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2023 CT4-V Blackwing
I live about 15 miles west of San Antonio. Took the 4BW into SA the other day. Overall the trip is downhill most of the way but by no means steeply downhill.

I got 35.8 mpg! First 5 miles are two lane some ups as well as downs. Running on cruise control set at 71 on I10 for 10 miles. Don
 
You had a similar post months back which I commented on and I will again comment here, this post is misleading and in no way statistically reliable. First, you already note that the trip overall is mostly downhill. Without a return trip to average this out, you are not getting an accurate read. Second, 10 miles is hardly a good enough sample size, it’s not even one tank. When I take my foot off the gas and coast to reduce my speed sometimes the instant MPG readout will say 99mpg but that doesn’t mean my car gets 99mpg. No Blackwing is getting anywhere close to 35 mpg over the course of a tank. Not trying to burst your bubble but people who are car shopping for a BW may look on this forum and read your post and be severely mislead. I think I average about 23 on the highway with my 6 speed and that’s without putting my foot into it.
 
Wow, a major critic. Not saying what I posted was scientific. I've made this same trip to the same destination many times, it does suggest a decently valid #.

It wasn't 10 miles, you jumped to conclusions. It was 5 miles on a two lane with ups and downs and 10 or 11 miles on I10 mostly on cruise control set at 71.

You say you have a 6 speed manual. The 10 speed auto is faster accelerating and I'd bet gives better mileage.

If you don't like what I posted, tough. Don
 
You had a similar post months back which I commented on and I will again comment here, this post is misleading and in no way statistically reliable. First, you already note that the trip overall is mostly downhill. Without a return trip to average this out, you are not getting an accurate read. Second, 10 miles is hardly a good enough sample size, it’s not even one tank. When I take my foot off the gas and coast to reduce my speed sometimes the instant MPG readout will say 99mpg but that doesn’t mean my car gets 99mpg. No Blackwing is getting anywhere close to 35 mpg over the course of a tank. Not trying to burst your bubble but people who are car shopping for a BW may look on this forum and read your post and be severely mislead. I think I average about 23 on the highway with my 6 speed and that’s without putting my foot into it.
When I take my foot off the gas and coast to reduce my speed sometimes the instant MPG readout will say 99mpg but that doesn’t mean my car gets 99mpg
 
How about a serving of steaming excrement? Don
Could you be more specific. Here’s an aid.


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OMG! Who didn't see this coming?🫣
 
Here is some real world 5BW 6 speed highway mileage. Best I ever got. Hack: put it in snow/ice mode if not using cruise control for best mileage.
 

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Here is some real world 5BW 6 speed highway mileage. Best I ever got. Hack: put it in snow/ice mode if not using cruise control for best mileage.
I I think the 5BW is an outstanding car mileage looks good to me. I bought the 4BW (more highly optioned than I would have preferred) but like the mileage, love the car. Local dealerships didn't have 5BWs but I'm happy. Don
 
My best has been 28.7 mpg. I will try the ice/snow trick to see if I can beat that mark.
 

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Here is some real world 5BW 6 speed highway mileage. Best I ever got. Hack: put it in snow/ice mode if not using cruise control for best mileage.

My best has been 28.7 mpg. I will try the ice/snow trick to see if I can beat that mark.
Impressed, all that power in ice and snow. Wishing you good luck and no accidents. Happy New Year to you. Don
 

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