Sport mode

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

03-26-24 | 06:35 PM

#31

dezymond

Instructor

Joined: Oct 2012

Posts: 883

Likes: 486

From: CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaboom

Interesting that my “Plan B” list includes new Acura TLX (not the S version). If the Gen 8 ES 350 is a big disappointment, I’ll be considering the TLX and the Genesis G80 next time around. Other posters have discouraged G80 for reliability reasons, as well as BMW and Audi. So after those eliminations, if you want a comfortable, reliable, upscale sedan under $60,000 (egads, are we really talking those kind of numbers for a new car these days!), Acura is about all that’s left.

I considered the new TLX before jumping ship to Lexus, couldn't do it. The 2nd gen TLX is a nice drive, but to go to a car that weighs that much with a smaller engine and 2 less cylinders made no sense to me. Also it had grew quite a bit from the 1st gen, but the interior remained basically the same spec. It's a damn good looking car, and I still have the itch for the Type S, but I was looking more towards comfort and fuel efficient. So it was either stick with my 2015 which was in great working order at 100k miles, or jump ship to a 300h. No regret.

The Type S, and even the other trims, punch above their weight class and they're good value for money. However, all both engines left me wanting more when I test drove both. I'm excited to see what Acura does for 3rd gen TLX.

Reply Like

The following users liked this post:

F3Woody (03-27-24)

08-16-24 | 07:47 PM

#32

newgsman

Instructor

iTrader: (4)

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 928

Likes: 95

From: Ontario

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullnobull

I have the ES300h UL. In sport mode the steering gets tighter. The tighter steering is the main reason I do not use Sport mode.
There is a custom setting, I have never changed or set it for steering in sport mode. I know it is tighter..

I have a 2022 ES300h UL (Not F-Sport) and I also feel like the steering tightens just a bit in Sport mode. Tried it out on a curving highway and I am pretty sure switching to sport gave a bit of a heavier feel to the steering. I too like soft steering but sometimes on the highway, a tighter steering can be nice.

Reply Like

The following users liked this post:

QualityNut (09-10-24)

08-17-24 | 12:24 PM

#33

Jeaco

Driver

Joined: Jul 2024

Posts: 64

Likes: 18

I still have my Acura TSX, although I also have a new ES 300h. I wish the acura could be bought as a hybrid in the TLX. I may have gotten that instead. I find the acrura to be a pleasure to drive and much sportier than the ES with just about the same interior room.

Reply Like

08-18-24 | 12:20 AM

#34

ESh

Lead Lap

Joined: Jun 2014

Posts: 3,932

Likes: 1,075

From: MI

For two and a half years I drove my ESh in Eco mode.
Yesterday I tried Normal and it will stay that way.

Last edited by ESh; 08-18-24 at 07:05 AM.

Reply Like

The following users liked this post:

QualityNut (09-10-24)

08-18-24 | 06:58 AM

#35

mmatheny

Instructor

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 956

Likes: 17

From: Dickinson, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab12

In 8 years of driving my '13 Luxury I never used anything but Normal (except to testing that the different colored lights on the dash workedm ...)
=================================
My karma just ran over your dogma
Current Hers: '24 Lexus ES350 Luxury
Current Mine: '15 Jaguar XF

What about your ‘24 Luxury?

Reply Like

08-19-24 | 10:11 AM

#36

pab12

Intermediate

Joined: Oct 2015

Posts: 482

Likes: 69

From: Mass

>What about your ‘24 Luxury?
Same deal, Normal all the way.
My '23 IS 350 F Sport on the other hand ... :-)
===================================
Angle parked in a parallel universe

Reply Like