting car)
10) Do you use any after market additives? what's that ??

[Ying]

k, I try. I still get 14+km/l when drive I drive to KL.

1) % highway/city driving? 
          90% hw + 1hour jam at tuas.
2) Brand and RON petrol used?
          Esso 98
3) Tyre Pressure?
          230/210  front back, 185/65/15 GR80
4) Driving with air con turned on or off?
          fan level  2, 25"C
5) Drive mostly during the day or at night?
          Day time
6) Brand of engine oil used?
          TCM oil.. shogun
7) Mileage?
          42000km+
8) How many people are usually in the car or just yourself?
          Toddler on car seat, 3 adults + many stuff in boot.
9) Any modifications done to your car?
          strut bar, ARB, VS, Spark VS, grounding.
10) Do you use any after market additives?
          No.

Try to maintain constant rpm say 2000rpm, means 0 acceleration. Base on your load and car condition, you try to cruise at different speed to find the optimum speed with lowest rpm. Eg. Between 100kmh@2000rpm vs 130kmh@2500rpm. which one better?...

look behind and ahead, drive with your head. you can minimise brake and overtake car with 0 acceleration which save your oil. So my FC tips only apply for NSHW driving. In City, I just drive lah... if FC is sooo important for city driving, I will get a Kancil lah:thumbsup: can overtake Latio anytime.


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[fickle]

this is what i get for my latio saloon cvt at 1/2 tank mark.

Just pumped petrol when the low fuel light came on.  Squeezed in 36 litres at mileage of 580km.  Around 16km/litre.

1) % highway/city driving?
          75% hw 25% city
2) Brand and RON petrol used?
          Caltex 95
3) Tyre Pressure?
          240 to 245 for both front back, stock toyo
4) Driving with air con turned on or off?
          Always on, 21-22, fan speed 1-2
5) Drive mostly during the day or at night?
          Day and night
6) Brand of engine oil used?
          TCM Oil, Mineral (below 10k)
7) Mileage?
          7000km+
8) How many people are usually in the car or just yourself?
          1-2 adults + small bags in boot (include spare tyre).
9) Any modifications done to your car?
          original bodykit, nothing else
10) Do you use any after market additives?
          No

One thing to note, i'm very light footed.  Seldom rev above 2k... 

[malmot]

Had my 2007 latio A/T only for the last 2 weeks, have also done my 1k servicing on my 8th day at around 1200km. I do travel alot as in real estate line. 50% highway/50% city in travelling. Fuel wise hitting around 13.8k consistantly for the first 2 tanks, now on my 3rd tank and tracking if after 1k servicing got any impact, happy to say at half tank still seeing close to 240km which means about 480 - 500 till next top up or about 13.5 to 13.8km/litre. Petrol only SPC 95 to date.

[car_man]

Car_man, let me share with you my problem.

3rd month, battery went dead...totally dead..even TCM recovery guy was puzzled how can it be dead flat till no cabin lights even. Got it change free of charge, only waited them for 1hr during Sunday.

Steering sounds...complaint during my 10k servicing...after 2week, cable arrive from Japan and got it change.

So far these are what I encounter but I still a happy owner of my Latio...despite I getting 10.5km FC but...living with it now.

Wah!!! Getting only 10.5km/l is abit low for latio..Your foot must be quite heavy 
I'm getting around 13.6km/l on average worst is about 11.5 to 12km/l but not 10.5.Must have some problem or you must have installed aftermarket enhance products.

[car_man]

I agree on this.

Me too. Best i can get is about 230km at half tank. Quite impossible to get 250km and above as i'm already very light footed.

[car_man]

well ... Some post here .. there shouldnt be any problem within 8 month of the car. But I will beg to differ, why? Cause Cars is a complex construction, any no manufacturer can guarantee 100% fault free, even with same manufacturing procedure, parts and etc. Even big brands like BMW and Mercs do recalls of their cars which supposedly be higher built quality. But as mention, it really depends on luck, some here kinda of lucky or perhaps they aint that picky that they didnt encounter much.

As for FC... really depends on the road traffic condition, plus how heavy your foot is plus how often you travel in highway in constant speed of average 80km/hr.

I consider myself as heavy footer and for most of the time, I average around 11 to 12 (Got bros here less than 11 somemore). But I do admit I cannot achieve 14km/hr, but I do hit 13.9km/hr for a few time since I got this car. So I do not think it is impossible.

I would say it's depend on luck more than the specs of the car

[clarence]

Maybe need to reset ECU as some forumers suggested?   

[car_man]

this is what i get for my latio saloon cvt at 1/2 tank mark.

Just pumped petrol when the low fuel light came on.  Squeezed in 36 litres at mileage of 580km.  Around 16km/litre.

1) % highway/city driving?
          75% hw 25% city
2) Brand and RON petrol used?
          Caltex 95
3) Tyre Pressure?
          240 to 245 for both front back, stock toyo
4) Driving with air con turned on or off?
          Always on, 21-22, fan speed 1-2
5) Drive mostly during the day or at night?
          Day and night
6) Brand of engine oil used?
          TCM Oil, Mineral (below 10k)
7) Mileage?
          7000km+
8) How many people are usually in the car or just yourself?
          1-2 adults + small bags in boot (include spare tyre).
9) Any modifications done to your car?
          original bodykit, nothing else
10) Do you use any after market additives?
          No

One thing to note, i'm very light footed.  Seldom rev above 2k... 

Wow!!! That's is amazing. Been driving 4at for 8 months and never got this kind of result even when i was posted to tus for a few months. And by the way i stay in AMK so allthe way HW to tuas and back is 90KM and best is 230km/l only

[Jazz]

this is what i get for my latio saloon cvt at 1/2 tank mark.

Just pumped petrol when the low fuel light came on.  Squeezed in 36 litres at mileage of 580km.  Around 16km/litre.

1) % highway/city driving?
          75% hw 25% city
2) Brand and RON petrol used?
          Caltex 95
3) Tyre Pressure?
          240 to 245 for both front back, stock toyo
4) Driving with air con turned on or off?
          Always on, 21-22, fan speed 1-2
5) Drive mostly during the day or at night?
          Day and night
6) Brand of engine oil used?
          TCM Oil, Mineral (below 10k)
7) Mileage?
          7000km+
8) How many people are usually in the car or just yourself?
          1-2 adults + small bags in boot (include spare tyre).
9) Any modifications done to your car?
          original bodykit, nothing else
10) Do you use any after market additives?
          No

One thing to note, i'm very light footed.  Seldom rev above 2k... 

When you pumped too high for your rear tyre, becareful on wet roads, it will sway if hard braking.