Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City/33 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas 4-Cyl, 2.4L
EPA Class
Midsize
Style Name
LS
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic electronically controlled with overdrive
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3432
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.0
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.7
Second Head Room (in)
37.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.9
Second Hip Room (in)
52.1
Front Head Room (in)
39.4
Second Leg Room (in)
37.6
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
112.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.0
Height, Overall (in)
57.1
Length, Overall (in)
191.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
59.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.3
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.0
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
LE5
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
160 @ 4500
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type
Gas 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
169 @ 6400
Displacement
2.4L/145
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/manual shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.77
Trans Order Code
MH8
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.7
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.87
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75
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
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
StabiliTrak, stability control system with brake assist,...
Daytime Running Lamps
Air bags, dual-stage frontal, and thorax side-impact, driver and...
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes...
Automatic Crash Response
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions includes front seat...
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for...
Door locks, rear child security
Trunk emergency release handle
Tire Pressure Monitor
Daytime Running Lamps
Air bags, dual-stage frontal, and thorax side-impact, driver and...
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes...
Automatic Crash Response
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions includes front seat...
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for...
Door locks, rear child security
Trunk emergency release handle
Tire Pressure Monitor
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
100,000
Corrosion Years
6
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Hybrid/Electric Components Miles/km
100,000
Hybrid/Electric Components Years
8
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
100,000
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
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
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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