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Hypermiler Wayne Gerdes coasts into the Guiness Book of Records

14 September, 2011   Karl   No comments

kia hypermiling world record 300x200 Hypermiler Wayne Gerdes coasts into the Guiness Book of RecordsThe “father” of Hypermiling Wayne Gerdes has yet again proved that Hypermiling reigns supreme. His latest outing behind the wheel the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid returned a staggering 64.55 MPG (US) over a distance of 7,899 miles  across America.

The 48-state hypermiling challenge was completed in 14 days, averaging 564 miles a day and consuming just over 5.5 tanks of fuel. The record set is officially titled “Lowest fuel consumption driving through all 48 contiguous U.S. states in a gasoline hybrid car.”

The EPA’s figures for the Optima give a combined MPG of 40, Wayne smashed that with an improvement of  over 61%. I can only image what kind of results he could manage from the Kia Rio that already returns over 88MPG on the combined cycle.

Find out how you too can improve your fuel consumption and save a fortune with our Hypermiling Techniques.

“Read more” the full PR release from Kia.

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Kia Rio CRDi steals the UK MPG crown with an epic 88 MPG

24 August, 2011   Karl   6 Comments

kia rio 88mpg Kia Rio CRDi steals the UK MPG crown with an epic 88 MPG

It wasn’t that long ago that people looked down their noses at Korea’s finest automobile manufacturer.  Since a complete design overhaul, many people have started to take notice, including Top Gear who are currently using the Kia Cee’d as their reasonably priced car. Even I was taken back by the presence of the new Kia Sportage.

With styling aside Kia have played a most bold and clever move of introducing the Kia Rio CDi. Sporting a 74bhp 1100cc derv power plant, the Rio has ripped the UK’s MPG crown from the Smart Fortwo CDi by achieving an epic 88 MPG. It leaves behind the Smart, Skoda and even the Polo bluemotion in its eco “wake”.

The Rio joins the rest of the ultra low MPG cars with some clever “EcoDynamics” tech. Low rolling resistance tyres, Intelligent Stop & Go engine technology, a drag friendly front grille and shift indicator help the Rio achieve its amazing efficiency while producing only 85g of Co2 per kilometer.

As with most cars in the MPG race, the super mini qualifies for free road tax and is congestion charge exempt in our fair capital.

The Rio his dealers next week, hit us up if you are one of the lucky owners – we would love to hear how much it returns in the “real world”.

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