The Camry XLE has
an eco mode which will likely grant a couple of more points when combined with with very basic hypermiling techniques, but squeezing a combined 27 mpg from a 3.5 - liter V6 was easy.
Key technolgies include a Stop / Start system that automatically shuts down the engine at rest, Smart regenerative charging that prioritizes charging when the car is decelerating and
ECO mode which priortizes the most efficient vehicle settings.
The drive is very comfortable and when placed in sport mode the performance is not too bad at all, at the minute I am mostly driving in
eco mode which is returning over 60mpg on the motorway and an average of 48.9 mpg The seats are very comfortable and I very much like the electronic side adjustment which gives the sports seats a very firm hold of you.
Not exact matches
We also hope the digital gauge cluster,
which changes color depending on driving
mode (sport,
eco, EV, comfort), has another configuration with a larger readout.
There also is an
ECO PRO driving
mode,
which further adjusts the engine and transmission to consume as little fuel as possible.
On the contrary, when driving in «normal»
mode or «
eco»
mode, you car will attempt to maximize fuel efficiency,
which is accomplished by reving the engine as low as possible.
This engine is paired with 6 - speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence and sequential shift
mode,
which lets you choose between Sport,
ECO, and Normal
Modes.
Both BMW 6 Series GT models include adaptive air suspension
which switches between
eco, comfort and sport
mode.
Driving Dynamics Control in the new 7 now includes
ECO PRO
mode which modifies the powertrain management as well as the programming of the heating and air conditioning, heated seats and exterior mirror heating to operate with optimum efficiency.
Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg in the city,
which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg in the city for sure)- Traction Control (The traction can not handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame)- USB port - The built in USB port does not support android, at least not in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX)- Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model)- Highway mileage (35 mpg even driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you drive at 55 miles an hour)- Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways / freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports,
ECO and Normal
Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS
mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sports car.
Employ the
ECO mode,
which adjusts engine response and climate control to get you the best fuel efficiency out of your Rav4.
Every E-Class convertible gets Dynamic Select, with
modes for comfort,
eco, sport, sport plus and individual,
which changes up engine response, stop / start function and shift strategy.
We suspect that return will vary based on
which of the three driving
modes — sport, comfort or
eco pro — happens to be selected.
In the Mercedes - Benz GLC, there are 5 distinct
modes from
which to choose —
ECO, COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT +, and INDIVIDUAL.
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.
The Sport and
ECO PRO
modes can be further differentiated using the iDrive Controller,
which allows the powertrain and chassis settings to be configured separately.
All models get BMW's Drive Performance Control system,
which allows you to adjust the steering, throttle (and, if you have an automatic gearbox or adaptive dampers, the gearshifts and ride quality) between
ECO PRO, Comfort and Sport
modes.
The trans has
eco (with stop / start), sport and manual
modes, and in sport and / or manual the engine pops and crackles like a rally car,
which is very cool.
It should be noted that I typically leave the «
ECO MODE» on and leave the transmission in «drive» versus «sport» mode - which greatly enhances throttle respo
MODE» on and leave the transmission in «drive» versus «sport»
mode - which greatly enhances throttle respo
mode -
which greatly enhances throttle response.
This technology is best exemplified by the
ECO PPRO
mode with
ECO PRO Tips,
which can be activated with the Driving Experience switch.
Right next to the HEV button you also have the drive
mode,
which has
eco, normal and sport.
The automatic engine start / stop function, brake energy regeneration and the second generation of the driving experience switch with
ECO PRO
mode and coasting function are all features
which offer additional savings potential.
The Predictive Power Management system sets the vehicle up for the approaching road situation, depending upon
which of the
modes is activated on the Driving Experience Control (SPORT, COMFORT or
ECO PRO); the vehicle responds with the desired driving characteristics.
The central display in the center dial instrument reliably informs the driver
which gear is engaged, and
which transmission
mode is active (e.g. «D9 E» = ninth gear,
ECO mode).
Depending on
which trim you choose, there is a 2.5 - L 4 - cylinder DOHC, 3.5 - L V6 DOHC, or a Hybrid 2.5 - L 4 - cylinder DOHC with
ECO Modes.
The hybrid trims contain a 2.5 - L 4 - cylinder DOHC engine with
ECO Modes with an ECVT transmission,
which will offer a smooth and environmentally friendly ride.
Typical Mini touches abound, like a 6.5 - inch screen ringed by an LED that changes colours depending on
which driving
mode you have engaged (red for sport, green for
eco), and a door - mounted spotlight that flashes the Mini logo on the ground at night when you step out.
Updated for 2014, Super All - Wheel Control (S - AWC) features four
modes: NORMAL for everyday conditions, SNOW for wintry or loose terrain, LOCK for off - road, and the new AWC
ECO Mode,
which provides the ultimate balance of efficiency and control.
In addition to the 2.5 - liter 4 - cylindar engine, it is powered by Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive,
which provides a choice of Sport,
ECO and EV driving
modes.
Also depending on engine choice will be the possibility to order an optional Airmatic air suspension
which will allow the driver to choose between Comfort,
ECO, Sport and Sport Plus
modes that will alter damper settings.
The BMW Concept Active Tourer is fitted with the
ECO PRO
mode which is also available in current BMW serial production models.
Seven user - selectable SRT driving
modes are available in this Durango, ranging from the performance - focused Sport and Track
modes to the more utilitarian features of Snow,
ECO, and Tow
modes, the latter of
which engages an active noise cancelation system to reduce the engine racket inherent to high - load towing.
This variant of the cockpit display takes its cues from the
mode selected using the Driving Dynamics Control switch, the graphics and colors of the displays indicating clearly
which of the COMFORT,
ECO PRO and SPORT settings has been engaged.
In
ECO PRO
mode,
which operates with an adapted accelerator pedal that demands less power, the possible distance traveled increases by up to 12 %.
My time behind the wheel was more or less split between «
eco»
mode,
which is honestly pretty unobtrusive even with stop / start enabled, and «sport»
mode.
ECO PRO
mode,
which can be activated via the Driving Experience Control switch, supports a particularly fuel - efficient driving style in the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and makes more frequent use of all - electric
mode.
Added to
which, the new Driving Experience Control switch not only offers Comfort, Sport and Sport + options, but also
ECO PRO
mode,
which gives all the models in the range the potential to further improve these figures.
Within the default onroad
mode, the Atlas will offer
eco, normal, sport and individual
modes,
which can be selected by the driver.
Also love that it has both a sport
mode (
which my husband loves) and an
eco mode (
which is for me!).
Features include a selectable
eco mode, activated with a dashboard switch,
which reduces available torque to improve fuel economy.
While many other cars»
eco setting typically scale back throttle response, the Mini takes it a step further and detunes the climate control in Green
mode,
which should more significantly improve fuel economy in warm environments.
The 2012 E63 AMG also features a
ECO Stop / Start function
which is active in the Controlled Efficiency («C») transmission
mode and switches the eight - cylinder engine off when the vehicle comes to a stop.
It also has three driving
modes, normal,
eco, and sport
which come in handy.
Nissan will also use the Juke to debut an integrated control system,
which offers the choice of three drive - select
modes: normal, sport and
eco.
It also takes regular fuel and has the
eco mode,
which limits the driver's acceleration to save fuel for the environment and to help your pocket.
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.
The Drive
Mode Select function,
which allows the driver to switch between
eco, standard and performance - oriented drive
modes, has also been improved, and can now be programmed to remember drive
mode, chassis and air - conditioning settings.
The
ECO start / stop
mode,
which switches off the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill, is always enabled for economy and emissions.
For example, the driving
mode buttons — sport and
eco - are located near the headlight buttons on the left side of the driver
which makes them really easy to forget.
That's because the petrol engine and the motors are working together from the word go,
which isn't the case with the
ECO mode.