That they're plausible doesn't make them likely or realistic. You can think of them, but I've never encountered them, in my decades of driving.Good.
I can think of a dozen+ scenarios where being unable to accelerate out of an unsafe traffic situation would be undesirable and perilous.
Maybe the speed limiter can be defeated by heavy throttle input and/or kick-down. But I don't know, because I haven't ever needed to do that.
Other realistic on-road scenarios that prevent instant-acceleration, yet doesn't lead to (preventable) accidents: hoopty cars; manual cars in tall gears; turbo lag; or combination of all those.
One of the most safety-centric manufacturers. If theyre okay with it, maybe they're onto something.Too bad Volvo, aka Geely, still has it.