Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged I4, 1.4
EPA Class
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
Preferred AWD
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
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)
52.5
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)
100.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.62
Height, Overall (in)
65.25
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
168.35
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.22
Track Width, Front (in)
60.65
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.1
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)
48.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
18.8
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
LE2
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
177 @ 2000-4000
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 5600
Displacement
1.4/85.4
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.584
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.746
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.446
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.53
Trans Order Code
MNK
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.964
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.940
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.912
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
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
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"
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18" x 7"
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.)
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
No
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
No
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, separate cavity, LED
Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger;...
Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable...
Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter, height adjustable
Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter, height...
Seat belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions
Restraint provisions, child Isofix 2 point for outboard seating...
OnStar and Buick connected services capable (Terms and...
Rear Vision Camera
Door locks, child security rear, manual
Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn
Horn, dual note tone
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Daytime Running Lamps, separate cavity, LED
Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger;...
Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable...
Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter, height adjustable
Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter, height...
Seat belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions
Restraint provisions, child Isofix 2 point for outboard seating...
OnStar and Buick connected services capable (Terms and...
Rear Vision Camera
Door locks, child security rear, manual
Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn
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 2021 Warranty >>>
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
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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