So while I was amassing all the updated fuel numbers of our long-termers for January's big list of fuel economy, editor Ron Montoya also sent me the numbers for our new mystery long-term vehicle. Naturally I couldn't include it in the list since the intro for it doesn't go up til tomorrow.
But, how good a guesser are you? Can you guess what the new long-termer is just based on its best, worst and average? By the way, the above photo is just clip art.
Hit the jump for the mpg.
Best: 21.5
Worst: 16.6 (First Fill)
Average: 19.6
Hint -- Combined EPA: 21
Caroline Pardilla, Deputy Managing Editor
dph1 says:
12:00 PM, 02/ 2/12
Chrysler 300 V6?
dph1 says:
12:02 PM, 02/ 2/12
Chrysler 300 V6?
carguy622 says:
12:09 PM, 02/ 2/12
@dph1: I hope the Chrysler gets way better milage than that. Especially the V6.
carguy622 says:
12:10 PM, 02/ 2/12
Maybe the Infiniti QX?
zman24 says:
12:14 PM, 02/ 2/12
Seeing as how you just got rid of the Sienna, I'm betting in a Chrysler T & C.
stovt001 says:
12:15 PM, 02/ 2/12
Charger?
powell_jr says:
12:20 PM, 02/ 2/12
I hope its a charger. They need a big 'Merican sedan in the fleet.
miamifan1 says:
12:21 PM, 02/ 2/12
Infiniti J30.
adamb1 says:
12:22 PM, 02/ 2/12
Ford F-150 Eco Boost.
rjohnstonstl says:
12:31 PM, 02/ 2/12
Another vote for the F-150 ecoboost.
sniperruff says:
12:35 PM, 02/ 2/12
A Dacia Sandero
dph1 says:
12:41 PM, 02/ 2/12
I am pretty sure the F-150 is 19 combined for ecoboost. That does not match up to the 21 combined epa provided.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/bymodel/2012_Ford_F150_Pickup.shtml
I am sticking with my 300 :)
plateface says:
12:44 PM, 02/ 2/12
Honda Pilot
texases says:
12:46 PM, 02/ 2/12
That's not just 'clip art', that's the Scion iQ, and now I can't think of what would actually get 20-21 mpg. Gotta be a truck/suv, V6 probably, or a v8 sedan...I'll go with ecoboost Ford F150.
stovt001 says:
12:54 PM, 02/ 2/12
If it is the F150, don't forget according to Ford's brilliant commercials, it's pronounced "echo-boost" and is at least as fast as every single other car out on the road!
isend2c says:
12:55 PM, 02/ 2/12
Saab 9-5 Aero!
aspade says:
01:00 PM, 02/ 2/12
Being Edmunds, it's either a BMW or a Mitsubishi.
The only Mitsubishi rated at 21 mpg is the V6 Outlander. And they already had two of those.
So my guess is a BMW X3.
joelvds says:
01:02 PM, 02/ 2/12
Toyota Tacoma
zcalvert says:
01:02 PM, 02/ 2/12
based on what you currently have, i'm guessing some type of truck.
throwback says:
01:02 PM, 02/ 2/12
A Charger would be nice especially a R/T, but a clip art of the iQ?
jstandefer says:
01:09 PM, 02/ 2/12
aspade: Now, now... they did have three Lancers, so why not another Outlander? LOL
My guess is the new Porsche 911.
sideswiper says:
01:10 PM, 02/ 2/12
Mercedes ML350
ed341 says:
01:13 PM, 02/ 2/12
sideswiper says:
Mercedes ML350
I'm with you
brankobox says:
01:18 PM, 02/ 2/12
2012 Dodge Charger AWD , 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 8-spd
oxmead says:
01:19 PM, 02/ 2/12
Who cares, with a best of 21.5 ! Another glutenous overpriced tank!
carguru12 says:
01:19 PM, 02/ 2/12
I'm going to guess it's a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
hubblehornz66 says:
01:19 PM, 02/ 2/12
Hmmmmmm......... GMC Terrain
HH
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mercedesfan says:
01:24 PM, 02/ 2/12
@sideswiper,
The ML350 only gets 19mpg combined and the ML350 Bluetec gets 22mpg so it doesn't work. Besides, MB doesn't provide free-loaner vehicles to the press and I don't think IL has a budget for something so expensive.
stromson says:
01:31 PM, 02/ 2/12
Has anyone said the Sierra/Silverado hybrid? I'm going to go with that.
jdmo says:
01:40 PM, 02/ 2/12
Check EPA's website on combined fuel economy I would say its either
1. Dodge/Chrysler Caravan
2. Audi TT RS
3. Audi A6/A7
4. VW Golf R
I looked at trucks and its possible but most had a combined of 18-19 according to EPA
I would like to see a Chrysler or Dodge with the new 8 speed, it would be nice to see how the 31mpg is true or not. Or a Durango V6 would be an awesome comparison to the Explorer that's currently in the fleet. Excited to see what it is.
caroscuro says:
01:55 PM, 02/ 2/12
Wow! Lots of great guesses but one person guessed correctly!
subarubiker says:
02:02 PM, 02/ 2/12
Here's a few guesses:
Ford F-150 Ecoboost Crewcab
Dodge Durango V6
BMW X3
Honda Pilot Touring
VW Touareg
jasond52 says:
02:08 PM, 02/ 2/12
You guys don't have a truck. The GMC/Chevy hybrid trucks get 21 combined so that's my guess.
boobylortez says:
02:11 PM, 02/ 2/12
I'll say Audi TT RS.
ctpaul says:
02:29 PM, 02/ 2/12
Volvo 24DL Wagon - guaranteed!
ctpaul says:
02:31 PM, 02/ 2/12
or maybe a Volkswagen Routan? Has anyone even ever driven one of those?
subaru123 says:
02:34 PM, 02/ 2/12
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
cah11705 says:
03:13 PM, 02/ 2/12
After looking at all new cars which get 21 MPG combined, I'm gonna go with it being a Charger/300. but I still hope it's a new 911.
litewerk says:
03:14 PM, 02/ 2/12
Like some others, I'm really hoping it's a new Dodge Charger. However, my guess is a new Dodge Grand Caravan R/T! Which sounds pretty cool for a minivan.
billt9 says:
03:53 PM, 02/ 2/12
Toyota Prius V! The best car on Earth!
jdmo says:
04:13 PM, 02/ 2/12
Its no way its a Prius V. Ill add that there's a good possibility its a Chevy/GMC Hybrid Truck...if it is I want it to smash all Prius' that drive 60 in the fast lane and other Prius that have Asshat drivers. Everyone has experience one in their life.
emajor says:
04:16 PM, 02/ 2/12
Thank God that silhouette is not the car. I like small cars, but I certainly am not jonesing for a year long test of the iQ
braco says:
05:16 PM, 02/ 2/12
To all those saying F150 Eco-boost, they already have one in the long term fleet.
diondi says:
05:55 PM, 02/ 2/12
I would be so very happy for a Golf R.
explorerx4 says:
06:23 PM, 02/ 2/12
I'm pretty good at multiple choice tests, so I'm guessing Durango.
Chrysler is under represented.
jbaker21 says:
07:15 PM, 02/ 2/12
Range Rover Evoque. My neighbour has one and those are the exact numbers he gets.
jarede34 says:
07:21 PM, 02/ 2/12
Jaguar XF or BMW X3 x35i.
dph1 says:
07:34 PM, 02/ 2/12
Well, I was for sure wrong. I did not realize the 8 speed 300 is already for sale (duh). The five speed is 21 combined. The 8 speed is 23. So, my new guess is to side with aspade and go with the X3, which is most likely wrong based on my guessing skills so far today.
blueprint1 says:
07:48 PM, 02/ 2/12
Good deal on a SAAB 9-5? Actually saw one on the road today. Rare Swedes.
Gas was 5.37$/gal this morning. I'll keep my Sentra.
bassrockerx says:
08:11 PM, 02/ 2/12
i have no idea because i dont want to guess a make that you already have but it still could be ... arge
noburgers says:
07:37 AM, 02/ 3/12
BMW X3 x35i?
hahahahaha I cheated