2020 CX40 question

nj356 · Aug 22nd, 2023, 19:01

Hello

I am new to Volvo and I have a question about a 2020 CX40 I brought my daughter. I noticed when you push the accelerator, there is a lag before it moves, forward or reverse. Seems like the break is holding for a short moment. I drove a 2024 and it is not there. Is something build in back then as a safety measure, or could be be something else. Thank you

Spike56 · Aug 22nd, 2023, 20:42

I'm hopefully picking up a used XC40 (2018) D4 R on Thursday. As part of the research, I've read reviews that say there is indeed a lag in response (very slight but obvious), some thought that it could be the brake holding the car back. Others that it might be just a lack of throttle response. It was suggested that the polestar optimisation changes the behaviour............
Not much help, I'm afraid. This section is currently like a ghost town but someone with more experience could come along at any time ☺️.

I can say that my S60 benefitted greatly from the upgrade in terms of throttle response and gear changes. I'm going to give the XC40 a week or two and maybe get it done before the offer expires!

Hope you can find an answer.

Haldex · Aug 28th, 2023, 09:26

Auto handbrake is on probably. Disable this (in the center console, next to the handbrake switch..) and re-test.

Oh, and it's XC40

Spike56 · Sep 3rd, 2023, 12:04

So. Long story, short. Finally picked up the (new to me) XC40 on Saturday morning. The poor dealers have been having a meltdown due to ulez and new registration year.
Loving the car! Don't like the new gear change double tap system. I'll get used to it 😊. The tech leap from my S60 to this is bewildering!
Not really helped by the tech guy apparently not having a clue about the cars, but good with explaining stuff. Apparently I don't have the cooled glove box....yes I do! I don't have the SIM/modem setup, yes I do!
I'll work it all out in the end. The journey is just beginning.
And I don't like stop start! 🤪

Frank Bullitt · Sep 3rd, 2023, 14:45

The 2024 model will have the twin clutch ‘DSG’ type gearbox where as the 2020 will have the geartronic torque-converter ‘box; the latter does have a more notable step-off.

Aug 22nd, 2023, 19:01	#1
nj356 New Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 22:15 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Bedminster	2020 CX40 question Hello I am new to Volvo and I have a question about a 2020 CX40 I brought my daughter. I noticed when you push the accelerator, there is a lag before it moves, forward or reverse. Seems like the break is holding for a short moment. I drove a 2024 and it is not there. Is something build in back then as a safety measure, or could be be something else. Thank you

Aug 28th, 2023, 09:26	#3
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Auto handbrake is on probably. Disable this (in the center console, next to the handbrake switch..) and re-test. Oh, and it's XC40 __________________ V60 D3 V60 D5 RD XC60 D5 RD AWD XC40 B4 RD AWD

Aug 22nd, 2023, 20:42	#2
Spike56 Master Member Last Online: Today 01:54 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orpington	I'm hopefully picking up a used XC40 (2018) D4 R on Thursday. As part of the research, I've read reviews that say there is indeed a lag in response (very slight but obvious), some thought that it could be the brake holding the car back. Others that it might be just a lack of throttle response. It was suggested that the polestar optimisation changes the behaviour............ Not much help, I'm afraid. This section is currently like a ghost town but someone with more experience could come along at any time ☺️. I can say that my S60 benefitted greatly from the upgrade in terms of throttle response and gear changes. I'm going to give the XC40 a week or two and maybe get it done before the offer expires! Hope you can find an answer.

Sep 3rd, 2023, 12:04	#4
Spike56 Master Member Last Online: Today 01:54 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orpington	So. Long story, short. Finally picked up the (new to me) XC40 on Saturday morning. The poor dealers have been having a meltdown due to ulez and new registration year. Loving the car! Don't like the new gear change double tap system. I'll get used to it 😊. The tech leap from my S60 to this is bewildering! Not really helped by the tech guy apparently not having a clue about the cars, but good with explaining stuff. Apparently I don't have the cooled glove box....yes I do! I don't have the SIM/modem setup, yes I do! I'll work it all out in the end. The journey is just beginning. And I don't like stop start! 🤪

Sep 3rd, 2023, 14:45	#5
Frank Bullitt Scandanavian Flick Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2024 05:37 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England	The 2024 model will have the twin clutch ‘DSG’ type gearbox where as the 2020 will have the geartronic torque-converter ‘box; the latter does have a more notable step-off.

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