All grades also feature Acura's 4 - mode Integrated Dynamics System, controlled by the prominent
drive mode dial on the vehicle's center console.
All RDX models also come standard with Acura's Integrated Dynamics System, with four distinct drive modes: Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Snow modes, controlled from the center console - mounted
drive mode dial like NSX.
It also houses key elements of the Acura electronics interface - its prominent
drive mode dial for control of the 4 - mode Integrated Dynamics System, and Acura's revolutionary new True Touchpad Interface ™.
The Drive - By - Wire ™ throttle, 10 - speed transmission and available SH - AWD ™ are all tied into the RDX's new four - mode Integrated Dynamics system, controlled from the prominent
drive mode dial on the vehicle's center console.
Turn
the drive mode dial to Sport, find your nearest curvy road, and prepare to giggle like a child.
Inside, the new RDX impresses with sumptuous interior appointments, including available authentic brushed aluminum, stainless steel and Olive Ash wood accents, intricately sculpted sport seats, an ultra-wide panoramic moonroof and a high - deck floating center console that showcases the new True Touchpad Interface and the NSX - inspired
drive mode dial.
Speaking of which, remember,
the drive mode dial's center button works as a sort of «push to pass» power mode.
It feels quick, once you've set
the drive mode dial to Sport, since the transmission shifts a bit sluggishly in the other choices of Normal or Eco.
Like the supercar,
a drive mode dial is placed high in the center console.
However,
the drive mode dial on the steering wheel felt plasticky, as if it were tacked on as an afterthought.
Appropriate amounts of waft accompany the ride in Comfort mode on smooth surfaces, but along technical Alpine roads with the diamond - knurled
drive mode dial set to Sport, nary a hint of unwanted roll hinders the Conti's reflexes.
On city streets and boring freeways, the Scirocco R settled into easy - driving transportation, the DSG's regular
drive mode dialing back the touchy throttle.
Not exact matches
Inside the scale model, the seats, steering wheel, and
drive -
mode dial are lifted directly from, or are slightly altered versions of, the NSX's trim pieces.
Audi's configurable
driving modes include a Dynamic setting that tempers some of the accelerator lag, while a Sport
mode on the gearshift
dials back the upshift tendency to keep you in lower gears more often.
The various dynamic
driving modes, navigation,
drive - assist sensitivity, massaging seats, interior lighting options and more are all accessible through the MMI
dial.
Let's relax, enjoy this glorious Wi - Fi connection, and
dial the new
drive modes to Full Barcalounger.
The center - mounted shift knob is surrounded by a large space that houses the HVAC controls, as well as switches for the spoiler and the rotary
dial that selects the
drive mode, while the center vents now sit below instead of above the 12.3 - inch screen.
Turning the
drive -
mode dial to the «Sport +» setting, we gave the 295 - hp RX the beans, and the smooth V - 6 responded with a hearty growl (admittedly enhanced by the so - called «sound creator»).
Switching into off - road
mode on the center - mounted rotary
dial proves a good decision, optimizing the all - wheel
drive Tiguan SEL Premium we were
driving for the terrain with a flatter acceleration curve, unique ABS setting, later meddling from the stability control and traction control systems, and greater locking ratio for the center electronic differential lock.
Unlike the more modern manettino - equipped Huracan, the Aventador and its most exotic metamorphosis want you to
dial in your preferred
driving mode — Strada, Sport, or Corsa — by pushing a button in the center stack.
Rotate the
dial to select
drive modes: Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and a new Individual setting that calls up driver pre-programmed tuning of things like dynamic engine mounts, shift maps, throttle response, exhaust, and PASM adjustable suspension.
I turn the center - console
dial that puts the 500X into off - road «Traction +»
mode, which softens accelerator inputs and helps the tires if things get slippery, then
drive the Fiat up and onto a rocky trail with a sign that says «4x4s Only».
If you move the
Drive Mode dial to the right and hold it, then after a few seconds you'll engage Track
mode.
Between the instrument display's large
dials, an indicator tells the selected
driving mode: Normal, Eco, or Eco +.
The next and ultimate
drive mode is ESC Off, requiring one more twist and a several second hold of the manettino
dial before all the nannies are dismissed for playtime.
Fully digital instruments greet the driver, along with an ornate engine stop - start switch and
drive -
mode selector
dial in the center console.
The driver can use a
drive -
mode dial on the center console to select «FWD» for best fuel economy; with «4WD Auto»
mode selected, the system uses a rear - mounted electronically controlled transfer clutch to automatically and seamlessly route more power to the rear wheels, depending on
driving and road surface conditions.
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.
The speed - sensitive electric power steering also responds to Dynamic Select settings with variable assist between comfort and sport
modes; again, the system can automatically
dial in more or less assist based on
driving conditions.
A flick of the
drive -
mode switch can instantly
dial up that glorious V8 bark and firm up the suspension, though, letting the driver rip up mountain roads at least up to the limits of the squishy Pirelli winter tires.
Race
mode sets all the
driving controls to their most aggressive settings and
dials back on the stability control a little, which has the effect of allowing you to tip - toe around the car's limits without worrying about a spectacular backwards barrier entry.
So, despite the hair - trigger nature of the RS 7, at least in Dynamic
mode, I think it's better suited for the street when the
Drive Select is
dialed back to Comfort or Auto.
We liked the V6 more and more as the day wore on, and then on the second day we got in the blown V8 First things first: We
dialed up the Dynamic
mode, tuned for faster road
driving — it firms the suspension, adds some weight to the steering and sends additional torque to the rear wheels.
Switches are concentrated on the panel, with the
drive mode selector and a point - and - click
dial (or touchpad) on the console.
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Drive W / Usb Port For Media Transfer Body - Color Roof Trim Strips Power 2 - Way Tilt / Slide Glass Moonroof W / Key - Off & One - Touch Operation Sunshade Wind Deflector Body - Color Bumpers W / Hydraulic Energy Absorbers & (Front Only) Compressible Elements Power Adjustable Power - Folding Heated Auto - Dimming Body - Color Side - View Mirrors - Inc: 2 - Position Memory Rh Automatic Tilt - Down In Reverse Illuminated Exterior Door Handles & Ground Illumination Intermittent Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers W / Adjustable & Vehicle - Speed - Sensitive Wiping Interval Single - Wipe Control Windshield - Washer System W / Heated Washer Jets 19 X 8.5 V - Spoke Light Alloy Wheels (Style 426)- Inc: P245 / 45R19 Run - Flat All - Season Tires Led Fog Lights Automatic Trunk Lid Open / Close Xenon Rain - Sensing Adaptive Headlights - Inc: Dynamic Auto - Leveling Corona Headlight - Rings & Cornering Lights Retractable High - Intensity Headlight Washers Body - Color Exterior Door Handles Adaptive Brake Lights Pathway Lighting Feature Programmable Via Vehicle & Key Memory Power Soft - Close Automatic Doors Dual Cupholders Front & Rear Front Visors W / Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Dynamic Cruise Control Expanded Check Control Vehicle Monitor System Power Windows - Inc: Key - Off Operation One - Touch Open / Close Anti-Trapping Feature Coded Driveaway Protection Ambiance Lighting In Front Rear & Door Panels Dual Illuminated Rear Vanity Mirrors Integrated Into Rear Cabin Roof Lining Vehicle & Key Memory Fully Finished Trunk Comfort Access Keyless Entry W / Multi-Function Remote Rear Center Armrest W / Storage Compartment Rear Window Defogger Auto - Dimming Rear - View Mirror 4 - Zone Automatic Climate Control - Inc: Draft - Free Vents Solar Sensor Automatic Recirculation Heat - At - Rest Feature Automatic Ventilation Electronic Analog Speedometer & Tachometer Anti-Theft Alarm System - Inc: Interior Motion Detector Owner's Manual Condition - Based Service Display W / Additional Functions Accessible Through Idrive System Central Power Locking System - Inc: Anti-Theft Feature Selective Unlocking Programmable Via Vehicle & Key Memory Nappa Leather Upholstery Black Panel Display W / Lcd Main & Trip Odometer Displays & Warning Indicators In
Dial Faces Front & Rear Floor Mats Hard
Drive - Based Navigation System - Inc: Voice - Command & Real Time Traffic Info Fineline High Gloss Wood Interior Trim Power Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Remote Trunk Release Heated Front Seats W / Fast Heating & Balance Control Front Console Compartment - Inc: Coinholder Illumination Multi-Contour 20 - Way Power Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 4 - Way Pwr Lumbar Support Articulated Upper Backrest Adjustable Backrest Width Adjustable Thigh Support Driver & Front Passenger Seat Memory Active Head Restraints W / Adjustable Side Support Integrated Universal Garage Door Opener Multi-Function Sports Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel - Inc: Audio Controls Phone Controls 2 - Position Memory Smokers Pkg Idrive System - Inc: On - Board Computer Controller (8) Programmable Memory Buttons 8 - Speed Automatic Transmission - Inc: Automatic & Manual Shift
Modes Both W / Fully Synchronized Electronic Gear Changes Self - Leveling Air Spring Rear Suspension Rear Wheel
Drive 4.4 - Liter Twinpower Turbo 32 - Valve 445 - Hp V - 8 Engine - Inc: Double - Vanos & Valvetronic Variable Valve Control High - Precision Direct Injection Dynamic Damping Control
Driving Dynamics Control Front Multi-Link Double - Wishbone Aluminum Suspension Rear Multi-Link Integral - V Aluminum Suspension Brake Energy Regeneration To Convert Kinetic Energy Into Usable Electrical Pwr 4 - Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes W / Electronic Brake Proportioning Twin - Tube Gas - Pressure Shock Absorbers Vehicle - Speed - Sensitive Variable - Assist Variable - Ratio Rack - & - Pinion Power Steering Auto Start - Stop Function Aluminum Front & Rear Subframes Electromechanical Parking Brake ** Preliminary Standard Equipment ** Front - Seat Side - Impact Airbags 3 - Point Safety Belt System - Inc: Alr In All Passenger Positions Rear - View Camera Child Safety Rear Door Locks Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Driver & Front Passenger Dual - Threshold Dual - Stage Front Airbags W / Passenger Occupant Sensor Front & Rear Head Protection System (Hps) Corona Ring Integrated Daytime Running Lights Front & Rear Park Distance Control W / Graphic Display Emergency Interior Trunk Release Handle Front Safety Belt Automatic Pretensioners Acoustic Belt Warning Active Protection Bmw Assist W / Enhanced Bluetooth & Usb - Inc: (4) Years Of Automatic Collision Notification Emergency Request Enhanced Roadside Assistance Remote Door Unlock Stolen Vehicle Recovery Customer Relations Teleservice Mobile Office Features Myinfo Lower Anchors & Tethers For Children (Latch) On Rear Outboard Seats Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)- Inc: Brake Fade Compensation Start - Off Assistant Brake Drying Brake Stand - By Dynamic Traction Control (Dtc) Dynamic Brake Control Crash Sensor That Activates Battery Safety Terminal Disconnect Of Alternator Fuel Pump & Starter From Battery Automatically Unlocks Doors Turns On Hazard & Interior Lights Tire Pressure Monitor Active Knee Protection
The PASM
drive mode selector is neatly situated at about 4 o'clock, a
dial for individual
modes, sport and sport plus.
The
mode switch consists of a rotary
dial with four positions for the
driving modes «Normal», «Sport», «Sport Plus» and «Individual».
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It's not four - wheel
drive, though, instead featuring a Grip Control
dial that offers five
driving modes: Standard, Sand, Off - road, Snow, and ESP Off.
A
drive selector
dial let me switch the car to one of three
modes: Eco, Standard and Sport.
A
dial on the dashboard gives a choice of five settings: as well as road
mode (for regular
driving, with the ESC switched on), there are mud, snow, sand and ESC off
modes.
With a rotary
dial, the driver can select two - wheel
drive, 50/50 four - wheel
drive, or an automatic
mode that sends power to whatever wheels can use it.
After some days testing the Q70 L's different
drive modes, I left the
dial in Sport.
Steering in Sport
mode featured some play on center, which is a good thing for regular
driving, but
dial in more steering angle and it firms up and offers a decent amount of feedback.
Beneath it, there are plenty of dedicated buttons to control the HVAC system — including rotary
dials for the temperature with embedded displays at their center — and the large
drive mode selector.
As you'd expect there are multiple
drive modes from which the NSX's driver can select — via a simple rotary
dial in the middle of the remarkably restrained cockpit.
DYNAMIC SELECT lets you
dial in the GLC's
driving character, from enthusiastic Sport
mode to easygoing ECO.
With just a turn of the
dial, you can configure your 4x4 system to maximize traction in up to 5
modes: Auto (for normal
driving), Snow, Sport and Sand, Mud - and Rock
mode, exclusive to the Trailhawk ®.
There is a section of the infotainment system that feeds back on fuel economy performance, and - unless in Sport
mode - the «rev»
dial shows «charge», «eco», and «power» sections to let the driver know how economically they are
driving.
Models with FWD only are fitted with similar rotary
dial that can be used on the fly to switch between normal two - wheel
drive, a snow setting and towing
mode, if equipped.