MSRP: $18,445
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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
19 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6, 3.0L
EPA Class
Midsize Car
Style Name
4dr Sdn LX
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Car
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3294
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101.0
Second Head Room (in)
36.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.4
Second Hip Room (in)
56.3
Front Head Room (in)
39.2
Second Leg Room (in)
38.9
Passenger Capacity
6
Front Hip Room (in)
55.8
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
197.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.4
Track Width, Front (in)
61.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.0
Liftover Height (in)
24.8
Wheelbase (in)
108.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.4
Height, Overall (in)
55.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.8
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.0
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
145 @ 5250
Displacement
3.0L/182
Engine Order Code
99U
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 3250
Fuel System
SEFI
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.77
Trans Order Code
44L
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.54
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.26
Trans Description Cont. Again
Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.77
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD,
Brakes
Brake ABS System
NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.8 x 1.00
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
8.9 x 1.5
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.96
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.0
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/65R15
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
T135/70R15
Front Tire Size
P205/65R15
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
15 x 4.0
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Quadralink
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.75
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
36
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.71
Suspension Type - Front
Indep MacPherson
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
36
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
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
No
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags
Manual front outboard & rear lap/shoulder seat belts, front...
Child-safety rear door locks
Dual note horn
Manual front outboard & rear lap/shoulder seat belts, front...
Child-safety rear door locks
Dual note horn
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
24,000
Drivetrain Years
2
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.6
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
540
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1250
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
125
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