Recent content by Oscarmax

CVT-e transmission have come a long way, and answer is yes and no. Our previous 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2.4 on steep inclines using the ICE using SAVE mode the ICE would become vocal raising the revs, switch to CHARGE mode the rear electric motor would assist the ICE, no raising of the...

Have a look at the Toyota RAV4 PHEV forums, Toyota are very conservative with their claims, the majority of owner with both the hybrid and PHEV are regularly reporting average figure of 50mpg +. Driving a hybrid/PHEV is a different learning curve.

Suzuki Across (Rebadged Toyota RAV4 PHEV) 2016 Swift Conqueror 480 1500kg 70kg nose weight tows like a dream, we have have found 55mph using HV Sports mode the sweet spot last time out we recorded 38.5mpg towing, Sports mode use both the ICE and battery giving more power on the hill and better...

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Changed the fluid yesterday followed the Alde handbook supplied with the Swift caravan using the header tank no issues.

Our 2020 Outlander 2.4 PHEV would average around 28mpg towing several owners with slightly earlier 2.0 version claimed around 24/26mpg towing, 22mpg seem quite low. I am assuming your is a 2017/18 diesel, you do not state the mileage these engines are known to be bullet proof. I would be...

Unbelievable NO towing mirrors

Sorry I missed that, our caravan is also nose heavy the only way to reduce the nose weight is to let the wife a freehand with the wardrobe, which she seams to do quite well, the front locker is virtually empty, the awning over the axle. For the last 3 years we have been towing with a 2020...

We tow with a 2023 Suzuki Across PHEV it is a Toyota RAV4 PHEV, we tow a 2016 Swift Conqueror 480 1500kg nose weight 70kg. It is an excellent tow car good fuel consumption, very stable despite the low nose weight, as a comparison it all ways including towing it is better than our Ford Kuga...