My GAIA is not VVTI also, and is a 2002 model. It consumes about the same...9km per litre, or at times when driving upcountry along the highway, it consumes like 16km per litre. Initially I thought it had a problem, but I did regular servicing, and maintainance all the same. I realised it depends on driving skills and the vehicle handling also. Don't know if its true, but I observed that if I drive at a high speed,say 120 - 130m/hr, it consumes a hell lot of fuel. But with average speed say 80km/hr - 100km/hr....it comsumed 1litre to every 10 - 15km... Catherine.