In
the normal economy mode, you feel as if you could use about 20 more horsepower and a little less noise.
Not exact matches
I certainly didn't, even though the TLX A-Spec includes both a Sport and a Sport Plus driving
mode, in additional to
Normal and Econ (the last helping the car make good on its 20 mpg city / 29 highway / 23 combined fuel -
economy ratings).
Add to these the conquest of space by the airplane as the
normal mode of long distance travel, and the automobile which began to be used before the turn of the century has become so much a part of life to millions that a curtailment of gasoline sends the
economy into a tailspin.
A 12.3 - inch LCD screen takes the place of a
normal instrument cluster and can show various gauges from fuel -
economy and driving range information, to torque and tachometer readouts, depending on the driving
mode.
I suspect the culprit is the automatic gearbox though — a 6 - speed slush - box whose 3 drive
modes (
Economy,
Normal, and Snow) did little to change the character of its shift programming.
In
Normal mode, the emphasis is on fuel
economy and easy manoeuvrability, while Sport gives quicker acceleration and more weight to the steering.
In
Normal mode the transmission takes all fun out of the equation, with quick upshifts and reluctant downshifts, all in the name of fuel
economy.
The car's driving dynamics change with each choice with an
Economy mode that makes things predictably lackluster, a comfortable and responsive
Normal mode, and a more aggressive Sport
mode.
EPA Estimated fuel
economy is based on
normal driving
mode and we can safely assume the QX60 fuel
economy of 19/26/22 will not be returned in Sport
Mode.
For use around town and other
normal driving situations, Normal mode scheduling uses relatively low - speed shift points to deliver unobtrusive shifting for maximum comfort together with optimum fuel ec
normal driving situations,
Normal mode scheduling uses relatively low - speed shift points to deliver unobtrusive shifting for maximum comfort together with optimum fuel ec
Normal mode scheduling uses relatively low - speed shift points to deliver unobtrusive shifting for maximum comfort together with optimum fuel
economy.
The transmission's automatic
normal mode short shifts, going for fuel
economy over power.
«Changing the drive
mode from
Normal [default] to
Economy or Sport didn't change the dynamic that much, either.
Choose between
normal, eco, and sport
modes to unleash the best of lively acceleration or boosted fuel
economy for a ride that fits your drive.
Following Audi's easy driving characteristic, in
normal mode the transmission shifted quietly and smoothly, generally seeking higher gears to improve fuel
economy.
With the new Integrated Dynamics System (IDS), TLX owners not only enjoy an 8 - speed dual - clutch or 9 - speed automatic transmission, but four unique driving
modes:
Economy,
Normal, Sport and Sport +.
The others
modes are
normal and
economy.
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There are also 3 driving
modes:
economy,
normal, and sport.
NORMAL Mode At all times the car can be run in
NORMAL mode, which provides a balance between performance,
economy and emissions and suits most driving situations.
NORMAL mode balances the operation of the IMA system, climate control and throttle between maximum
economy and driver enjoyment, this is the
mode the CR - Z defaults to on start - up.
The
normal mode — NORMAL -, which provides a balance between performance, economy and emissions generally suits all driving situa
normal mode —
NORMAL -, which provides a balance between performance, economy and emissions generally suits all driving situa
NORMAL -, which provides a balance between performance,
economy and emissions generally suits all driving situations.
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NORMAL (balanced driving and fuel
economy) This
mode leverages IMA's ample torque in the low rpm range to pursue ease of operation for everyday driving.
Here's what the Cross Country offers: a rugged, all - wheel - drive, five - passenger station wagon with a higher - than -
normal automobile ground clearance (6 1/2 inches); a 3,300 - pound towing capacity; a triple -
mode (
economy, sport, winter), four - speed automatic transmission that allows you to tailor driving style to road conditions; four - wheel - independent suspension with an automatic leveling system; and power four - wheel disc brakes (vented front) with standard anti-lock brakes.
The fussy driving computer, with its
Economy, Sport and
Normal driving
modes, only distracts you and gets in the way of the climate control switches.
The four driving
modes — ECON (
Economy),
Normal, Sport, and a new Sport +
mode — take full advantage of the TLX's high - performance capabilities.
In the
normal /
economy mode, the transmission shifted smoothly, without any unwanted movement or hesitation.
Three driving
modes, Sports,
Normal and Eco, will adjust the throttle, transmission shift points and torque mapping, to maximize acceleration or fuel
economy.
In
normal operation, the transmission will work to optimize fuel
economy, but when put into sport
mode, it will imitate a 7 - speed sequential transmission.
In
Normal mode, the calibration focuses on comfort and fuel
economy.
There are three selectable drive
modes for the CR - Z: Sport,
Normal and
Economy.
Unless you're trying for max fuel
economy, I can't recommend putzing around in
normal powertrain
mode — it's duller than a butter knife.
Eco keeps things placid for the best fuel
economy, but aside from steering, which is frighteningly light and vague in
normal mode, it's tough to tell the difference between Normal and
normal mode, it's tough to tell the difference between
Normal and
Normal and Sport.
Driver selectable «
Normal,» «EV,» «Eco,» or «Power»
modes alter powertrain and climate - control settings to favor performance or
economy.
The
mode of driving can be selected from the three options available, which are
normal, sports, and
economy.
Driver - selectable
Normal, EV, Eco, or Power
modes alter powertrain and climate - control settings to favor performance or
economy.
During a lengthy road trip, «Eco» should produce a noticeable fuel
economy gain over a
normal drive
mode.
The 2013 Avalon is a combination of sports car and sedan, you can choose by selecting the driving
mode switch, which offers
normal,
economy...
Supplementing the
NORMAL drive
mode, three alternative, «on - demand» drive
modes - EV, ECO and POWER - may be selected to further increase driving efficiency, performance and fuel
economy.
In
Normal mode, the system measures vehicle speed and dynamically varies pedal force to help the driver in applying the optimal amount of throttle for both spirited performance and good fuel
economy.
And speaking of
economy, the front - drive CR - Z, which has MacPherson struts in front and a torsion beam rear, has three driving
modes: Econ, Sport and
Normal.