Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
26 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged, 1.3
EPA Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Style Name
Essence AWD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
Transmission, 9-speed automatic, 9T4X, Gen 1
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3273
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
51.9
Front Leg Room (in)
40.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.3
Second Head Room (in)
38.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.4
Second Hip Room (in)
47.5
Front Head Room (in)
39.7
Second Leg Room (in)
36
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
102.2
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.9
Height, Overall (in)
64.1
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
171.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.5
Track Width, Front (in)
61.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.4
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)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
50.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
23.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
L3T
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
174 @ 1600
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 5600
Displacement
1.3/- TBD -
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
N/A
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.69
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
2.45
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.17
Trans Order Code
M3F
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.96
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Trans Type
9
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
3.01
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
QAI
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
225/55R18
Rear Tire Order Code
QAI
Rear Tire Size
225/55R18
Spare Tire Order Code
ZDC
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Watts Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Compound Crank
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
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
Yes
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
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Automatic Emergency Braking
Front Pedestrian Braking
Brake lining wear indicator
Daytime Running Lamps, Signature LED
Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger,...
Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable...
OnStar and Buick connected services capable (Terms and...
Rear Vision Camera (Replaced with (UV2) HD Surround Vision when...
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Alert
Following Distance Indicator
Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter and pretensioners,...
Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter and...
Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) for child...
Door locks, rear child security
Teen Driver a configurable feature that lets you activate...
Tire Fill Alert (Does not monitor spare tire.)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn (Does not monitor...
Horn, dual note tone
Automatic Emergency Braking
Front Pedestrian Braking
Brake lining wear indicator
Daytime Running Lamps, Signature LED
Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger,...
Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable...
OnStar and Buick connected services capable (Terms and...
Rear Vision Camera (Replaced with (UV2) HD Surround Vision when...
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Alert
Following Distance Indicator
Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter and pretensioners,...
Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter and...
Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) for child...
Door locks, rear child security
Teen Driver a configurable feature that lets you activate...
Tire Fill Alert (Does not monitor spare tire.)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn (Does not monitor...
Horn, dual note tone
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
100,000
Corrosion Years
6
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
60,000
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Warranty Note
<<< Preliminary 2023 Warranty >>>
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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