What is the fuel consumption of the Oshan X5?
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Oshan X5 has a combined fuel consumption of 6.0-6.3L/100km. There are currently 15 models of Oshan X5 on sale, including the DCT Whirlwind Charge, DCT Hurricane Sonic, DCT Tiger Roar Limited Edition, DCT Elite, DCT Flagship, DCT Luxury, and DCT Premium, with a combined fuel consumption of 6.2L/100km. The manual Elite and manual Luxury models have a combined fuel consumption of 6.0L/100km. The CVT Luxury, CVT Comfort, CVT Premium, CVT Noble, CVT Youth Edition, and CVT Flagship models have a combined fuel consumption of 6.3L/100km. The above figures are NEDC combined fuel consumption, which is the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test procedure. Actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 6.0-8.6L/100km. Specific factors affecting car fuel consumption are as follows: Car weight: Larger and heavier cars tend to consume more fuel. Generally, a small family car with a 1.6L engine and a weight of about 1.2 tons has a fuel consumption of approximately 7.5 liters (calculated under full load), while an SUV weighing about 1.5 tons consumes around 8.5 liters. Different weights result in varying fuel consumption. Drag coefficient: Higher drag increases fuel consumption during driving. Cars with better aerodynamics have lower drag, leading to lower fuel consumption. Economical RPM: The engine has a most economical torque output point during operation. Maintaining the car's speed within this torque output range significantly reduces fuel consumption. Typically, small-displacement cars reach this point at about 70 km/h, while larger-displacement cars achieve it at around 100 km/h. Staying within this economical RPM range ensures minimal fuel consumption. Driving style: Aggressive driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before stopping at traffic lights can increase fuel consumption.
I've been driving the Oshan X5 for a while now. The official combined fuel consumption is 7.5L/100km, which sounds quite economical. But in city driving with frequent traffic lights, it can easily spike above 9L. On highways, maintaining a steady 80km/h can bring it down to around 7.8L. With multiple kids in my family and frequent family trips, fuel costs become a major expense. I've found that maintaining proper tire pressure and avoiding aggressive acceleration can save several hundred dollars a year. Using AC in summer adds about 0.5L, so it's wise to budget some extra margin. Overall, this car isn't a gas guzzler and suits family use well, but careful management is needed for worry-free savings.
