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Wife and I bought a 2019 Niro hybrid about a month ago, with fuel economy, range, price and utility as our matrix to choose a vehicle. Overall, we have been very happy with our choice. That said, this is our first experience with a hybrid. We also have an EV (Leaf) that I, in particular, enjoy driving.
So, I presumed that driving a hybrid would be the best of both worlds: step on the pedal and let the electric motors shoot the car forward, then the ICE kicks in at speed. But that's not what seems to be happening. In ECO mode, when starting from a standstill, the ICE revs and anemically gets the car rolling. In SPORT mode, same thing but with a bit more snap. Either way, I feel like the ICE is working way too hard to get the car moving through 1st and 2nd gear. Is this how it works, and am I needlessly concerned? Our MPG is as expected, 40-50 around the city.
So, I presumed that driving a hybrid would be the best of both worlds: step on the pedal and let the electric motors shoot the car forward, then the ICE kicks in at speed. But that's not what seems to be happening. In ECO mode, when starting from a standstill, the ICE revs and anemically gets the car rolling. In SPORT mode, same thing but with a bit more snap. Either way, I feel like the ICE is working way too hard to get the car moving through 1st and 2nd gear. Is this how it works, and am I needlessly concerned? Our MPG is as expected, 40-50 around the city.