The engine lacks the low - end grunt of the Blazer V - 6 - the kind of low - speed hauling power you need for towing or tiptoeing along boulder - strewn trails. (articles.orlandosentinel.com)
That would be the v6 in the standard pickup with an electric supercharger for low end grunt < 2,500 rpm and a turbo for revs > 2,500. (hybridcars.com)
Naturally it wants to climb up to the highest ratio as soon as possible in order to meet its faux emission targets, but the combination of its speed and willingness to change gear on its own accord with a sharp immediacy, combined with the V10's traction and low - end grunt means it's rare for you to have to step in and flick a paddle to find the right gear. (evo.co.uk)