On 10/28/2017 8:22 AM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 10/27/17 10:52 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 10/27/2017 10:17 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:03:05 -0700 (PDT), Its Me
wrote:

Toyota and Honda builds good, reliable transportation.Â* I just wish
they weren't so boring to drive.Â*

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The V6 Honda Accord develops about 290 hp and does 0 to 60 in a bit
over 6 seconds.Â* Nothing boring about that.


Engine efficiencies have come a long way.Â* The Canyon I bought has a
V6 rated at 308 hp.Â* It has an 8 speed transmission that I really like
a lot.Â* I rarely accelerate hard but have tried it a couple of times
for kicks.Â* Shifts are quick and positive and the little truck can
scoot right along.


What are you averaging for MPGs? If I drive "rationally," I'm getting
about 23-25 MPG in suburban areas with light traffic and a few
stoplights, and 27-29 MPG on the Interstates if I stay at my typical
60-65 mph. Six-speed manual tranny. Drove wife's Camry 4-cylinder auto
up to Bowie earlier this week, about 30 miles, on U.S. 301, and averaged
37 MPG for light traffic, but plenty of traffic lights, driving. That
sort of MPG will put a smile on my face with a nice-sized four-door
sedan.Â*

I get 20-22 MPG driving around town (no highway driving) under similar
conditions as you described. Haven't taken a long highway trip yet, so
I don't know what kind of mileage it gets.

The V6 and 8 speed transmission in the 2017 Canyon replaces the V6 and 6
speed it used in previous years. It has a little more horsepower and
torque. It's not a new engine or transmission. It has been used in the
Cadillac SUV for a few years. GMC just decided to use it in the Canyon,
probably to up the towing capacity from 6k to 7k lbs.