My new car has a dial to select Eco, Normal, or Sport mode. I can clearly feel the difference in acceleration when I change modes, and see the difference in the mpg, but I know nothing about engines and was wondering what the modes are actually doing. Camry Hyrbid if that matters.
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Essentially the cars computer converts your input from the throttle pedal into actions on the engines. In sport mode it’ll deliver more throttle earlier on as you push your foot down, and that acceleration will be much steeper.
In eco mode, it’s a bit softer and will take longer to get to maximum throttle.
This is all with the same physical input from your foot.
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