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re: Why isn't fuel economy getting better? *Spinoff from Ecoboost thread*
Posted on 3/11/13 at 1:06 pm to dat yat
Posted on 3/11/13 at 1:06 pm to dat yat
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The American marketplace wants trucks that can haul, tow, and comfortably seat 5 without sacrificing performance/speed.
That's basically the point of this thread. Why can't we have all those things and have good fuel mileage? I have to believe the technology is there. We have some smart arse mofos in this country.
I'm sure the mom driving around the Tahoe doesn't give a shite about towing. Why can't they make those that get 30-35 mpg? Or at least be showing some improvement rather than being stuck in that 18-20 mpg range.
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Posted on 3/11/13 at 1:10 pm to treble hook
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I'm sure the mom driving around the Tahoe doesn't give a shite about towing
I think that may be some of the problem.
Soccer moms started driving SUV's and pickups.
Auto makers started making vehicles to suit their needs better, such as crossover SUV's that do get better milage, but you can't force someone to drive something they don't want.
Chevy makes the Tahoe so that it can tow.
They also make other SUV's that are more soccer mom family oriented, but you still have a choice on what you buy.
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