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lightning



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Driving modes?
Can anyone tell me if the Defender D250 in Commercial specification has any driving mode options?
Such as normal/eco/sport

l had a look on the menu and couldn't find anything but there's various buttons on the centre console.
Post #972474 26th Nov 2022 4:56pm
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LR Nuts



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see link

https://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/model/...261_en_GBR


then scroll down to 'Driving Programs'
Post #972479 26th Nov 2022 5:08pm
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lightning



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Thank you for the information

It doesn't look like there's anything to change how the vehicle responds on the road, such as "sport" or "eco" mode

For instance l test drove a Volvo and in "eco" it changed up sooner and there was less performance, whereas in "Sport" it hung onto the gears longer before changing up.
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mse



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
Sport is dove via the gear stick
Eco hit terrain response and knock it back 1 for eco Mike
Post #972489 26th Nov 2022 6:18pm
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lightning



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ls that the S +/- on the left of the gear selector?

Reason l am asking is, whatever mode it's in at the moment, if you are driving at a steady speed and hit the gas, nothing happens for about three seconds and then it surges forward and feels like someone has gone into the back of you it's so sudden.
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lightning wrote:
Thank you for the information

It doesn't look like there's anything to change how the vehicle responds on the road, such as "sport" or "eco" mode



eco mode explained

https://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/docume...c/G2398149
Post #972497 26th Nov 2022 7:06pm
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"S" on the gear shift = sport mode (knock it to the left), holds on to gears longer. Also allows you to shift up or down manually, which is also useful off-road to make it hold 1st, etc. Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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Post #972513 26th Nov 2022 9:42pm
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LR Nuts



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reminds me of the old Freelander 1 auto 'sport edition' around 2004 plate Very Happy

Yes the L663 is the same.
Post #972515 26th Nov 2022 9:59pm
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lightning



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Great thank you l will give that a go.

ls it better to be in this mode when towing a caravan, or just leave it in Auto?
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Leave it in auto. The best tow car I have driven!
Post #972576 27th Nov 2022 12:11pm
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