^ the cure is DS mode. It's really a programming/mapping issue now that it's drive-by-wire. Just last night I again drove my '95 Rodeo which is not DBW and it is instantaneous response. Too bad it's only got 175hp for an SUV.

Can't really drive all that smoothly in DS though... it holds gears way too high for everyday driving.

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