What does sport mode actually do?

[technics100]

What does sport mode do? I have a 2018 2.0t 220bhp front wheel drive.. seems to me is all it does it make the steering heavier.  I know it generally makes the gears change later, but if in normal and I plant the throttle the car will kick down 2 or 3 gears and rev to redline.. so is that any different from sport?  Any change in shifting, noise etc?? 

[freelunch]

The suspension stiffens up a bit, too.

[technics100]

7 minutes ago, freelunch said:

The suspension stiffens up a bit, too.

 

Even if you don't have DCC?

[WeeDee]

I believe it also improves throttle response. If you press on the "I" at the top of the screen, it will give you and idea of the changes. 

Edited 3 November, 2018 by danmaca

[freelunch]

No. I presumed you had DCC when you said "Sport Mode" and the steering got heavier. Are you referring to flicking back the automatic selector between sport and drive? 

[flyingpigvrs]

It improves the throttle response and hold the gears longer. 

 

Yes if you plant your foot in normal mode it will still fly but I find you don't need to plant your foot as much in sport mode to get the same response. 

 

Definitely feels quicker, even though the power output is the same in either mode. 

[technics100]

On 03/11/2018 at 20:31, freelunch said:

No. I presumed you had DCC when you said "Sport Mode" and the steering got heavier. Are you referring to flicking back the automatic selector between sport and drive? 

 

No, selecting sport mode on the centre console button. 

[freelunch]

Then you do have DCC (adaptive chassis control), or I'm very confused. 

[DjEatch]

Drive mode is selectable without dcc. It affects the throttle curve, steering weight, air con and fake exhaust sound. It can also allow coasting in a day model.

[Esseesse200]

Just leave it alone In sport and you’ll not have to worry about what it does lol. It just works Haha

[freelunch]

12 minutes ago, DjEatch said:

Drive mode is selectable without dcc. It affects the throttle curve, steering weight, air con and fake exhaust sound. It can also allow coasting in a day model.

 

I didn't realise this. I just assumed that a Sport Mode would give you a stiffer suspension, too. I had to go back and read the manual. I see that the OP is not offered a Comfort Mode, either. Apologies.

[DjEatch]

No apology required :-)