Which drive mode do you prefer to drive in?

[TMLifer]

I have been driving conservatively in Eco and Normal drive modes during the engine break-in period. But now that my rig is beyond the break-in period, I recently tried the Sport and Sport+ drive modes and opened up the throttle a little more. OMG! Love the throttle response! The engine sound seems like it changes also (i.e., rougher sound or growling sound, more aggressive sounding). The steering and suspension feels like it is firmer and tightens. Sport and Sport+ drive modes are definitely my favorite drive modes. Though, I'll have to see what it does to fuel efficiency.

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[Vincenzo]

The sound you are hearing is AI

 

[morsk]

Normal mode for me
I’ve also disabled the fake engine noise with Carista

 

[HVLA]

Sport always. The steering response alone makes it worth it.

 

[TMLifer]

Is the artificially generated engine noise only within the cabin or outside of the vehicle? I haven't checked.

 

[HVLA]

Is the artificially generated engine noise only within the cabin or outside of the vehicle? I haven't checked.

Inside cabin only. Speakers.

 

[SteveS]

Eco and loving the 24.3 around town. 26 highway.

 

[josiahg52]

ECO mostly, some NORMAL in certain circumstances, SPORT for some break-in and brake bedding sessions. The fake noise is absolutely terrible and cheap and hokey sounding and I will be disabling it. Thing is, I really don't notice a huge difference in SPORT, besides the noise. In ECO, the hybrid still produces plenty of get up and go which is why I have used it the most. It's also quieter. I haven't used SPORT enough to know, but ECO and NORMAL seem to offer nearly the same economy.

 

[quadna71]

80% Normal, 19% Eco, 1% Sport (when needed for passing). Mine consistently gets 21.4mpg regardless of city, highway, normal, or eco.

 

[HVLA]

I guess it depends on the person. But I like the engine noise that it generates in the Sport drive modes. I just would have preferred that it generate the engine noise outside of the vehicle. I think other manufacturers / models generate it outside of the vehicle like the Ford Mustang.

I actually like the sound. I know it is fake, but i enjoy it. I wish my Tundra had it but it is an SR5 so it doesnt.

 

[quadna71]

I actually like the sound. I know it is fake, but i enjoy it. I wish my Tundra had it but it is an SR5 so it doesnt.

I prefer the sound being present primarily so I know it is in Sport. Occasionally my leg will twist the knob and switch me between the settings. If I'm just putting along on cruise control, I'd prefer knowing it is in Sport mode and drinking the gas faster and then I can flick it back to Normal. Having that audible indicator does just that for me.

 

[rdibbxsh]

Ours just has 5000 miles and has been driven in just Eco or Normal modes. Curious about mileage differences.

We are in NE Tennessee, some mild hills, not much true freeway driving, but lots of 45 MPH roadways and our mileage is about 21.

 

[Zeeke]

I live in the mountains, I use sport 100% of the time. The shift points are so much better. Still get 21mpg. (stays on 20.9 actually). Feel sorry for you guys using ECO as I tried it once and it was just dead spots everywhere I needed acceleration going up hills.

 

[EricGoleta]

I drive mostly in normal. Have tried ECO. My mileage isn't that good, maybe 18 city and freeway. I don't have a lead foot and don't speed. I'm disappointed on my mpg, it should be better. I upgraded with the Banks air box and turbo tubes to see if I could get an MPG bump. But still about the same. Upgrading with the Banks stuff did give me better turbo response.

 

[HVLA]

Ours just has 5000 miles and has been driven in just Eco or Normal modes. Curious about mileage differences.

We are in NE Tennessee, some mild hills, not much true freeway driving, but lots of 45 MPH roadways and our mileage is about 21.

19mpg is what dash says. Dont really care. Didnt buy it for mpg.

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