Transporting 990lb boat 800mi, over 2 Mtn passes. I drove in manual mode, watched RPMs, temp & kept speed @sub 60mpg. The non turbo 1600cc made 18mpg towing,(down from 42mpg Hwy). I use it like a truck, made my own rear seat delete 1st day off lot, have hauled pallets, landscaping rocks, firewood