It also has a Select - Terrain knob that allows drivers to dial in
modes for snow, sand and mud.
The driver can select
modes for snow, grass, gravel, mud ruts, sand, or rock crawling by the spin of a dial on the centre console.
An all - new chassis system comes with dedicated off - road
modes for snow, sand, grass and trails.
Not exact matches
You can even reverse the handle bar to put rear wheels forward
for rougher terrain or switch to a two wheel
mode for tackling
snow and sand.
Strada, Sport and Corsa are found on all current Lamborghinis, but there is trio of all - new off road
modes for the Urus: Terra, Neve and Sabbia — or land,
snow and sand.
I reach
for the fighter - jet - inspired toggles in the center stack, flipping the drive
mode switch until it settles on
Snow / Wet, desensitizing the throttle a bit and preparing the traction and stability control systems
for extra slip.
There are four
modes, selected by a rotary knob on the centre console: ZEV (electric - only), Auto (leave the RXH to do what it thinks best) Sport (sharpens the responses and keeps the revs higher) and 4x4 (keeps the rear wheels powered,
for snow or off - road use).
If you need extra grip, LOCK
mode fixes torque at the optimum front - rear ratio
for confident 4x4 handling in
snow, sand and rough terrain.
Lamborghini's latest teaser
for the Urus reveals there will be five drive
modes: Strada (street), Sport, Sabbia (sand), Terra (dirt paths) and Neve (
snow).
The stability control allows a bit of slippage but of course is there to save the day, and the
snow mode for the transmission is helpful
for starting off at intersections.
In «
Snow»
mode,
for instance, the top speed shown on the speedometer falls from 260 km / h (about 162 mph) to a more reasonable 80 km / h (about 50 mph).
With a selection of five dynamic
modes for obstacles from
snow to rock, the ability to lift itself on air springs and create eleven inches of clearance, and selectable crawling speeds
for uphill and downhill sections, the Summit made short work of the obstacles.
Auto,
snow, and sport
modes are intended
for paved roads, while the sand / mud and rock settings prep the Grand Cherokee
for the trails.
As we wind through a labyrinth of oblique ice walls, Thomas explains that the first two laps will be done in «
Snow»
mode and then «Race» before the CST is turned off completely
for the rest of our time here.
Drive
modes include Strada, Sport, Corsa, Neve (
snow), Terra (off - road), Sabbia (sand), and Ego
for an individually customised setup.
For driving in particularly challenging conditions, such as
snow, the driver can select «4WD Lock»
mode.
What are the different drive
modes such as tarmac, gravel, and
snow for?
Flip the on - demand 4 × 4 - I system into auto
mode and torque will split to the front and rear wheels as required, and the system can also be locked
for a 50 - 50 split of maximum torque, an excellent setup
for deep
snow or mud.
The six -
mode system — Auto, Sand,
Snow, Mud, 4L and Sport — adapts to the prevailing conditions, and combines with ground clearance of 206 mm and a wading depth of 700 mm
for class - competitive ability.
And with the intelligent traction management, not only are we dealing with a highly intelligent system, you'll have the option
for normal,
snow, sand and mud driving
modes.
Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4 × 4 systems include the Jeep Selec - Terrain system, providing up to five
modes (Auto,
Snow, Sand and Mud
modes, plus exclusive Rock
mode on the Trailhawk model)
for the best four - wheel - drive performance on - or off - road and in any weather condition.
Selecting Traction
mode,
for example, makes it much easier to pull away on loose surfaces or in deep
snow.
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There is also an Intelligent Terrain Management system that programs the vehicle
for optimal performance with Normal, Sand,
Snow, and Mud
modes.
AdSR debuted in the new XF and is further enhanced in the F - PACE, featuring three
modes, one
for low - traction surfaces such as
snow and ice, one
for medium - traction surfaces such as wet tarmac or gravel and a third
mode for high - drag conditions such as deep
snow and deep gravel to further exploit the vehicle's inherent ability.
The 2018 Ridgeline utilizes an Intelligent Traction Management System allowing the driver to choose between Normal,
Snow, Mud and Sand driving
modes for optimal control over any driving condition.
It is built
for the UK market and it includes a choice of 3 body colours, (Pearl White, Kuro (metallic) black and Black Rose), grey «GT» stripes running along the flanks of the car, 19 inch RAYS forged alloy wheels in dark anthracite colour, retuned dampers to provide the ideal balance between ride comfort and high - speed handling, a rear view parking camera as part of the Premium Connect satellite navigation system, a tyre pressure monitoring system, seven - speed automatic option with
snow mode and revised underbody insulation to reduce road noise.
Also new
for 2017 is a traction
mode system that switches between Normal,
Snow, Sand or Mud settings, automatically adjusting the transmission, throttle, stability control and AWD
for each one.
The 10 - speed gearbox comes with Tow / Haul
mode for enhancing towing and hauling capabilities,
Snow / Wet
for optimizing traction on compromised driving surfaces, EcoSelect to boost fuel efficiency, and Sport
mode for a tighter and more thrilling driving feel.
The 2013 Infiniti M37 and Hybrid models come standard with Drive Mode Selector (Standard, Eco, Sport and
Snow modes), leather seating, heated power front seats, a 6 - speaker audio system with USB connectivity, Bluetooth, active noise control, rain - sensing windshield wipers, a 7 - inch color display
for audio / climate / vehicle settings, and keyless entry and start.
The Terrain Management System (TMS) is also standard, offering six
modes including normal and sport
modes for on - road, as well as Grass / Gravel /
Snow, Mud / Sand, Rock, and Baja
modes for off - road.
Less obvious was the difference between the driving
modes, which are supposed to optimize the performance of the car
for sport - driving, economy, and hazardous conditions; we didn't try
Snow mode, but there was no clear difference in our experience between the other two.
The central armrest slides back to reveal a cluster of buttons
for setting the adaptive variable suspension (Sport or Normal) and the driving
mode (Power, Normal, or
Snow).
Honda's Intelligent Traction Management is also included; this system, like similar systems used by Jeep and Land Rover, enables the Pilot to adapt to certain road surfaces at the push of a button, with operating
modes set up
for sand,
snow and mud.
A full - time 4 - wheel - drive system is standard on the GX 460; the system includes a Torsen limited - slip center differential and an electronic locker to help with mud, sand, or
snow, but an automatic
mode for most driving sends about 60 percent to the rear wheels and can vary the distribution to help if some wheels have more traction.
We tested the top - flight Trailhawk trim line, which has five Terrain - Selec
modes: Auto,
Snow, Sand, Mud and Rock, as well as a 4WD Low, keeping the Renegade in 1st gear with a 20:1 ratio
for any super-slow rock crawling.
There's also two - speed reduction,
Snow mode and
for sporting drivers, included are paddle shifters letting the transmission simulate multiple gears.
For off - roaders, there's an FX4 package (all trim lines), giving it some of the capabilities of the F - 150 Raptor, including four drive
modes: normal, grass / gravel /
snow, mud / ruts, and sand.
A dial on the dashboard gives a choice of five settings: as well as road
mode (
for regular driving, with the ESC switched on), there are mud,
snow, sand and ESC off
modes.
To improve off - road prowess, in addition to four - wheel drive, the Ranger will be available with a four -
mode Terrain Management System that adjusts throttle response, transmission gear selection and traction controls
for optimal performance on normal roads, mud, sand and looser surfaces like gravel and
snow.
For the biggest loads, there's helpful options like the heavy - duty hooks, an available tow / haul
mode feature that includes a more aggressive downshift schedule, self - leveling suspension and even a
snow plow if the need arises.
There's sport, normal, race and
snow — yes, the more tame GT convertible features a potent race
mode that makes it a potent - enough performance toy
for enthusiast track days and casual autocrossing.
The all - wheel - drive system, although not as advanced as that found in the Evo MR, still has settings
for asphalt, gravel, and
snow, each
mode successively limiting the amount of slip
for each wheel so that
for the slipperiest surfaces, the Lancer Ralliart keeps some power going to all wheels.
The selectable drive
modes include settings
for off - road,
snow, and sand.
Drivers can select one of two transmission
modes - «Sport»
for a more dynamic driving style, and «
Snow»
for easier startup and better traction in low - grip conditions.
In the driving
modes STRADA, TERRA (off - road) and NEVE (
snow) torque vectoring reduces understeer
for safe and simple driving.
An optional Off - Road Package incorporating the TERRA and SABBIA driving
modes, includes specific metal - reinforced bumpers and additional underfloor protection
for off - roading in
snow, forest or even dune surfing.
The included Selec - Terrain ® Traction Management System features the Auto setting
for everyday driving and additional
modes for Sport,
Snow, Sand / Mud and Rock.
All models are equipped with a four driving
mode selector — standard, eco, sport and
snow — and after playing around with the first three, standard seemed the most appropriate
for the route.
A revamped Terrain Response system — with settings
for Dynamic, Eco, Comfort, Grass / Gravel /
Snow, Mud and Ruts, Sand and Rock Crawl drive
modes — means that the new Coupe should be able to go places no luxury vehicle should dare.