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MSRP ∞ $28,945 $25,335 $26,385 $26,255
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Estimated Highway MPG 27 28 27 27
Estimated City MPG 20 23 21 21
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Accessories
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Available Not Available Not Available Available
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Not Available Available Available
Luggage Rack Standard Not Available Available Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Automatic Headlights Standard Available Standard Not Available
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard Available Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Available Standard Available
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard 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 Available Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Not Available Available Not Available
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Available Available Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Changer Not Available Not Available Available Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Available Standard Not Available Standard
A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Climate Control Available Available Not Available Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
HD Radio Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Cargo Shade Standard Available Available Available
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Start Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Back-Up Camera Available Standard Available Not Available
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 Standard Available Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Trip Computer Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Not Available Not Available 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 15.9 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 11.7 x 0.6 11.2 x -TBD- 12.0 x -TBD-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.9 x 0.35 11.8 x 1.0 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 39.0 N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.7 37.4 36.8 37.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A 3.1 2.7 3.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.5 17.1 14.6 15.7
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 17 x 7.0 18 x 7.5 17 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Size 16 x 7 17 x 7.0 18 x 7.5 17 x -TBD-
Spare Tire Size Compact T155/90D16 P235/55R18 N/A
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16 P225/60R17 P235/55R18 P225/65TR17
Front Tire Size P235/70R16 P225/60R17 P235/55R18 P225/65TR17
Spare Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code T53
Front Tire Order Code T53
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear N/A 0.75 0.87 0.75
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front N/A 0.91 1.00 0.79
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.) Sport-tuned w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs Sport-tuned w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Multi-Link Double-wishbone Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut 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. 300 225 225
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 1500 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 300 150 150 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 1500 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 3329 3569 3534
Chrome Wheels Available Not Available Not Available 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 Not Available Not Available Available
Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 31.4 28.9 36.4 35.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 67.2 57.9 73.0 72.9
Liftover Height 29.6 30.0 N/A N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height 37.9 31.1 N/A N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 40.7 N/A N/A 39.0
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A 55.2 N/A 54.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 35.0 37.8 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 N/A N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Height 33.5 N/A N/A N/A
Min Ground Clearance 8.4 8.3 7.5 6.7
Track Width, Rear 60.2 61.0 61.4 61.6
Track Width, Front 60.7 60.6 61.4 61.6
Height, Overall 67.8 66.3 68.7 66.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.1 70.9 73.0 71.6
Length, Overall 174.7 183.3 181.9 179.3
Wheelbase 103.1 105.9 104.7 103.1
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 51.2 52.4 54.6
Second Shoulder Room 55.9 53.6 55.3 56.0
Second Leg Room 35.6 35.3 38.3 38.5
Second Head Room 39.2 38.3 39.7 38.5
Front Hip Room 53.3 53.1 53.8 55.9
Front Shoulder Room 56.6 55.9 57.1 56.9
Front Leg Room 41.6 42.5 41.8 41.3
Front Head Room 40.4 40.4 40.8 38.9
Passenger Volume 99.5 126.4 108.2 100.9
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Exterior
Sun/Moon Roof Available Available Available Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Tires - Rear Performance Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Tires - Front Performance Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps Available Not Available Not Available Available
Sun/Moonroof Available Available Available Standard
Powertrain
Total Cooling System Capacity 6.4 7.7 7.2 7.0
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110 110 N/A N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 590 N/A N/A 410
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A N/A N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A N/A 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.51 5.79 3.08 4.50
Clutch Size
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.43 1.75 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 Not Available 1.02 0.77
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.91 Not Available 1.41 1.08
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.96 Not Available 2.20 1.61
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.58 2.34-0.39 3.94 2.78
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Continuously variable ratio Automatic w/OD Automatic
Trans Type 6 1 4 5
Trans Order Code 446
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 171 @ 4500 175 @ 4400 172 @ 4000 161 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 171 @ 6000 170 @ 6000 179 @ 6000 180 @ 6800
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection SFI Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement 2.5L/152 2.5L/152 2.5L/152 2.4L/144
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
Engine Order Code 997
Cruising Range - Hwy 445.50 445.20 429.30 413.10
Cruising Range - City 330.00 365.70 333.90 321.30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 27 28 27 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 20 23 21 21
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 23 25 24 23
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
CVT Transmission Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
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 Not Available Standard Not Available
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Four Wheel Drive Standard Not Available 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 Not 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 Standard 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 Standard Not Available Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Seating
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Standard Available Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Not Available Available Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Not Available Available Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Available Not Available
Rear Bench Seat Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 8.5 7.3 7.8 8.1
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 5 6 5 5
EPA Classification 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles FWD Sport Utility Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility
Rear Spoiler Not Available Standard Standard Available
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