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5th Gen Lack of Power?
I'm coming from a 4th gen and have about 1500 mile on my 5th gen already. It may just be me or its still new but for approx 40 extra hps it doesn't seem to have any "go". Seems like I really have to put my foot into it to move. Also when I'm in the top gear and letting my foot.off the gas it doesn't "coast" like almost every other vehicle I've ever had...it's like it is kicking right out of the overdrive and slows down very quickly. Anyone else notice a drop in power from the 4th gen or am I over analyzing it?
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07-23-2015, 07:37 PM
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I'm coming from a 4th gen and have about 1500 mile on my 5th gen already. It may just be me or its still new but for approx 40 extra hps it doesn't seem to have any "go". Seems like I really have to put my foot into it to move. Also when I'm in the top gear and letting my foot.off the gas it doesn't "coast" like almost every other vehicle I've ever had...it's like it is kicking right out of the overdrive and slows down very quickly. Anyone else notice a drop in power from the 4th gen or am I over analyzing it?
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Not the first to notice it. Toyota placed the power higher in the RPM curve from the 4th gen for fuel economy (thank you CARB!!). To get there, you do have let the rpms get up there... Sorry, did you test drive much? Power is there, but takes more pedal to reach it. Use the s-mode if you want more control over shifting. There are no performance mods, tunes, super chargers or exhaust that make any difference yet. Regearing makes it easier to get rpms quickly.
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07-23-2015, 07:39 PM
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Oh boy, waiting for the replies to this thread.
Yes, it is a bit sluggish
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07-23-2015, 07:44 PM
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Not the first to notice it. Toyota placed the power higher in the RPM curve from the 4th gen for fuel economy (thank you CARB!!). To get there, you do have let the rpms get up there... Sorry, did you test drive much? Power is there, but takes more pedal to reach it. Use the s-mode if you want more control over shifting. There are no performance mods, tunes, super chargers or exhaust that make any difference yet. Regearing makes it easier to get rpms quickly.
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Pretty much this. It's no Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT but be generous with the pedal and you can make it move ok.
The regearing I believe may lower your MPG.
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07-23-2015, 07:47 PM
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Not the first to notice it. Toyota placed the power higher in the RPM curve from the 4th gen for fuel economy (thank you CARB!!). To get there, you do have let the rpms get up there... Sorry, did you test drive much? Power is there, but takes more pedal to reach it. Use the s-mode if you want more control over shifting. There are no performance mods, tunes, super chargers or exhaust that make any difference yet. Regearig makes it easier to get rpms quickly.
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Thanks for the info. Now I know I'm not losing my mind! Drove it a fair bit and it's my 3rd 4runner so I was use to the 3rd and 4th gens. Loved the look and the way it rode plus got a ton for my 4th gen. I'm sure it's something I'll get use to, just had to make sure it wasn't just me.
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07-23-2015, 07:58 PM
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Thanks for the info. Now I know I'm not losing my mind! Drove it a fair bit and it's my 3rd 4runner so I was use to the 3rd and 4th gens. Loved the look and the way it rode plus got a ton for my 4th gen. I'm sure it's something I'll get use to, just had to make sure it wasn't just me.
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When I want mine to feel fast I drive my fjz80 for a while. That makes my 5th gen feel like a rocket.
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07-23-2015, 07:59 PM
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To your 2nd point, it does seem to slow faster than other cars I've owned/driven.
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07-23-2015, 08:00 PM
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To your 2nd point, it does seem to slow faster than other cars I've owned/driven.
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Agree. I think of it as a feature since I ride heavy. Saves my brake from having to do all the work.
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07-23-2015, 08:04 PM
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its a bit slow but at 18.3 MPG I am getting I am happy with it. When I wanted a sport car I drove my 911.
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07-23-2015, 08:14 PM
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Nope, got a bike for that "get up and go", just wanted to make sure my T4R was normal.
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07-23-2015, 08:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bimrunner
Not the first to notice it. Toyota placed the power higher in the RPM curve from the 4th gen for fuel economy (thank you CARB!!). To get there, you do have let the rpms get up there... Sorry, did you test drive much? Power is there, but takes more pedal to reach it. Use the s-mode if you want more control over shifting. There are no performance mods, tunes, super chargers or exhaust that make any difference yet. Regearing makes it easier to get rpms quickly.
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You are too nice
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07-23-2015, 08:21 PM
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WTH? Did I piss on somebody's Wheaties or something?
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WTH? Did I piss on somebody's Wheaties or something?
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No I was more laughing about it, but your same question gets posed about every 3 months if even that long. I just link to the previous threads, it was nice of him to type out the response.
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