View Poll Results: What mode do you use?
Regular
90
63.38%
Power
51
35.92%
Snow
1
0.70%
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Who drives with power mode?
#31
Pole Position
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Washington
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I can tell a difference between regular and power mode in the transmission shift points and mileage. Power mode is good for a 1.5 to 2 MPG drop over regular mode. Most likely, this is caused by power mode raising the shift points in the lower gears. I drive in regular mode most of the time.
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#43
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NY
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Try it, you'll feel it..your car wont pickup as quick..it will feel bulky...
Uusually when I drive..I am heavy on the gas pedal...So when it is in snow mode..the pickup isn't as responsive...So I am sure there is less fuel being used...
I haven't kept it on for a full tank to actually realize how much difference it makes...but I know for sure if I were to keep it on snow mode and not floor it like I usually do It would be a lot more economical! Not safe for changing lanes in traffic though!
#44
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: CA
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Recently I started using Power mode more often and the gas mileage improved. But that's also I change the way I drive. Since GS is such a heavy car, so I opt for Power mode to quickly pick up the speed, and then cruise by easing on the gas paddle. This works some what in regular city/hwy driving. In heavy traffic, snow mode helps a bit, but the car also becomes a whale. Anyway, I am talking about 1 mpg difference here so it could be the weather.