I have observed that after 4500 km on the odo, the car has returned a steady fuel efficiency of 20+ km/l on the highways.
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A quick update on completing 5,000 km.
Looking at a few fellow BHPians naming their cars, we have named our as the Flanker (NATO reporting for Sukhoi-30).
The last 10 weeks saw the Flanker do 4 trips to Pune, 1 to Alibaug, 4 to Talasari and 1 to Gujarat (Vadodara, Anand and Surat) from Vasai.
I’m listing down a few observations:
- The drive to GJ was a breeze. Upgrading to the Yokohama Earth-1 tyres was a good thing.
- Post 4500 kms, the Flanker is giving a steady mileage of 20+ on highways (2 people, 2 suitcases and 2 laptop bags).
- Although the manual suggests 95-Octane, I have been filling it up with the Shell petrol (normal, not v-power) and have had good results.
- I tried 95-octane on 2 occasions and frankly did not register any improvement in the fuel efficiency.
- The beeps after 80kmph are irritating to another level.
- Upgrade to LED bulbs was a welcome change as it just improved visibility. I got the headlamps and the fog lamps changed to white LEDs.
- On the insistence of my tyre fellow, opted for TPMS. Am reasonably happy with it. These are the JK Tyres branded ones.
Leaving you all with one more picture of the Flanker.
Keyword: My 2021 Volkswagen Polo GT TSI: 5000 km update