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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).
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Also, in line with Grindmaster - Cecilware's commitment to creating energy efficiency in all product lines, a programmable energy savings feature has been added which allows the brewer to go into energy conservation mode after a specified period of inactivity.
As a result, I ended up spending too much time in the more responsive Sport mode than I should have, which didn't do much for overall fuel efficiency.
Use the Audi Drive Select efficiency mode and on S tronic automatic equipped models it'll allow the A3 to coast, which allows them to claw back a couple of extra MPG on the combined consumption cycle.
This system also has an Efficiency mode, which causes the double - clutch transmission to freewheel on the overrun, saving fuel.
Like the old Benz, the IS 250's oomph from a stop is modest, though it's better in the drivetrain's Power mode — activated by a dashboard switch — which noticeably hastens accelerator and transmission response (at some cost to fuel efficiency).
Suspension tweaks have been limited to new dampers chosen to give a more comfortable ride, and the «Drive Select» controller now also comes with an «Efficiency» mode which knocks back throttle response to boost economy.
It's been a long four years coming, but the i8 Roadster brings open - top cruising to the i8's bag of tricks, which otherwise includes making a three - cylinder turbocharged 1.5 - liter engine sound great (perhaps the greatest sorcery of all), and yet at the same time delivering an all - electric mode that brooks no gimmickry, great handling, and surprising driver engagement given the 28 mpg combined rating and 76 mpge rating when in electric - only mode — a level of efficiency typically reserved for numb, coddling commute - boxes.
On the contrary, when driving in «normal» mode or «eco» mode, you car will attempt to maximize fuel efficiency, which is accomplished by reving the engine as low as possible.
In so - called Speed mode (or when the drive mode is set to Sport +), the two outer parts of the front spoilers extend to send air around the body, which has the dual effect of reducing front axle lift and pulling air beneath the rear, stabilizing the tail and enabling a low drag setting for better efficiency and higher top speeds.
All models in Dynamic Nav grade and above feature an Eco mode, which reduces engine torque and modifies throttle response for «optimised efficiency».
As it is, I settle for Sport — the best shift option if you're leaving the» box in auto mode (the normal setting slurs gears utterly imperceptibly and maximises fuel efficiency, which is impressive but a bit boring).
It also includes a new efficiency mode, which tweaks air - conditioner and cruise - control operation to maximize fuel savings.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels by means of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G - TRONIC automatic transmission which features three transmission modes: «Controlled Efficiency» (C), Sport (S) and Manual (M).
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.
This 12 Valve mode results in swirl of the intake charge which increases combustion efficiency, resulting in improved low end torque and better fuel economy.
Driving Dynamics Control in the new 7 now includes ECO PRO mode which modifies the powertrain management as well as the programming of the heating and air conditioning, heated seats and exterior mirror heating to operate with optimum efficiency.
In this mode, the high - efficiency petrol engine provides most of the motive power, which is then assisted by the electric motors as required; such as when more powerful performance is needed to accelerate or climb a slope.
Employ the ECO mode, which adjusts engine response and climate control to get you the best fuel efficiency out of your Rav4.
The transmission for most power plants is a six - speed automatic, or a new ten - speed unit for the 3.5 - liter EcoBoost which promises excellent efficiency, as well as a manual - shift mode.
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.
The Q3 can also be optioned with Audi drive select, which allows you to choose from dour different driving modes on the fly (Comfort, Auto, Dynamic and Efficiency).
The modes are comfort, auto, dynamic, individual and efficiency, the last of which is designed for maximum economy.
The reason is simple: it offers the fuel efficiency of traditional manuals but offers the ability to switch to full automatic mode, which is very useful in urban driving.
Twist again to activate the Eco mode, which is the anti-Sport setting, remapping the throttle pedal's sensitivity and the HSD's output for maximum fuel efficiency.
When a driver selects efficiency mode in Audi drive select, the S tronic disengages a clutch while the sporty SUV is coasting and allows it to roll freely — which further enhances fuel efficiency.
One of the toggles switches through the car's different DriveSelect modes, which include Efficiency, Auto, and Dynamic.
Clarity Plug - In Hybrid features three selectable modes, which provide the ability to maximize efficiency or driving performance.
In addition to Sport, Eco Pro and Comfort modes, the 740e (and its long - wheelbase variant) will offer a special Adaptive mode, which will pick optimum comfort and efficiency settings based on the driving characteristics of the moment.
Updated for 2014, Super All - Wheel Control (S - AWC) features four modes: NORMAL for everyday conditions, SNOW for wintry or loose terrain, LOCK for off - road, and the new AWC ECO Mode, which provides the ultimate balance of efficiency and control.
The ActiveHybrid 7 features the aforementioned driver - selectable «Eco Pro» driving mode, with a coasting function and «Proactive Analysis,» which uses topography, speed limits, traffic and the navigation system to prime the hybrid components for maximum efficiency.
All - wheel drive is available on all trim levels, and the system, which is geared toward improved traction on slippery roads, includes a separate 2WD mode for improved fuel efficiency.
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.
On those journeys where we engaged the X4's Eco Pro mode, which includes a coasting and regenerative braking system to maximise efficiency from the engine, we were able to see real gains demonstrated in kilometres through the driver display.
The 2012 E63 AMG also features a ECO Stop / Start function which is active in the Controlled Efficiency («C») transmission mode and switches the eight - cylinder engine off when the vehicle comes to a stop.
Compared with its predecessor, the new generation features improved efficiency, additional DYNAMIC SELECT transmission modes, improved air suspension system (AIRMATIC) with enhanced damping system (ADS), nine - speed 9G - TRONIC automatic transmission, state - of - the - art assistance systems and the latest generation of Mercedes - Benz telematics which includes internet access and remote - start capability.
The suspension adjusts through four modes — Sport +, Sport, Comfort and Eco Pro — all of which change the car's attitude and let you pick efficiency, performance or spots in between.
The system can also keep the SUV moving ahead while in stop and go traffic, even with the engine turned off, which means the driver can go full EV mode when the time is right, and thus maximize efficiency.
Dashboard and trim are carried over, but the tachometer is replaced with an «efficiency gauge,» which indicates maximum fuel economy and when the car is operating in electric - only mode.
Standard chassis equipment includes electro - mechanical power steering, 20 - inch alloy wheels and tyres and the multi-mode Drive Select system, which now includes economy - oriented Efficiency mode and an «allroad» mode for off - road driving.
Rather than the Multitronic continuously variable transmission used in the past, the 1.8 - litre A6 now drives to the front wheels by the medium of a seven - speed S tronic (dual - clutch) transmission, which offers a «freewheel» mode to boost fuel efficiency further during open - road cruising.
While the first two modes are set up in a manner which makes for quick upshifts and slow downshifts, it's this feature which improves the fuel efficiency.
The third power train setting is called I.C.E. which stands for Increased Control and Efficiency mode, which is much catchier than calling it the, more accurate, Reduced Throttle Sensitivity mode.
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.
The default setting is the «efficiency» mode, which is automatically activated every time the engine is started.
On starting, COMFORT mode is activated, which offers a balance between sporty performance and fuel efficiency, with unrestricted access to all convenience functions.
Among the benchmark technologies the A6 boasts is the latest version of Audi's Drive Select dynamic handling system, which now includes an additional mode — the Efficiency program.
The driver could choose between three different operating modes (auto, efficiency and dynamic), the latter being the sportier one which will reduce the driving range.
There are two driving modes as well: «City» for optimum performance and response, and «Eco,» which reduces the engine and accelerator response for better efficiency.
Another unique element of the JUKE interior is the Integrated Control (I - CON) system drive mode selector, which offers three different throttle / transmission / steering response settings — Normal for everyday driving, Sport for a more intense performance feel and Eco for maximum efficiency.