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
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
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
51.65
Exterior Dimensions
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 -
Wheelbase (in)
100.60
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.62
Cargo Area Dimensions
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
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD -
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.0
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26
Performance Specs
Engine
Fuel System
Electronic fuel injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 4900
Displacement
1.4/83
Engine Order Code
LUV
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 1850
Transmission
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
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58
Brakes
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
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.6 x 0.5
Steering
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
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P215/55R18
Rear Tire Order Code
RAK
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R18
Spare Tire Order Code
RVZ
Front Tire Order Code
RAK
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16"
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Suspension
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
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A
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
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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