I had driven a Mazda Tribute for 12 years and loved it, but it was time. I was considering used cars, particularly the CRV, HRV & Mazda 5. I also considered buying a new Niro. I ended up finding a used one several states away with 6,500 miles on it and bought it for $23k which I was happy with as the dealers were trying to sell me the same one new for $28.5 and I frankly found dealing with the local dealers really frustrating.
I have a lead foot but find that keeping the average fuel economy on the screen helps me stay conscious of not flooring it. In a combination of highway/city driving on my daily 20 mile commute, I'm getting the 43 mile average it says you should get. I notice on colder days and rainier days I do get about 2 or 3 mpg lower and we've had a lot of those lately, even in Austin, TX.
I absolutely love the car and I'm so glad I bought it. Just bought the used tire kit and OEM floormats to add to it. As a note, I didn't realize the car had an air compressor in it and it came in handy when my wife's Sienna had a flat.
I have a lead foot but find that keeping the average fuel economy on the screen helps me stay conscious of not flooring it. In a combination of highway/city driving on my daily 20 mile commute, I'm getting the 43 mile average it says you should get. I notice on colder days and rainier days I do get about 2 or 3 mpg lower and we've had a lot of those lately, even in Austin, TX.
I absolutely love the car and I'm so glad I bought it. Just bought the used tire kit and OEM floormats to add to it. As a note, I didn't realize the car had an air compressor in it and it came in handy when my wife's Sienna had a flat.
