The turbo also makes for peak torque at under 2,000 rpm. If I had a manual I'd try to shift there but use a moderate amount of throttle. With the auto it seems to want to run up to 2,600 rpm with anything but a very light touch of the throttle, but I've only driven mine 200 miles. 43 mpg indicated on mixed 70 mile drive home from dealer. Car listed 26 mpg lifetime when I got it. Daughter was home last weekend daughter with it and it indicates 31 mpg since last reset.
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