, but is the performance acceptable?
Performance is in the eyes of the beholder.
Most people would regard my 1991 Toyota 4WD pickup as underpowered with a 4 cylinder 2.4L engine.
Yes, I have to downshift for hills. Acceleration is leisurely. But when I drop it into low range it will pull just about any boat out of the water or walk up just about any trail with a load of wood. The mileage is great.