Have you ever been on a long drive and wished there was an easy way to increase your gas mileage? Or maybe you wish you could make your steering respond more readily while zipping down some windy back roads? Well, Kia Drive Modes can grant both of these wishes and more!
Several Kia
models are equipped with one or more special drive modes that adjust your Kia’s steering response, throttle response, and suspension performance with the turn of a knob. But not all Kias come equipped with all of these modes, and some don’t get any at all. That’s why Jerry
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, has compiled this guide. Read on to learn what Kia Drive Modes are, how they work, and which Kia models have them. What are Kia Drive Modes?
Kia Drive Modes are a cutting-edge innovation that allows you to be in control of your driving experience. Most Kias are equipped with a Drive Mode Select switch that allows you to determine which mode your Kia operates in. Do you want better fuel efficiency? Switch to Eco Mode. Better handling and throttle response? Switch to Sport Mode. Need more traction in the snow? How about Snow Mode? Let’s take a look at all the different Drive Modes Kia offers and their function:
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| Loosened steering, softer ride, and acceleration |
| More responsive steering and throttle, shifts transmission at higher rpm |
| Performance adjusts automatically based on speed and driving style |
| Set your own steering, suspension, and throttle responses |
| Optimizes traction control |
What do Kia Drive Modes do?
Now that you know what drive modes are available, let’s look at how each one alters your Kia’s performance.
Eco Mode
If you’re looking to make your Kia into a fuel-saving eco-warrior, then Eco Mode has you covered. This mode limits your Kia’s throttle response and reconfigures transmission shift points to optimize fuel economy over performance. For your convenience, some Kias are set to Eco Mode automatically, but you can always switch to another mode if performance is your priority.
Sport Mode
When you’re looking for peak performance, switch to Sport Mode. Sport Mode not only reconfigures shift points to allow the transmission to shift at higher rpm but it also increases throttle response and tightens your steering for unrivaled handling.
Comfort Mode
If you’re headed out for a long road trip
or you just need a little extra pampering, Comfort Mode allows Kias with an adaptive suspension system to soften your ride for ultimate comfort. Smart Mode
Driving is a brain-heavy task, so many Kias are equipped with Smart Mode, which takes the guesswork out of selecting the right drive mode. Smart Drive Mode monitors your driving style and speed and automatically shifts into the Drive Mode best suited at any given moment.
Custom Mode
If you want to be in full control of your Kia’s performance, then Custom Drive Mode is for you. Custom Mode allows you to manually set your Kia’s throttle, steering, and transmission responses as well as your suspension to suit your needs.
Snow Mode
Snow and ice can make driving extra dangerous, but Snow Mode increases traction control and distributes power between all four wheels to ensure you have the best grip possible—even in the slickest of conditions
. Which Kias are equipped with Drive Modes?
While most Kias offer drivers the benefit of Drive Mode Select, not all models are equipped with this feature. Plus, most Kias are only outfitted with certain modes. Let’s take a look at which Kias come equipped with which Drive Modes.
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| Eco (automatic), Sport, Comfort |
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| Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart, and Custom |
| Eco, Sport, Comfort, and Snow |
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