Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas Flat 4-Cyl, 2.5L
EPA Class
4WD Sport Utility
Style Name
2.5X Automatic
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3300
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
107.6
Second Head Room (in)
40.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.1
Second Hip Room (in)
52.7
Front Head Room (in)
41.6
Second Leg Room (in)
38.0
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
52.9
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.6
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
179.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.7
Track Width, Front (in)
60.2
Liftover Height (in)
27.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
31.7
Wheelbase (in)
103
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.2
Height, Overall (in)
65.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
38.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
37.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
68.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
42.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
33.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
61.8
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
33.9
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
53.25
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 6000
Displacement
2.5L/150
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4400
Fuel System
SMPI
Transmission
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
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
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Variable
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
37.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.4
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/65HR16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
T135/90D16
Front Tire Size
P215/65HR16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Double wishbone
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
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson-type
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
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
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake assist
Vehicle Dynamics Control
Daytime running lights
Advanced frontal air bags (SRS)
Side curtain air bags w/roll over sensor
Driver & front passenger side-impact air bags (SRS)
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts
3-point rear seatbelts for all three seating positions
LATCH rear child safety seat anchors
Rear child safety door locks
Safety brake pedal system
Brake assist
Vehicle Dynamics Control
Daytime running lights
Advanced frontal air bags (SRS)
Side curtain air bags w/roll over sensor
Driver & front passenger side-impact air bags (SRS)
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts
3-point rear seatbelts for all three seating positions
LATCH rear child safety seat anchors
Rear child safety door locks
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)
7.8
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
520
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2400
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
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