Here’s how your Volvo saves fuel in Eco Drive mode
March 23 2022,
Volvo vehicles are designed to be the safest on the road and some of the most refined and comfortable. Volvo vehicles are also designed to be efficient, something that is a lot rarer to see in the luxury vehicle segment. Volvo offers a full lineup of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles to the market, but it also has developed technologies that make it easier to preserve fuel and improve efficiency behind the wheel.
One of the easiest ways to preserve fuel in a Volvo vehicle is by enabling the Eco Drive mode. This mode can be selected through the infotainment system or using a rotary dial next to the gearbox. When you select the Eco Drive mode, your Volvo adjusts a variety of parameters to ensure the most efficient driving experience.
Experts will tell you that Volvo is Eco Drive mode is one of the most impressive in the industry, having a notable impact on fuel economy without sacrificing driving pleasure or functionality. You don't lose any of the features and characteristics that you enjoy in your Volvo, these features and characteristics are simply adjusted to provide better overall fuel economy.
Here is what will happen when you select Eco Drive mode in your Volvo vehicle:
- The automatic gearbox modifies its shifting points
- The engine output is modified
- The accelerator pedal responds differently
- Eco Coast mode is activated
- The suspension lowers the vehicle to improve aerodynamics
The Eco Coast mode is one of the most interesting features of the Eco Drive mode. As a matter of fact, Eco Coast has been the subject of many articles across the industry including in such publications as Autoblog. Just like the name implies, Eco Coast allows the Volvo vehicle to coast in appropriate situations by disengaging the transmission from the engine and reducing fuel consumption.
As for the gearbox, engine, and accelerator, they are all tuned to provide the perfect balance of efficiency and performance. Give us a call today and put Volvo Eco Mode to the test for yourself. We promise you will not be disappointed.