The multi-speed torque converter auto goes about its business smoothly and decisively, holding fourth or fifth gear at 100km / h in Sport mode, but can take time to kick down up to four ratios under
sharp throttle inputs in normal mode at the same speed.
The 3.5 - liter V6 still produces class - competitive power and torque, as well as a nice induction growl under
sharp throttle inputs.
Not exact matches
The engine and transmission react more intuitively to
throttle input, while being noticeably
sharper in Sport mode.
Throttle inputs are
sharp and the gearbox has been finely integrated.
Elaborating on the two modes, Eco dulls
throttle response and encourages the gearbox to shift up early early while Sport offers
sharper responses to
inputs from the right foot and ensures the gearbox holds gears longer.
After countless
sharp corners and various experiments with steering lock and
throttle input leave me agog, the road opens up to long uphill straight and it's time to focus on the engine.
However, sometimes we want that Sport Mode for its
sharper steering
inputs,
throttle tip - in, and transmission settings.