Kia Picanto 2013, when to change gear?

[bvlenci]

I own a 1.0-liter naturally aspirated Kia Picanto equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The vehicle lacks a tachometer, which sometimes complicates the determination of optimal gear shifts.

The dashboard has a gear change indication; nonetheless, it seems to prompt for a shift prematurely, a belief I have consistently held.
I see that when I shift gears at these speeds, the engine operates optimally under typical circumstances (flat, straight terrain).

0 - 20 miles per hour in first gear
10 - 35 second gear ratio
35-60 third gear
55-80 miles per hour in fourth gear
Seventy... fifth gear
The first number is the minimum speed I maintain in that gear, while the subsequent number indicates when I typically shift gears to optimize fuel efficiency. Accelerating too quickly results in engine vibrations, indicating it is under strain.However, I have received information from several sources indicating that the Picanto's engine often emits a sound reminiscent of impending stalling due to its three-cylinder configuration and its loud, poorly insulated design. This leads me to ponder if the engine rpm may be higher than I first perceive.
May I shift gears sooner? What are the approximate speeds and revolutions I am achieving when shifting at my present rates?

Thank you in advance!

Edited September 16 by bvlenci

[Mistral]

Refer to the bottom of the page for gear ratios.

[Mistral]

https://astradecarsales.co.uk/kia_picanto_1.0_2_-id8627-.htm

[Mistral]

Edit: This may be useful, RPM Calculator - RPM to MPH

[Mistral]

https://www.omnicalculator.com/everyday-life/rpm

[developer]

My Qashqai prompts a gear change at 2,000 RPM, regardless of whether I am driving uphill, downhill, accelerating aggressively, or applying light pressure on the accelerator; at 2,000 RPM, the indicator activates.
The engine does not reach the redline until above 6,000 RPM, and the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) activates until about 3,500 RPM, which does not affect the system either.
I alter my driving when the engine indicates it is optimal and in accordance with my current driving style.

[SkippyTom]

like previously said, listen to the engine like we did before to our obsession with technology and reliance on assistance for every task.

an alternative option
Consider purchasing an automatic vehicle next time, since this pertains to fundamental manual driving skills.


Perhaps you have just begun driving, and are thus in the process of learning?
I apologize if this is the situation.

[BenTrevor]

The 1.0 L Auto Picanto reaches 3000 RPM while gradually accelerating in first gear. However, it does not exhibit the characteristics of 3000 rpm, possibly owing to its three-cylinder configuration. Without a tachometer, I would have been unaware of the very high revs.

[developer]

3,000 is not a substantial amount for the three-pot.

[BenTrevor]

Precisely! At 3,000 RPM, it resembles a four-cylinder engine revving at 2,000 RPM. Someone will undoubtedly calculate and provide the precise value of 2k.

[QuirkEinstein]

Alter your course when the radio becomes inaudible and smoke emanates from the engine compartment.