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Chuffed so far with my move from the j11 tekna plus 1.6 dig-t.
The new model is more refined by some distance.
Despite the 20” wheels road noise is lower, feels more solid and lots more features. Also noticed a slightly bigger boot being very handy whilst collecting some shopping.
The CarPlay is useful too, reciting my WhatsApp’s verbally and me speaking my reply whilst driving.
Fuel economy currently seems a little lower but is to be expected of a new car for now..
Lots of features to play with and head turning looks with it being a new model.
All good so far with the only negative being a sometimes slow pull away, the mild hybrid battery charges whilst in motion with foot off accelerator so initial journeys can be sluggish off roundabouts. Sport mode may help? Will try.

I noticed this on the test drive. It feels like turbo lag?
I thought my driving style would adapt

Yes I did too. Think it’s not turbo lag because almost flooring the accelerator doesn’t help initially. As I say, when you’ve seemingly put a bit of charge un the battery by coasting it’s ok.
I feel a software recall may come about, or as I say I might try the sport mode to see if that helps.
One thing I didn’t mention is that the gearing is better, ie not feeling the need to change up so often.

Should say the gearing feels longer

Is it an auto? The new model auto uses a CVT which is basically a belt-driven gear system. There's usually a little bit of elasticity in the belt and that can absorb some of the initial torque.

Sorry missed saying that, is a manual

It was the xtronic I test drove but it definitely had that same trait. I'd be interested in hearing any developments

Interesting that had the same feel then. I think a software update could be needed as I say.

This is the main fact that is putting me off - the current engine setup is so good

Hi,

I have the manual and I’ve found it only sluggish in eco when pulling away but when you put it in to sport mode, it picks up quickly which I was relatively surprised about.

I’ve also noticed fuel economy isn’t great either, it’s had £80 in it over 1 week and I’ve barely been anywhere I can’t remember if my other new car was like this as it was back in 2013 when I got one but I am hoping once it’s bedded in, this will improve. Or is that a myth? Haha