Thanks to the two drive modes (regular and sport) and
the eco button on the dash, which can be toggled on and off in either mode, there are in effect four different drive «personalities» that can be summoned.
Without pushing the magic green
ECO button on the dash, we averaged 40 MPG overall.
I drive most of the time with
the eco button on, which places emphasis on fuel economy, and means the car accelerates a bit slower, and the a / c doesn't blow as hard.
Not exact matches
Depending
on trim level, paddle shifters, and an
eco / normal / sport
button option is available.
Four - cylinder models also include an «
eco»
button mounted
on the console that alters the throttle mapping and gear selection for improved fuel economy.
The colour and information of this display varies
on whether the driver has selected Comfort, Sport or
ECO PRO mode with the Drive Performance Control
button.
A
button on the console turns off
eco mode.
When enabled, the available
ECO Mode
button on Corolla LE
Eco eases the gas pedal output and adjusts the air conditioning for enhanced fuel efficiency.
All manual versions feature Kia's EcoDynamics fuel - saving, CO2 - reducing measures, including Intelligent Stop & Go and aerodynamic drag - reducing measures, while automatics have an Active
ECO button which alters the operation of the engine's electronic control unit and the compressor
on the climate control system, bringing potential fuel savings of around 9 %.
A further gain of about 7 % can be had
on this model by depressing the
ECO button to
on the dash to the left of the steering wheel.
The Trafic's efficiency can be further enhanced by engaging the
ECO mode via a
button on the dash.
The 2017 Corolla LE
Eco model takes fuel sipping to the next level thanks to a 1.8 - liter engine with Valvematic technology and an
ECO mode
button that eases the gas pedal output and automatically adjusts air conditioning, allowing the Corolla to reach an EPA - estimated 40 miles per gallon
on the highway.
The sport /
eco button is a little hard to get to at the back of the shifter, but I do love the «Let's Motor Hard» notation
on the screen when you're in sport, and «Let's MINImalize» in
eco.
For example, the driving mode
buttons — sport and
eco - are located near the headlight
buttons on the left side of the driver which makes them really easy to forget.
Alternatively, at the touch of a
button,
ECO PRO mode can be engaged, which,
on the BMW i8 as
on other models, supports an efficiency - optimized driving style.
Other features
on the 2013 Fusion Energi include
eco cruise, which flattens acceleration compared to standard cruise control; EV mode
button, which switches the car to all - electric operation when available and a charge port with an LED ring that lets you know when the car is fully charged.
Conversely, hitting the ill - placed
ECO button, partially hidden by the steering wheel, lights up a green
ECO indicator in the speedometer and promptly neuters most of the fun, but it jacked the Hyundai's gas mileage up into the low 30s, perfect for trolling down the highway
on the way to some twisty bits where drivers can push the Veloster's track - tight, overly - damped suspension.
This must stay in (as
ECO can already think of a few Parties with fingers
on the «delete»
button!).
By default, the top
button is set for Asus ZenFit to track your workouts and the bottom
button is set to turn
on ECO Mode (airplane mode) to preserve battery life.