A system of torsion bars, rocker arms, and actuators controlled by the drive
mode selector in the cabin creates such a system in the GT, with each wheel suspended by two springs acting in series.
Inside, there's a new EV
mode selector in the center console where the other toggle switches are.
And if you want some more revving, just move
the mode selector in Sport.
The Eco Pedal With its Drive
mode selector in the Eco position, our Technology package - equipped M56 was able to take advantage of a feature called the Eco Pedal.
The idle - stop disable switch in other variants is replaced with a drive
mode selector in the Bentayga Hybrid.
We found that leaving the DNA drive
mode selector in Dynamic helped keep the power train responsive to inputs, but it's the Natural and Advanced Efficiency modes which helped the Stelvio earn its 24 mpg combined rating (22 city / 28 highway).
It was easy to leave the S - Class» drive
mode selector in its most aggressive Dynamic setting for much of the day — it's still a comfortable ride when all firmed up and sharpened — but I also had a very smooth Comfort setting, a fuel - saving Eco setting and a very interesting Curve setting to choose from.
Defeated, I spent the rest of the trip with
the mode selector in Normal.
With Alfa's four - way DNA drive
mode selector in Normal, the Stelvio Q's suspension stays in its softest mode, but soft is relative.
Keep
the mode selector in Normal mode and you'll be greeted with a responsive, peppy engine that moves the QX60 with surprising alacrity.
Then stick the drive
mode selector in Sport and floor the throttle in third to sixth gear.
Not exact matches
Out on the street, the Stelvio is docile when left
in Natural
mode — one of four you can choose using the «DNA»
mode selector.
A drive
selector would allow the Asterion to operate
in three
modes: hybrid, rear - wheel - drive gas only, or all electric.
The buttons to select the stability, damping, and transmission
modes are alongside the gear
selector — a console - mounted lever rather than the wimpy column shifter
in the standard E-class.
In either car, sliding the gear selector to the left (the only position it actually stays in) activates an automatic Sport mode, which raises the rpm at which the transmission upshift
In either car, sliding the gear
selector to the left (the only position it actually stays
in) activates an automatic Sport mode, which raises the rpm at which the transmission upshift
in) activates an automatic Sport
mode, which raises the rpm at which the transmission upshifts.
With the drive
mode selector aptly named «DNA»
in its sportiest setting, we take off and join the so - called Lange circuit, a long loop composed of curvy country - road sections, dips and crests, and at least a dozen surface changes.
The
selector button doesn't magically transform the smooth, sedate LS 460 into a snarling Porsche Panamera, not even
in the most aggressive Sport S +
mode.
Use the Alfa «DNA» drive
mode selector to put the car
in Dynamic instead of Normal
mode, and you'll have a baby Ferrari on your hands that responds instantly to throttle, brake and steering inputs.
Pick Your
Mode for Driving The DNA driving -
mode selector features not only the usual Dynamic, Normal, and all - weather
modes, but also Race
mode (activated by holding the switch
in Dynamic for five seconds).
Also
in the works are a more intuitive voice recognition system; a direct - access drive
mode selector for changing the calibration of the powertrain, shock absorbers, and stability control; and two new lightweight compound materials named carbomite and alumite, which can fulfill structural or cosmetic functions.
A tall but slim center console rises
in Porsche Carrera GT fashion and houses a round
mode selector, a gear lever, and a large touchscreen.
You'll want to leave the chassis and suspension as soft as possible to offset the gigantic Alpina wheels and stiff Michelin Pilot Sport tires bouncing off of road imperfections, but putting the drive
selector in Comfort +
mode achieves the same effect as giving a tiger NyQuil.
To compensate, the Panamera's transmission starts
in second gear as long as the
selector is left
in automatic and you haven't activated sport plus
mode.
When you nudge the gear
selector in the xDrive50i — to downshift or upshift — the gear change happens nearly instantaneously, and this makes the
mode much more enjoyable to use.
For off - roading
in four - wheel - drive models, a special four - wheel drive gear
selector includes four
modes: two - wheel - drive high range, four - wheel - drive high range, neutral, and four - wheel - drive low range.
Drive the car smoothly, maintaining momentum through COTA's S - curves and the Stelvio's balance is sublime — virtually neutral, even with stability control off
in the DNA
selector's Race
mode.
An active differential
in the rear gives the car torque vectoring, and the same Alfa DNA
selector from the 4C sports car offers various driving
modes, including a race
mode.
When fitted with the Sport Chrono pack, the Cayman S features a so - called Sport Response button
in the middle of the rotary drive -
mode selector.
The video focuses on the touch - sensitive rotary drive
mode selector located
in the center console.
Fully digital instruments greet the driver, along with an ornate engine stop - start switch and drive -
mode selector dial
in the center console.
The Easytronic can be driven
in «manual
mode» simply by using the paddle shifter
selector to change gears if the driver wishes to do so, or alternatively it can be driven
in exactly the same way as a fully conventional automatic — however, many Easytronic owners have complained that gear shifts
in «automatic
mode» are jerky; a common complaint with semi-autos based on a conventional manual gearbox.
With its uniquely calibrated software that adjusts with the Alfa DNA
selector system, the Alfa TCT's gearshifts are designed to become most aggressive
in the Dynamic and Race
modes.
Automatic speed limiter, Front Parking Aid, Lane departure warning system, Outside temperature gauge, Push button starter, Rear parking aid, Service interval indicator, Traffic sign recognition, Trip computer, Variable power assisted steering, Bluetooth connectivity including audio streaming, DAB Digital radio, Dynamic volume control, InControl app, InControl protect, Approach Illumination, Automatic dimming rear view mirror, Automatic headlights, Body colour bumpers, Body colour door mirrors, Electric front / rear windows with one touch / anti pinch, Front fog lights, Green tinted heat insulating glass, Headlight washers, Heated rear window with timer, LED tail lights,R - sport body kit, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, Rear wiper, Variable front intermittent wipers, 12 V power point front, 12 V power point
in luggage area, 2 nd row air vents, 3 rear headrests, 40 / 20/40 split folding rear seat, Bright metal foot pedals, Centre armrest console, Centre console storage box, Fold flat front seats, Front centre armrest with storage compartment, Illuminated glovebox, Illuminated luggage compartment, Isofix on outer rear seats, Jaguar sense, JaguarDrive
selector, Leather steering wheel, Multifunction steering wheel, Perforated grained leather upholstery with contrast stitching, Rear armrest with 2 cupholders, Satin chrome gearshift paddles, Shopping hook
in boot, Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors, Tie down hooks
in luggage area, Twin front Covered cupholders, 3 x3 point rear seatbelts,Anti - lock brake system,Anti - whiplash front headrests, Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with forward facing camera, Brake pad warning light, Driver / Front Passenger airbags,DSC - Dynamic Stability Control, Electronic parking brake, Emergency brake assist, Front and rear curtain airbags, Front and rear seatbelt reminder, Front side airbags, Hill start assist, Occupancy sensor for passenger seat, Power child locks, Torque vectoring brake, Traction control, Trailer stability assist, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Immobiliser, Keyless Start, Perimeter alarm, Remote central locking, Valet
mode, All terrain progress control, Luxtec door trim, Luxtec wrapped instrument panel
Drive
mode selector, Front and rear parking sensors, Instrument cluster
in blue, Maserati dash mounted clock, Mist sensor, On board computer, Service indicator, SIRI smart personal assistant, Speed sensitive variable PAS, Sports button, Touch screen control unit navigation with DAB radio, CD / DVD, SD card and bluetooth, Maserati active sound system, USB / aux input socket, Anti trap windows, Auto dimming interior mirror, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Automatic headlamp activation, Black grille with chrome surround, Body coloured bumpers, Chrome line exterior, Dual chrome plated stainless steel tailpipes, Electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors, Front and rear electric windows, Front grille with vertical bars, Heat and noise insulating glass, Heated door mirrors, Heated rear window, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights, LED rear lights, Ornamental side grilles, Rain sensor, 12V socket, 12V socket
in luggage compartment, 3 spoke multifunction steering wheel, 6 way electrically adjustable front seats, 60/40 split rear bench seat, Air quality sensor, Cargo net, Driver sunvisor with mirror / courtesy light, Fabric headlining trim, Footwell lights, Front armrest with illuminated, air conditioned storage, Front headrests, Front / rear courtesy lights, Glovebox, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirror, Rear armrest, Rear headrests, Twin rear cupholders, Velour floormats, ABS+EBD+B rake assist, ASR + MSR, Curtain airbags, Driver and passenger side airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill descent control, Hill hold control, Maserati stability programme, Passenger airbag deactivation system, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Aluminium key fob, Immobiliser, Keyless entry system, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Automatic ride height control, Double wishbone suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping system
With uniquely calibrated software that adjusts with the Alfa DNA
selector system, gearshifts are designed to become most aggressive
in the Dynamic and Race
modes.
Stelvio comes very well - equipped with many standard premium features, including a direct - injection 280 - hp turbocharged and intercooled 2.0 L engine delivering 0 - 60 mph
in an estimated 5.4 seconds, DNA drive
mode selector, genuine leather interior, remote start with passive entry, bi-xenon headlamps, dual exhaust, class - exclusive carbon - fiber driveshaft, flat - bottom Formula One - inspired steering wheel, 7 - inch TFT and much more
Apple car play / Android Auto, Drive
mode selector, Front and rear parking sensors, Instrument cluster
in blue, Maserati dash mounted clock, Mist sensor, On board computer, Power tailgate, Service indicator, SIRI smart personal assistant, Speed sensitive variable power assisted steering, Touch screen control unit navigation with DAB radio; CD / DVD; SD card and bluetooth, USB / aux input socket, Anti trap windows, Automatic dimming door mirrors, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour lower mouldings, Body coloured bumpers, Chrome line exterior, Chrome ornamental side grilles, Dual chrome plated stainless steel tailpipes, Electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors, Electrochrome rear view mirror, Front and rear electric windows, Heat and noise insulating glass, Heated door mirrors, Heated rear windscreen, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights, LED rear lights, Rain sensor, 12 V socket, 12 V socket
in luggage compartment, 3 spoke multifunction steering wheel, 4 way electric lumbar support, 60 / 40 split rear bench seat, 8 way electrically adjustable front seats, Air quality sensor, Aluminium gear shift paddles, Brushed stainless steel sports pedals, Cargo net, Driver seat memory function, Driver / passenger sunvisors / illuminated courtesy mirror, Footwell lights, Front armrest with illuminated; air conditioned storage, Front headrests, Front / rear courtesy lights, Glovebox, Rear armrest with 2 cupholders, Rear headrests, Soft close doors, Sports seats, Through load system including ski bag, Velour floormats,Anti - lock Brake System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist,Anti - slip regulation + Motor Slip Regulation, Curtain airbags, Driver and passenger side airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill descent control, Hill hold control, Maserati stability programme, Passenger airbag deactivation system, Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Aluminium key fob, Electronic immobiliser, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Adaptive air suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping system, Two tone dash; door trim; armrest and interior stitching
Adding to the cars overall efficiency, the Driving Profile
Selector allows you to operate the vehicle
in Normal, Eco, Individual or Race
modes.
7.0» TFT Display premium cluster, Connect 8.8» colour display infotainment system; radio / nav; 3D maps with TMC; MP3; aux -
in and bluetooth connection, Drive
mode selector, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning system, PAS, DAB Digital radio, Automatic front windscreen wipers, Automatic headlights, Daytime running lights, Dual chrome tipped exhausts, Fog lights, LED tail lights, 3 rear headrests, Aluminium door sill trims, Dual zone climate control, Front headrests, Multi function steering wheel, Start button on steering wheel, 3 x3 point rear seatbelts, Autonomous emergency braking, Electronic parking brake, Passenger airbag deactivate switch, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Perimeter alarm, Remote central locking, Diesel particulate filter
Bluetooth system, Cruise control, Drive
mode selector, Driver alert system, Electro - mechanical PAS, Multifunction colour trip computer, Outside temperature gauge, Rear parking sensors, Service interval indicator, SmartLink, Voice control system, 8 loudspeakers, Auxiliary input socket, DAB Digital radio, Multi device interface, SD card slot, USB connection, Adaptive front lighting system, Aero wiper + intermittent function, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Body colour door handles, Body colour side mouldings, Body coloured bumpers, Cornering front fog lights, Door sill, Elec heated + adjust door mirrors, Electric adjustable heated door mirros with boarding spots and memory function, Electric front windows, Electric rear windows with child safety lock, Full LED headlights with LED rear lights, Headlight washers, Internally adjustable headlight beam level, LED daytime running lights, LED Headlights, LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED rear lights, LED rear lights (high), Privacy glass, Rain sensor, Rear wiper, Tinted glass, 3 spoke leather supersport multi function steering wheel, Air re-circulation and pollen filter, Ambient lighting
in door trim, Backrest release, Chrome inner door handles, Driver seat height adjust, Driver's vanity mirror, Dual zone air conditioning with humidity sensor and control, Floor mats, Front armrest with storage box, Front seatback pockets, Front sports seats, Height adj rear head restraints, Height adjustable front head restraints, Height adjustable passenger seat with lumbar support for both seats, Height / reach adjust steering wheel, Illuminated glovebox, Illuminated luggage compartment, Interior courtesy light operated by door switches, Isofix child seat preparation, Lashing eyelets
in boot, Leather upholstery with heated front seats, Passenger underseat drawer, Passenger vanity mirror, Rear armrest with 2 cupholders and load through provision, Split folding rear seats, Stainless steel pedals, Sunglasses storage, Umbrella under front passenger seat, Interior light package, Interior lighting package - Octavia, LED Interior lighting package - Octavia, 3 rear 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners, ABS, Automatic Post collision braking, Curtain airbags, Driver and passenger airbags, Driver and passenger side airbags, Drivers knee airbag, ESP including MBA, MSR, ASR, EDL, HBA, Fuel supply cut off, Head airbags, Height adjustable front seatbelts + pretensioners, Hill hold control, Passenger airbag deactivate switch, Seatbelt warning lamp, Tyre pressure monitor, Alarm, Anti-theft wheel bolts, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Diesel particulate filter, Electro - mechanical front differential lock, Sports suspension, 18» Gemini anthracite alloy wheels, Low rolling resistance tyres, Tyre repair kit
Cruise control, Drive
mode selector, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning system, PAS, 7.0» TFT Display premium cluster, Connect 8.8» colour display infotainment system, radio / nav, 3D maps with TMC, MP3, aux -
in and bluetooth connection, DAB Digital radio, Sport pack - Giulia, Veloce interior pack - Giulia, Alfa Romeo Giulia is a stylish, luxurious and great - to - drive executive saloons car and comes fitted with desirable kits such as Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Bi-Xenon lights and Parking Sensors and Camera.
With the exception of the drive -
mode selector, the switchgear feels expensive to the touch — and the steering wheel,
in particular, is perfectly proportioned.
In addition to the new engines, the refreshed Optima gets a new Drive Mode
Selector that lets drivers switch between Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Smart
modes — with the latter designed to anticipate the driver's needs.
Luxury Pack, Open Pore Rovere Wood Trim, Full Natural Leather, Leather 3 Spoke Steering Wheel, Surround View Camera, 12 - Way Power Front Seats, 8 - Way Heated Front Seats, Metallescent Paint
in Champagne, Panorama Sunroof, Skid Plates
in Metallic Finish, Brake Calipers
in Black, 21 inch Anteo Alloy Wheels Apple car play / Android Auto, Drive
mode selector, Front and rear parking sensors, Instrument cluster
in blue, Maserati dash mounted clock, Mist sensor, On board computer, Power tailgate, Service indicator, SIRI smart personal assistant, Speed sensitive variable PAS, Touch screen control unit navigation with DAB radio, CD / DVD, SD card and bluetooth, USB / aux input socket, Anti trap windows, Auto dimming door mirrors, Automatic headlamp activation, Body coloured bumpers, Chrome line exterior, Chrome ornamental side grilles, Dual chrome plated stainless steel tailpipes, Electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors, Electrochrome rear view mirror, Front and rear electric windows, Front grille with frame and vertical grille bars
in chrome, Heat and noise insulating glass, Heated door mirrors, Heated rear windscreen, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights, LED rear lights, Matte black colour lower mouldings, Rain sensor, 12 V socket, 12 V socket
in luggage compartment, 3 spoke multifunction steering wheel, 4 way electric lumbar support, 60 / 40 split rear bench seat, 8 way electric adjust front seats, Air quality sensor, Cargo net, Driver seat memory function, Driver / pass sunvisor / illuminated courtesy mirror, Footwell lights, Front armrest with illuminated, air conditioned storage, Front headrests, Front / rear courtesy lights, Glovebox, Rear armrest with 2 cupholders, Rear headrests, Through load system including ski bag, Velour floormats, ABS+EBD+B rake assist, ASR + MSR, Curtain airbags, Driver and passenger side airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill descent control, Hill hold control, Maserati stability programme, Passenger airbag deactivation system, Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Aluminium key fob, Electronic immobiliser, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Adaptive air suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping system
Attention assist, Bluetooth system, Chequered flag design instrument cluster, Dynamic drive
mode selector, Outside temperature gauge, Power Steering, Remote boot release, Service indicator (Active Service System), Trip computer, 2 usb ports
in centre console, DAB Digital radio, Media interface, Adaptive brake lights, AMG bodystyling, AMG sports exhaust system, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour bumpers, Electric front windows, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Electro hydraulic vario roof, LED daytime running lights, 3 spoke flat bottom multi-function perforated leather steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs, Driver / front passenger seat height adjustment, Front centre armrest, Lockable glovebox, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Sport exhaust system, Sports suspension, Tyre sealant kit
Variable car set - up using optional MINI Driving
Modes with rotary switch at the base of the gear or selector lever; standard setting MID mode, then SPORT and GREEN modes; GREEN mode in conjunction with Steptronic transmission includes coasting with decoupled drivet
Modes with rotary switch at the base of the gear or
selector lever; standard setting MID
mode, then SPORT and GREEN
modes; GREEN mode in conjunction with Steptronic transmission includes coasting with decoupled drivet
modes; GREEN
mode in conjunction with Steptronic transmission includes coasting with decoupled drivetrain.
Auto speed limiter, Front Parking Aid, Lane departure warning system, Outside temperature gauge, Push button starter, Rear parking aid, Service interval indicator, Traffic sign recognition, Trip computer, Variable PAS, Bluetooth connectivity including audio streaming, DAB Digital radio, Dynamic volume control, InControl app, InControl protect, USB / iPod connection, Approach Illumination, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Automatic headlights, Body colour bumpers, Body colour door mirrors, Chrome side power vents, Chrome side window surrounds, Chrome window surround, Electric folding heated auto dimming door mirrors + Signature approach lamp, Electric front / rear windows with one touch / anti pinch, Follow me home headlights, Front fog lights, Green tinted heat insulating glass, Headlight washers, Heated rear window with timer, LED tail lights, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, Rear wiper, Variable front intermittent wipers, 12V power point front, 12V power point
in luggage area, 2nd row air vents, 3 rear headrests, 40/20/40 split folding rear seat, Centre armrest console, Centre console storage box, Fold flat front seats, Front centre armrest with storage compartment, Illuminated glovebox, Illuminated luggage compartment, Isofix on outer rear seats, Jaguar sense, JaguarDrive
selector, Leather multi function steering wheel, Perforated Windsor leather upholstery, Premium carpet mats, Rear armrest with 2 cupholders, Shopping hook
in boot, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors, Tie down hooks
in luggage area, Twin front Covered cupholders, 3x3 point rear seatbelts, ABS, Anti-whiplash front headrests, Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with forward facing camera, Brake pad warning light, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, DSC - Dynamic Stability Control, Electronic parking brake, Emergency brake assist, Front and rear curtain airbags, Front and rear seatbelt reminder, Front side airbags, Hill start assist, Occupancy sensor for passenger seat, Power child locks, Torque vectoring brake, Traction control, Trailer stability assist, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Immobiliser, Keyless Start, Perimeter alarm, Remote central locking, Valet
mode, All terrain progress control, Luxtec door trim, Luxtec wrapped instrument panel
Our only complaint
in this regard are the center console's drive
selector mode buttons for the automatic transmission: though it doesn't take too long to familiarize yourself with them, we'd have preferred it if the Lincoln MKX had a conventional gear lever
in place.
Attention assist, Bluetooth system, Chequered flag design instrument cluster, Dynamic drive
mode selector, Outside temperature gauge, Power Steering, Remote boot release, Service indicator (ASSYST), Trip computer, 2 usb ports
in centre console, DAB Digital radio, Media interface, Adaptive brake lights, AMG bodystyling, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour bumpers, Electric front windows, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Electro hydraulic vario roof, LED daytime running lights, 3 spoke flat bottom multi-function perforated leather steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs, Driver / front passenger seat height adjustment, Front centre armrest, Lockable glovebox, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Adaptive brake system, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Diesel particulate filter, Sports suspension, Tyre sealant kit
Like the selectable
modes in its competitors, Alfa's «d - n - a»
selector adjusts steering weighting, throttle sensitivity, and transmission response, according to the situation.