The problem is described as «
inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the ABS is activated in an effort to maintain tire traction.»
Although it's by far the cheapest and — by not so far — most efficient car here, the Toyota also suffered from loud and intrusive ABS and ESC servos, abrupt switchover from electric to petrol power and
inconsistent brake feel, especially at low speeds.
Not exact matches
My main concern, however, was that
inconsistent brake pedal
feel (due to the transition from regenerative to friction
braking) made it hard to drive the M35h smoothly in the city.
Thanks to the regenerative setup — it charges the batteries every time you go off the throttle or step on the
brakes — the
feel at the pedal is
inconsistent and mushy.
I don't love the
brakes, they
feel inconsistent and grabby, but then I can't really recall a hybrid with which that wasn't the case.