Difference between Sport S and S+

[duerrs]

Has anyone ever read or confirmed the actual differences between Sport S and Sports S+? I've only had the truck a little over a week, but to me, they feel the same. Haven't found anything in the manual. Just curious....thanks in advance!

 

[Sonny]

one has a plus sign after it

 

[nevesxis]

I can't tell you exactly, but -- on other cars -- this typically means:

1. Upshifts happen @ higher rev points, and downshifts happen earlier with PLUS.
2. Suspension is stiffer with PLUS.
3. Exhaust note is more aggressive w/PLUS -- I know the GX has a mode that enhances the real exhaust with enhanced sound via the audio system.

Again, I have no specifics on how this works with the GX550; as always, YMMV...

 

[incognito.gx]

Has anyone ever read or confirmed the actual differences between Sport S and Sports S+? I've only had the truck a little over a week, but to me, they feel the same. Haven't found anything in the manual. Just curious....thanks in advance!

 

[Sonny]

I'll tell you this none of the drive modes transmission changes remove the 2-1 harsh downshifting lol

 

[duerrs]

I'll tell you this none of the drive modes transmission changes remove the 2-1 harsh downshifting lol

My truck was built on 9/10/2026, and so far with only 600 miles, I have not experienced this once. I am aware of the complaint, so I have been ultra-sensitive when stopping. I'll keep you updated as the miles accrue.

 

[duerrs]

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I actually did read this in the manual. If there is a difference, it is very slight!