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Drivers have been advised\u00a0on when they should use a high-performance button on their car.<\/p>\n
Many new cars that feature automatic gearboxes, particularly hybrids and electric models, feature a Sport Mode which can be engaged to improve the way the vehicle drives.<\/p>\n
The automotive advice website Hotcars.com\u00a0noted that engaging this mode can help to make the car accelerate faster and high a higher top speed than in its usual driving setting.<\/p>\n
The company explained that the mode can improve performance by letting the engine rev higher before changing gears.<\/p>\n
Whilst this makes the car quicker off the mark and sound like a supercar, it does have a side effect that all drivers should be aware of before engaging it.<\/p>\n
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With the engine revving higher than normal, Sport Mode makes a car less fuel efficient, particularly if the driver uses it to accelerate harshly.<\/p>\n
However, since many cars allow drivers to engage the mode with the push of a button on the dashboard, Hotcars.com suggested that motorists only turn it on when they want some extra power.<\/p>\n
The company also noted that many cars will reset to a normal driving mode each time that the vehicle is restarted.<\/p>\n
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Hotcars.com also advised drivers that using Sport Mode during every journey could wear out the cars engine faster.<\/p>\n
Whilst manufacturers design engines to last longer than before, working an engine harder can cause prolonged damage to the gearbox.<\/p>\n
Additionally, cornering at higher speeds could lead to increased tire wear, increasing the potential of accidents if the treads on them are too low.<\/b><\/p>\n
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Some models to feature Sport Mode also include adjustable suspension that becomes firmer when the function is turned on.<\/p>\n
Whilst this can improve the vehicle\u2019s handling and steering, cutting down on body roll at high speeds, it could lead to occupants experiencing motion sickness.<\/p>\n
Conversely, a number of models with adjustable suspension also feature a Comfort Mode, which sacrifices some performance for an improved ride quality.<\/p>\n