The all - wheel drive system is controlled by a set of electro - hydraulic clutches that vary torque between both axles according to both the conditions and
driver mode selected.
Available All - Wheel Drive with twin - clutch system also comes with
driver mode select to choose between Touring, Snow / AWD, and Sport Mode.
Not exact matches
The
driver can
select to run on zero emissions
mode at the press of a button, or else the CrossBlue will automatically shift between hybrid and all - electric
modes during braking, acceleration and coasting to maximize fuel efficiency.
Human minds can develop by expanding their repertoire into new
modes, by increasing their competence within a
mode or by gaining control so that they can
select the
mode they want to «much as a
driver selects a gear».
So - called Audi
Driver Select adjusts the dampers and control responses to any one of four
modes: Comfort, Dynamic, Off - road, or Individual (which allows you to tailor the various systems to your own tastes).
There's a final «Ego»
mode that allows the
driver to
select their own steering, engine and suspension combination.
Using an app on a compatible device or through the infotainment system, the
driver can
select and control the different driving
modes.
Different
modes will allow the
driver to change the weight of the steering, increase the engine noise in the cabin and
select between three different traction control settings (on, track and full off).
Select Manual
mode, however, and the transmission defers almost totally to the
driver; neither upshifting even at the 7200 - rpm redline nor kicking down in response to a booted throttle.
Buttons at the center of the vents allow the
driver and passenger to change the temperature and strength of the air flow, with small displays in the vents showing the
selected mode or temperature.
Mercedes dynamic
select also allows the
driver to drive in Comfort, Eco, Sport, Sport +, and Individual
modes.
In most other respects, the Audi R8 Spyder matches its coupe progenitor, with a 12.3 - inch Virtual Cockpit color display for the
driver, a four -
mode Drive
Select function, audio speakers integrated into each seat for top - down listening, and a minimalist interior with racy touches like a steering - wheel - mounted engine start / stop button.
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.
The rotary switch on the steering wheel allows the
driver to
select from the familiar Normal, Sport and Sport Plus
modes, as well as a programmable Individual setting.
«When the
driver selects a new
mode, the software will enable some new subsystems, disable others, and reference new columns and rows in calibration tables, which change the amount of torque, rate at which torque is increased or decreased, and how the torque is biased left and right,» Kuczera said.
If the
driver selects GTE
mode, however, the engine and motors work together for a total of 221 hp, giving the crossover a 0 - to -60-mph time of 6.4 seconds and a top speed of 120 mph.
Eaton's hybrid controller
selects the most efficient
mode of operation - diesel, electric, or a blend - depending upon current operating conditions, the battery pack's state of charge, and
driver demand.
Using a steering - wheel - mounted shift paddle cleverly co-opted from DSG - equipped Golfs, a
driver can
select one of three drive
modes.
All - wheel - drive is available on all trim levels for $ 2,495 and includes continuously controlled damping (CCD), permitting the
driver to
select from various driving
modes.
Standard on all - wheel - drive models, continuously controlled damping (CCD) allows
drivers to
select from sport, comfort, or normal driving
modes.
Drivers can also
select a sport
mode that ups the output of the diesel engine and electric motors to 305 hp and 516 lb - ft, allowing the crossover to reach 60 mph in a claimed 7.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 127 mph.
There's also the option of FlexRide, a system whose «
driver mode control» detects the «dynamic driving index» and alters the operating
mode of the adaptive damping to take it one notch up or down the
selected range if it senses a temporary change in driving style.
This optimizes the use of the gasoline engine and electric motor for maximum fuel efficiency, although
drivers can
select full - electric
mode for quieter, greener operation.
It gives
drivers a
mode switch on the steering wheel, to
select between Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual driving
modes.
Variable damper controls allow the
driver to choose a comfort setting for fussy family members, an automatic
mode allows the car to
select optimal settings, and a sport
mode enhances more spirited driving.
There is also a multi-media interface control, which will allow the
driver to choose between normal, cruise and track
modes, each one displaying different data depending which
mode you
select.
The CESi system also allows for
driver -
selected modes, though Polestar hasn't yet revealed which
modes might be offered, or how they'll modify ride and handling characteristics.
The cylinder shut - off function is available over a wide engine speed range from 800 to 3600 rpm if the
driver has
selected transmission
mode «C» — Controlled Efficiency.
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.
However,
drivers will be able to
select a ride
mode, depending on condition and driving style.
It enhanced such features by providing either steering wheel mounted paddle shifters or a modified shift lever, allowing the
driver to enter a «manual
mode» and
select any available gear, usually in a sequential «up shift / downshift» manner.
For driving in particularly challenging conditions, such as snow, the
driver can
select «4WD Lock»
mode.
Our unique Terrain Response ® systems enable the
driver to optimize the vehicle's engine, gearbox, center differential and chassis systems to match the demands of the terrain, by
selecting one of the easily identifiable driving
modes.
In addition, a three - way manual override switch enables the
driver to
select tarmac, gravel or snow
modes to suit his preferences or driving conditions.
When the
driver selects off - road
mode, the springs gain 2.2 inches of vertical travel, with as much as 10 inches in front and 13 inches in the rear.
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.
By
selecting a driving
mode, adjustments are made to steering, throttle response, and transmission shifts to allow the
driver greater control over vehicle dynamics.
Mercedes» Dynamic
Select toggle on the center console lets the
driver switch between a similar suite of driving
modes — Comfort, Sport, Sport +, Individual or Race — and during the sort of back - road blasting I'm enjoying during a warm California afternoon, Sport + really strikes the best balance.
Irrespective of the drive programs, as before the
driver can use the display buttons in the centre console to directly
select manual transmission
mode, their favoured suspension level and also the exhaust system, for instance.
The
driver can
select from four
modes, including Comfort and Sport +, each manipulating the GT's throttle response, chassis, stability control and exhaust sound.
An electronic throttle control and variable induction system help maximize power across the rpm range for consistency and fuel economy, and the four - speed automatic transmission's Hold Control
mode provides a pseudo-manual operation the
driver can
select for sportier or more controlled driving.
The
driver can override the system and choose to
select a particular
mode via buttons on the centre console, but the system is so intuitive it is better to leave it to its own devices for the best possible fuel savings.
F Sport Series 2 Package ($ 8,800): Includes Drive
Mode Select with S +
mode, 3 - spoke F Sport steering wheel, front and rear Adaptive Variable Suspension with TEMS, P235 / 40R19 tires, 19 - inch aluminum alloy F Sport wheels, 17 - speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System, pre-collision system,
driver monitoring system, blind spot monitor system, 16 - way power
driver seat (including lumbar), 10 - way power adjustable passenger seat, F Sport leather seats, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, clearance and backup sensors, easy - close trunk, head - up display, F Sport front grille, F Sport rear spoiler, metallic accents, aluminum sport pedals with rubber inserts, F Sport shift knob and scuff plates
As before, Audi's Drive
Select gives the
driver access to Comfort, Auto, Dynamic and Individual
modes.
Transmission: 7 - Speed Dual Clutch Automated Manual - inc: Seamless Shift Gearbox (SSG) w / Pre-Cog rocker gearshift controls, Using the Active Dynamics Panel situated in the center console of the 12C's cockpit, the characteristics of the SSG transmission can be switched through three different settings: Normal, Sport and Track
modes, Each provide a progressive immediacy of gear shift, operated through finger - tip controls mounted on a rocker behind the 12C steering wheel: upshift by either pulling w / the right hand or pushing w / the left, and vice versa to downshift, «Automatic»
mode, «Launch Control» and «Winter»
modes can also be
selected on the Active Dynamics Panel, the latter changing all electronic functions to suit low grip conditions and delivering maximum
driver aid and support
One particularly attractive feature is a screen in front of the
driver which changes its display depending on whether you've
selected sport or comfort driving
modes.
The
driver can
select one of the five driving modes using the Dynamic Select switch: Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Indiv
select one of the five driving
modes using the Dynamic
Select switch: Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Indiv
Select switch: Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Individual.
Unlike many paddle - shift systems, the Edge six - speed automatic is always «live in drive,» so the
driver won't have to
select sport
mode to enable operation.
The DYNAMIC
SELECT gives further freedom to the
driver, with its already familiar driving
modes «Eco», «Comfort», «Sport», «Sport +» and «Individual», with the configurations impacting the response of the engine, transmission, steering and suspension.
Once the
driver activates the Manual
mode of this luxury supercar, he
selects the option for manual transmission.