The system permits the driver to select among Dynamic, Natural, and
Advanced Efficiency modes to modify throttle response, boost pressure, and the settings of the adaptive suspension (not available on Base model).
We found that leaving the DNA drive mode selector in Dynamic helped keep the power train responsive to inputs, but it's the Natural and
Advanced Efficiency modes which helped the Stelvio earn its 24 mpg combined rating (22 city / 28 highway).
The Giulia Quadrifoglio is equipped with an Alfa DNA Pro Drive Mode Selector, which allows drivers to customize their experience by choosing from Race, Dynamic, Natural and
Advanced Efficiency modes.
Like in the Giulia, the drive - mode system has dynamic, natural and
advanced efficiency modes, adjusting accordingly the turbo - boost pressure, throttle response and (on the Ti and Quadrifoglio) suspension settings.
Not exact matches
Three basic
modes are available across the entire lineup: Natural, Dynamic (delivers sharper brake and steering feel with more aggressive engine, transmission, and throttle response), and
Advanced Efficiency.
The crossover also was equipped with three dial - selected driving
modes, artfully named DNA: D for Dynamic, N for normal and A for
Advanced efficiency, which delivers the best fuel mileage.
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The Giulia also has a new Alfa system to modify the car's dynamic behavior according to the driver's selection: Dynamic, Natural,
Advanced Efficient (a new energy -
efficiency mode) and Racing for high performance versions.
With all of this
advanced technology comes choices in the form of 3 different driving
modes: EV Mode for electric driving to reduce emissions and noise, ECO Mode for an adjusted throttle input to maximize your
efficiency, and Sport Mode for greater throttle response.
Advanced technology features unique to the Stelvio Quadrifoglio include a four -
mode Alfa DNA Pro selector with Race
mode, torque vectoring differential, Quadrifoglio - tuned adaptive suspension, Quadrifoglio instrument cluster with 330 kilometre per hour (kph) speedometre and a cylinder deactivation system to maximize fuel
efficiency.
• New generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; three model variants available as of market launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW / 136 bhp 3 - cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141 kW / 192 bhp 4 - cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 bhp); expansion of the model program to include the entry - level variants MINI One D (3 - cylinder diesel engine, 70 kW / 95 bhp) and MINI One (3 - cylinder spark - ignition engine, 75 kW / 102 bhp); 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, with optional 6 - speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN
mode; improved driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest
efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100 km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100 km, 92 — 95 g / km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected).
Those four drive
modes:
advanced efficiency, which ensures low - rpm gear shifts, a slower throttle and use of the powertrain's available cylinder deactivation; normal, the default setting upon start - up; dynamic, which loosens up stability control and speeds up throttle; and race — yes, race — which turns stability control off and holds on to the lowest gear possible.
Advanced Efficiency: the eco-saving
mode to achieve the lowest fuel consumption, first time on an Alfa Romeo
The car's behavior can be preset through the DNA Pro selector that features four different
modes: Dynamic, Natural,
Advanced Efficiency, and Race (exclusive to the Quadrifoglio).
A, or
Advanced Efficiency takes Natural
mode and combines it with cylinder deactivation.
Plus, such is the grip and balance of the thing, that changing from Dynamic
mode on the DNA drive select switch (the N stands for «Natural» and the A for «
Advanced Efficiency») to Race
Mode hasn't made it any more of a handful to drive.
The dual - clutch automatic transmission shifts lightning quick, and there's a distinct difference among the various «DNA» (for Dynamic, Natural,
Advanced Efficiency) drive
modes.
The ride is quite firm, even in A (for
Advanced Efficiency)
mode, but never gets harsh, thanks to finely sorted damping.
Even with the vehicle set in
Advanced Efficiency or Natural
mode, the suspension will transmit every road imperfection to your backside.
Further enhancing the
efficiency of the BMW Series is a number of
advanced technologies, including Auto Start Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration, on - demand operation of ancillary units and the ECO PRO
mode.
Four
modes are available from the DNA Pro drive selector, being Dynamic, Natural,
Advanced Efficiency and an all - out Race
mode.