Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
17 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6, 3.5L
EPA Class
Large Cars
Style Name
4dr Sdn Limited AWD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission -inc: paddle activation
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4224
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
56.3
Front Leg Room (in)
41.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.2
Second Head Room (in)
37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.9
Second Hip Room (in)
55.8
Front Head Room (in)
39.0
Second Leg Room (in)
38.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
112.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
65.5
Height, Overall (in)
60.7
Length, Overall (in)
202.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
65.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.2
Liftover Height (in)
30.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
20.1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.0
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
99W
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
249 @ 4500
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type
Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
263 @ 6250
Displacement
3.5L/213
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
All 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)
3.39
Trans Order Code
44J
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)
13.0 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
TBQ
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
P255/45VR19
Rear Tire Order Code
TBQ
Rear Tire Size
P255/45VR19
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.1
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.8
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
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Brake & engine actuated traction control
AdvanceTrac w/electronic stability control
Dual-stage front air bags w/front passenger sensing system
Front side-impact air bags
Safety Canopy front/rear curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
Reverse sensing
Rear view camera *Rearview mirror based. Displays through...
MyKey system -inc: top speed limiter, audio volume limiter,...
Personal safety system -inc: safety belt pretensioners,...
BeltMinder for driver/front passenger safety belts
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system on rear...
Child safety rear door locks
AdvanceTrac w/electronic stability control
Dual-stage front air bags w/front passenger sensing system
Front side-impact air bags
Safety Canopy front/rear curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
Reverse sensing
Rear view camera *Rearview mirror based. Displays through...
MyKey system -inc: top speed limiter, audio volume limiter,...
Personal safety system -inc: safety belt pretensioners,...
BeltMinder for driver/front passenger safety belts
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system on rear...
Child safety rear door locks
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)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000
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