FWD model owners, what does the Drive Mode knob do?

[MELISSAB]

I'm confused about the Drive Mode knob in FWD models. I know there are the four modes available to AWD models, but what does it do in FWD models? One of the forum members posted a photo showing the blank face plate under the knob but then said the different drive modes showed in the in dash display. Curious what it actually does if anything and if nothing then why is the knob still there?

 

[ATL3630]

Sport mode holds revs at a higher rpm. Gets you marginally better performance and worse gas mileage.

 

[nuttermcbutter]

FWD has sport, eco, comfort and smart mode. I think it's only missing snow and the lock button. We drive mostly in sport because it makes the Telluride hum for such a big vehicle.

 

[Big T]

I'm confused about the Drive Mode knob in FWD models. I know there are the four modes available to AWD models, but what does it do in FWD models? One of the forum members posted a photo showing the blank face plate under the knob but then said the different drive modes showed in the in dash display. Curious what it actually does if anything and if nothing then why is the knob still there?

The most recent one I drove was FWD, one previous was AWD. The knob is there to change modes, and that respective mode appears on the small screen between the gauges. The AWD model actually showed the mode next to the knob.