Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged I4, 1.4
EPA Class
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
AWD 4dr
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive includes Driver Shift Control (AWD models only.)
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3358
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
51.65
Front Leg Room (in)
40.82
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.55
Passenger Volume (ft³)
92.8
Second Head Room (in)
38.78
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.18
Second Hip Room (in)
50.08
Front Head Room (in)
39.58
Second Leg Room (in)
35.75
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
100.60
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.62
Height, Overall (in)
65.26
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
168.41
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.22
Track Width, Front (in)
60.62
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.85
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)
48.40
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
18.80
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.0
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
LUV
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 1850
Fuel System
Electronic fuel injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 4900
Displacement
1.4/83
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.53
Trans Order Code
MHB
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.6 x 0.5
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.0
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.72
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
RAK
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
P215/55R18
Rear Tire Order Code
RAK
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R18
Spare Tire Order Code
RVZ
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16"
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA
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
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Daytime Running Lamps, reduced intensity low beam
Air bags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger,...
Air bag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable...
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger...
Safety belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions
Restraint provisions, child, Isofix 2 point only, point/latch...
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes...
OnStar with 4G LTE provides a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot to connect...
Rearview camera system
Door locks, child security rear, manual
Tire Pressure Monitor, manual learn
Horn, dual note tone
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Daytime Running Lamps, reduced intensity low beam
Air bags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger,...
Air bag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable...
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger...
Safety belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions
Restraint provisions, child, Isofix 2 point only, point/latch...
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes...
OnStar with 4G LTE provides a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot to connect...
Rearview camera system
Door locks, child security rear, manual
Tire Pressure Monitor, manual learn
Horn, dual note tone
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
6
Drivetrain Miles/km
70,000
Drivetrain Years
6
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
70,000
Roadside Assistance Years
6
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.9
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
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
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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