Normal most of the time. I'm pretty good at regulating my gas consumption so no need for eco mode :P. Sport+ when I wanna have some fun.

 

Sport+ is only available in the 350 F-Sport. The suspension stiffens noticeably and so does the steering. For me, it makes the F-Sport package worth it.

 

On the 200t, 300 AWD, and the 350 non F Sport, the modes work as follows:

ECO - HVAC, reduced throttle inputs, transmission mapping
NORM
SPORT - increased throttle input, transmission mapping, steering tightens/stiffens

 

OK that makes sense ... No Sport + for me with the 200t.

 

Question: is the selection of this mode preserved when you shut down the car or do you have to make the selection anew each time you start the car?

 

For sport and S+, yes. Normal and Eco stays

 

Oh, thanks, this actually makes perfect sense.

 

ECO = never
Normal most of the time.
Sport here and there when spirited driving (usually leaving work ).
Sport+ on winding roads where I am pushing it.

 

In general....
90% Normal (Sometimes in Eco just to see how much more gas I could save with a lighter foot)
10% Sport Mode

 

If you hold down the Traction Off button for like 5-10 seconds, it permanently shuts trac off, place the car in Sport + mode and let it rip. off the line is so much fun. The car really feels unlocked without any annoying computers or differential holding you back. Now obviously do this at your own risk LOL, don't blame me if you end up in a ditch because you didn't know what you were doing

 

The result of traction control completely off and sport mode

 

yes!!!!!!!!!!

 

I've managed to get an avg of 30MPG in Eco mode on my commute to work. 90% HWY/ 10% City.

When I looked through the fuel consumption I was hitting 30-35 mpg on the Hwy.

This is with an is350. and driving like a granny.. staying under 2 gear the whole time.

 

What a waste is an IS350

 

Staying under 2 gear, hmmm.. you mean driving in the 1-st gear? WTF