Hi//
Just wanted to add some thoughts. We have an 08 400h -- has about 25, 000 miles on it. We live in the Seattle, WA area and are happily wintering over (read Snowbirding) in the Phoenix area. While we were in Seattle the mileage varied between 25 - 27. Winter and summer - mixed driving. Did much better on hills. Changed to Mobil One 5-20 oil at 15,000 miles. Pulled a fairly heavy trailer to Phoenix through Idaho and Utah. Some significant hills. The car had no issues with the load. It's a very strong machine. We also had a Thule roof rack carrier on top. The worst mileage on the trip did not go below 22. So, now we're down in Phoenix (since Thanksgiving) and the mileage has changed considerably.
For some reason the car loves the area. I use the high octane COSTCO gas. When we're on the local highways we have to drive at 65 or risk being run over. Most of the traffic lights are not sync-ed. So, you end up getting up to speed and then braking and stopping. Not a very efficient way of driving. However, the car is averaging 30+ per gallon. Don't know why - maybe it's the oil, maybe it's the warmer weather. Whatever. I'm not complaining. Should mention that I avoid rapid acceleration.
Should also mention that the car has Michelin MXV4-S8 tires. I insisted on them after reading this forum. I kept them at 36 psi, but checked recently and found that the dealer (I think) had raised that to 38 psi. Maybe that has something to do with the mileage. Anyone have any input on tire pressure?
regards,
Fenton House