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Previously when towing the vehicle was always in Drive and in Eco mode. Recently as a result of hint on another forum I decided to use the Sport mode and paddle system so vehicle was driven manually. Fuel consumption improved quite a bit by almost 2mpg for exactly the same journey. I was getting just under 24mpg which i think is good for a 3.0l lump while towing.
Apparently using the Sport mode the vehicle is not constantly changing gear, it lowers the vehicle to aero mode and with paddle system you are able to change gears quicker and also move into 8th gear quicker. The 8th gear is a cruising gear and will not activate under 50mph.
Apparently using the Sport mode the vehicle is not constantly changing gear, it lowers the vehicle to aero mode and with paddle system you are able to change gears quicker and also move into 8th gear quicker. The 8th gear is a cruising gear and will not activate under 50mph.