mileage getting better!

I was very disappointed in my gas model mileage all winter. After hitting 5k and 7k miles I saw steady increases, and now that it's warm out I've even managed 33mpg highway a few times! And that's with AWD!

It does take a while, but it will get better over time. I swear Smart mode gets me better mileage and even shifts faster when I need it

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Gofastgo said:

I don't drive my 2022 Tucson much, only have just over 300 miles on it now. But, a few weeks ago, topped off the tank, was getting 16.3 MPG at that point, after topping it off, now getting 20.3, and I don't drive on the highway, just city driving. So I'm looking forward to those bigger numbers once I hit the road a few times.

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Its not a Hybrid that’s why

Gofastgo said:

I don't drive my 2022 Tucson much, only have just over 300 miles on it now. But, a few weeks ago, topped off the tank, was getting 16.3 MPG at that point, after topping it off, now getting 20.3, and I don't drive on the highway, just city driving. So I'm looking forward to those bigger numbers once I hit the road a few times.

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The big numbers are estimated 24MPG in city driving.

After engine break in period, driving habits play a large roll where you wind up at your average MPG.

Hybrid shines in the city easily hitting and exceeding the 37MPG estimated average for me.

Don't expect that number with the gasser.

Interestingly, I did 37/38 on the very first day driving it back from an out of state dealer. After that, I was averaging 34, now it's up to 36/37 right at the 2500 miles mark (mix city/hwy on eco mode).

Thanks for all your input. I did get up to 31.5 with my gas engine this Summer, but when the cold set in, it's now down to 24, even a bit less than that. I'm really not happy with that mileage, would be with 28 or so.

Flashbang said:

The big numbers are estimated 24MPG in city driving.

After engine break in period, driving habits play a large roll where you wind up at your average MPG.

Hybrid shines in the city easily hitting and exceeding the 37MPG estimated average for me.

Don't expect that number with the gasser.

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The ICE certainly will not get that kind of city stop and go and short trip kind of mpg. However I have been exceeding what the Hybrid can get on the highway not surprisingly, hybrids are not known for great highway mpg, but I am also routinely exceeding estimated MPG on the Highway.
Since day 1, 10,000 miles later my overall mpg is 32.8 which is better than my highway mpg with the Soul I traded in.

Gofastgo said:

Thanks for all your input. I did get up to 31.5 with my gas engine this Summer, but when the cold set in, it's now down to 24, even a bit less than that. I'm really not happy with that mileage, would be with 28 or so.

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Sticker does not say summer only - so make a complaint - so many of us not getting what is advertised. The more who file - maybe they will do something

Cdill said:

Sticker does not say summer only - so make a complaint - so many of us not getting what is advertised. The more who file - maybe they will do something

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Not correct. The sticker does say Summer/Winter, climate, more local driving or highway driving and more. It's implied when they say results WILL vary for many reasons on the sticker.
People have to stop taking those numbers as the Gospel. They are estimates because someone who thinks they do not have a heavy foot may. Because people who jackrabit from a stop may not think they do. Because some people drive alot more in stop and go traffic and much less on highways. Temperature, warming up the car before going all have an effect and more.

Your Mileage Will Vary (fueleconomy.gov)

26mpg is what I am getting - not needing Gospel but I have been driving many years, am very knowledgeable on cars... don't jackrabbit, drive to fast, warm my car up, etc. 10 mpg difference is not acceptable. I have just sold my hybrid of 8 years - estimated 52mpg and quess what - got 50-53 year round.

Cdill said:

26mpg is what I am getting - not needing Gospel but I have been driving many years, am very knowledgeable on cars... don't jackrabbit, drive to fast, warm my car up, etc. 10 mpg difference is not acceptable. I have just sold my hybrid of 8 years - estimated 52mpg and quess what - got 50-53 year round.

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I don't necessarily disagree 26 mpg seems too low. What I disagree with is using that sticker as the gospel and saying they don't mention all the variables they do talk about.
Over the years I know first hand that people think they are driving conservatively when they are not that's why I mentioned it.
You may indeed be getting less than you should. But if a high percentage of driving is local, in traffic and not using the battery, or higher speeds on the highway that effects greatly a Hybrid.

Gofastgo said:

so.

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Cdill said:

Sticker does not say summer only - so make a complaint - so many of us not getting what is advertised. The more who file - maybe they will do something

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The Moroney sticker MPG is calculated on a rolling road system. It is only meant to compare with other vehicles as a reference. My 22 Tucson Hybrid gets 37 mpg or more all the time. In the FL winter, I often around 41 mpg. There are numerous factors that go into what mpg any given owner gets. I would assume that your previous car that you got 50 to 53 mpg was NOT a 3800lb SUV? If a smallish sedan then gearing would be different than an SUV. The things that affect mileage have been listed in many posts on this forum so I won’t repeat them again.