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Originally Posted by bcrdukes
Engine - I think this was the base 2.4L turbo engine with an 8-speed transmission. I didn't really have any complaints with it. I can relate to how some of you folks complained the engine sounds like trash, but only when eco mode is turned on. Once you get going, it's pretty quiet. It has a good amount of torque when you need to enter the freeways from the on-ramps.
My only gripe being that the turbo kicks in and then you have this massive burst of torque and speed, so you need to learn how to modulate the throttle. If you decide to go full retard on the throttle and not watch what's in front of you, I hope you know how to brake as well.
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I find it interesting that you view the turbo torque kick in as a negative! Cuz normally, I'd mostly view that as a positive lol~ I certainly hate a massive delay between throttle application and the on-coming of that massive turbo torque surge, and I suspect I wouldn't like it too much either if the turbo torque surge is extreme. But given how this is "just a Toyota 2.4L turbo 4", I can't imagine how the turbo surge would be that big of a surprise.