Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I6, 3.0L
EPA Class
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
AWD 4dr SUV
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4012
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
40.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.0
Passenger Volume (ft³)
90.1
Second Head Room (in)
39.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.6
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
39.3
Second Leg Room (in)
35.8
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
110.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.7
Height, Overall (in)
65.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
179.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.0
Track Width, Front (in)
60.0
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.0
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
71.0
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
30.0
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.7
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
225 @ 2750
Fuel System
- TBD -
Engine Type
Gas I6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
260 @ 6600
Displacement
3.0L/183
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Drivetrain
AWD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.35
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD -
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.73
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.50
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.93
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
P235/55HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Central Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double-Pivot
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Dual front 2-stage Smart airbags w/occupant sensor
Front side-impact airbags
Front/rear head protection system (HPS) curtain airbags
Front safety belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
Latch for child-restraint safety seat installation
Child safety rear door locks
All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
Intelligent Safety & Info System (ISIS) for deployment of safety...
Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: electronic brake...
Daytime running lights
Interlocking door anchoring system
Crash sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights,...
Battery Safety Terminal
Dual front 2-stage Smart airbags w/occupant sensor
Front side-impact airbags
Front/rear head protection system (HPS) curtain airbags
Front safety belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
Latch for child-restraint safety seat installation
Child safety rear door locks
All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
Intelligent Safety & Info System (ISIS) for deployment of safety...
Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: electronic brake...
Daytime running lights
Interlocking door anchoring system
Crash sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights,...
Battery Safety Terminal
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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