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MSRP ∞ $30,290 $30,485 $30,310 $32,300
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Estimated Highway MPG 24 24 24 25
Estimated City MPG 17 17 18 18
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Accessories
Rear Parking Aid Standard Not Available Not Available Available
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard Available Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Available Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Not Available Not Available Available
Luggage Rack Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard Standard
Engine Immobilizer Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Available Available Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Not Available Available Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Available Standard Available Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Climate Control Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Navigation from Telematics Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Available Available Available Standard
Cargo Shade Not Available Not Available Available Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Not Available Not Available 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
Back-Up Camera Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Remote Engine Start Available Not Available Not Available Available
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Telematics Available Standard Not Available Not Available
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Rear A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Trip Computer Standard Not Available Available Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Available Not Available Available
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Standard Available Standard
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chassis
Curb Weight N/A N/A N/A Not Available
Total Option Weight 0.00 0.00 0.00 Not Available
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 18.6 22.0 19.2 21.0
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.0 x -TBD- 13.0 x 0.8 12.2 x -TBD- 13.1 x -TBD-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.8 x -TBD- 12.8 x 1.1 12.9 x -TBD- 13.0 x -TBD-
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes 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 Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A N/A N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 40.7 40.4 38.7 37.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A 2.9 3.1 3.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.0 16.1 17.1 19.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Spare Wheel Material N/A Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size Compact 17 x 7.5 Compact
Rear Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- 17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5 18 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- 17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5 18 x -TBD-
Spare Tire Size Compact P245/65R17 Compact
Rear Tire Size P235/60R17 P245/70R17 P245/65R17 P235/60R18
Front Tire Size P235/60R17 P245/70R17 P245/65R17 P235/60R18
Spare Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code QPR
Front Tire Order Code QPR
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear 0.9 0.55 1.04
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front 1.3 N/A 1.02 0.91
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Linked H-Arm Independent Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut Coil-Over Strut Independent MacPherson Strut
Maximum Payload Capacity N/A N/A N/A Not Available
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A N/A N/A Not Available
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 200 300 N/A 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 2000 N/A 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 200 200 200 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 2000 2000 2000
Curb Weight - Rear N/A N/A N/A Not Available
Curb Weight - Front N/A N/A N/A Not Available
Base Curb Weight 4471 4658 4045 4295
Tow Hitch Available Available Not Available Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Locks Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Aluminum Wheels Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dimensions
Trunk Volume Not Available Not Available Not Available N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 20.0 24.4 10.3 18.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 43.2 68.8 42.3 47.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 83.2 116.4 95.4 87.0
Liftover Height N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Width N/A N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Height N/A N/A N/A
Min Ground Clearance N/A 7.2 8.1 8.0
Track Width, Rear 65.4 67.4 64.0 67.5
Track Width, Front 65.4 67.8 64.0 67.7
Height, Overall 68.0 70.4 68.1 72.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors 75.9 78.4 75.2 78.5
Length, Overall 201.8 205.0 188.4 191.4
Wheelbase 117.9 118.9 109.8 109.2
Third Hip Room 41.1 48.3 42.3 48.4
Third Shoulder Room 50.8 57.6 55.0 58.9
Third Leg Room 33.3 33.2 29.9 32.1
Third Head Room 38.7 37.8 36.3 38.2
Second Hip Room 55.0 57.8 56.5 56.9
Second Shoulder Room 58.1 61.3 59.5 62.2
Second Leg Room 44.3 36.8 38.3 38.5
Second Head Room 40.5 39.4 40.1 39.8
Front Hip Room 55.5 59.1 56.7 58.6
Front Shoulder Room 58.4 62.0 59.7 61.5
Front Leg Room 40.8 41.3 43.2 41.4
Front Head Room 41.8 40.4 40.6 40.0
Passenger Volume 155.8 153.1 145.7 153.7
Passenger Capacity 7 8 7 8
Exterior
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Available Not Available Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Standard Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps Not Available Available Not Available Available
Conventional Spare Tire Not Available Not Available Standard Available
Powertrain
EPA MPG Equivalent - City Not Available Not Available Not Available N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy Not Available Not Available Not Available N/A
Battery Range Not Available Not Available Not Available N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined Not Available Not Available Not Available N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity N/A 11.8 9.9 9.93
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A 170 N/A N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A 660 N/A N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High Not Available
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.16 3.16 3.48 4.31
Clutch Size
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88 2.88 3.38 1.89
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74 0.74 Not Available Not Available
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.00 0.76 0.61
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41 1.41 1.05 0.77
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84 1.84 1.52 1.07
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.87 2.87 2.36 1.61
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.48 4.48 4.24 2.70
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 6 6 5 5
Trans Order Code 44J MY9
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 248 @ 4500 266 @ 3400 248 @ 4700 253 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 262 @ 6250 281 @ 6300 270 @ 6200 250 @ 5700
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection DI Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement 3.5L/213 3.6L/220 3.5L/211 3.5L/212
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
Engine Order Code 99C LLT
Cruising Range - Hwy 446.40 528.00 460.80 525.00
Cruising Range - City 316.20 374.00 345.60 378.00
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 24 24 24 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 17 18 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 19 19 20 21
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
A/T Standard Standard Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
5-Speed A/T Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Safety
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seating
Rear Bucket Seats Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Available Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Available Available Standard
3rd Row Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard Available Standard
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 9.8 9.6 9.1 8.9
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 3 (2011) 3 4 4
EPA Classification 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Rear Spoiler Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
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