E20 Petrol RESULTS: Real Highway Test from Wai to Mumbai (Brezza Automatic)

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Ready for a deeper, more cinematic ride-along? This real-world night drive from Wai, Satara to Mumbai showcases how disciplined cruising, ghat-friendly throttle control, and monsoon-night conditions helped the Brezza Facelift automatic deliver a stunning 21.3 KMPL on E20 petrol—captured with transparent timestamps, toll costs, break details, and practical tips for repeatable highway efficiency.

Overview
Route: Wai → NH‑48 → Mumbai–Pune Expressway → Home
Timing: ~7:00 PM departure, ~1:00 AM arrival
Distance and conditions: Long night highway stint with intermittent rain, cool ambient temps, light to moderate traffic
Fuel: E20 petrol
Headline number: 21.3 KMPL observed on the highway leg (trip computer), with upcoming tank‑to‑tank verification
Breaks: One stop only at Khalapur Food Court (coffee + washroom)
Tolls paid: ₹0 at Khed‑Shivapur (covered by ₹3000 annual pass), ₹320 on the Expressway (Talegaon + Khalapur)

Why this run matters
E20 curiosity: Many petrol owners worry about mileage drop with E20; this drive demonstrates what’s possible with smoother traffic, steady speeds, and gentle throttle strategies.
Automatic credibility: The 6‑speed torque converter, often considered less frugal than manuals, can still deliver excellent economy when lock‑up engages at cruise.
Monsoon/night reality: Cooler air, fewer slowdowns, and consistent speeds can offset ethanol’s lower energy density, especially on modern BS6.2 engines.

Car and setup
Vehicle: Brezza Facelift
Powertrain: 1.5L NA petrol (K‑series), 6‑speed automatic torque converter
Configuration: Stock setup, family‑SUV friendly
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AC usage: [Insert percentage and temperature]
Average speed: [Insert MID/GPS value]
Cruise control: [On/Off; set speed if used]
Fueling details: [Litres added, station, octane rating if noted]

Driving strategy that boosted efficiency
Speed discipline: Held a steady 70–90 km/h band to minimize RPM spikes and torque‑converter slip.
Anticipatory driving: Looked well ahead, avoided unnecessary braking, and rode momentum on gentle downhills.
RPM management: Kept the engine in its efficient zone; avoided frequent kickdowns in the ghats.
Idling control: Switched off during longer halts; reduced time wasted in queues.
Aero and rolling: Proper tyre pressures, windows up at speed, no roof loads, and smooth lane discipline.

Tolls and logistics
Khed‑Shivapur plaza: ₹0 (covered by ₹3000 annual pass)
Mumbai–Pune Expressway: Talegaon + Khalapur ₹320 (not part of the annual pass)
Payment: FASTag recommended for minimal waiting; choose balanced lanes, avoid extreme left heavy‑vehicle queues.
One break strategy: A single, efficient stop at Khalapur Food Court to maintain thermal and rhythm consistency.

Safety and etiquette
Beam discipline: Use low beam in traffic and rain to prevent glare; fog lamps only when visibility is truly reduced.
Speed cameras: Respect posted limits and speed‑calming zones; ghats and tunnels often have enforcement and variable traction.
Night and monsoon readiness: Clean windshield and headlights at every stop; check wipers, demist settings, and tyre tread.

City vs highway truth
Expect lower city mileage on E20 due to stop‑go, idling, frequent gear changes, and AC‑heavy conditions.
Highway numbers benefit from steady‑state cruising, fewer accelerations, and cooler night temperatures.

Timestamps
0:00 Precap
0:11 Bye Bye Kaka and Kaku.. 😢
0:20 Starting of Night Drive: Wai, Satara
1:47 Beautiful Moon
1:54 Refuelling Petrol
2:16 High Beam Pandemic in India ☹️
3:11 Please drive carefully at controlled speeds in village roads
3:43 Merging with NH 48 (Towards Mumbai side)
4:37 Be careful while washing HSRP Vehicle Number Plate
4:59 No strict rules for Govt and heavy transport vehicles ☹️
5:53 Khed‑Shivapur Toll Plaza
6:05 Katraj Tunnel
6:21 Be aware of SPEEEED CAMERAS…
6:58 Pune
7:26 Tip for NH 48 Traffic
7:52 Wakad
8:11 Taking Mumbai–Pune Expressway (Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway)
8:42 Talegaon Toll
9:08 Mileage Update
10:12 Reached till Lonavala Exit
10:35 Lonavala–Khandala Ghat Starts
12:05 Mileage: 21.3 KMPL
12:26 Coffee at Khalapur Toll Food Court
12:52 Dirty Headlights
14:22 Some overtakes 😍
15:06 Expressway about to end ☹️
15:41 Conclusion

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