Car feels slow to pick up speed in Xpres
Many drivers feel the car takes time to accelerate when pressing the accelerator, especially during overtakes or in city traffic.
Issue Details
- Severity
- medium
- Impact
- Reduced confidence while overtaking and merging into traffic.
- Estimated Repair Cost
- ₹0 – ₹8,000
- Affected Years
- 2019-2024
- Frequency
- Common
Symptoms
- Delayed acceleration
- Sluggish pickup
- Car feels heavy
Causes
- Eco mode enabled (EV)
- Clogged air filter (petrol/diesel)
- Throttle response tuning
Solutions
- Switch to sport mode (if available)
- Clean or replace air filter
- Get throttle body cleaned
Prevention Tips
- Regular servicing
- Avoid driving in very low RPM constantly