Delayed power

[RX500h]

Hello. I have an RX500h. I have noticed, when putting the accelerator to the floor, either from standing, or a rolling start, it can take a second before power is applied. Anyone lese found this?

[RONNIE W HODGEKINSON]

12 minutes ago, RX500h said:

Hello. I have an RX500h. I have noticed, when putting the accelerator to the floor, either from standing, or a rolling start, it can take a second before power is applied. Anyone lese found this?

Think There is a Slight lag which is Normal...!!!

[RX500h]

46 minutes ago, RONNIE W HODGEKINSON said:

Think There is a Slight lag which is Normal...!!!

Hi Ronnie. Thanks for the reply. I find it odd. I would have though the four electric motors would kick in immediately. Also, it is at least a second, which feels like an age. It doesn't feel or seem right.

[Scotlex]

I have found this with a few "modern" cars.

I think most cars nowadays are set up for efficiency and maximum MPG (or whatever) so there is a slight delay while the system changes from max. MPG to max. power.

Sport mode if you have it, helps a bit. 

[RONNIE W HODGEKINSON]

50 minutes ago, RX500h said:

Hi Ronnie. Thanks for the reply. I find it odd. I would have though the four electric motors would kick in immediately. Also, it is at least a second, which feels like an age. It doesn't feel or seem right.

Jason.. If You Think Or Get a Gut Feeling Something aint Right Have a Word with the Technicians at Your Lexus Dealership They are usually pretty Good With Advice...!!!!

[RX500h]

9 hours ago, Scotlex said:

I have found this with a few "modern" cars.

I think most cars nowadays are set up for efficiency and maximum MPG (or whatever) so there is a slight delay while the system changes from max. MPG to max. power.

Sport mode if you have it, helps a bit. 

Sadly no change in Sports mode.

[HPS13]

11 hours ago, RX500h said:

when putting the accelerator to the floor

Does the power issue happen with progressive acceleration or as you mention 'putting the accelerator to the floor'?