Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4, 2.4L
EPA Class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Style Name
2WD 4dr I4 Base
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3571
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
56.3
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
142.5
Second Head Room (in)
39.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.3
Second Hip Room (in)
55.9
Front Head Room (in)
39.2
Second Leg Room (in)
37.6
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
106.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.8
Height, Overall (in)
67.3
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
183.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.5
Track Width, Front (in)
63.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.2
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)
72.5
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
37.0
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.0
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
169 @ 3750
Fuel System
NA
Engine Type
Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 6000
Displacement
2.4L/144
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.77
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.90
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.93
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.59
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.70
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 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)
35.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Front Tire Size
P235/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/65R17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
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.)
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
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
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist
Hill assist control
Downhill brake control
Electronic stability control w/traction control
Side impact door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Front seat-mounted air bags
Full-length side curtain airbags
3-point seat belts in all positions w/front pretensioners
Height-adjustable front seatbelts
Front active headrests
Rear child safety door locks
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system
Energy-absorbing steering column
Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist
Hill assist control
Downhill brake control
Electronic stability control w/traction control
Side impact door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Front seat-mounted air bags
Full-length side curtain airbags
3-point seat belts in all positions w/front pretensioners
Height-adjustable front seatbelts
Front active headrests
Rear child safety door locks
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system
Energy-absorbing steering column
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
60,000
Basic Years
5
Corrosion Miles/km
100,000
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Years
10
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
60,000
Roadside Assistance Note
24-hour roadside assistance
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
2.3
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1650
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
165
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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