Why is the fuel consumption of the older Honda Spirior so high?
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There are various reasons for abnormal fuel consumption in vehicles, which may include insufficient cylinder pressure and increased wear. Damaged spark plugs, where a spark plug in one cylinder suddenly fails to ignite. A sudden increase in the clogging rate of fuel injectors, leading to poor fuel atomization, etc. Below is some relevant information about the Spirior: 1. Overview: The Honda Spirior pioneered the "high-end sporty" design concept and is equipped with multiple world-class high-end technologies. The 'S' in Spirior stands for Sporty-Premium-Sedan, meaning a high-end sporty sedan. The 'R' stands for Research and Development, indicating ongoing research and development. The high-end sporty Honda Spirior shares the same basic platform as the Acura TSX and the European version of the Accord. 2. Design: As a mid-to-high-end sedan, the Spirior does not deliberately cater to the tastes of Chinese consumers in its interior design but instead adopts an interior that emphasizes a sense of technology and sportiness. The driver-centered dashboard is meticulously layered and rationally laid out.
Regarding the relatively high fuel consumption of the old Honda Spirior, I believe it's largely due to the technological limitations of that era. Around 2008, Honda prioritized power performance, so the 2.4L engine delivered strong performance but was much less fuel-efficient compared to today's standards, especially in stop-and-go city traffic. The 5AT transmission had fewer gears, resulting in higher cruising RPMs on highways compared to competitors. Additionally, the car's body was relatively heavy, and its drag coefficient wasn't as optimized as modern vehicles. I've driven an Accord from the same year, which had a lighter chassis and better fuel efficiency—the Spirior somewhat sacrificed fuel economy for sportiness. Many owners in car groups often complain about fuel consumption reaching 12L/100km, but using fuel system cleaners to remove carbon deposits and increasing tire pressure can help improve it slightly.
