VFACTS new vehicle sales report May 2016

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by new2ford

Tut tut Polyal, you need to be locked in a room with a bunch of Greens. ;)
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Well Im (still) in the coal industry so Im going straight to hell anyway.

Apparently an Everest TDi gets 9-10L/100...it would be a special petrol engine to do that (and consistently).

[csv8]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Well Im (still) in the coal industry so Im going straight to hell anyway.

Apparently an Everest TDi gets 9-10L/100...it would be a special petrol engine to do that (and consistently).

From 4x4 Australia magazine ,May 2016.http://www.4x4australia.com.au/drive...mparison-test/
SPECS: FORD EVEREST TREND
Engine: 3.2-litre 5-cyl turbo-diesel
Maximum power: 143kW @ 3000rpm
Maximum torque: 470Nm @ 1750-2500rpm
Gearbox: six-speed automatic
4x4 system: dual-range full-time
Crawl ratio: 38.6:1
Tyre spec: 265/60R18 110T
Kerb weight: 2407kg
GVM: 3100kg
Payload: 693kg
Towing capacity: 3000kg
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres
ADR fuel claim: 8.5L/100km
Test fuel use: 14.4L/100km
Touring range*: 505km
*Based on fuel tank capacity, test fuel use and a 50km ‘safety’ margin.

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by Bevsta007

owch that is pretty bad.



our Prado does around 16L/100 empty, and 21+ with the boat on

That's pretty bad. My petrol Territory sits on 11.0 for general running around. I wish I owned a boat.

[Chopped]

We just added a Mitsubishi Triton 4x2 trayback to our fleet.

Metallic Black, Tinted windows, 5sp manual, 2.4 Petrol, Cruise control, Bluetooth phone / Audio streaming and voice control, 7 airbags, 5 star ancap, Hill assist / stability control.
$20500 drive away!! (Normally $25k) Absolute bargain and eligible for the $20,000 small business tax incentive.

Just have to get used to that horrible looking grille and headlights now, lol.

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by Chopped

We just added a Mitsubishi Triton 4x2 trayback to our fleet.



Metallic Black, Tinted windows, 5sp manual, 2.4 Petrol, Cruise control, Bluetooth phone / Audio streaming and voice control, 7 airbags, 5 star ancap, Hill assist / stability control.

$20500 drive away!! (Normally $25k) Absolute bargain and eligible for the $20,000 small business tax incentive.



Just have to get used to that horrible looking grille and headlights now, lol.

Is that new? That's cheap but I think I real reflection of what these tuk tuk trucks are actually worth. I can't believe people pay $70k for some of these Tonka toys.

[Chopped]

^ yes brand new. Mitsubishi discounted them $3k per vehicle to the dealers to sneak them into the 20k tax incentive. Dealers then dropped the other 2k.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by csv8

Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres
ADR fuel claim: 8.5L/100km
Test fuel use: 14.4L/100km
Touring range*: 505km
*Based on fuel tank capacity, test fuel use and a 50km ‘safety’ margin.

So add to that 30% if it was petrol.

I didnt read the whole article but a test with only 505kms?

http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...-review-101583

On our extended test the Everest averaged 10.6L/100km which we considered acceptable for the circumstances – it was pretty well loaded-up most of the time – although a lot of the kilometres covered were on quiet country roads. Matching the official 8.5L/100km would be a bit of a challenge.

You would need to be towing or flogging the hell out of the Everest to be getting over 14/15. 10's should be easy driving like someone with an IQ.

[SumoDog68]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Is that new? That's cheap but I think I real reflection of what these tuk tuk trucks are actually worth. I can't believe people pay $70k for some of these Tonka toys.

It is not any different to any other car - no-one pays 70k for a Triton.

[Giant Cranium]

Originally Posted by Bevsta007

owch that is pretty bad.



our Prado does around 16L/100 empty, and 21+ with the boat on

Is it broken. That's some bad diesel economy.

My bil's rg Colorado does 13 filled with tools around town. (Has lunched two motors in 30000ks tho)

[Terror_Tree]

Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

Is it broken. That's some bad diesel economy.

My bil's rg Colorado does 13 filled with tools around town. (Has lunched two motors in 30000ks tho)

I thought all Colorado's had Tools in them

[russellw]

The graphical stats for May have been uploaded to the Tech portal now.

Cheers
Russ

[FlipXW]

Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

Is it broken. That's some bad diesel economy.

My bil's rg Colorado does 13 filled with tools around town. (Has lunched two motors in 30000ks tho)

Agreed. After 26,000kms I've averaged 9.2 in my Ranger. Admittedly probably 60-70% of that is highway driving. But I don't have the lightest foot in the world and I still get 700+ out of a tank around town.

[buggerlugs]

Originally Posted by Brazen

I think the diesel thing is a little overblown. Guys buy their little tinfoil Thai trucklets and think that they have to get their macho diesel.

I've driven a petrol V6 Hilux and it's a much better drive to the diesel for the type of driving many will do. Also a heck of a lot cheaper to maintain and significantly less carcinogenic for the driver and passengers and other road users.

A heck of a lot cheaper to maintain ??? Our current and previous Hilux diesels have a capped service fee of $170.00. Next your going to tell me the V6 Hilux has great fuel economy as well !!!

[csv8]

My Captiva diesel came with three years free servicing...Hows that for cheaper to maintain!!!

[Ducati888]

Originally Posted by csv8

From 4x4 Australia magazine ,May 2016.http://www.4x4australia.com.au/drive...mparison-test/
SPECS: FORD EVEREST TREND
Engine: 3.2-litre 5-cyl turbo-diesel
Maximum power: 143kW @ 3000rpm
Maximum torque: 470Nm @ 1750-2500rpm
Gearbox: six-speed automatic
4x4 system: dual-range full-time
Crawl ratio: 38.6:1
Tyre spec: 265/60R18 110T
Kerb weight: 2407kg
GVM: 3100kg
Payload: 693kg
Towing capacity: 3000kg
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres
ADR fuel claim: 8.5L/100km
Test fuel use: 14.4L/100km
Touring range*: 505km
*Based on fuel tank capacity, test fuel use and a 50km ‘safety’ margin.

Those are surprisingly unremarkable performance stats for a late model diesel. I've got a 2008 Alfa Romeo 2.4L 5 cylinder turbo diesel and it has 147KW at 4000 rpm and 400NM at 2000 rpm. And its well over ten years old in engine design. And a fair bit smaller in capacity.

[Giant Cranium]

Originally Posted by Ducati888

Those are surprisingly unremarkable performance stats for a late model diesel. I've got a 2008 Alfa Romeo 2.4L 5 cylinder turbo diesel and it has 147KW at 4000 rpm and 400NM at 2000 rpm. And its well over ten years old in engine design. And a fair bit smaller in capacity.

It's not always about getting as much power out of a motor. Look at a landcruiser ute power output.

Better to have a motor with some in reserve then wring it's neck

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by Ducati888

Those are surprisingly unremarkable performance stats for a late model diesel. I've got a 2008 Alfa Romeo 2.4L 5 cylinder turbo diesel and it has 147KW at 4000 rpm and 400NM at 2000 rpm. And its well over ten years old in engine design. And a fair bit smaller in capacity.

My Everest averages below 10 l / 100 km around town and I have a lead foot.

The test is by 4x4 magazine, and includes heavy off road use - take your Italian shoe box off road and see what mileage you get.

CSV8 you do the same with your Daewoo

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by csv8

My Captiva diesel came with three years free servicing...Hows that for cheaper to maintain!!!

Does that even come close to covering the indignity and shame of owning one though? And being laughed at by people who know cars.

[V8 Ghia Mike]

Everest looks the business, but 2400kg with only 143kW to move it around? I'm not into SUVs at all, but is that a normal power to weight ratio?

[Bossxr8]

It would leave a Prado for dead. It's the torque that matters in an off roader, not the power.

[SumoDog68]

Originally Posted by buggerlugs

A heck of a lot cheaper to maintain ??? Our current and previous Hilux diesels have a capped service fee of $170.00. Next your going to tell me the V6 Hilux has great fuel economy as well !!!

It depends on a car and engine design - there are some great petrol and diesel engines available. My mrs drives an FJ Cruiser and it averages around 11l/100km with 100kW/tonne (200kw/380Nm) it is great to drive compared to D4D Hilux i had before. Fuel tank is 159l so range not an issue either. I drive a lifted diesel 170kW/550Nm dual cab and it uses about the same.
200 series is better in diesel and Prado is better in petrol IMO.

[Express]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Does that even come close to covering the indignity and shame of owning one though? And being laughed at by people who know cars.

Which is not many people.

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

It's not always about getting as much power out of a motor. Look at a landcruiser ute power output.

Better to have a motor with some in reserve then wring it's neck

So what would you prefer to buy, own and drive?
Car A makes 160kw and 400nm from a 2.0 engine
Or car B that makes 145kw and 380nm from a 3.2 engine.
Both duel cab turbo diesels tuk tuk trucks.
Would people not want a particular car because the engine capacity is small?

[csv8]

Barraxr8..I don't own a Daewoo ..Daewoo hasn't been around since early 2000. It's a GM vehicle with Aussie engineering input!!

[SSD-85]

Originally Posted by csv8

From 4x4 Australia magazine ,May 2016.http://www.4x4australia.com.au/drive...mparison-test/
SPECS: FORD EVEREST TREND
Engine: 3.2-litre 5-cyl turbo-diesel
Maximum power: 143kW @ 3000rpm
Maximum torque: 470Nm @ 1750-2500rpm
Gearbox: six-speed automatic
4x4 system: dual-range full-time
Crawl ratio: 38.6:1
Tyre spec: 265/60R18 110T
Kerb weight: 2407kg
GVM: 3100kg
Payload: 693kg
Towing capacity: 3000kg
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres
ADR fuel claim: 8.5L/100km
Test fuel use: 14.4L/100km
Touring range*: 505km
*Based on fuel tank capacity, test fuel use and a 50km ‘safety’ margin.

That's just....odd.

I get those power & fuel stats from my 1999 Explorer petrol....

[arronm]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

It would leave a Prado for dead. It's the torque that matters in an off roader, not the power.

Off roader, yeh right. How many cars actually see dirt. If I am going to drive a box on wheels it must have power.

[Windsor220]

Originally Posted by csv8

Barraxr8..I don't own a Daewoo ..Daewoo hasn't been around since early 2000. It's a GM vehicle with Aussie engineering input!!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Korea

It's Daewoo with a new name. The new Captiva is the same as the old one with a new front end put on it.

[csv8]

Windsor220....http://media.gm.com/media/au/en/hold...6_Captiva.html

[Giant Cranium]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

So what would you prefer to buy, own and drive?
Car A makes 160kw and 400nm from a 2.0 engine
Or car B that makes 145kw and 380nm from a 3.2 engine.
Both duel cab turbo diesels tuk tuk trucks.
Would people not want a particular car because the engine capacity is small?

Car b. I'm pretty old school. Still always think there is no replacement for displacement.

Same reason I'd rather have a dmax motor over all the small diesels. Safe reliable power. Colorado is a fine example of pushing a motor (and it's one hell of a rough motor)

[Ducati888]

Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

It's not always about getting as much power out of a motor. Look at a landcruiser ute power output.

Better to have a motor with some in reserve then wring it's neck

But that assumes that the Alfa is having its neck wrung, which would be far from the truth.