« Reply #21 on: 22 May 2022, 08:56 »
I think I’ve always been a lone voice (nothing unusual there) but actually quite like stop start and auto-restart. Pumping fumes when stationary isn’t something I’m keen on, particularly in urban areas. The system seems to work well enough though, I tend to zone out when sat stationary, taking in my surroundings and that nice shudder as the car kicks back into life leads to a quick check of the mirrors etc and ready for action again. Whether it reduces fuel use or overall emissions I don’t know but it is a good idea in theory.
Occasionally it stops the engine a little too early before the car has actually stopped when I’m not even stopping (just slowing for something) but generally it’s much improved from previous generations.
And as Joe says, it doesn’t seem to do it in Sport mode.
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