mode was not designed for maximum performance.
If a driver pressed the accelerator aggressively, some systems were less eager to immediately drop into a lower gear. The response could feel slower compared with a sportier transmission setting.
That was intentional.
The idea was to encourage calmer acceleration and reduce unnecessary high-RPM driving. Drivers who used the “E” settingwere essentially telling the vehicle that fuel efficiency mattered more than quick acceleration.
For many people, this created a noticeably more relaxed driving experience.
The engine remained quieter.
Gear changes often happened sooner.
The vehicle felt less eager to race through the rev
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