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This isn't turbo lag and it's not kick down. It's just poor sensor-software design.
I always drive in paddle mode and mix between comfort, sport, sport+ and adaptive. Throttle response is a bit better in sport/sport+, but it's still very inconsistent.
Trying to quickly pull out in to traffic at junctions/roundabouts it is hard to get the throttle right. There's a sweet spot between the car taking off with a lurch like a scalded cat and just limping out in to traffic. When you hit the sweet spot the car pulls hard and smoothly - it's impressive and nice. The same throttle response problems occur when driving along, they are just easier to overcome by dropping a cog or two on the box.
Given the car can take off very quickly from a standing start proves it's not turbo lag (nor is it kick down). Also, the B58 is a lightly boosted engine so it doesn't have significant lag. It's the sensor-software design that modulates throttle input to responsiveness from the engine.
I wasn't expecting throttle response like my old M2 (or M235i, M135i, either). I assumed it's just an SUV thing where BMW aren't going to make the car respond like a more driver focussed car. I'm relieved to hear that others are irritated by it too!
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