Transfers between engine modes very noticeable - feels "sticky"

Hi All,

I have a 2009, which I bought after someone totaled (by running a red light) my 2007. So I am used to all of the quirks, jerks, noises, etc. that we enjoy as prius owners.

However, with this 2009 (with 9800 miles on it), the transfers between the different "modes", for example, from engine breaking to gliding to all-electric to ICE, etc., really seems more "jerky" and "sticky" than in my 2007. It almost feels like transfers between gears when you drive an automatic transmission vehicle. It's much more noticeable than it was in my 2007. I hope I'm explaining the problem well enough. I'm very familiar with the little shudder when the ICE turns off (at stop lights for example) and I'm familiar with that little "pull-back lag" that happens when you're decelerating to 0 mps and you pass through ~ 8-10 mph. But I'm not familiar with these little sudders constantly occuring as I'm driving. There are no warning lights coming on and the car is getting wonderful mpg. It's a great car amd I'm very satisfied except for this shuddering, which I'm not too worried about, but it seems strange since I really don't remember it from my 2007.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

no it's not salvaged - it's dealer certified. I never use the enginer braking "B" option; just normal engine braking when you're coasting and take your foot completely off the gas (also charges battery). Also it does it whether warm or cold - I noticed a lot of previous posts where people experience some harsh "shudders" when the car is cold.