Did you know Eco mode on AWD cars is mostly RWD and great for snow donuts?

Electric Models Forum Kia EV6
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So, I found out Eco mode on AWD cars mainly uses the rear wheels, which makes it awesome for doing snow donuts. What do you all think?

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Haha, good times! But just so you know, Eco mode doesn’t mean it’s only RWD. The front wheels kick in when needed, like when starting or if the rear loses grip. Check the driver display; it shows how power is distributed.

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@E-mobilityExperts3
You’re right. FWD does kick in if the rear wheels slip or when you’re stopping. But for donuts, it’s better to use Normal or Sport mode since they don’t limit torque as much. Oh, and don’t forget to turn off traction control by holding the button for a few seconds. Any mode will work after that… maybe not Snow mode though.

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GT models with Drift mode are the real game-changers for this.

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Elliott said:
GT models with Drift mode are the real game-changers for this.

What’s Drift mode?

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Blane said:

Elliott said:
GT models with Drift mode are the real game-changers for this.

What’s Drift mode?

It’s a feature on full GT models. It sends most power to the rear wheels, keeps the car sideways, and turns off traction control. Pretty fun if you’re into that.

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@Elliott
So, it’s not on GT Line models, right?

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Blane said:
@Elliott
So, it’s not on GT Line models, right?

Yeah, it’s only on the full GT models.

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@Elliott
How do you activate Drift mode? Do the 2024 models have it?

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Frances said:
@Elliott
How do you activate Drift mode? Do the 2024 models have it?

Edit: Found this manual link.

If you’ve got a GT (not GT Line):

  1. Switch to Sport or GT mode.
  2. Turn off traction control.
  3. Press the brake pedal fully.
  4. Hold both paddles for 3 seconds.
  5. The dash will show Drift mode is on.
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Blane said:

Elliott said:
GT models with Drift mode are the real game-changers for this.

What’s Drift mode?

To turn on Drift mode: switch to GT drive mode, disable traction control by holding the button, press the brake, and pull both paddles. Have fun sliding!

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Elliott said:
GT models with Drift mode are the real game-changers for this.

I’m not a fan of Drift mode. It feels like I’m fighting against the car because it’s designed to keep the car sliding. I’d rather have full control myself.

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I’ve seen low-mileage GT models for $37,500. They’re really tempting.

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Shan said:
I’ve seen low-mileage GT models for $37,500. They’re really tempting.

You should go for it .

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Shan said:
I’ve seen low-mileage GT models for $37,500. They’re really tempting.

Don’t forget to budget for new tires, though.

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Drift mode is the way to go for snow donuts.

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I can confirm. Even if people are nitpicking here, the snow donut effect is still the same.

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Sport mode makes the car so fast it’s a bit hard to control sometimes.

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I just bought one yesterday. This forum has the kind of info I joined for.

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Keir said:
I just bought one yesterday. This forum has the kind of info I joined for.

Just a heads-up: the front motor still gets used in Eco mode, so it’s not fully RWD.