Drive Mode Select. The new automatic transmission offers a choice of drive modes that allow you to customise the powertrain’s responses to driver inputs, enhancing your fuel economy or acceleration. The Sorento combustion diesel model offers four drive modes, Eco, Comfort, Sport and Smart, while the Sorento Self-charging Hybrid offers Eco, Sport and Smart modes. Drive Mode Select also adapts the weight of the rack-mounted power steering system, for more relaxed or more immediate, engaging steering responses.