Terrible throttle response WHY!?

I knew a 2016 4 cylinder Sr5 access
would be down On power, but when trying to merge onto any highway isn't always so smooth. I mess with ETC button and sport mode by its clunky. Looking for recommendations how to fix. Power booster? Tunes? Any help is appreciated

 

The answer to your question is in your first sentence. The 4banger makes roughly half the power of the 6, and the 6 is no speed demon.

 

Put a blower on it

 

Did you try dropping down into 3rd and punching it? Drive by wire sucks btw - there's a momentary delay I call the 'Oh shit' factor! My two V6 Highlanders had the same problem and my 4 cylinder RAV4 does too. Don't be afraid to downshift and mash down on that right pedal when you need to haul butt.

 

There are times when I need to quickly press the gas pedal and when i do that in my sr, there is a noticable lag and a quick jerk. Ive been told its normal. Im not going to win any 1/4 mile races so I'm not worried.

 

Want the best throttle response? Try pedal commander https://pedalcommander.com/

 

I voted driver...
what are you trying to do to that poor truck?

 

110% needs a power booster.

 

159 horsepower in a 4000 pound truck, hmm...

 

Did you not test drive the truck?