It’s more like you have to get used to it. Every car has its quirks and nuances. Just be thankful you don’t have a cvt equipped car that needs excessive throttle pressure to get going from a standstill. That type of experience is something that crossed off cvt cars from my list.
Ok, I did a little experiment on the way home from work. Heavy, stop and go traffic. "Jerking" was present, but admittedly less annoying after reading this thread and understanding the CX-5 better. In the same traffic, I switched to Sport mode and there was noticeably less "jerking". So, maybe use Sport mode in heavy, stop and go traffic. Thoughts?
All CVTs are not the same!
My wife's 2011 Subaru Legacy's throttle tip-in is almost identical to my CX-5's from a stop.
The only time it's obnoxious is when you floor it and and roars at a constant level as speed increases.
On the other hand, it's far superior climbing hills, always in the sweet spot.
Ok, I did a little experiment on the way home from work. Heavy, stop and go traffic. "Jerking" was present, but admittedly less annoying after reading this thread and understanding the CX-5 better. In the same traffic, I switched to Sport mode and there was noticeably less "jerking". So, maybe use Sport mode in heavy, stop and go traffic. Thoughts?
Could be. I notice my transmission is in third by the time I cross a intersection from a stop.