Hybrid Real World MPG (iForce Max) - Post your Model, Specs, general driving conditions, results:

[EarthPIG_0311]

Yeah, I'm sure the test are very controlled and they probably do them at a slower speed that Gen Pop doesn't drive regularly, like 55 on the FWY

 

[Hobb3s]

Took possession of a Limited i Force Max last night and drove to Vegas afterwards.
Took off late night so absolutely no traffic. Set cruise control to 77 MPH and got 19.4 MPG according to dashboard MPG. Load was only 3 people and a few bags, nothing crazy.
Not near the advertised 24 MPG HWY was disappointing. Driving back home later tonight so I'll see what those results bring.

One thing to be aware of as well...tire pressure, to much psi in the tires it will affect gas milage.

they ship the 4runners at like 50 PSI or something crazy make sure the cold PSI pressure is down to to the recommendations on the driver side door, should help with acceleration and gas mileage.

 

[EarthPIG_0311]

For sure.
I did check before we left and it was at 38 PSI. Door jam shows 33 if memory serves me right

 

[Hobb3s]

For sure.
I did check before we left and it was at 38 PSI. Door jam shows 33 if memory serves me right

yeah 38 cold is really high.. i noticed on mine that when the tires are inflated to high the vehicle has problems “coasting” at speed and it takes more of the gas pedal to get it up to speed

id recommend checking your tire pressure in the am before the vehicle has been driven.. to get a true “cold” pressure reading

 

[spyder40]

bump for any new numbers from hybrids. Seems like mileage is all over the place

 

[EarthPIG_0311]

yeah 38 cold is really high.. i noticed on mine that when the tires are inflated to high the vehicle has problems “coasting” at speed and it takes more of the gas pedal to get it up to speed

id recommend checking your tire pressure in the am before the vehicle has been driven.. to get a true “cold” pressure reading

I know low/lower PSI increases rolling resistance which equals lower MPG.
I've always run higher PSI than the door jam recommendation and got good MPG.
On my '20 Si I run it at 38 PSI while door jam states F33/R32. I can get 44 MPG vs the advertised 36 @ 77 MPH CC setting.
Not denying your experience, just stating mine.

 

[Hobb3s]

I know low/lower PSI increases rolling resistance which equals lower MPG.
I've always run higher PSI than the door jam recommendation and got good MPG.
On my '20 Si I run it at 38 PSI while door jam states F33/R32. I can get 44 MPG vs the advertised 36 @ 77 MPH CC setting.
Not denying your experience, just stating mine.

thats interesting, ill look into that more.. just from my experience i usually try to shoot for the recommended psi on the sticker

 

[EarthPIG_0311]

Took another road trip, this time to Palo Alto/Bay Area. Left real early to avoid any traffic and minimal use of AC. CC set to 74 this time and got 21.5 MPG