ultra twitchy throttle?

[DJJimGreen]

Since I test drove the vehicle, brand new, I've noticed the throttle on my MAX is incredibly sensitive. Like so much so, I'm confused when I read all these threads about the vehicle having a mediocre throttle response. From my experience, it feels like someone installed a throttle commander and put it to 100%. If I'm at a stop, it throws me back into my seat nearly every time I leave a stop light. With slight rain I lost traction multiple times making right turns at low speed.

Am I crazy? I don't have a lead foot. It just feels super aggressive. I've had the 4runner since new, so I don't think anything was installed on it. Just looking for someone else who has the same experience. I'm also in eco-mode, which makes it even more boggling that the throttle curve seems to be 0 to 100 within about 1000 RPMS. I was going to get a tune and it mentions a more responsive throttle, and I'm actually looking for something to make the throttle response SOFTER.

Anyone? Am I alone in this one?

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[pmedicj]

I came from a Ram 2500 6.4L and traded it for my 4Runner, I was blown away at how snappy and torquey it is. I’ve also owned many V6 Tacoma’s and a 5.7L Tundra but this 2.4L hybrid really takes the cake!

 

[DJJimGreen]

I actually wish it would chill out a bit. Reassuring though hearing it's not just me. I feel like the torque curve is a completely vertical line. lol

 

[4funner]

I had the iforce max and my girlfriend didnt like to drive it, she said the throttle was too touchy, and I agreed. Eco, normal, sport didnt make a difference. Traded it in for the gas and while it has less torque it feels way less touchy from a stop.

 

[Nodak]

if the throttle response is too twitchy, change the drive mode to eco, it will detune the engine and response to save gas

also works great as a snow mode for the engine in the winter

 

[zcmack]

mine seems really twitchy in normal mode. eco and sport seem fine on both ends of the spectrum but normal seems non-committal at times and overreactive at others.

 

[CAMTuning]

While most customers are looking for more responsive throttle, custom tuning can allow me to tailor throttle response and torque request for all modes to the owner's preference.

 

[mfoga]

I would be curious how many of those who find it twitchy have come from a previous hybrid vehicle? Having come from a number of them including PHEV I think I am use to all the torque immediately. The first one was kind of eye opening how much instant snap it had considering it was run by squirrels and had very little power numbers even combined.

 

[4Everest]

I actually wish it would chill out a bit. Reassuring though hearing it's not just me. I feel like the torque curve is a completely vertical line. lol

If you have the hybrid engine, it basically is. You have 184(?) lb-ft at 1 RPM.

 

[DJJimGreen]

If you have the hybrid engine, it basically is. You have 184(?) lb-ft at 1 RPM.

And it feels like it! I just wish they mapped the throttle to not be all 184ft-lb at 1RPM. lol

 

[DJJimGreen]

I would be curious how many of those who find it twitchy have come from a previous hybrid vehicle? Having come from a number of them including PHEV I think I am use to all the torque immediately. The first one was kind of eye opening how much instant snap it had considering it was run by squirrels and had very little power numbers even combined.

I came from a Tesla model Y, so an EV but definitely not a hybrid - I felt like it was a better curve. Maybe it's the weight, height, tires, all of the above? If you put your foot down in the tesla it went, but otherwise was pretty chill.

 

[DJJimGreen]

While most customers are looking for more responsive throttle, custom tuning can allow me to tailor throttle response and torque request for all modes to the owner's preference.

trust me, I'm looking at your services.

 

[Nodak]

lol do you people do not remember fwd torque steer from a stop

 

[bakutheleo]

Interesting...I have an ORP hybrid and do not think the throttle is touchy at all. I am coming from fairly wimpy vehicles--2020 RAV4 gas only, 2000 Sienna, and way back a 1984 Honda Civic. This one seems quite smooth, no touchiness at all. Responsive yes--much better power than any of my others, but seems natural. I drive almost exclusively in ECO mode.

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