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I think those 6 speed transmissions just feel that way when you get on them or going up hills. You literally have to downshift from 6th to 2nd or 3rd if you punch it at 40mph so it takes a second to make the jump. I think they're doing it because you can roll along at 40mph in 6th at about 1000rpm getting dang near 30mpg on a flat road. But it definitely feels different than a regular 4 speed and it's going to shift more. With the GM truck you have to engage all 8 cylinders (because you've been cruising along with 4 deactivated, right?) and then downshift 3-4 gears so it feels even more sluggish...despite > 300hp. At least that's my take on them.
But I don't know, saving $4K per year in gas......that's a pretty good reason to avoid the truck if you can.
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