In addition to manual shift capability for the transmission, the M Hybrid has four
driving modes selected by a rotary knob — Snow, ECO, Normal and Sport.
There are four DNA
driving modes selected by a small rotary knob on the transmission tunnel.
Not exact matches
We spent our time in both the manual - and PDK - transmission - equipped Boxster S with optional sport exhaust, and were surprised
by how loud the experience is, with drone creeping in no matter what
drive mode we
selected.
Of the three
driving modes, easily
selected in full stride
by pressing buttons to the left of the leather - wrapped wheel, economy is said to offer up to a seventeen - percent efficiency improvement.
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.
The ride, aided
by those optional magnetic shocks, is firm without being overly so, and in any case a simple toggle of
Drive Select allows tailoring the suspension response (along with the throttle, steering, and exhaust) from Dynamic into Comfort, Individual, or Auto
modes.
Next you'll find the switches for the windows and the outside mirrors, and then Alfa's DNA (
driving mode) control knob accompanied
by buttons to make the transmission electronically
select reverse, automatic or manual gear selection, neutral, and first.
It reflects the
selected driving mode by glowing red, green, or amber; changes to red or blue as you increase or lower the cabin temperature; and lights up bright red when the engine approaches redline.
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.
Ferrari fixes this
by fitting an easy - to - find «bumpy road» button on the steering wheel that quickly softens up the dampers no matter what
drive mode is currently
selected.
The fully self -
driving «Auto Mode» represents completely autonomous
driving, and all three
modes are
selected by controls on the steering wheel.
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.
There are five
modes covered off
by Drive Select that affect various aspects of the car's behaviour.
By selecting a
driving mode, adjustments are made to steering, throttle response, and transmission shifts to allow the driver greater control over vehicle dynamics.
The interior design is highlighted
by LED lighting on the doors, which changes colour from white to red depending on the
driving mode selected.
The content, presentation and color of the screens in the standard Dynamic Digital Instrument Cluster vary according to the
mode selected by means of the
Driving Dynamics Control switch.
There is the EV
mode, which can be
selected by a button on the multifunction steering wheel; it prioritizes all - electric
driving.
In addition, Accent vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions will include the company's
Drive Mode
Select feature to adjust both powertrain performance and steering calibration, allowing the driver to customize the
driving character
by selecting from two
modes: Normal or Sport,
by simply touching a button on the center console.
With the Audi
drive select system in dynamic
mode, each shift is accompanied
by double - clutching.
Drive Mode
Select adjusts both throttle response and steering effort between three
modes: Normal, Eco or Sport,
by simply touching a button.
Standard on Range Rover Velar models, our unique Terrain Response systems enable the driver to optimise the vehicle's engine, gearbox, centre differential and chassis systems to match the demands of the terrain,
by selecting one of the easily identifiable
driving modes.
And it adapts to your
driving style and the road conditions in most part
by itself - though you can fiddle around with
drive select in individual
mode of course.
Where some cars breathe with the road, the RC F seemed to exhale when it should inhale, a feeling exacerbated
by steering that was described as «glassy», with an artificial «weight» developing through the wheel as more focused
drive modes were
selected.
Our unique Terrain Response systems enable the driver to optimise the vehicle's engine, gearbox, centre differential and chassis systems to match the demands of the terrain,
by selecting one of the easily identifiable
driving modes.
Drive Mode Select allows you to choose from 8 drive modes which makes the drive even more exciting and engaging thanks to enhanced throttle and steering response.Redesigned for 2013, the timeless glamour of the LS 460 is accentuated by 18 inch wheels and adaptive xenon headlights.One look inside the exemplary interior and you'll see it exudes modern sophistica
Drive Mode
Select allows you to choose from 8
drive modes which makes the drive even more exciting and engaging thanks to enhanced throttle and steering response.Redesigned for 2013, the timeless glamour of the LS 460 is accentuated by 18 inch wheels and adaptive xenon headlights.One look inside the exemplary interior and you'll see it exudes modern sophistica
drive modes which makes the
drive even more exciting and engaging thanks to enhanced throttle and steering response.Redesigned for 2013, the timeless glamour of the LS 460 is accentuated by 18 inch wheels and adaptive xenon headlights.One look inside the exemplary interior and you'll see it exudes modern sophistica
drive even more exciting and engaging thanks to enhanced throttle and steering response.Redesigned for 2013, the timeless glamour of the LS 460 is accentuated
by 18 inch wheels and adaptive xenon headlights.One look inside the exemplary interior and you'll see it exudes modern sophistication.
This system angles the rear axle
by as much as + / - 3.0 degrees, varying its settings according to the current speed and
driving mode selected.
Drive modes are
selected by an Integrated Dynamics knob similar to the one found on Acura's NSX sports car.
Drivers can influence the flap control for the exhaust system and the accelerator characteristic
by choosing one of the
modes auto, comfort and dynamic using the standard Audi
drive select system.
If the driver
selects the SPORT
mode on the
Driving Experience Control, the Predictive Power Management system uses the information supplied
by the navigation system to implement a dynamic, vigorous gearshift strategy.
The Driver Mode Selector lets you customize your
driving experience
by selecting between Sport, Tour, Snow / Ice and Track (SS only)
modes to instantly tailor up to eight different vehicle characteristics.
The only dynamic gripe recently is the slightly muddy throttle response, which can be perked up
by selecting Dynamic
mode via the centre console's
drive select switch.
What's more, Mitsubishi Motors» innovative Super All - Wheel Control (S - AWC) all - wheel
drive system, accompanied
by next - generation Super
Select 4WD (SS4WD) that features four distinct driver -
selected drive modes (2H, 4H, 4HL, 4LL), provides highly responsive torque and tractability on rough roads - or on no roads at all.
The driver could adjust the stiffness of the suspension
by pushing a button in the AMG
Drive Unit or by using the AMG Dynamic Select drive m
Drive Unit or
by using the AMG Dynamic
Select drive m
drive modes.
An eDrive switch
by the start / stop button lets you
select electric - only
driving (subject to speed and battery state of charge) while the
drive mode selector has just Comfort or EcoPro settings.
of torque, both of which are channeled
by an 8 - speed automatic transmission that is either smooth or strict depend on which
drive mode is
selected.
Should the driver
select the Normal
drive mode, a nebula surrounded
by stars will appear on the digital instrument panel.
In addition to the SPORT, COMFORT and ECO PRO settings offered
by the BMW
Driving Experience Control switch, the BMW 225xe iPerformance has additional
modes to maximise its abilities; AUTO eDRIVE, MAX eDRIVE and SAVE BATTERY can be
selected via the eDrive button in the centre console.
In these situations ECON
mode can be
selected, which prioritises fuel economy in the operation of the
drive -
by - wire throttle, ECU, air conditioning and the hybrid system.
This drivetrain is bolstered
by an 8.9 - inch ground clearance to prevent undercarriage damage, multi-terrain
select mode for optimal performance on any type of
driving surface, and five - speed crawl control with off - road turn assist for effective low - speed off - road
driving in extreme conditions.
New Insignia drivers can choose the amount of yaw damping to suit their
driving style
by selecting the appropriate
driving mode: from high yaw damping in «Tour» to low in «Sport», for sportier vehicle behavior.
By means of the standard Audi
drive select, the driver can switch in automatic
mode among three different options: auto, comfort, and dynamic.
The car offers a series of
driving modes,
selected by a large, dedicated silver wheel situated between the seats.
By measuring the movement of all four wheels, plus lateral and longitudinal acceleration, this wheel - selective suspension enables the various damping characteristics that make up the Audi
drive select modes which offer enhanced handling and greater comfort.
The Intelligent Traction Management system allows the driver to
select the operating
mode that best suits the
driving conditions
by pushing a button on the vehicle's center console.
These results can be obtained
by selecting Sport or Race
modes via the R.S.
Drive multi-mode management system.
And unlike models from the past, changing
Drive Select from one
mode to another can't be done
by merely pressing one button near the
driving position, unfortunately.
This plane is
selected by moving the stick away from the driver (in vehicles with the driver's seat on the right, the lever is pushed to the left, and in left - hand
drive cars, the stick is pushed to the right) when in D
mode only.
I began
by putting the S7 into its Dynamic
Drive Select mode and taking it through a few warm - up laps.
Regardless of the
selected driving mode, the
drive power generated
by the electric motor, the combustion engine or the two units acting in unison is channelled swiftly and precisely to wherever it can be converted into forward propulsion most effectively.
Developed, tuned and tested at various locations in the U.S. and around the world — including Imperial Sand Dunes («Glamis») in California; Moscow, Russia; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates — the Intelligent Traction Management system allows the driver to
select the operating
mode that best suits the
driving conditions
by simply pushing a button on the vehicle's center console.