Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4, 2.4L
EPA Class
2WD Sport Utility
Style Name
2WD Automatic EX
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3540
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
55.0
Front Leg Room (in)
41.0
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.6
Second Head Room (in)
38.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.1
Second Hip Room (in)
47.6
Front Head Room (in)
43.3
Second Leg Room (in)
39.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
101.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.3
Height, Overall (in)
70.4
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
169.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.9
Track Width, Front (in)
62.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.6
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
66.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
46.0
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
38.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
74.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
25.1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
161 @ 4000
Fuel System
MPFI
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
166 @ 5800
Displacement
2.4L/144
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.50
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.57
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.08
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 x 0.9
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.9
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.26
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
- TBD -
Front Tire Size
P215/70SR16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/70SR16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Control-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Compact
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.18
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.83
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
No
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
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake...
Brake assist
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags
Front side-impact airbags-inc: passenger-side occupant position...
Side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor, front & rear
3-point seat belts in all positions-inc: front seat belt...
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system
Brake assist
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags
Front side-impact airbags-inc: passenger-side occupant position...
Side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor, front & rear
3-point seat belts in all positions-inc: front seat belt...
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system
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
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500
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