What is the actual fuel consumption of the Lexus LX570?
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The Lexus LX570 has a fuel consumption of 14.7L per 100 kilometers, which is the official data. The fuel tank capacity of the Lexus LX570 is 138L, and the distance it can travel on a full tank is 138/14.7*100=938km. The fuel consumption of a car is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that increase fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before a red light, can increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements usually mean greater power, requiring more gasoline for combustion. Heavier cars also consume more fuel due to the greater driving torque needed. Road conditions: Driving on dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases the car's resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline does not atomize easily, requiring more gasoline for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, in cold temperatures, the engine's computer controls higher idle speeds to warm up the engine, further increasing fuel consumption.
I've been driving a Lexus LX570 for several years, stuck in city traffic every day commuting to and from work, and the actual fuel consumption is really not low, averaging around 20 liters per 100 kilometers. Once, I went on a trip to the suburbs, driving entirely on the highway, and the fuel consumption dropped to about 15 liters. However, this big guy weighs over two and a half tons, making it particularly fuel-inefficient when starting off, and it also has significant wind resistance. If you're used to stepping on the gas pedal hard or running the air conditioning in traffic, it's common for the fuel consumption to soar above 22 liters. Using the heater in winter has a smaller impact, but it's worse in summer with a full load and the air conditioning on. I recommend accelerating gently and maintaining the air filter in advance to save a bit on fuel, but overall, it's still significantly higher than the official data, and the fuel tank always feels like it doesn't last long.
