In some cases, these are nice elements that make life easier – think adaptive cruise control – while in other cases it is wasted development time – think massage chairs.
However, some functions stir up more emotions than others.
A new British survey shows that the start/stop feature is the most hated.
It is then when the engine shuts itself off at a standstill.
In modern mild and full hybrids, these systems are becoming more aggressive and the idea is to save fuel.
YouTuber as well as the mechanics Scotty Kilmer says:
– If you don’t use [funktionen] Will the engine last twice as long, notes the characterful mechanic and adds:
-The start/stop function is the stupidest thing that has come out in several years. 97 percent of the wear occurs when you start your car, so you want to continue with it? Not if you want your car to last longer.
However, the question turns out to be polarizing.
Service technician Marco Ribeiro from Björkman’s car in Falun has a different view of the button.
– In a way, I can understand how he thinks. But it’s not that easy. What loads the engine most is to start the car, but when the feature is used is [motorn] Already warm, he explains.
He emphasizes the purpose of the function: to reduce consumption and protect the environment.
Thus, there is no clear approach.
Cars that were early with start/stop functionality are perceived as slightly slower than cars that have debuted with it lately, as the function has been refined.
At the end of the day it is simply up to you what you think.