Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas Flat 4-Cyl, 2.5L
EPA Class
4WD Sport Utility
Style Name
Sports 2.5X Automatic
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
4-speed electronic direct control automatic transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3185
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
51.6
Front Leg Room (in)
43.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
95.4
Second Head Room (in)
39.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.5
Second Hip Room (in)
51.6
Front Head Room (in)
39.8
Second Leg Room (in)
33.7
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
99.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.5
Height, Overall (in)
62.6
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
38.4
Length, Overall (in)
176.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.1
Track Width, Front (in)
58.9
Liftover Height (in)
27.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.3
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
33.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
67.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
33.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
53.25
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
37.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
68.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
37.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
30.7
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
166 @ 4400
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
173 @ 6000
Displacement
2.5L/150
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.6 x 0.94
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
9.0 x 1.40
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Variable
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
37.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
P215/60HR16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/60HR16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
4-Wheel Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Wheel Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.83
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.67
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
No
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Dual-stage front airbags (SRS)
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seatbelts w/height-adjustable outboard anchors
Rear child safety door locks
LATCH rear child safety seat anchors
Daytime running lights
Safety brake pedal system
Dual-stage front airbags (SRS)
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seatbelts w/height-adjustable outboard anchors
Rear child safety door locks
LATCH rear child safety seat anchors
Daytime running lights
Safety brake pedal 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
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
520
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2400
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