Does anyone use Sport mode ?

[Gomev]

Other than showing off when I have a new passenger, never use it, but why would you ?

 

[RichardC]

I use it at traffic lights when I want to beat an Audi or BMW off the line. Childish I know but it brings a smile to my face.

 

[jamesie]

Use it for short trips occasionally. I like the throttle responsiveness. Bit of fun.....why not?

 

[DaringSquirrel]

I like to turn mine up to 11

 

[Fishettibean]

I use it at traffic lights when I want to beat an Audi or BMW off the line. Childish I know but it brings a smile to my face.

^ that and at certain roundabouts where you have either use sport to get into small windows or wait an age.

 

[Paulie68]

I use it very occasionally when I feel like a fast run, but find the steering unpleasantly stiff, so that puts me off using it much.

 

[Dave S]

When we were out test driving before we bought, my inquisitive wife saw the speed setting and said, "I wonder if this makes any difference" and flipped the switch.

Holy Moley!!! I've only used it once since then in my own car to see if it worked - it did!!

 

[RossN]

I use it to pass quickly on occasion but generally just stay in normal or eco.

 

[Jomarkh]

Same here for roundabouts and BMW's

 

[Dave S]

@Jomarkh
You specifically mention BMW. Can I point out that other brands are available with exactly the same annoying traits!! ?
Why do 1 litre Corsa drivers think they are the fastest thing on the road?

 

[Lovemyev]

Why do 1 litre Corsa drivers think they are the fastest thing on the road?

Them and the “White Van Mob” of course.
I use normal mode for 99.9% of the time.
If I need “Sport” mode in an emergency, then thumping the “Go” pedal to the carpet will give you max power on demand anyway.
I find normal mode is ideal most of the time.
Driving carefully in normal mode is pretty close to the Eco setting I find.

 

[relexxed]

I use it up hill on small curvie mountainroads here in Austria.
And for Dacia, Audi and BMW.

 

[chowbenter]

I've not even tried it yet ........Do I need to turn my Mancard in? I've only used the default setting.

 

[Lovemyev]

I've not even tried it yet ........Do I need to turn my Mancard in? I've only used the default setting.

You will not be disappointed !.

 

[mj224]

I rarely if ever use the Sports mode. In Eco mode,if you put your foot down, the beast reacts superbly despite..

 

[Alb]

I'm still getting acclimatised to the car but I will use it.
Ultimate energy saving is not my overall goal.

 

[RichardC]

I'm still getting acclimatised to the car but I will use it.
Ultimate energy saving is not my overall goal.

I have come to the conclusion that there are two types of driving modes. Long distance energy saving when I use Eco mode to prolong the range and daily normal driving when I can enjoy driving the car in normal mode with the odd sports burst thrown in.

The majority of my driving will be the second option as I don’t do many longish trips.

 

[Chris F]

Never feel the need to use it do most of my driving in eco

 

[rbpasapera]

Have used it twice just to prove how great is a BEV, I mostly drive mine in Eco mode because that's enough power/torque for me.

 

[Deleted member 823]

As others have mentioned, I too use mine occasionally at the traffic light grand prix. Like today, two young lads (I'm being polite ) in a Civic right on my rear end at the lights. Perhaps they were in a hurry to make their next sale, (?) but sport mode engaged and left them for dead. Same at the slip road on to the dual carriageway. How childish am I? ?