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What is the difference between S gear and D gear?

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VonCali

07/24/25 8:09pm

D gear and S gear differ in the following aspects: 1. Different Main Functions; 1. D gear: It is the most common gear in automatic transmission vehicles, enabling the car to automatically select the appropriate gear while moving forward. 2. S gear: It represents the sports mode of the car. 2. Different Characteristics; 1. D gear: As one of the most common gears in automatic transmission vehicles, it belongs to the forward gear category and covers all forward gears within the vehicle's automatic transmission. 2. S gear: When using S gear, the engine's fuel injection volume increases due to higher RPM, resulting in greater power output. Additionally, the suspension becomes stiffer compared to normal mode, reducing body roll during cornering. 3. Different Principles; 1. D gear: When the gear shift lever is placed in D gear, the hydraulic control system automatically engages the corresponding forward gear based on throttle opening signals and vehicle speed signals. It shifts up or down among forward gears according to the output shaft speed and engine RPM changes, achieving automatic transmission functionality. 2. S gear: In S gear sports mode, the transmission can shift freely but delays the shifting timing, keeping the engine at high RPM for a longer period. This allows the car to maintain low gear and high RPM for extended durations, thereby delivering greater torque output and acceleration.

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VanMalia

08/11/25 11:01am

In my daily driving, I've noticed that D (Drive) mode is the standard automatic transmission setting, where the car shifts gears smoothly on its own, making it ideal for city commutes or highway cruising—both fuel-efficient and quiet. In contrast, S (Sport) mode is what I switch to when tackling mountain roads or wanting to overtake. It keeps the engine RPM higher, delivering sharper throttle response and exhilarating acceleration. However, the trade-off is noticeably higher fuel consumption, and prolonged use can strain the transmission. After my last continuous mountain run, I distinctly heard the engine grow louder. So, use it wisely: while Sport mode spices up driving, safety still relies on D mode’s steady progress. For traffic jams or long trips, D mode suffices—don’t sacrifice prudence for a momentary thrill.

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