Originally Posted by SW10ES

Like I told you in the other thread, not sure if it was here or at the LOC, acceleration response is really not an issue with a hybrid or any vehicle with a CVT. The 6 speed car has 6 gears, 6 gear ratios that the transmission decides when to use depending on the load situation and acceleration demand. A CVT has a infinite number of gearing options, and the gearing is customized to every load situation and acceleration demand. That coupled with more low end torque makes a hybrid with a CVT actually more responsive off the line than a vehicle with a standard automatic transmission.

I personally don't like CVTs just because I dont like the way the power is delivered, or the way they cause the engine to drone, but from a safety perspective there is no issue.

Originally Posted by gappell

I also purchased one of the first 2007 ES350's with every option available. I filed a lemon law complaint after numerous attempts to fix the pre-collision radar cruise control. They did fix it and gave me a platinum warranty for my troubles. I will wait until next year so things can shake out. However, the 2007 was a radical change. The 2013 is a minor change and very disappointing.

Originally Posted by jlaisle

I have a 2013 ES with 1,000 miles. I had a 2010 ES previously. I do notice a difference with the transmission between the 2010 and 2013. On my new ES, the transmission downshifts between 35 and 40 miles per hour when I let my foot off the gas. It feels like I've just tapped the brakes. I find this irritating rather than allowing the car to coast as with the transmission in my 2010. I took my car back to the dealer to complain and was told the car was operating within normal tolerances. Has anyone else notice this problem? My car does it every time between 35 and 40 miles per hour.

Originally Posted by coach1

I've have noticed the slight slowdown/down shift, I like it. Have learned to expect the engine to slow me down coming to a stop. I feel like I'm saving on the brakes. Smart transmission.