[svxistentialist]

Originally Posted by NiftySVX

I suspect I'll be driving in power mode all the time come next week

When I had the Japanese SVX, I used it switched on all the time.

We have often discussed the fact that Power Mode is a misnomer. BMW call their version "Sport" mode, which is closer to correct.

However, "Access to Power" mode would be a more accurate description. The gearbox maps let you rev out the gears, and give quicker kickdown. Both of these let you use the upper rev ranges more, and as we know from dyno maps, this in fact lets you access the higher horsepower section of the engine's output.

Win win situation.