What are the differences between D gear and S gear?

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DelAliyah
07/30/25 8:52am
D gear is the drive gear. S gear is actually the abbreviation of "sport" in English, which is the sports mode of the car. The following is a detailed introduction to the differences between D gear and S gear: 1. S gear is more responsive than D gear: After shifting into S gear, the upshift will be delayed. During driving, if you suddenly press the accelerator, S gear will react quickly, while D gear will take a little longer to respond. When you press the accelerator, D gear is relatively more gentle. 2. S gear consumes more fuel than D gear: While pursuing speed advantages, S gear also squeezes the output of power. Long-term use of S gear will naturally result in higher fuel consumption than D gear due to increased air intake. However, you won't experience the driving pleasure of S gear in D gear mode. 3. S gear is more powerful when climbing hills: When climbing a hill, if you don't switch to S gear, you will notice that the car's engine makes some abnormal noises. This happens because the engine cannot provide sufficient power at low RPMs, so it is advisable to use S gear when climbing hills.
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