So far I've notice when I'm in sport mode D, it up shifts at a higher rev and it does match rev down shifting when you are braking from a high rev. It works great!

I cant decide whats more fun, driving in M mode or D with sport mode on....any thoughts?

Feeling lazy? Switch to Sport Mode D; Feeling bored? Manual Mode :D

i wonder if gas mileage is affected while in manual mode? do you HAVE to be
in (d) mode to get the 34 miles per gallon?

Yes, it almost has to affect it negatively..stays in lower gears longer...higher revs...but well worth it!
I wish it was in sport mode as default and you had to put it in "eco" mode when desired. I get tired of pushing the button every time I get in the car.
AND when you use cruise control it automatically shuts off but they should have programmed it to turn back on after cruise is turned off.

I think you need a team of reindeer pulling the car with the motor off to actually get 34 mpg...

I would love to see how bad the effect really is on fuel consumption. I think I'll need to do a few test tanks with and without the sport mode engaged 100% of the time.

I have sport engaged about 50% of the time, and drive approximately 60/40 (traffic/hwy) driving. I average about 26.5 mpg right now.

If it's not too bad, I'll keep it on all the time. The car is so much more responsive in sport mode, and actually feels safer to me (when I have to make a quick pass or evasive maneuver.

yes! not trying to be cute,but this is what i thought as well. "holds" shift points longer electronically,thus affecting gas mileage!..was wondering if guys can chime in,and indicate WHAT kind of gas mileage you are experiencing in the '"sport",and manual modes?..also,it's good to know it reverts to "drive" mode when in cruise control!

ehe! he! he! doesn't surprise me,as the gearing is still compromised on the
performance side!

yes! this would be great! i think there is enough interest for you to do that!
i'm curious as hell,because maybe the "stick" can get close to what the "slush"
box can achieve in gas mileage while the slush is in the sport,and manual modes!..just sayin'

I have regularly gotten 34 mpg while doing 70-75

one can assume you are in "drive" mode on cruise?

Pretty sure you can only be in drive mode on cruise.

Yes, this is true...sport mode is turned off as soon as cruise control is set.
...and I regularly get 34mpg...80% hwy back and forth to work...75 mph avg speed