What does the ECO in Trumpchi GS4 ECO mean?
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ECO refers to the car's economic driving mode function. ECO is an English abbreviation formed by the combination of Ecology (environmental protection), Conservation (energy saving), and Optimization (power). The Eco mode is further divided into active eco driving mode and non-active eco driving mode. When the ECO indicator light on the dashboard illuminates, it indicates that the vehicle's economic mode has been activated. ECO mode is categorized into active and non-active types. The difference lies in the fact that the active type has its own dedicated button, allowing the driver to choose whether to activate it. When the driver presses the ECO mode switch, the dashboard indicator light immediately turns on, and the vehicle automatically begins adjusting settings such as throttle opening, transmission shift logic, and air conditioning output power. Non-active ECO mode does not have a dedicated button. When the dashboard ECO indicator light illuminates, it serves merely as a reminder function. The ECO system automatically evaluates your driving behavior. If your current driving operation achieves the optimal fuel supply, the dashboard will simultaneously display the ECO indicator light. Most vehicles employ the active ECO driving mode, meaning they have their own switch button. Therefore, during daily driving, the ECO mode can generally be activated. However, it is unnecessary to enable ECO mode when driving at speeds exceeding 120 km/h, during idle parking, in N/P gear, or in manual mode, especially when climbing hills. Doing so would not only fail to demonstrate the fuel-saving characteristics of ECO but also affect the vehicle's power. Additionally, ECO mode typically becomes ineffective under the following circumstances: When the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometers per hour, the system prioritizes speed, causing the ECO mode to automatically deactivate. During idle parking or when in N/P gear or manual mode, ECO mode may also become ineffective. When high torque output is required, such as when climbing a hill, the engine control unit prioritizes ensuring sufficient power to drive the vehicle, and the ECO mode will not function in such scenarios.
I remember when I first drove the Trumpchi GS4, the ECO mode was my favorite. The ECO in Trumpchi GS4 stands for 'Economy Mode,' simply put, it's a fuel-saving switch. With a press of the ECO button on the center console, the car seems to switch to an energy-saving mode—the throttle response becomes less aggressive, the transmission shifts smoothly, and the dashboard displays real-time fuel consumption to remind me to drive gently. On long trips or during city traffic jams, using it can save a lot on fuel costs, roughly about 10% less than in normal mode. However, it's worth noting that the power output becomes softer, making overtaking less exhilarating. The design of this feature in the Trumpchi GS4 is quite thoughtful, especially with rising fuel prices today—saving fuel means saving money, and it's also more environmentally friendly by reducing exhaust emissions. I recommend beginners give it a try; once you get used to it, it becomes quite handy.
