Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
19 mpg City/24 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4, 2.3L
EPA Class
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Style Name
4WD 4dr I4 Auto XLS
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3465
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.3
Front Leg Room (in)
41.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.4
Second Head Room (in)
39.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.6
Second Hip Room (in)
49.1
Front Head Room (in)
40.4
Second Leg Room (in)
35.6
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
103.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.4
Height, Overall (in)
67.7
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
43.2
Length, Overall (in)
174.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.1
Track Width, Front (in)
61.1
Liftover Height (in)
29.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
33.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
66.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
37.3
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
34.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
66.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
40.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
29.2
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
99Z
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
152 @ 4250
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
153 @ 5800
Displacement
2.3L/140
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.89
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.93
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.57
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.31
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.0
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 0.5
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10.0 x 1.65
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
40.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
T53
Spare Tire Size
T145/90R17
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Order Code
T53
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 4
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
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
Yes
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
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
Yes
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/front passenger...
Side air bags
1st & 2nd row Safety Canopy
Front height-adjustable 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners
Rear 3-point safety belts for all (3) seating positions
Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers
Belt Minder feature
Child safety rear door locks
Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control
Side intrusion door beams
Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/front passenger...
Side air bags
1st & 2nd row Safety Canopy
Front height-adjustable 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners
Rear 3-point safety belts for all (3) seating positions
Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers
Belt Minder feature
Child safety rear door locks
Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control
Side intrusion door beams
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
60,000
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.4
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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