For me in my WRX, normal driving I shift around 2500-3000 RPM, highway "mild fun" after it's warmed up probably 4000, max acceleration between 5000 and the 6.5k redline. Cruising is comfortable anywhere from 2.5k to probably 3.25k, wherever it falls in 5th gear at reasonable speeds.
In this car anything under 1.75k or so will feel like it's lugging except in 1st or 2nd gear, maybe 3rd with only very light throttle. I will downshift in general to keep it above 2k. If I want to accelerate soon, a downshift to keep it above 3k is even better, ideally sitting at that speed long enough for the turbo to spool up
In this car anything under 1.75k or so will feel like it's lugging except in 1st or 2nd gear, maybe 3rd with only very light throttle. I will downshift in general to keep it above 2k. If I want to accelerate soon, a downshift to keep it above 3k is even better, ideally sitting at that speed long enough for the turbo to spool up