[UMRdyldo]

I really wish people would stop calling the "S" mode on the gear selector sport mode. Sport mode is a button you press that sharpens the throttle tip-in and power steering assist. The CR-V doesn't have this feature. "S" mode is analogous to taking a regular transmission out of overdrive. "S" mode forces the CVT to hold a lower ratio for situations where you would want a lower gear such as engine breaking, overtaking, climbing up a steep hill, etc. It's not a sport mode and not meant to be used in lieu of "D". The RAV4, Rogue, Accord, Camry all have a sport mode, however the CR-V and Civic unfortunately do not.

http://news.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=9405-en

That's straight out of the Honda press release. If they call it Sport then that's good enough for anyone on this forum.

If you don't consider less boost lag, more horsepower and better RPM holding sporty then so be it. But at least stop acting like you are absolutely right.

 

[MangoConChile]

Nope, as the SUV has enough power for me with it off.

 

[racoon]

2017 Owners Manual Page 455:

D: Drive
Used for normal driving

S: Drive (S)
Used:
● For better acceleration
● To increase engine braking
● When going up or down hills

The only "Sport" references I see are to the SiriusXM Live Sports Alerts. (and yes, I'm ignoring "sport" as part of words like transportation)

 

[MazingerV]

I really wish people would stop calling the "S" mode on the gear selector sport mode. Sport mode is a button you press that sharpens the throttle tip-in and power steering assist. The CR-V doesn't have this feature. "S" mode is analogous to taking a regular transmission out of overdrive. "S" mode forces the CVT to hold a lower ratio for situations where you would want a lower gear such as engine breaking, overtaking, climbing up a steep hill, etc. It's not a sport mode and not meant to be used in lieu of "D". The RAV4, Rogue, Accord, Camry all have a sport mode, however the CR-V and Civic unfortunately do not.

http://news.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=9405-en

That's straight out of the Honda press release. If they call it Sport then that's good enough for anyone on this forum.

If you don't consider less boost lag, more horsepower and better RPM holding sporty then so be it. But at least stop acting like you are absolutely right.

Here is the quote:

"the console-mounted gear selector includes an "S" or Sport mode that provides a sport-shift schedule that delays upshifting for more available power, and provides greater engine braking"

 

[jdcrv]

We could pretend it stands for "Supercharged". That would have to be worth at least a 30 hp bump. riving:

 

[911medic]

I really wish people would stop calling the "S" mode on the gear selector sport mode. Sport mode is a button you press that sharpens the throttle tip-in and power steering assist. The CR-V doesn't have this feature. "S" mode is analogous to taking a regular transmission out of overdrive. "S" mode forces the CVT to hold a lower ratio for situations where you would want a lower gear such as engine breaking, overtaking, climbing up a steep hill, etc. It's not a sport mode and not meant to be used in lieu of "D". The RAV4, Rogue, Accord, Camry all have a sport mode, however the CR-V and Civic unfortunately do not.

That's what Honda themselves calls it, as others have said. Good enough for me.

http://news.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=9405-en

 

[911medic]

I'm using it now as an attempt to reduce the oil dilution problem I'm having. At least until the weather warms up around here.

At 78 mph, sport mode has the engine RPMs at about 3300, vs about 2500-2600 in D. This equated to about a 5 mpg difference this last weekend while traveling for Easter.

 

[lmaxim]

if the pic i saw - showing P N D S L - you mean "sport mode" being the S, what planet is that from? sorry, but my driver's education and years of driving never called that "sport". if i recall, it can also be listed under D as 2 and 1.

 

[MikEXL]

if the pic i saw - showing P N D S L - you mean "sport mode" being the S, what planet is that from? sorry, but my driver's education and years of driving never called that "sport". if i recall, it can also be listed under D as 2 and 1.

Honda themselves call it sport mode, sport. If they listed it under D as 2 and 1, then there'd be a 2 and 1 on my CRV...
But I don't see a 2 and 1.
I "do" see an S which is described as Sport mode, as shown above with link provided;

S-Range Control

To allow the driver to alter the operation of the CVT, the console-mounted gear selector includes an "S" or Sport mode that provides a sport-shift schedule that delays upshifting for more available power, and provides greater engine braking.

 

[lmaxim]

thanks, MikEXL


CVT Automatic Modes
The transmission can be operated in 3 different fully automatic forward modes with the console-mounted straight-gate shifter.

The D mode is ideal for most driving situations, and combines fuel efficiency with smooth operation and responsive power when needed. The S mode is for more performance-oriented driving, and features more aggressive transmission mapping to keep engine rpm higher for greater acceleration and response. The L mode is ideal for situations when additional engine braking is desired, such as in mountainous driving.

S-Range Control
To allow the driver to alter the operation of the CVT, the console-mounted gear selector includes an "S" or Sport mode that provides a sport-shift schedule that delays upshifting for more available power, and provides greater engine braking.

 

[racoon]

While it is interesting that the press releases call it "Sport", that's not what the Owners Manual calls it.

Since Honda itself can't figure it out, call it whatever makes you feel best about it.

 

[LQQK_OUT]

While it is interesting that the press releases call it "Sport", that's not what the Owners Manual calls it.

It seems to me the owners manual is providing basic/generic information whereas that press release is providing more detailed technical information, similar to what one may find in a service manual. For instance, take the ECON button.

Owner's Manual:
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine, transmission, climate control system, and cruise control.
While in ECON mode, the climate control system has greater temperature fluctuations.

Press Release:
Every 2017 CR-V is equipped with a green ECON button located on the center console near the shift lever. Activating ECON mode helps improve fuel efficiency by modifying throttle mapping and HVAC operation. The Drive-by-Wire throttle system provides more gradual response, and to save additional energy, the climate control's fan speeds are lowered incrementally and other climate control system characteristics are altered based on the conditions.

 

[rollinhonda]

Good finish. 'Nuff said, the beaten horse is dead.

 

[shimmy]

Good finish. 'Nuff said, the beaten horse is dead.

Yeah, I can't believe something so trivial resulted in so many posts. Bloody remarkable, some of the things I see on forums.



As for sport/s/steroid/super fantastic mode, no I have not used it. I have been too focused on trying to get max fuel economy (I'm not the main driver so i haven't driven it much) so maybe that will wear off and I'll start to open this thing up a bit more. I have found the acceleration in regular D to be plenty enough for my use.

 

[racoon]

It seems to me the owners manual is providing basic/generic information whereas that press release is providing more detailed technical information, similar to what one may find in a service manual. For instance, take the ECON button.

I think you got it backward.

Press releases are marketing and sales pitches.
Owners Manuals are the instructions on how to operate the vehicle and how everything works.

 

[lmaxim]

Yeah, I can't believe something so trivial resulted in so many posts. Bloody remarkable, some of the things I see on forums.

better read than the depressing posts about oil/fuel, channels missing... :Surrender:

 

[LQQK_OUT]

It seems to me the owners manual is providing basic/generic information whereas that press release is providing more detailed technical information, similar to what one may find in a service manual. For instance, take the ECON button.

I think you got it backward.

Press releases are marketing and sales pitches.
Owners Manuals are the instructions on how to operate the vehicle and how everything works.

I'm not understanding what you think I got backwards. I claimed a particular press release mentioned in this thread had pertinent information that wasn't in the owners manual and had information that would also be in a typical service manual. Owners manuals typically do not contain information on how the vehicle works, they contain information on how to operate the vehicle.

If you look through your owners manual, can you find any information on the horsepower and torque rating of the engine? Can you find any information on the cvt transmission and the gear ratio's? This is information that is put out there by marketing and I bet this same information is in the service manual. My point being press releases may have more detailed information than what's in the owner's manual.

 

[racoon]

@LQQK_OUT

Thanks for your response, but we will have to disagree on this subject.

 

[UMRdyldo]

@LQQK_OUT

Thanks for your response, but we will have to disagree on this subject.

Well at least we can all agree that Honda calls it Sport and no one is wrong for calling it that.

 

[bbnn]

I've always treated "S" or "Sports" mode as the old D3 from my old '05. I use it when i really really wanna overtake, hills, or during really cold days and i wanna get the heat up faster. Other than that, Id ont really use it because it doesnt really feel like "sport mode." My mom got a 2017 Lexus RX350, that things drives like my dad's old '14 Pilot and that has a sports mode. I tried it and THAT feels like a sports mode. By that i mean the throttle sensitivty is def up. Our "sports" mode on the other hand doesn't come close to that, it really just feels like a D3