Which drive mode do you prefer to drive in?

[RunnerRocks]

Mostly Tow-Haul Mode for better response and shift strategy. (Try it, you'll like it)

Occasional Normal Mode on flatter open roads at higher speeds.

ECO ? Nothing about this vehicle is "ECO".

Fake noise (especially in Sport Mode) is awful. Disabled long ago with Carista.

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[josiahg52]

Same from new. 11K miles now. Its very consistent and predictable. Worst I get is 23.4MPG. It settles on 24.3MPG for normal mixed driving around town (with hills and traffic lights). On a longer drives 75 mph+ I get 26 mpg. No mods, airdam is on, no upgraded wheels or tires. No intake mods. Complete OEM stock. Its responsive too. I'll be at or above the speed limit on most trips. These numbers are also with A/C on in a hot climate. I should get slightly better when I don't use A/C.

If I run over 75, it does drop the MPG especially with hills.

Yes. I run the HVAC in AUTO at 70-72F, usually set the cruise between 55-65 mph. On a 100 mile or so trip, I averaged 26.6 by OBC and, as shown above, my OBC is actually a bit pessimistic. . .

 

[3rdRunner]

Sport w/ the fake noise delete…thanks Carista.

 

[wickncsu]

Same from new. 11K miles now. Its very consistent and predictable. Worst I get is 23.4MPG. It settles on 24.3MPG for normal mixed driving around town (with hills and traffic lights). On a longer drives 75 mph+ I get 26 mpg. No mods, airdam is on, no upgraded wheels or tires. No intake mods. Complete OEM stock. Its responsive too. I'll be at or above the speed limit on most trips. These numbers are also with A/C on in a hot climate. I should get slightly better when I don't use A/C.

If I run over 75, it does drop the MPG especially with hills.

Only difference I note is I took front airdam off - afraid it might get ripped off driving on beach. '25 4R TRD Off-Road turbo 4

Same from new. 11K miles now. Its very consistent and predictable. Worst I get is 23.4MPG. It settles on 24.3MPG for normal mixed driving around town (with hills and traffic lights). On a longer drives 75 mph+ I get 26 mpg. No mods, airdam is on, no upgraded wheels or tires. No intake mods. Complete OEM stock. Its responsive too. I'll be at or above the speed limit on most trips. These numbers are also with A/C on in a hot climate. I should get slightly better when I don't use A/C.

If I run over 75, it does drop the MPG especially with hills.

Only difference I note is I took front airdam off - afraid it might get ripped off driving on beach. '25 4R TRD Off-Road turbo 4.

 

[TMLifer]

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 stand corrected...the new Ford Mustangs also produce artificially generated engine noise within the cabin via the speakers.

 

[RunnerRocks]

I stand corrected...the new Ford Mustangs also produce artificially generated engine noise within the cabin via the speakers.

Our previous 2020 Ford Ranger spewed obnoxious fake engine sounds from the speakers.

 

[emerson]

Tow Haul mode with 35 tires all day.

 

[BonRunner]

With OTT tuned on the engine, I drive in Normal 100% now. Throttle response is night/day from stock. Passing on hwy between 75-90mph is easy & effortless. No longer need to use TOW/HAUL to pass on the left.

 

[SouthCoast]

Normal. Eco has shown to do absolutely nothing. Not concerned about the sport mode

 

[Zeeke]

Normal. Eco has shown to do absolutely nothing. Not concerned about the sport mode

Sport really has nothing to do with sport but it does make the shift points much better and the throttle response a little better. Definitely a more enjoyable drive in sport on hills/mountains.

 

[TMLifer]

Sport really has nothing to do with sport but it does make the shift points much better and the throttle response a little better. Definitely a more enjoyable drive in sport on hills/mountains.

Agree, the Sport and Sport+ drive modes definitely makes for a much more fun and enjoyable drive.

 

[SteveS]

Normal. Eco has shown to do absolutely nothing. Not concerned about the sport mode

Interested what MPG your getting in "normal" mode?

 

[Vincenzo]

Tow/haul. When I had the Tundra it made it feel like a completely different vehicle. The wife’s new IS gives you the ability to turn off the fake engine noise.

 

[Gator 22]

Sport really has nothing to do with sport but it does make the shift points much better and the throttle response a little better. Definitely a more enjoyable drive in sport on hills/mountains.

Yeah I think the map for sport can give you better gas mileage. See my post #23. Just a theory.

 

[Zeeke]

Yeah I think the map for sport can give you better gas mileage. See my post #23. Just a theory.

I agree as there is no bog spot where I am giving it extra gas just to get some acceleration up a hill etc, and its not at a much higher rpm at all but the throttle response is there so im not wasting gas by being in the wrong gear and just bogging down. If I live at sea level on totally flat ground I think normal would probably be fine. I cant see any reason to ever use ECO, I think Toyota just did that to say they did that.

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