Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City/22 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6, 3.7L
EPA Class
2WD Sport Utility
Style Name
2WD 4dr Detonator
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission -inc: 3.21 axle ratio
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- TBD -
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
56.8
Front Leg Room (in)
40.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- TBD -
Second Head Room (in)
40.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.2
Second Hip Room (in)
47.4
Front Head Room (in)
40.6
Second Leg Room (in)
37.7
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
108.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.0
Height, Overall (in)
69.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
178.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
61.0
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.1
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)
75.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
32.1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.5
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
EKG
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200
Displacement
3.7L/226
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.21
Trans Order Code
DGV
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.57
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.44 x 0.47
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.36
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.42
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
TSV
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
P235/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code
TSV
Rear Tire Size
P235/65R17
Spare Tire Order Code
TBC
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Solid Axle
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
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
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
All speed traction control
Electronic stability program
Electronic roll mitigation
4-wheel anti-lock pwr disc brakes
Driver & front passenger multistage airbags
Brake assist
Front airbag occupant classification system
Supplemental side curtain front/rear air bags
LATCH-ready child seat anchor system
Tire pressure monitoring display
Dual note horn
Active head restraints
Electronic stability program
Electronic roll mitigation
4-wheel anti-lock pwr disc brakes
Driver & front passenger multistage airbags
Brake assist
Front airbag occupant classification system
Supplemental side curtain front/rear air bags
LATCH-ready child seat anchor system
Tire pressure monitoring display
Dual note horn
Active head restraints
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
100,000
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Note
(fully transferable with no fee)
Drivetrain Years
5
Emissions Miles/km
24,000
Emissions Years
2
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.3
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000
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