Bought a new FWD 2025 Hybrid Limited yesterday

General
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Ray said:
Completely normal for hybrids, but yeah, it’s annoying. You need to ease into the gas for a smoother experience.

Guess I’ll have to change my driving habits! Thanks for the heads-up.

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@Koa
Experiment with the drive modes and the paddle shifters. They help a lot!

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Ray said:
Completely normal for hybrids, but yeah, it’s annoying. You need to ease into the gas for a smoother experience.

Thanks so much for the tip! :pray:

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Yeah, it’s normal. It bugged me at first, but once you get used to it, it’s fine.

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Wolf said:
Yeah, it’s normal. It bugged me at first, but once you get used to it, it’s fine.

Good to know! Thanks!

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Hybrids aren’t meant to be floored. Try driving more gently; it’s got enough power for regular use, but it’s not a performance car.

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Galen said:
Hybrids aren’t meant to be floored. Try driving more gently; it’s got enough power for regular use, but it’s not a performance car.

Makes sense. Definitely a shift from how I drove my Mazda!

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Quick question—does this only happen with FWD? I’ve got the hybrid AWD here in Canada, and it accelerates fine.

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We also thought about the CX-90, but its tech and safety features felt outdated. The Santa Fe has been great for us—drives well and is perfect for road trips.

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Neely said:
We also thought about the CX-90, but its tech and safety features felt outdated. The Santa Fe has been great for us—drives well and is perfect for road trips.

Thanks! I just got back from a drive and really enjoyed it. Practicing driving like a hybrid owner now. :blush: