How to engage S mode in Golf 7?
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To engage S mode in the Golf 7, simply push the gear lever into the S position. S mode is the vehicle's sport mode, where the transmission can shift freely with delayed shift timing, allowing the engine to maintain higher RPMs for extended periods. This enables the car to operate at lower gears with higher RPMs for prolonged durations, resulting in greater torque output and acceleration. The Golf 7 is a compact car with body dimensions of 4255mm in length, 1799mm in width, and 1451mm in height, featuring a wheelbase of 2637mm, a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters, a trunk capacity of 501 liters, and a curb weight of 1260kg.
I've been driving a Golf 7 for three years, and shifting to S mode is actually very simple: After starting the car, press the brake pedal, then pull the gear lever directly backward from the D position once. The dashboard will immediately display 'S'. At this time, the throttle response is particularly sensitive, making overtaking especially exhilarating. However, be careful not to use S mode continuously in city traffic jams, as it can significantly increase fuel consumption. On long downhill slopes, I often switch to S mode to use the engine's braking force to control speed and reduce brake pad wear. Want to switch back to D mode? Just pull the gear lever backward once more to switch back.
Used to driving manual, I always thought automatics were boring—until I discovered the S mode in the Golf 7! Just lightly flick the gear lever from D to the manual position and push left to engage Sport mode. The revs instantly jump by 800 rpm, and the acceleration kicks in immediately. Last week, I tried taking mountain corners in S mode the whole way—the transmission holds gears longer to keep revs high, making post-corner acceleration exhilarating. But a heads-up: this mode guzzles fuel and may cause carbon buildup if overused. Best reserved for occasional fun.
