Is the fuel consumption of the Haval Chitu high?
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Haval Chitu's combined fuel consumption is 4.7-6.7L/100km. Currently, there are 6 models of Haval Chitu on sale. The combined fuel consumption of the Haval King Rabbit is 4.7L/100km. The Gold Rabbit, Platinum Rabbit, and Silver Rabbit have a combined fuel consumption of 6.2L/100km. The Bronze Rabbit and Copper Rabbit have a combined fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km. The above figures are NEDC combined fuel consumption, which is the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test procedure. The actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, at 8.0-8.1L/100km. Methods to reduce fuel consumption: Clean engine carbon deposits: Excessive engine carbon deposits are a significant cause, mainly due to the use of unsuitable fuel. It is recommended to add a certain amount of cleaning agent when refueling. If the effect is not obvious, it indicates that there are more carbon deposits in the engine. In this case, the car must be taken to a 4S shop for professional technicians to clean the carbon deposits in the engine. Check the oxygen sensor: As an internal control unit of the car, the oxygen sensor mainly monitors the fuel-air ratio of the engine. Once damaged, it will cause an imbalance in the fuel-air ratio, and the fuel consumption will definitely increase suddenly. After the oxygen sensor is damaged, the exhaust pipe will emit darker-colored exhaust gas during driving, and the oxygen sensor should be replaced at this time. Regularly replace the three filters: During the use of the vehicle, the oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter must be replaced regularly. If not replaced for a long time, they become dirty and send wrong information to the engine control unit, causing incomplete fuel combustion and increased engine carbon deposits. Check the electronic control unit: Although the engine's electronic control unit is highly reliable, in vehicles that have been used for a long time, various faults are inevitable.
I've been driving my Chitu for almost a year now, mainly for daily commuting. I mostly take the urban ring roads, and during heavy traffic in rush hours, the displayed fuel consumption can reach around 9L/100km. On weekends when I take the highway, it drops to about 7.5L/100km. This fuel consumption is within my acceptable range, considering the 1.5T engine is pulling such a heavy body. However, my neighbor's Honda XR-V is indeed more fuel-efficient, roughly about 1.5L/100km lower. If you're particularly concerned about fuel consumption, developing driving habits like anticipating road conditions in advance and braking less can be very effective. Nowadays, I usually refuel when the fuel light comes on, adding 200 yuan worth of gas, which can take me over 300 kilometers.
As a parent of two kids, my Chitu mainly takes on the tasks of picking up and dropping off the children and weekend family outings. The combined fuel consumption fluctuates around 8.6, and it increases by about 0.5 when the air conditioning is on. Compared to other cars in the same class I've driven before, such as the Changan CS55, it consumes about 0.8 more, but the larger space in the Chitu is very practical. Personally, I feel that the most critical factor in fuel consumption is the driving environment. In areas with frequent stops and starts, like near school gates, the fuel consumption can spike to 11, while it's much more friendly on expressways during outings. I recommend installing a fuel consumption tracking app. The one on my phone shows an average fuel cost of 72 cents per kilometer, which is slightly higher than the official rating of 6.7L.
