7th Jun 2012, 16:10
G'day. That flat/dead spot you refer to just above idle is probably due to the electronic throttle control. I recently rented a Hyundai Elantra, and had the same problem making smooth take offs from stand still. I've also driven a Mitsu 380, and the same thing happens. My 2001 Magna on the other hand (which has a cable throttle control), reacts instantly and is smooth as soon as you touch the gas pedal. Not sure why they thought electronic control was a good idea.
17th Jul 2011, 05:51
Hi... original poster again.
This car has bad body roll, mainly because the car moves faster than it feels, slowing down to 30Km's/hr to turn a corner feels like a chore, feels like you really have to slow down almost to a stop. It is the base model...
The Sportivo and other, more expensive variants of the A-TX I've heard, do not have this problem.