Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City/22 mpg Hwy
Engine
Regular Unleaded V-6, 4.0 L
EPA Class
No Data
Style Name
2WD 4dr Auto S
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
Dimensions
Weight Information
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
9656
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
2962
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
5201
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2676
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.3
Second Hip Room (in)
46.1
Front Head Room (in)
39.9
Second Leg Room (in)
34.4
Front Hip Room (in)
55.9
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.3
Passenger Capacity
5
Second Head Room (in)
39.3
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
74.9
Length, Overall (in)
178.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.2
Track Width, Front (in)
61.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.8
Liftover Height (in)
32.2
Wheelbase (in)
106.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
36.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
36.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
36.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
65.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
43.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
61.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
36.3
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.1
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18
Performance Specs
Engine
Fuel System
Sequential MPI
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Oil Cooler
None
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
261 @ 5600
Displacement
4.0 L/241
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
281 @ 4000
Transmission
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Transfer Case Power Take Off
No
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.35
Trans PTO Access
No
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53
Transfer Case Model
None
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.77
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.7
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P265/70TR16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P265/70TR16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 X 7
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 X 7
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Suspension
Axle Type - Rear
Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
Leaf
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.13
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.13
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
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3...
First Aid Kit
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3...
First Aid Kit
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
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000
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