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 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
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.0
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.9
Exterior Dimensions
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 -
Wheelbase (in)
112.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.0
Height, Overall (in)
57.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.0
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type
Gas 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
169 @ 6400
Displacement
2.4L/145
Engine Order Code
LE5
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
160 @ 4500
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission
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
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
Brakes
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
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.7
Steering Type
Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.4
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50R17
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Suspension
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
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
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
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
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