Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
19 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6, 3.5L
EPA Class
Mid-Size
Style Name
4dr Sdn CVT 3.5 SE
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3591
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.5
Front Leg Room (in)
43.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.6
Second Head Room (in)
37.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.9
Second Hip Room (in)
54.8
Front Head Room (in)
40.1
Second Leg Room (in)
36.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
111.2
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.2
Height, Overall (in)
58.3
Length, Overall (in)
194.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.5
Track Width, Front (in)
61.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.7
Liftover Height (in)
29.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20.0
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
252 @ 4400
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 6000
Displacement
3.5L/213
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37 - 0.44
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Continously Variable
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
5.17
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.77
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
1
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.50 x 0.35
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.60 x 1.10
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
- TBD -
Spare Tire Size
T145/80R17
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Order Code
- TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Spare Tire Order Code
- TBD -
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.87
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.04
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
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/seat belt sensors
Driver & front passenger side-impact supplemental airbags
Front & rear roof mounted curtain side-impact supplemental...
Active front head restraints
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front seat belts w/pretensioners/load limiters/adjustable anchors
ELR seat belt system for driver
ALR/ELR seat belt system for all passengers
All position 3-point rear seat belts
Child safety rear door locks
Lower Anchor & Tethers for Children system (LATCH)
Energy absorbing steering column
Front & rear crumple zones
Emergency inside trunk release
Driver & front passenger side-impact supplemental airbags
Front & rear roof mounted curtain side-impact supplemental...
Active front head restraints
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front seat belts w/pretensioners/load limiters/adjustable anchors
ELR seat belt system for driver
ALR/ELR seat belt system for all passengers
All position 3-point rear seat belts
Child safety rear door locks
Lower Anchor & Tethers for Children system (LATCH)
Energy absorbing steering column
Front & rear crumple zones
Emergency inside trunk release
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
Emissions Miles/km
50,000
Emissions Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
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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