Instarand

Is this the funniest little quirk of the entire car? This economy assist indicator is basically in a perpetual state of “upshift please” until you get to 6th gear or unless your off the gas and decelerating. Like, they could have saved money and put a little sticker on the center console that says “if trying to save gas, please get to 6th ASAP.”

Bruce In Philly

Yeah, I think it is great. I just start out in 6th. Car has enough torque to get you moving.... I just love saving money. Sometimes, I don't even use the car..... and just revel in the money I am saving.

Peace
Bruce in Philly

mcfisticuffs

I try to up-shift as fast as possible, but I usually get scared coming out of 4th at redline. Not sure how people use 6th.

Edgy01

Porsche began putting those on their 911s way back in 1984 with the introduction of the 3.2 Carrera. Under pressure for better EPA mileage figures. Silly, useless, and a major distraction. Of course, it's always going to suggest that you upshift!

tuxkilla

Agreed Bruce. I also find that you can just leave the car in 6th while coming to a stop and unlock the hidden feature of auto engine stop at a traffic light 😀

BER

I had no idea they were still putting the "upshift" lamp in the newer cars. My '84 911 Carrera had it, but the indicator bulb mysteriously disappeared shortly after I bought the car.