why should older 4x4s be called gas guzzlers, most are diesel & not as polluting as a ford mondeo?

Question

hit those that drive 3 ltr and above and boy racers

Answer 1

i agree,we have a pajero diesel and it does 35 to the gallon,the same as my little skoda felicia!!!!

Answer 2

"Gas Guzzlers" is a throwback term from the gas crises in the 70's. At the time it generally referred to any vehicle that got only single digit gas milages or low 10's. This meant a few 4 cylinders, most 6 cylinders and all 8 cylinders feel into this classification. The main reason for the lousy milage is because the induction type of 90% of vehicles in the 70' was carburation.

Now things are different. Every single new vehicle on the road today is fuel injected in some form or another. Also because of better manufacturing techniques and computer controls, the engines produce 2 or even 3 times more power than the of same size engines from the 70's.

So the question becomes 'Who defines what is a gas guzzler?' Do you define it by It's milage? Do you define it by the power the engine devlops versus the weight of the vehicle? Do you define it by the amount of power it put out versus the amount it actually uses? Do you define it by the amount of pollution it puts out?

If you say it's milage, is a car with a 4L engine considered the same as a pickup with a 4L engine, or a city bus with a 4L engine (Fuel types not withstanding)? You can build a car that gets 100mpg but it does 0 to 60 in 45 seconds. The enviromentalist will automatically say they would buy it until they try it (try it in your car).

If you're trying to save the enviroment go after the ones who are belching out the toxic crud from the tail pipes. But leave the ones that are filling up with over 100L a week. Guys like that are good for the economy.

Answer 3

Not all 4X4's ar gas guzzlers, nor would they be if the governement wouldn't call for all the smog equipment to be installed on every vehicle built. Which causes power loss, and restrictions to the engine causing it to work harder, thus using more fuel.

Answer 4

The idea is that they are carrying around much more weight than they need to. This is why they are referred to as guzzlers. It also helps the media (newspapers). They like a term like "Gas Guzzler" whether it is in fact true or not.

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Answer 5

i've got a 1995 cherokee jeep 4.0ltr ltd fitted with LPG
so how can this be a gas guzzler??? and the wife as a 4x4 it's only got a 1600cc motor??? BUT it's still classed as a 4x4????

Answer 6

As I understand it it is all large engined cars that are hit, not just the Chelsea tractors. Thus a small four wheel drive car will not be required to pay the £400. Its about time that these over-sized four wheel drives that are the size of a truck were taken off the road.

Answer 7

Quite right mate , i'v got a diesel Maverick , and what is it when it's not in 4 wheel drive , is it a 4 X 4 or what !!

Answer 8

i am sure you are referring to the new tax disk that will come into effect from next year. the good thing is if you have a car that was registered before June 2006 you will not have to pay the exorbitant tax they are making you pay. also cars are now tax according to the amount of c02 they pump out (when you take your car for an mot you will find this out).

Answer 9

I HAVE GOT A 1993 DISCO WHICH RUNS ON BIO DIESEL SO MY GAS GUZZLER THROWS OUT LESS EMITIONS THAN THE CHIP SHOP

Answer 10

Most all 4X4's are gas hogs , new and old. Small 4 cylinder cars such as Subaru and Suzuki manage 20mpg.