Sport mode shifts closer to redline, and holds the rpms a bit higher. I love driving the X in Sport mode on the highway. i usually have such a grin on my face, when i pull into my driveway, i forget its in sport and struggle to put it in reverse! (I'm one of "those" who back into the carport!)

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2003 X5 3.0i (02/2003) sport package, Sapphire black metallic / Black Dakota Sport seats. compass mirror retrofit, trailer hitch retrofit, Prodigy P2 trailer brake controller installed, PDC retrofit, Lumbar support retrofit. heated rear seats retrofitted. Running boards retrofitted and subwoofer install in progress. 4.8is Brakes installed front and back. Bluetooth TCU installed, Rear Fog lights installed. Retrofitted reclining rear seat backs.