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MSRP ∞ $28,945 $26,320 $26,675 $26,675
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Estimated Highway MPG 27 21 27 30
Estimated City MPG 20 15 21 22
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Accessories
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Rear Parking Aid Available Available Not Available Available
Mirror Memory Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Available Available Available
Luggage Rack Standard Not Available Available Available
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Available Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Available Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Premium Sound System Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Navigation System Available Available Not Available Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard Available Not Available
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Available Available Not Available Standard
A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Climate Control Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Available Available Not Available Not Available
HD Radio Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Cargo Shade Standard Available Available Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Available Not Available Available Standard
Remote Engine Start Available Not Available Not Available Available
Entertainment System Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Telematics Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Bluetooth Connection Standard Available Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Available Available Not Available Not Available
Trip Computer Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Available Not Available Not Available
Chassis
Curb Weight N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Option Weight 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 16.5 19.5 15.9 15.3
Rear Drum Diam x Width 10.0 x 1.65
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.4 x 0.5 11.2 x -TBD- 12.0 x -TBD-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.9 x 0.35 11.9 x 1.1 10.8 x -TBD- 11.7 x -TBD-
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Brake Type Power Pwr Pwr Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 40.1 N/A N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.7 35.5 36.8 37.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A 3.4 2.7 3.2
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.5 17.36 14.6 16.7
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Spare Wheel Material N/A Steel N/A N/A
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size Compact Compact 18 x 7.5 N/A
Rear Wheel Size 16 x 7 16 x 7.0 18 x 7.5 17 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Size 16 x 7 16 x 7.0 18 x 7.5 17 x -TBD-
Spare Tire Size Compact Compact P235/55R18 N/A
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16 P225/75R16 P235/55R18 P225/65TR17
Front Tire Size P235/70R16 P225/75R16 P235/55R18 P225/65TR17
Spare Tire Order Code TBC
Rear Tire Order Code T53 TRY
Front Tire Order Code T53 TRY
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear N/A N/A 0.87 0.75
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front N/A N/A 1.00 0.79
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Sport-tuned w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Sport-tuned w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Live Axle Double-wishbone Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut A-Arms MacPherson strut MacPherson Strut
Maximum Payload Capacity N/A N/A N/A N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A N/A N/A N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 300 300 225
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 2000 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 300 200 150 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 2000 1500 1500
Curb Weight - Rear N/A N/A N/A N/A
Curb Weight - Front N/A N/A N/A N/A
Base Curb Weight 3477 4290 3569 3490
Chrome Wheels Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Not Available Standard Standard Standard
ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Locks Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tow Hitch Not Available Available Not Available Available
Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 31.4 25.2 36.4 37.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 67.2 60.9 73.0 70.9
Liftover Height 29.6 34.1 N/A N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height 37.9 N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 40.7 41.4 N/A 39.0
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A N/A N/A 54.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 35.0 N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 66.7 N/A N/A 51.0
Rear Door Opening Width 43.2 44.2 N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Height 33.5 29.6 N/A N/A
Min Ground Clearance 8.4 7.8 7.5 6.8
Track Width, Rear 60.2 61.0 61.4 61.6
Track Width, Front 60.7 61.0 61.4 61.6
Height, Overall 67.8 71.3 68.7 65.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.1 73.1 73.0 71.6
Length, Overall 174.7 176.1 181.9 178.3
Wheelbase 103.1 106.1 104.7 103.1
Third Hip Room Not Available Not Available Not Available
Third Shoulder Room Not Available Not Available Not Available
Third Leg Room Not Available Not Available Not Available
Third Head Room Not Available Not Available Not Available
Second Hip Room 49.1 52.6 52.4 53.1
Second Shoulder Room 55.9 56.6 55.3 56.4
Second Leg Room 35.6 38.2 38.3 38.3
Second Head Room 39.2 40.8 39.7 38.6
Front Hip Room 53.3 52.7 53.8 54.5
Front Shoulder Room 56.6 57.1 57.1 58.6
Front Leg Room 41.6 40.8 41.8 41.3
Front Head Room 40.4 40.4 40.8 38.0
Passenger Volume 99.5 105.6 108.2 101.5
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Exterior
Panoramic Roof Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Sun/Moon Roof Available Available Available Standard
Conventional Spare Tire Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Tires - Rear All-Terrain Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Tires - Front Performance Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Tires - Front All-Terrain Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps Available Available Not Available Available
Sun/Moonroof Available Available Available Standard
Powertrain
Total Cooling System Capacity 6.4 14.0 7.2 7.0
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110 140 N/A N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 590 600 N/A 410
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A 2.72 N/A N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A 1.00 N/A 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.51 3.73 3.08 4.44
Clutch Size
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.43 2.21 3.14 2.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74 Not Available Not Available Not Available
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 Not Available Not Available 0.56
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.44 0.69 1.02 0.77
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.91 1.00 1.41 1.08
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.96 1.57 2.20 1.61
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.58 2.84 3.94 2.78
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic
Trans Type 6 4 4 5
Trans Order Code 446 DGV
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 171 @ 4500 235 @ 4000 172 @ 4000 163 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 171 @ 6000 210 @ 5200 179 @ 6000 185 @ 7000
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection SFI Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement 2.5L/152 3.7L/226 2.5L/152 2.4L/144
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas I4 Gas I4
Engine Order Code 997 EKG
Cruising Range - Hwy 445.50 409.50 429.30 459.00
Cruising Range - City 330.00 292.50 333.90 336.60
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 27 21 27 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 20 15 21 22
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 23 17 24 25
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
A/T Standard Standard Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
5-Speed A/T Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
4-Speed A/T Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Available Standard Not Available Not Available
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Four Wheel Drive Standard Standard Standard Standard
Flex Fuel Capability Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Safety
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Not Available Available Available Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tow Hooks Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Seating
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Available Available Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Available Available Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Available Available Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Available Available Not Available
Rear Bench Seat Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Seat Memory Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 8.5 11 7.8 7.3
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 5 2 5 6
EPA Classification 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility
Rear Spoiler Not Available Not Available Standard Available
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