JessXA

So I've got my '04 XA up to 215,000 miles. No major issues other than maintenance type work.


The last few weeks when I'm stopped at a light and then try to accelerate, it feels like something is keeping it from moving for about 5 seconds and then it takes off. It sounds/feels like I am accelerating and taking my foot off the gas quick then accelerating again when I'm not if that makes sense.


It's also hiccupping every 15 seconds or so like there is a misfire when idling.


Finally, if I have to stop on an incline, same thing - it has barely any power to get up the hill but then it kicks in and I take off.


Any ideas before I take it in for a look? I'm hoping it might be something easy like spark plugs since I had a similar issue in another car and that took care of it. I had them replaced about a year and a half ago in this one.


Thanks!