If you take it for a test drive, make sure you take it out
of eco mode or you'll get a less than favorable impression of its performance.
Under the influence
of the eco mode, I was able to average 59 mpg over 562.1 miles driven, beating the EPA's estimates for the Prius by 7 mpg.
Not exact matches
The Smart
ECO / Vox feature will help extend your battery's life by placing the monitor in standby
mode until it detects a noise
of 60db in the baby's environment.
Three flight speeds, including
eco, drive, and sports
mode give you options and the battery allows up to twenty minutes
of flight time.
The other day on a 3 hr journey from Sheffield to Oxford I did 28MPG that was a mixture
of eco and comfort
mode... with the occasional shift into sport +.
When selected,
eco pro +
mode said to increase range by up to 20 miles, to a maximum
of about 100 miles.
The ES has a drive
mode selector, with the choices
of eco, normal, sport, and EV
mode.
In
eco / normal
modes, the steering is overassisted and underdamped, reminding us
of that old Lexus character we were hoping to leave behind.
The NX 300h definitely lags in acceleration especially in
ECO mode and its lack
of pace is clear from the 9.1 seconds it needs to hit 60 mph.
This system includes a 1.8 L Aluminum DOHC 16 - Valve Variable Timing Engine with Intelligence and EV /
ECO / Power
Modes that generates 98 hp and 105 lb - ft
of torque, and a Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous Motor that generates 80hp and 153 lb - ft
of torque for all Toyota Prius v models.
It, along with a start - stop system, will most likely not be seen in the U.S. because there is no change in the EPA test cycle performance with the
eco mode dialed in and the S5's buyers are more enchanted by its sporty personality than promise
of fuel savings.
The driver can alter the overall character
of the new 7 towards sportiness or comfort using Driving Dynamics Control with
ECO PRO
mode.
Driving Dynamics Control in the new 7 now includes
ECO PRO
mode which modifies the powertrain management as well as the programming
of the heating and air conditioning, heated seats and exterior mirror heating to operate with optimum efficiency.
The colour and information
of this display varies on whether the driver has selected Comfort, Sport or
ECO PRO
mode with the Drive Performance Control button.
Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg in the city, which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg in the city for sure)- Traction Control (The traction can not handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame)- USB port - The built in USB port does not support android, at least not in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX)- Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness
of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model)- Highway mileage (35 mpg even driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you drive at 55 miles an hour)- Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways / freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports,
ECO and Normal
Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS
mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help
of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sports car.
For efficiency,
eco pro
mode activates a coasting function that disengages the powertrain at speeds from 30 - 100 mph when the driver takes his foot off
of the accelerator.
Powering this high - attitude car is a 1.5 L DOHC engine with an EV and
ECO mode to help you get the most out
of your drive.
Employ the
ECO mode, which adjusts engine response and climate control to get you the best fuel efficiency out
of your Rav4.
The salesman explained the three
modes of the 7 speed dual clutch automatic transmission, similar to the type found on Porsches and Ferrari's... Normal,
ECO, and SPORT.
The addition
of ECO PRO
mode helps the BMW 7 Series driver maintain an efficient driving style.
On top
of the standard base features, this model features standard CVT, 18 - inch alloys,
eco mode, a jaunty rear spoiler, and all - wheel - drive.
The
ECO PRO
mode modifies the powertrain management and programming
of the heating and air conditioning, heated seats and exterior mirror heating to operate at optimum efficiency.
I had a Mazda 6 as a courtesy car for a couple
of weeks, and my only regret was that I didn't purchase that vehicle instead - it was one
of the most fun cars I've driven in a while (really good blend
of quiet performance and fuel economy between sport and
eco modes).
And further improved manual and automatic transmissions, the Auto Start Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, on - demand operation
of ancillary units and the
ECO PRO
mode also help the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo to set the benchmark for fuel economy and emissions.
We suspect that return will vary based on which
of the three driving
modes — sport, comfort or
eco pro — happens to be selected.
The drive is very comfortable and when placed in sport
mode the performance is not too bad at all, at the minute I am mostly driving in
eco mode which is returning over 60mpg on the motorway and an average
of 48.9 mpg The seats are very comfortable and I very much like the electronic side adjustment which gives the sports seats a very firm hold
of you.
In
ECO PRO
mode, a coasting function periodically decouples the engine from the rest
of the powertrain whenever the driver eases off the accelerator at speeds between 30 — 100 mph without then applying the brakes.
When in
ECO mode, you can expect to get the most mpgs out
of your GLC.
The other half
of the hybrid is a four - cylinder DOHG 16 - valve engine that comes with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT - i), as well as EV,
ECO, and POWER
modes.
Use
of ECO PRO
mode gives the potential to cut fuel use by as much as 20 percent.
The iDrive navigation system also has a new
ECO PRO
mode, where if used instead
of the traditional shortest or fastest route, takes you through the most fuel efficient road to your destination.
Driving Experience Control switch with
ECO PRO
mode: extra-sporty or efficient driving
modes at the touch
of a button.
I'm a big fan
of the automatic
eco mode that turns off two cylinders
BMW EffientDynamics measures are present through Auto Start Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration, on - demand operation
of ancillary units and the
ECO PRO
mode, ensure that the new BMW 3 Series not only delivers typical BMW sporty performance but also benchmark fuel consumption and emissions.
While many
of these settings can be benign (
eco and normal for example), the QX60 really changes when engaging Sport
mode.
The automatic engine start / stop function, brake energy regeneration and the second generation
of the driving experience switch with
ECO PRO
mode and coasting function are all features which offer additional savings potential.
In
ECO mode, the air conditioning operation is controlled in the interest
of efficiency with compressor power reduced, the utilization
of recirculation
mode, and extra time allowed to attain a desired interior cabin temperature.
The Predictive Power Management system sets the vehicle up for the approaching road situation, depending upon which
of the
modes is activated on the Driving Experience Control (SPORT, COMFORT or
ECO PRO); the vehicle responds with the desired driving characteristics.
The normal
mode is the baseline; power
mode increases the sensitivity
of the throttle, allowing the driver maximum acceleration; and the
eco mode tweaks the performance
of the powertrain for maximum fuel efficiency.
Operation
of the 9G - TRONIC is unchanged compared with the preceding 7G - TRONIC: R, N and D are selected using the DIRECT SELECT lever on the right
of the steering column, while the three transmission
modes ECO, SPORT and MANUAL are activated with a switch on the center console.
Corolla models equipped with CVTi - S offer the capability
of either an
ECO or SPORT driving
mode.
With five driving
modes offered by BMW's driving experience function —
eco pro, comfort plus, comfort, sport, sport plus — the new sedan can be set up for a wide range
of conditions and driving styles, with differing steering, throttle and damping characteristics.
With the 97bhp and 128 lb ft
of torque
of the completely re-engineered 1.8 litre petrol engine boosted by the 71bhp permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, the Prius will whizz and whirr itself from rest to 62mph in a leisurely 10.6 seconds, even if you switch from
eco mode to power
mode.
With all
of this advanced technology comes choices in the form
of 3 different driving
modes: EV Mode for electric driving to reduce emissions and noise,
ECO Mode for an adjusted throttle input to maximize your efficiency, and Sport Mode for greater throttle response.
Updated for 2014, Super All - Wheel Control (S - AWC) features four
modes: NORMAL for everyday conditions, SNOW for wintry or loose terrain, LOCK for off - road, and the new AWC
ECO Mode, which provides the ultimate balance
of efficiency and control.
In addition to the 2.5 - liter 4 - cylindar engine, it is powered by Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive, which provides a choice
of Sport,
ECO and EV driving
modes.
There is a section
of the infotainment system that feeds back on fuel economy performance, and - unless in Sport
mode - the «rev» dial shows «charge», «
eco», and «power» sections to let the driver know how economically they are driving.
8A / 12A switchable Level 1 charging cable CHAdeMO DC quick charge port Battery warming system MiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning, heater and timer battery charging) Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians Charging Times: 3 22 hours for 8amp 14 hours for 12 amp 7 hours with 240V / 15A Level 2 charging system Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving
Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct response to accelerator input «
ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate
of battery consumption «B» — increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 %
of power production available)
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.
Based on the calculated route data and the driver's individual style
of driving,
ECO PRO
mode is able to indicate how to reach a given destination with the lowest level
of fuel consumption, for example.