On certain models there are adaptive dampers which can alter the suspension
settings between driving modes, which means you can decide on the fly between driving fun and ride comfort.
The double clutch transmission is operated by a newly designed electronic selector lever which always returns to its original position after changing
between driving mode D, neutral position N and reverse mode.
It didn't climb as smoothly as the Range Rover or switch
between drive modes as fluidly as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but I was also convinced that the 4Runner's simple 4x4 system also required less fiddling than the more complex electronic systems.
The engine and gearbox's responses and programming are able to be tailored via McLaren's Active Dynamics Panel, offering the
choice between driving modes such as Comfort, Sport, or Track.
That its breadth of ability — most notably, its faculty for tangibly changing
character between drive modes — now rivals the Golf R's all - game versatility was very much the day's big surprise.
Even the drive is more adaptable, with Expedition's all - new Terrain Management SystemTM that lets customers
choose between drive modes for optimal vehicle handling in different conditions.
As an option, Mercedes is offering wheels with the new AMG Drive Unit — a rotary controller that can
swap between drive modes.
Steering effort — as well as throttle response and shift patterns —
varies between drive modes selected by a toggle and Infiniti says DAS relays the driver's intentions quicker than a conventional system.
Two buttons on the center console
toggle between driving modes, and pushing the topmost one a couple times gets us to Sport +, the car's most aggressive setting.
Less obvious was the
difference between the driving modes, which are supposed to optimize the performance of the car for sport - driving, economy, and hazardous conditions; we didn't try Snow mode, but there was no clear difference in our experience between the other two.
The double clutch transmission is operated by means of a newly designed electronic selector lever which always returns to its original position after changing
between driving mode D, neutral position N and reverse mode.
With the centre console, one can toggle
between drive modes that include Normal, Eco, Comfort, Sport S and Sport S +.
Console mounted controls, as well as buttons on the steering wheel itself, allow you to seamlessly switch
between drive modes.
The differences
between the drive modes aren't so dramatic that you feel like you're driving a different car in each mode, but I found myself reaching for Sport for the slightly tighter - feeling steering and elevated shift points.
Buttons to the left of the shifter make it easy to toggle
between driving modes, and in Comfort Plus the car instantly turns into a magic carpet, floating over road imperfections and gliding through corners, throttle and steering softened enough to ensure a delicate ride.
The good thing is that the steering firms up when you toggle
between the driving modes.
The new steering wheel is derived from the Porsche 918 supercar, and features an easy - to - flick switch that toggles
between drive modes.
Advanced technology such as the Traction Select system allows you to switch
between drive modes to make real - time adjustments based on those ever - changing driving situations.