Anyone else have issues accelerating?

[Husker4Life83]

So I have had it happen a few times in my 2026 ORP Hybrid. I have let off the throttle and then quickly gotten back on but I get very little to no power. Most instances are when I get cut off in traffic and I let off but don't need to brake and then need to get back on the gas. The first time I thought it was something I did but it seems to happen pretty often.

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[4funner]

Yes, I noticed this behavior often with my hybrid. Mostly noticed it in the highway when unexpectedly mashing the pedal to get out of someone's way or merge. It didnt seem to happen with smooth throttle inputs. I assume it is trying to manage torque to protect the clutches.

 

[RunnerRocks]

Non-hybrid ORP. Unless I'm cruising at mostly steady speed without large hills, I use Tow-Haul Mode for a more responsive shift strategy.

 

[Vincenzo]

I just returned from Europe and drove a Corolla hybrid. I will never, I repeat, I will never buy a hybrid

 

[Nodak]

its worse if you are in eco mode. put it into one of the sport modes.

 

[BadTrainDriver]

I just returned from Europe and drove a Corolla hybrid. I will never, I repeat, I will never buy a hybrid

Not an apples to apples comparison between the Corolla and the 4Runner hybrid systems.

 

[get.outside.75]

I just returned from Europe and drove a Corolla hybrid. I will never, I repeat, I will never buy a hybrid

Are you really going to use a 138HP Corolla hybrid with 105lb/ft of torque as your basis for how a hybrid drives? I have two hybrids, my 4Runner and 2024 Accord Hybrid. My 4Runner has much more get up and go than the Accord (not likely faster because of the weight but it pulls harder). I get 18mpg, the Accord gets 40-45. Two very different hybrid setups....

 

[4funner]

Yea I have a 2013 prius and I think it is awesome. Great mpg , super reliable. It's not a race car but serves its purpose well. Whereas I didnt like my hybrid 4runner, I sold it and got a non hybrid. Different strokes for different folks.

 

[Vincenzo]

I am not talking about HP or torque. I was not happy about the driving characteristics. Felt like it was always fighting between gas and electric. Constantly felt a surging thing. When in electric, let your foot off the gas, and it abruptly slows down.

 

[Nodak]

the hybrid system in the BoF vehicles doesnt always goes into regen mode when off the gas

the hybrid unibody systems are built to regen every time they can

so your experience in the corolla is 180 from the taco, 4R, tundra, sequoia, lc250

 

[127.0.0.1]

I am not talking about HP or torque. I was not happy about the driving characteristics. Felt like it was always fighting between gas and electric. Constantly felt a surging thing. When in electric, let your foot off the gas, and it abruptly slows down.

I don't know man...I have a 2022rav4 hybrid (mg1,mg2,mgr) and from every angle it is the most superior 'driving in all conditions' vehicle I have ever owned. quick, sporty enough, great on gas, stomps when you need it, and butter smooth transitions between ice on/off. yes I can feel ice on/off on occasion but it is not jarring or anything really noticeable. but just 'press gas and go', it's amazing.

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