Why are many Changan Kalam owners in Pakistan reporting poor fuel average despite careful driving?

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Why are many Changan Kalam owners in Pakistan reporting poor fuel average despite careful driving?

Users from cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad claim they get much lower mileage than advertised. Is this due to real-world traffic conditions o r vehicle faults?

Sandeep asked on 24 Jun 2025 18:04:39 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 24 Jun 2025 18:07:16 pm

Yes, many owners in cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad report lower mileage often 9–11 km/l in city compared to the claimed 13–15+ km/l.

Reasons include:

Stop-and-go traffic, excessive idling

AC usage in hot climates

Suboptimal road conditions

Possible underpowered engine working harder with 3 passengers o r AC on

So, the issue is largely due to real-world Pakistani driving environments, not necessarily poor driving habits.