There are three
driving modes on offer - Eco, Normal and Sport.
Work your way through the multitude of
driving modes on offer, and you'll get to a pure rear - wheel - drive mode with no DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) assistance — but it's recommended for use on a track only.
Dynamic, that is the sportiest of the four
drive modes on offer, adds sufficient weight to the steering and also keeps the engine in its strong zone.
Not exact matches
Disney Infinity has always
offered a variety of themed adventure levels, but despite bringing
on some respected outside developers to work
on aspects like combat or
driving, these adventures have always felt somewhat limited, extensions of its creativity - focused Toy Box construction
mode rather than their own thing.
The PDK «box warrants consideration and is a # 2.5 k - # 2.9 k option, depending
on which model you equip it to, while Sports Chrono
offers switchable
driving modes that alter the engine mapping, gearbox and suspension settings.
As we found out
on the twisty roads of Angeles Crest Highway, the updated sedan
offers an enjoyable and sporty
driving experience despite the lack of a stick — especially when you set it in Sport
mode and use its paddle shifters aggressively.
At this stage the essential differences between the previous model and the new car become clear, not least because you now have an «RS
Drive» button, which
offers a choice of three distinct
modes (Normal, Sport and Race) to tailor the car's behaviour to the road you're
on and the mood you're in.
The truck
offers several
driving modes for off - and
on - road
driving, optimizing drivetrain settings for the grip available.
The AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
offers four distinct transmission
driving modes on the C 63 Coupe base model (from economical to sporty or individual) and five for the S model which gets an extra «Race» setting.
2004 MODEL YEAR Full - time electric shift optional
on Laramie and SLT Tow / haul
mode offered on light - duty models with automatic transmission Flexible fuel version of 4.7 - liter engine available to fleet customers Optional larger 34 - gallon fuel tank
on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bed The 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved efficiency New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard
on Quad Cab Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie Chrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard Body - color side moldings now standard with Sport appearance group Chrome - clad wheels now standard
on Laramie New available navigation radio with 4.9 - inch full - color display, AM / FM stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240 - watt amplifier and DVD - based navigation system Satin Silver door and instrument panel bezels for Laramie Laramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather seat design with high - contrast color seat inserts Laramie J Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror) 2003 MODEL YEAR All - new 5.7 - liter HEMI V - 8 replaces 5.9 - liter 545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission available with 4.7 - liter and 5.7 - liter engines Optional rear window defogger (mid-year introduction) SLT Plus is rebadged as Laramie
on regular and Quad Cab models with an extensive list of standard features New tow hooks standard
on Laramie four - wheel
drive, optional in Protection Group for four - wheel
drive ST and SLT and optional with two - wheel
drive ST, SLT and Laramie Adjustable pedals with manual transmission — Optional AM / FM stereo with six - disc in - dash CD — Optional Steering wheel - mounted audio controls are packaged with AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player or an AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and six - disc in - dash CD changer — SLT; both equipped with 11 - speaker Infinity ® system Electronic throttle control
on 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 engine Automatic locking retractor added to front passenger seat belt LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) added to regular and Quad Cab models
New Selec - Trac two - speed transfer case with full - time four - wheel -
drive mode available
on Sahara models is intuitive and
offers continuous power to the front and rear axles
Minis also
offer variable
driving modes — Mid, Sport and Green — that can accentuate fuel economy or performance depending
on the selection.
It's unusual in
offering switchable four - wheel
drive, which allows it to take advantage of fuel economy savings by using rear -
drive mode only, while still being able to grapple over tricky terrain by
driving all four wheels
on demand.
On the software side, AMG Dynamic Select
offers drivers four preset
driving modes and one individual
mode to tailor the hardware responses to the driver's liking.
Electronics-wise, aside from Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), which
offers ABS, ASC, DTC, DBC and CBC, along with start - off assist, brake drying and an electronic limited slip function for the rear differential under its operating umbrella, the F30 features a new
Driving Experience Control function as standard across the model range — there are four operation
modes on this one, COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT + and a new
mode called ECO PRO.
Many cars these days come with different
driving modes meant to
offer different
driving experiences based
on their settings.
Other features
on offer are electrically adjustable ORVMs, front door puddle lamps, steering mounted audio controls, height adjustable driver's seat, rear armrest, mood lighting, rear parking sensors,
drive modes, new multi-information display and a cooled glovebox.
As is requisite
on modern performance cars, the Civic Type R
offers three
driving modes — Comfort, Sport, and + R — that modify steering, throttle, damper, and stability control settings.
Tata is also
offering a Multi
Drive Mode system
on the Nexon with Eco, City and Sport
modes on offer.
For those wishing to take the road less traveled, the permanent all - wheel -
drive SV Coupe
offers almost 3 feet of maximum wading depth and
drive modes to optimize traction
on all types of surfaces.
The Santa Fe
offers a Flex Steer system which let's drivers choose the steering
modes (Normal, Comfort, Sport) to
drive on.
Each
offers extraordinary levels of luxury including the Valetta leather upholstery and available in - seat personal massage functions
on the A8, immense power such as the 455 lb - ft of torque delivered by the Mercedes - Benz S350's 3.0 - liter V6 BlueTec diesel engine, and customized features such as the BMW's four distinct
drive modes and suspension selection choices.
It also possesses the same
driving modes of comfort, Sport and + R, Project P
offering both ride comfort as well as a unique racing capability
on track.
Unlike those systems that
offer just two choices,
on / off, SI -
Drive has three
modes: Intelligent, Sport and Sport Sharp.
The steering system also
offers driver - selectable steering
modes based
on the
Drive Mode selection of Sport, Eco and Normal settings.
As equipped
on the Corolla S, the new CVTi - S
offers a SPORT
mode that helps deliver a more dynamic
driving experience with software tuning that alters shift points, creating transmission behavior during acceleration that enhances the sporty character of the S - grade.
Three different
modes offering a choice of efficient, sporty or ultra-high performance
driving can be activated using the Drivelogic rocker switch
on the gear selector.
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.
Lexus also
offers five
driving modes (Rock, Rock and Dirt, Mogul, Loose Rock, and Mud and Sand) and a Crawl Control feature to make
driving on the rough stuff easier.
Each
mode offers less and less intrusion from the Corvette's traction management system, until you're really out there
on the track by yourself with only your own
driving skills to rely upon.
The standard 4MOTION all - wheel
drive system
offers four
driving modes so you can select between
On - Road, Off - Road, Off - Road Custom, and Snow Mode when you need it.
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.
As many as seven levels: Audi
drive select The standard Audi
drive select
driving dynamics system works together with the adaptive air suspension to
offer seven
modes: efficiency (available for the first time
on the Audi Q7), comfort, auto, dynamic, individual, allroad and lift / offroad.
The seven - speed unit is the only gearbox available
on the new R8,
offering both manual and automatic operation and no fewer than seven different
driving modes.
Sport trim costs # 1,500 or so
on top of SE, and
offers extra exterior and interior detailing, such as dark chrome exhaust pipes and ambient lighting - as well as a
driving mode Selector, with ECO PRO, Comfort, Sport and Sport + settings.
Some features I like include: - very roomy and comfortable for a Civic - good acceleration;
offers a Sport
mode for faster speed when needed - great gas mileage (I get
on average about 36 mpg and 45 mpg
on the highway with economy feature)- sleek design for exterior and interior - large amount of trunk space for a Civic - smooth
drive with CVT - great sound system, very crisp and clear - capless refueling system makes refueling easier - comfortable, plush cloth seats - backup camera and blind spot camera add
There is also no option to
drive in manual
mode and no sport
mode similar to that
offered on the Tata Nano.
If off - pavement
driving is a priority, the Outlander has a leg up
on many competitors in this price range, as its all - wheel -
drive system
offers selectable
modes that provide a bit more capability
on dirt roads and in deep snow.
That will give drivers the terrain - management system first
offered on the F - 150 Raptor that includes four
drive modes: normal, grass / gravel / snow, mud / ruts, and sand.
Various
driving modes are
on offer too — Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus which changes the way the engine and suspension respond to the driver's inputs.
Whether you're exploring off - road, or simply
driving your daily commute, this system
offers unique
modes that accommodate to the terrain
on which you're traveling.
There are also two 120 motors
on the front axle, turning AMG's weapon into a front - wheel
drive daily driver in all - electric
mode,
offering a range of around 15 miles.
Drive modes being
offered on the S - Class include: Sport, Eco, Comfort and Dynamic.
Among the key standard mechanical items is the sport - tuned continuously - variable transmission with manual - shift
mode and Sport
mode, which mimics a step transmission, and the Infiniti
Drive Mode Selector that
offers standard, sport, snow and «eco» settings that alter throttle response and transmission mapping based
on conditions.
In Track
mode, which is exclusively for use
on the racetrack, the system achieves its maximum performance - oriented sonority with the corresponding sound pressure, thus
offering a particularly intensive
driving experience.
The Zest seems like a very promising package, Tata has worked hard
on the engine by
offering first - in - segment diesel + AMT combo as well as switchable
driving modes for the petrol engine.
Highlights of the features
on offer include multi-function wheel with MID, Optitron Meter, cruise control, smart key, push - button start, LED DRLs, Eco / Power
drive modes, cooled glovebox, and rear AC vents.
Building
on the sophisticated all - aluminium double wishbone front suspension and Integral V rear axle, the BMW 535i and 550i are fitted standard with Dynamic
Driving Control that
offers three
modes of operation to enable the driver to adjust steering, throttle, transmission and DSC response for the optimum balance of ride comfort and handling according to individual preferences.
Offered as standard equipment
on the A4 allroad ®, Audi
drive select allows the driver to choose from a selection of various
driving modes: Offroad, Comfort, Auto, Dynamic and Individual — to best meet the
driving situation.
Engine options include the self - developed 1.2 - litre Revotron petrol engine that will come with three
driving modes, while the 1.3 - litre MultiJet diesel motor will also be
on offer.