With that six speed automatic transmission, you
select drive modes with buttons on the dashboard.
I'm not a fan
of drive modes in a car like this, but they can serve to customize the car's response for different drivers.
In drive mode too, the gearbox automatically changes down to access maximum performance when needed.
The entire range now comes
with drive modes, allowing customization of the driving experience.
The AWD system is capable of sending 100 % of available power to either the front or rear axle, and the driver can select front - wheel
drive mode for improved fuel economy.
An LCD screen in the instrument panel, too, can be customized with different colors and displays depending
on drive mode.
The first 20 or so miles was accomplished in
normal drive mode on straight roads with a fair amount of morning traffic, when suddenly the road did a wonderful thing: It curved.
It will remain in the rear -
wheel drive mode in normal driving condition with the differential giving the required amount of additional power to the front wheels in slippery conditions.
That means
multiple drive modes as controlled from the cockpit, plus five different settings for the ride height, each of which are divided into individual 3.5 - inch increments.
Steering is nearly one - finger light and doesn't get much heavier when
Dynamic driving mode is selected.
Our leather - lined Limited test car also had the ability to
change drive modes between normal, sport and eco.
With the press of a button, switch
between driving modes, adjusting throttle, shifting, chassis, and more as desired.
The sound of its exhaust is deep and powerful in Dynamic mode, though we admittedly prefer its quieter operation in the
Standard drive mode after extended time on the road.
There will be customization available for
drive modes as well, but we will learn more about them next time.
It includes leather sports seats, a sport steering wheel, shift paddles, tinted windows and different
drive mode settings.
And those shock settings are tied into a new
drive mode system that alters numerous vehicle performance parameters to suit the terrain.
There are also several
new drive modes which have unique settings for the all - wheel drive system, transmission, paddle shifters, stability control, suspension and steering.
There are four
driving modes available here, include one that helps conserve battery power by adjusting the power output and distribution of torque.
You can set up a certain level of quick adjustment via the
Individual drive mode, but it's not nearly as simple as a hard button strictly for the dampers.
It will also include a descent control program and a special off -
road driving mode, affecting the transmission shift points and throttle control.
The truck offers
several driving modes for off - and on - road driving, optimizing drivetrain settings for the grip available.
There are four
DNA driving modes selected by a small rotary knob on the transmission tunnel.
On the console sat, not a traditional shifter, but a simple dial for
choosing drive modes, with paddles on the steering wheel to manually shift the eight - speed automatic.
Using two knobs above the rearview mirror, the driver can choose different
drive modes like mud, snow, and rocks.
The production version will eventually feature a fully
autonomous driving mode that passengers can be activated via voice instruction.
There
are drive modes of normal, snow, mud, or sand which the driver can choose depending on road conditions.
In
regular drive mode it would run up through the gears quickly in the name of fuel economy.
New
variable drive modes will be included and on higher trim levels manual selection of engine speed will return.
This screen is the source of information for the entire car, providing real - time engine updates, service suggestions,
driving mode options, and of course, GPS and entertainment.
In terms of raw power, the model comes with two options but the lack of an all - wheel
drive mode make it an exclusive city car.
There are numerous states of aggression for the system, depending on
what driving mode the car is in, and all work remarkably well.
The magnetic suspension keeps body roll in check at the expense of ride quality, which we can best describe as firm even with the softer of the four
driving modes engaged.
The available all - wheel - drive system functions in front - wheel -
drive mode until a need for additional traction is detected.
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