Which mode do you prefer -normal,eco or sport and why

[harwax]

On my 2015 Genesis 3.8 Tech AWD, I usually drive in normal mode - thoughts to ponder

Does eco mode really save you mpg

Is sport mode a better handling experience (and at what sacrifice in mpg).

I know there are really 4 choices, but snow mode is another story.

Just trying to see if the different "modes" really do make a difference, or is it just marketing hype?

Thanks

 

[ferrethouse]

Sport is my favorite. I don't think the MPG hit is too bad. I'd say I'm in sport mode 30% of the time and the rest of the time in normal mode. If I was doing highway driving I'd consider eco but I'm almost 100% city driving.

 

[FlySwatter]

I'm tempted to answer "I don't care as long as the car keeps it in the mode I left it", but that's not a fair answer to a fair question. I keep it in ECO mode at least for now. I find ECO more than adequate for daily driving, and I want to maximize fuel consumption. After the engine breaks in, I may experiment. On my Azera, my mpg was the same in ECO or normal, so I'm curious to see if there's a difference with the Genesis.

 

[ckon]

I usually leave it in normal. If it would stay where I put it and if sport would allow a higher gear I'd probably just keep it in sport.

 

[Nikgen]

I keep mine in normal mode for daily driving for the most part. I use ECO on the highway and it does improve mpg. Sport is great, but will hurt mpg as it winds out the gears before shifting and restricts the highest gears - good for quick acceleration and I'll switch to it while passing or entering a highway, but I would not leave it there all the time if fuel costs are a concern for you. I actually really like the slightly tighter steering feel in sport and wish it was decoupled so I could have it in the other modes as well.

 

[adam61]

Initially I used sport a lot because normal felt sluggish especially when you put your foot on the gas to pass or something. However, since it adjusts to your driving, normal is now the most comfortable position for me. Sport is nice when you feel really aggressive, but since it's adjusted normal to be fairly aggressive for me, sport is now a bit over the top.

 

[TxGenesis01]

Just curious, if I'm cruise controlling at 70 mph, does it makes a difference (mpg) on what mode its on?

I would assume that a mode effects mpg during acceleration but once on a steady speed does it do anything?

 

[ckon]

Just curious, if I'm cruise controlling at 70 mph, does it makes a difference (mpg) on what mode its on?

I would assume that a mode effects mpg during acceleration but once on a steady speed does it do anything?

You'll get poorer mileage in sport even at a steady speed. Sport won't allow high gear to stay selected - even if you manually shift to a higher gear it will still downshift back to a more responsive gear for quicker acceleration without a downshift.

 

[ckon]

Just curious, if I'm cruise controlling at 70 mph, does it makes a difference (mpg) on what mode its on?

I would assume that a mode effects mpg during acceleration but once on a steady speed does it do anything?

Sport won't allow high gear to stay selected - even if you manually select a higher gear it will still downshift back to a more responsive gear for quicker acceleration without a downshift. Psst: It is more fun, though.

 

[ferrethouse]

I find ECO more than adequate for daily driving, and I want to maximize fuel consumption. After the engine breaks in, I may experiment.

I was explicitly told not to use Eco mode during the break in period.

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[Seattle Genesis]

I was at a stop light the other day and no one was around me so I kicked it in sport mode and manual tranny and we took off like a rocket.. holy crap it was fast. I know Im not suppose to abuse the car in its early mileage, but I couldn't refuse the opportunity.

Not really sure the sport mode was a benefit to the speed. I haven't tried it in normal mode. Will need alot more practice. LOL

 

[FlySwatter]

I was explicitly told not to use Eco mode during the break in period.

That's very interesting. I'd like to know who advised that, and the reasoning for not using ECO mode during break in. The owner's manual has the standard boilerplate from Hyundai with regard to the break in period of 600 miles:

Owner's Manual Page F9

No special break-in period is need-
ed. By following a few simple precau-
tions for the first 600 miles (1,000
km) you may add to the perform-
ance, economy and life of your vehi-
cle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.

 

[markpoisson]

I wasn't told anything about only using Eco mode during break-in. That said, I have had my car for 6 weeks and am at around 5,200 miles (lots of highway miles). Eco mode definitely helps on the highway posting at least 2-3mpg better because, as was pointed out, it allows the car to cruise at the highest gear soon and longer (switch to sport on the highway from eco and see what happens to the RPM).
That said, I prefer Sport or Normal around town. I tend to leave it in Sport when on curvy roads or want a little extra responsiveness.

 

[Nikgen]

That's very interesting. I'd like to know who advised that, and the reasoning for not using ECO mode during break in. The owner's manual has the standard boilerplate from Hyundai with regard to the break in period of 600 miles:

Owner's Manual Page F9

This line is why you really can't use anything other than sport mode during break in:

"While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm."

Normal or Eco modes will drop you below 2,000 rpm quite regularly!

 

[FlySwatter]

This line is why you really can't use anything other than sport mode during break in:

"While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm."

Normal or Eco modes will drop you below 2,000 rpm quite regularly!

Thanks for pointing that out. I've got less than 200 miles on the car, so I'm still well within the break in period, and I will now keep a closer eye on the RPMs and adjust drive mode as necessary.

 

[Nikgen]

Thanks for pointing that out. I've got less than 200 miles on the car, so I'm still well within the break in period, and I will now keep a closer eye on the RPMs and adjust drive mode as necessary.

During break-in, I often used the paddle shifters to keep RPM's up while varying speed as well.

 

[TxGenesis01]

You'll get poorer mileage in sport even at a steady speed. Sport won't allow high gear to stay selected - even if you manually shift to a higher gear it will still downshift back to a more responsive gear for quicker acceleration without a downshift.

I switched to sport mode while in cruise control (70mph) and the car did not downshift to 7th gear. It kept 8th gear engaged.

 

[ckon]

I switched to sport mode while in cruise control (70mph) and the car did not downshift to 7th gear. It kept 8th gear engaged.

Interesting - good catch.

 

[allisondbl]

This line is why you really can't use anything other than sport mode during break in:

"While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm."

Normal or Eco modes will drop you below 2,000 rpm quite regularly!

I haven't kept an eye on the rpm but I will, but I will say that AT NO TIME has ANYONE every said anything like "you gotta drive the car in sport mode during break in period." I WAS rushed at dealer and zippo was said about anything even remotely like this. If a setting like this really mattered you'd think they'd say something. And I just went over the "Stuff to teach a new owner" booklet and there was naught in there about this.

Actually nothing about breaking her in at all.

And I think others have said that the car defaults back to normal mode every time it's shut off, so you'd think if you HAD to drive it in sport during break-in it would stay that way if you put it there precisely so you don't mess it up.

Something ain't right here ...

 

[Nikgen]

I haven't kept an eye on the rpm but I will, but I will say that AT NO TIME has ANYONE every said anything like "you gotta drive the car in sport mode during break in period." I WAS rushed at dealer and zippo was said about anything even remotely like this. If a setting like this really mattered you'd think they'd say something. And I just went over the "Stuff to teach a new owner" booklet and there was naught in there about this.

Actually nothing about breaking her in at all.

And I think others have said that the car defaults back to normal mode every time it's shut off, so you'd think if you HAD to drive it in sport during break-in it would stay that way if you put it there precisely so you don't mess it up.

Something ain't right here ...

They don't say to keep it in Sport Mode - but the reco'd RPM range for first 600 miles is not really possible to hit outside of sport mode - even then, I used the paddle shifters to keep RPM's up in the break in period.