to operate at lower revolutions per minute, or RPM, during normal driving.
Lower engine speeds generally meant less fuel consumption, reduced engine noise, and a smoother driving experience under suitable conditions.
Economy 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” setting
