Can the Civic be driven in S mode all the time?
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The Civic should not be driven in S mode all the time. S mode, also known as Sport mode, enhances driving pleasure when the vehicle is in this mode. However, the vehicle's gear shifting becomes less responsive, increasing the engine's power output, which can lead to greater wear and tear on the transmission. Below are specific details about the Civic: 1. The manufacturer of the Civic is Dongfeng Honda. Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. was established on July 16, 2003, with its headquarters located in the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone. The company is a joint venture between China's Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd., Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., and Japan's Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2. The vehicle's body dimensions are as follows: length 4517 mm, width 1799 mm, height 1434 mm, wheelbase 2700 mm, front track 1547 mm, rear track 1563 mm, minimum ground clearance 104 mm. The vehicle is a four-door, five-seater sedan with a fuel tank capacity of 47 liters.
I remember buying a Civic a few years ago. Driving in Sport mode on the highway was exhilarating—the throttle response was sharp, and the acceleration was incredibly fast. But the fuel consumption shot up dramatically. During my daily commute in congested city traffic, the fuel gauge would drop alarmingly after just a week. Tire wear also became noticeably faster, and the engine roared much louder. It felt like long-term aggressive driving wasn’t great for the car, so I generally only use Sport mode occasionally on open roads or highways. This way, I can satisfy my driving cravings without worrying too much about my wallet or the car’s lifespan. A friend shared a similar experience—unless you’re drifting every day, there’s really no need to keep Sport mode on all the time.
