Do frequent stop-and-go city driving conditions negatively impact Changan Kalam’s fuel efficiency in urban Pakistan?

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Do frequent stop-and-go city driving conditions negatively impact Changan Kalam’s fuel efficiency in urban Pakistan?

Traffic in cities like Lahore and Karachi leads to more fuel burn. Is the vehicle not suited for urban routes?

Lubaba asked on 18 Jun 2025 16:37:44 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 18 Jun 2025 16:41:45 pm

Absolutely.
In cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Faisalabad, drivers experience:

Long idling times

Frequent low-speed movement

Excessive clutch use in traffic

This can reduce fuel average to 7–8 km/l, especially in petrol variants. The Kalam is not ideal for inner-city commercial delivery unless it’s lightly loaded.