http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080414/FREE/187172403/1530/FREE

Meh.

Why does it have to jump like a scared kitten whenever a foot gets near the gas pedal?

It's called torque, something the author seems to have lost touch with after driving too many cars like the Lexus.

http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080414/FREE/187172403/1530/FREE
"For instance, why can't this otherwise very-well-engineered sedan have a more linear throttle feel? Why does it have to jump like a scared kitten"

Obviously a FORD owner where you have to floor it to just get started and not hold up traffic.

Yes, those are nits, and we're picking them. At least they admit it. It's their job to complain. It's what they do.

In defense of the writer. I would have agreed with him during my first test drive. Everybody that drives my car is real jumpy on the gas until they get used to it. Once you know it is there it is easyto modulate but initially it does come across as a bit jumpy.

Once you know it is there it is easyto modulate but initially it does come across as a bit jumpy.

Yeah, don't ya love it! Can't wait to get my '09!:gears: