Recent content by UKPonchoMan

I think I've got the steering on dynamic and the engine on auto

Mine was exactly the same, but I've now got 2500 miles on it and it's up to low 60's / high 50's - I've even seen 70mpg on a run when I was taking it easy!

Like this you mean?

It will improve... Mine has just turned 2500 miles and the economy has improved from low 50's to high 50's/low 60's and I've seen almost 70mpg on long runs... One thing I have noticed is an irritating rasp under light acceleration though and if it's not used for a couple of days, it runs like a...

There's always a joker... :) Actually it WAS empty - quite surprised how quickly it ran out...

Definitely improving with age...

What's interesting is that everyone on THIS forum have pretty much confirmed that the 1.6TDi gets BETTER consumption than the 2.0TDi...

'Dynamic' - I've tried the others but 'Economy' blunts the accelerator pedal too much...

I've been quite surprised... Even in 6th, if you put your foot down it still pulls, although I do tend to change down if I'm going up steep hills! But I'll accept the slight inconvenience and take the extra 10mpg over the 2.0TDi any day!!

Just going back to the original question.... This is a common problem - my other half has a Kia Soul and has EXACTLY the same problem. Frankly, I'm amazed that there's been so little on any forum about this... The problem isn't the Lightning connector itself - if that was the case, you could...

Honestly - it's well worth it.... I've had it open (or at least tilted) pretty much every day I've driven it! It makes the cabin a lot lighter and provides fresh air... Also, I've noticed that the car has a tendency to steam up when it's wet and the roof helps to counter that...

Well... my last fill up averaged 57mpg - that's a brand new 1.6TDi with 300 miles on it... I've seen 60mpg on runs from Nottingham down to Luton and it's currently sitting at about 58mpg over the past 250 miles...

You'd be quite surprised - it's no rocket but it's actually quite responsive. And the engine gearbox is actually pretty good - the gearbox is extremely smooth and the power delivery.

Quick update... latest trip was 59.something and I've seen 60 average too... So it's definitely improving, although I tend to sit at 70-75 on the motorway...

Agreed - in 'Economy' I'm sure it would have better fuel consumption but there feels like there's a thick piece of rubber between your foot and the accelerator pedal!! I've tried 'Auto', 'Dynamic' and 'Economy' and have stuck with 'Dynamic'... I guess it depends what the 'standard' setting is...