Some automatic won't shift into the overdrive gear in open loop mode. I don't know if this is true with the Sportie Automatic trans (I own a manual shift). But, I had a 2003 Suzuki Aero AWD that did that. Drove me nuts until I got used to it.

02 [color:"red"] Sportie [/color] 5sp 4x4 2dr. 1?" Body + 4" Rocksportgear lifts, 31x10.50 Wildcats M/Ts, Manual Hubs, Yakima rack, basket. Redline gear oils
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My beater, 03 Land Rover Freelander SE3