Again, this is likely to be a tuning issue; the transmission is set up to deliver solid fuel economy and is happy to pull along in ninth gear on the freeway at very low rpm, but in turn it is reluctant to downshift when called on to pass slower traffic or make quicker progress up a hill. (automobilemag.com)
But if you're in ninth gear on the freeway, and want immediate acceleration, you might have to click the paddles three times, because the top three gears are overdrives for better mileage. (keywestcdjr.com)
On a speed - restricted motorway, Comfort will at its earliest convenience select ninth gear, which equals a leisurely 3,500 rpm at 100 mph. (automobilemag.com)