Compared to the previous - generation, the 2016 Civic's brakes require
less pedal travel, provide a firmer pedal feel under normal conditions, and deliver greater efficiency.
Unlike most cars, in which sport mode alters throttle calibration for quicker acceleration with
less pedal travel, the ZL1 makes the throttle - pedal mapping less aggressive to allow for finer modulation.
Not exact matches
It does this by changing the accelerator mapping so that the same
pedal travel delivers
less power than in the standard mode; the transmission control strategy for the automatic gearbox is modified to bring forward upshifts and delay downshifts, while intelligent energy and climate management reduces mechanical power consumption and also the energy consumption of electrical systems - such as heated mirrors and seats.
While in this more efficient drive mode, the vehicle attempts to extend its range by more aggressively using regenerative braking while coasting and remapping the throttle
pedal travel for
less - aggressive tip - in.
Its steering is too - heavy off - centre and its brake
pedal travel is extremely short, adding up to a
less - than - coordinated urban driving machine.
In ECO PRO mode, which operates with an adapted accelerator
pedal that demands
less power, the possible distance
traveled increases by up to 12 %.
The brakes have been engineered for
less pedal pressure and shorter
pedal travel but rear disks are available only on the Corolla S with an option package.
The brakes, too, have been improved with a much firmer
pedal feel that requires far
less travel to engage the beefy disc brakes.