2014 vs 2016 MPG & Sound System

yosser395 · 12-04-2016 08:15pm

Just changed from a 2014 2.2 to a 2016 2.0 SE tech. I have to say I'm really disappointed at the MPG as I'm only getting 40 which the 2.2 was giving me plus I now have to pour ad blue in to this one as well.
As for the sound system I think the stereo in my 1976 cortina sounded better! I can see I am a couple of speakers short compared to the meridian system in my last evoque but I had no idea how poor the system would sound. Altering the bass & treble hardly makes any difference?
Anyone else having similar issues?

bee · 12-04-2016 08:56pm

thats why im sticking with my 14 dynamic.

Ricvifarho · 12-04-2016 10:24pm

I am not putting Ad Blue into mine- do not have the separate filler tube anyway! Mine is Td 180?

PhilSkill · 13-04-2016 10:07am

I guess you have moved from the Meridian to the new Standard non meridian system yosser?

KaDargo · 13-04-2016 04:40pm

(12-04-2016 08:56pm)bee Wrote: thats why im sticking with my 14 dynamic.

That's 'cos it's on the best colour as well !!

bee · 13-04-2016 04:43pm

(13-04-2016 04:40pm)KaDargo Wrote: That's 'cos it's on the best colour as well !!

thanks

for that, i recon so as well. dont know why it was discontinued.
i had to search and travel for it. bzzzzzzzzzzzz Smile

yosser395 · 13-04-2016 09:03pm

(13-04-2016 10:07am)PhilSkill Wrote: I guess you have moved from the Meridian to the new Standard non meridian system yosser?

Yes that's correct no comparison on sound quality but there are some benefits with sat nav and voice commands.

(12-04-2016 10:24pm)Ricvifarho Wrote: I am not putting Ad Blue into mine- do not have the separate filler tube anyway! Mine is Td 180?

If it's the 2.0 diesel it will require ad blue probably around 15k miles. Filler tube against the engine bulkhead drivers side.

13-04-2016 11:43pm

I spent a week with a Discovery Sport GS in December & the sound system in that was pure crap.

supra dan · 16-04-2016 01:41pm

me too disappointed with the sound for a premium car

Ricvifarho · 19-04-2016 12:06am

Bear in mind that Meridian are true top end hifi makers..with active speakers etc... I couldn't afford their stuff in my house but could just about stretch to the 380 now it is not standard.. Another penny pinching change by JLR but I would not be without it after enjoying it in the MY12.