How often do you use sport mode?
#1
How often do you use sport mode?
I used sport mode for the first time today with just under 2000 miles on the car, and I might make this my new normal mode. Noticed right away the slightly tighter steering, and quicker throttle response.
#4
I only drive it in sport. Over the last year I've never used normal I hate the light steering and slower acceleration
#8
Sport mode gives quicker acceleration? My timer can't see a difference, and in Sport mode I'm usually haulin' a_s in a straight line so steering wheel feeling is not an issue for me.
#9
Even in a straight line, heavier, more precise steering is needed for more accurate straight line stability at higher speeds
#10
Anyone notice in the manual it says sport mode uses more gas then usual? I don't use sport mode as I find it to touchy and way more willing then normal mode driving. BUT it is a cool feature to have if needed on the highway or something.
#11
The timing might not make a difference but you cant deny the throttle response. Its instant compared to normal mode and makes a big difference. I noticed it right away.
#12
Plus I think it's more intuitive with better engine braking. The way a "4door sports car" should be. And even then it's on the conservative side unless you get on it a bit more. Just my .02
#15
I Rarely use the sport mode maybe 10 to 15 times since I got the car on May 2016
I feel the diff in the steering wheel once I put in in sport but feel more comfortable driving with a lighter steering. Even in highways.
I feel the diff in the steering wheel once I put in in sport but feel more comfortable driving with a lighter steering. Even in highways.
#25
I only use Sport mode when I'm in a hurry and fixin' to weave in-n-out of traffic, and do aggressive overtaking. I need the instant throttle response and the high rpm power. Otherwise (98% of the time), I keep it in Normal, as I like to drive with 1-2 fingers on the wheel and the Sport mode steering is too firm for that.
#27
The mpg can be lower if you punch it as the car is more willing to get into the power band (4000+) much more quickly. When at cruising speeds and not under acceleration it will settle to the same ratio and rpm as normal mode to maintain speed, so the efficiency is the same.
I'm STILL in the break in on the car after 1.5 months, almost to 1k miles, debating if that is enough break in to get a little more aggressive on the throttle. Almost all stop and go driving.
I was in sport mode the other day and pretty sure I kicked in the active trace control coming out of a round about, didn't get the tach over 4K but pushed the throttle a bit.
I'm STILL in the break in on the car after 1.5 months, almost to 1k miles, debating if that is enough break in to get a little more aggressive on the throttle. Almost all stop and go driving.
I was in sport mode the other day and pretty sure I kicked in the active trace control coming out of a round about, didn't get the tach over 4K but pushed the throttle a bit.
Last edited by Keyan; 08-02-2017 at 05:37 AM.
#32
I'll welcome myself as a new owner. Wednesday, I bought a Certified 2016 SL with 40K(All highway, Lease Return, clean CarFax) after having a 2005 RSX S 196K and a 2013 Civic Si 97K. Love the amenities.
The first couple of days I was trying to figure out how to drive this car after a stick for years. I'm 58 YO former jock with aching hips and knees and wanted to get into a cruiser, no more boy racers.
I work weekends and have a 100 mile round trip commute. Friday night was a brutal stop and go commute for 1/2 of it and I only got 24 mpg in Normal.
Today my commute at 4AM in and 5PM home was spent in Sport mode and Cruise Control at 73 MPH and the computer told me I got 30.8 MPG.
I found that Sport mode avoids a lot of the power sag after initial acceleration by just keeping your foot on the gas and steadily accelerating instead of a surge and backing off slightly on the pedal which allows the CVT to sag a bit before it catches up.
I believe I'm going to be fine with this performance using Sport Mode all the time, knowing how to get the best of both worlds, fuel efficiency and decent performance without hammering the pedal. It is truly a learning curve after 20 years with 6 speeds that require maintaining hi revs to get hi performance.
The first couple of days I was trying to figure out how to drive this car after a stick for years. I'm 58 YO former jock with aching hips and knees and wanted to get into a cruiser, no more boy racers.
I work weekends and have a 100 mile round trip commute. Friday night was a brutal stop and go commute for 1/2 of it and I only got 24 mpg in Normal.
Today my commute at 4AM in and 5PM home was spent in Sport mode and Cruise Control at 73 MPH and the computer told me I got 30.8 MPG.
I found that Sport mode avoids a lot of the power sag after initial acceleration by just keeping your foot on the gas and steadily accelerating instead of a surge and backing off slightly on the pedal which allows the CVT to sag a bit before it catches up.
I believe I'm going to be fine with this performance using Sport Mode all the time, knowing how to get the best of both worlds, fuel efficiency and decent performance without hammering the pedal. It is truly a learning curve after 20 years with 6 speeds that require maintaining hi revs to get hi performance.
#33
In normal mode, Nissan did an excellent job of softening the steering so that you can make those 400 mile interstate trips with using only one finger lightly placed on the steering wheel. Very relaxing, just like the old Lincoln Continentals from the 80's.
Always "Sport" mode for local driving
Lou
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