[Roger D.]

Folks, after a long test drive yesterday, we just put down a deposit on a 2023 Highline due in a month or two. It's coming in with the 19" wheel package and with ventilated seats deleted due to chip shortage.

Test drive was mainly to see if I could live with the current throttle mapping and any turbo lag. I drive a 2016 Civic with a CVT and you do get used to that one long gear and smooth (yet mushy) acceleration. Happy to report that although yes there were occasional flat spots on the up and downshift, it was no big thing and I know in time I will drive through it and adjust (and or benefit from future adjusted throttle mapping adjustments). Any lag was not any way close to being dangerous, etc. Power was there when I needed it. Yes, Sport mode was preferred over Drive (Normal) mode. I liked the bit heavier steering and shifts were better. Cabin noise was a bit loud, but pretty sure it was coming from the snow tires. Note, drove a 2022 AWD dealer tester.

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[yokomomma]

If you're looking to experience the throttle lag, you really need to drive the car for a few days on your normal routes. I did 10 minute test drives 2 times at different dealers and never noticed anything unusual. Would never have bought the vehicle if I knew what the real world experience would be like. I got the software update back in early December with high anticipation and would say it made little difference. I have a 2022 SE AWD for my daily driver company car and a 2022 S AWD for employees to use.

 

[Roger D.]

If you're looking to experience the throttle lag, you really need to drive the car for a few days on your normal routes. I did 10 minute test drives 2 times at different dealers and never noticed anything unusual. Would never have bought the vehicle if I knew what the real world experience would be like. I got the software update back in early December with high anticipation and would say it made little difference. I have a 2022 SE AWD for my daily driver company car and a 2022 S AWD for employees to use.

Fair point...however, note I had the car out by myself for well over an hour...retraced my daily commute...highway and downtown bumper to bumper traffic. I agree with you that 10 min. test drives are not near enough to get the feel of the car. Sorry yours is not working our for you. Hope I have a better experience with mine.

 

[Misha7128]

Folks, after a long test drive yesterday, we just put down a deposit on a 2023 Highline due in a month or two. It's coming in with the 19" wheel package and with ventilated seats deleted due to chip shortage.

Test drive was mainly to see if I could live with the current throttle mapping and any turbo lag. I drive a 2016 Civic with a CVT and you do get used to that one long gear and smooth (yet mushy) acceleration. Happy to report that although yes there were occasional flat spots on the up and downshift, it was no big thing and I know in time I will drive through it and adjust (and or benefit from future adjusted throttle mapping adjustments). Any lag was not any way close to being dangerous, etc. Power was there when I needed it. Yes, Sport mode was preferred over Drive (Normal) mode. I liked the bit heavier steering and shifts were better. Cabin noise was a bit loud, but pretty sure it was coming from the snow tires. Note, drove a 2022 AWD dealer tester.

Thanks

Enjoy it! I have Taos since January 2022, SEL and have about 11000 miles. Excellent car. It has enough power and I don’t notice any lag with acceleration. Probably I am used to this type of acceleration.