Sport S Mode Really Makes A Difference!
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Sport S Mode Really Makes A Difference!
I was apprehensive about driving around in the sport modes as I didn’t want the engine to stay in higher gear/revs all the time, but I tried Sport S mode (not S+) and it made a world of difference!
The car pulled hard from a start, the throttle response was nice and peppy and over all, the car felt more alive!
This is is where my car is going to live at from now on. The only thing is that every time I start the car I have to move the sport switch to on every time. I will see if I can have it stay on all the time or make it a custom setting.
I recommend you try it too!
I was apprehensive about driving around in the sport modes as I didn’t want the engine to stay in higher gear/revs all the time, but I tried Sport S mode (not S+) and it made a world of difference!
The car pulled hard from a start, the throttle response was nice and peppy and over all, the car felt more alive!
This is is where my car is going to live at from now on. The only thing is that every time I start the car I have to move the sport switch to on every time. I will see if I can have it stay on all the time or make it a custom setting.
I recommend you try it too!
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Its a mandated rule by the Government. Also just Curious, what exactly does Sport + mode do compared to Sport? Is int it only adding in Enhanced engine sound, or is there other differences?
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In my GS, Sport S changes the engine/transmission/throttle response. Sport S+ adds in the steering changes and tightens up the suspension.
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It's actually not a government mandate. It's the manufacturer's choice of allowing the default powertrain settings to be customized. Where it does come into play in the manufacturer's decision is in the EPA MPG calculations. If the manufacture allows the user to customize this setting, then all powertrain modes need to be included into the MPG calculation. This results in the lowest possible MPG rating for the car. To bump up the mileage a bit, many manufacturers do what Lexus did on the LS500. Only allow Normal/Compfort/ECO modes be set as default. By eliminating the Sport/Sport+ modes, you get a higher MPG rating. The point is, it's the manufacturers choice, not a government mandate.
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This is a really helpful table! I always thought the powertrain was more subdued in Comfort mode but apparently it is only the suspension which is changed. Just how I like it.
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You're right, the powertrain isn't adjusted in comfort mode, but it's still only the same as normal. I've found the best setting to be a custom setting: Comfort suspension, sport power, and normal climate. That's the only way I drive, except when I forget to push the bloody button to select custom mode.
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You're right, the powertrain isn't adjusted in comfort mode, but it's still only the same as normal. I've found the best setting to be a custom setting: Comfort suspension, sport power, and normal climate. That's the only way I drive, except when I forget to push the bloody button to select custom mode.
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You're right, the powertrain isn't adjusted in comfort mode, but it's still only the same as normal. I've found the best setting to be a custom setting: Comfort suspension, sport power, and normal climate. That's the only way I drive, except when I forget to push the bloody button to select custom mode.
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