Differences between AWD Eco, Comfort, and Sport modes

[SX_Mary]

Does anyone know what the differences are between the Eco, Comfort, and Sport modes in the custom mode for the AWD system specifically? Are there certain modes that put more power towards the rear wheels?

 

[emj123]

I have been wondering the same.

 

[Flatwhite]

Also want to know this... also for snow, mud and sand mode

 

[Dadsbadback]

There is a traction gauge In the center cluster if you have sx prestige awd. It shows where the power is going.

You can get power to all wheels in any mode, in sport mode with traction control off I can tell you that the traction gauge shows a 20/80ish split front to rear and is a lot of fun.

I can’t tell you what comfort mode does with exception of adjusting the steering and throttle response.

 

[utmeep]

There is a traction gauge In the center cluster if you have sx prestige awd. It shows where the power is going.

You can get power to all wheels in any mode, in sport mode with traction control off I can tell you that the traction gauge shows a 20/80ish split front to rear and is a lot of fun.

I can’t tell you what comfort mode does with exception of adjusting the steering and throttle response.

The all wheel drive power gauge is on all trims that have AWD. I have an EX and have it.

 

[JackBurton]

I think I read that the AWD system can send up to 35% of it’s power to the rear wheels in Comfort and Eco modes. It can send 50% in Sport and Snow modes.

 

[PavelP]

I think I read that the AWD system can send up to 35% of it’s power to the rear wheels in Comfort and Eco modes. It can send 50% in Sport and Snow modes.

I remember hearing something similar in one of the review videos.

 

[James]

The all wheel drive power gauge is on all trims that have AWD. I have an EX and have it.

Yea...cant seem to find it on my EX AWD. A trip around the owners manual has been futile this morning, but maybe I need more coffee.

 

[JackBurton]

Just keep hitting the settings button on right side of your steering wheel. I think the AWD menu is past the directional gauge. If I remember correctly, the AWD is in the same row as the tire pressure gauge and maybe one or two other things.

 

[jmick21]

ECO and Smart Mode = 100% FWD
Snow Mode = 80% FWD, 20% RWD
Sport Mode = 65% FWD, 35% RWD

 

[SX_Mary]

Thanks everyone

 

[Tim-in-CA]

ECO and Smart Mode = 100% FWD
Snow Mode = 80% FWD, 20% RWD
Sport Mode = 65% FWD, 35% RWD

If you put the IC display on the setting where it displays wheel distribution, I do see occasional rear wheel activity when in Eco, but agree the vehicle is much more FWD biased in that mode.

 

[gwyn]

ECO and Smart Mode = 100% FWD
Snow Mode = 80% FWD, 20% RWD
Sport Mode = 65% FWD, 35% RWD

I think that is how it used to work. I know for a fact it does not work this way now.

During the test drive, I put it into eco mode and it put power into the front wheels but still delivered power to the rear. During start it delivered a lot of power to the rear.

 

[Flatwhite]

What about for sand/mud mode?

Also are there changes to throttle response and shift points?

Knowing these details would be wonderful but I'm guessing it's proprietary info as I can't find any official details.

 

[SeoulMobile]

What about for sand/mud mode?

Also are there changes to throttle response and shift points?

Knowing these details would be wonderful but I'm guessing it's proprietary info as I can't find any official details.

Never heard of sand and mud mode. Can you post pictures of the mode selector? There is 4 wheel lock that will deliver even power to all four wheels under 25mph.

 

[ucinn]

I saw a review that said the Telly stayed in lock up to 40 MPH, the Sorento was 25..anybody know what the Telly manual says about it?

 

[RebelShadow]

telly is 25 as well

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[Davep]

I saw a review that said the Telly stayed in lock up to 40 MPH, the Sorento was 25..anybody know what the Telly manual says about it?

Same on the Telly, its 25mph

 

[Flatwhite]

Never heard of sand and mud mode. Can you post pictures of the mode selector? There is 4 wheel lock that will deliver even power to all four wheels under 25mph.

 

[Flatwhite]

Maybe I picked up a Chinese knock off Telluride? Why is it different? I don't see a lock option.