What is the difference between D gear and S gear in an automatic transmission?

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LaAlexander
07/29/25 12:05pm
The differences between D gear and S gear in an automatic transmission are: 1. Different response: S gear shifts up later, and when you suddenly step on the accelerator while driving, S gear responds quickly; D gear shifts up with a gentler response speed. 2. Different power: S gear has stronger power and is generally used for overtaking or climbing slopes; D gear operates with less engine power and is used for normal road driving. Other gears in an automatic transmission are: 1. D gear refers to the drive gear; 2. R gear refers to the reverse gear; 3. P gear refers to the parking gear; 4. L gear refers to the low gear; 5. N gear refers to the neutral gear; 6. W gear refers to the snow/rain gear; 7. S gear refers to the sport mode driving gear.
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