The 3.6 - litre will also stay in the SV6 and Calais models, and all six - speed automatic transmissions will come in for an overhaul, with a redesigned Sport mode and new Performance Mode Lift Foot (PMLF) function that holds lower
gears when a hill is detected, or when the throttle is lifted
during spirited driving.
Electric power steering (EPS) New standard EPS system provides added efficiency, added
driving ease in low - speed situations and when parking, and tuned for added responsiveness
during spirited driving All - new, lighter weight axles for RWD and AWD All - new cast - aluminum axles and axle housing provide weight savings and help to reduce parasitic friction Sport mode (Included on 300S, 300C with V - 8 and 300C Platinum models) Enthusiast - desired Sport mode instantly transforms the sedan's performance and personality by: «S»
gear selector enables sport engine and transmission calibration, more responsive accelerator pedal calibration and permanent paddle - shift mode «Sport» button enables sport - tuned steering calibration and temporary paddle - shift mode, in addition to sport engine and transmission calibration, and increased responsiveness of the accelerator pedal calibration.