drive-by-wire normalcy? OP, which engine do you have?

I complained about this also (coming from a '95 vehicle that is not drive-by-wire and just goes)....I bought it anyway thinking it was a break-in thing. A precise pressure on the accelerator helps - if you mash it, it will delay... not enough and well.. you know. I think it has learned my style by now at 4k miles... or vice versa as some would suggest. Another possibility - if you put it on manual, you'll notice it starts in 2nd gear. Wonder if auto goes through the same - sure feels the same.

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