Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
21 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas Flat 4, 2.5L
EPA Class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Style Name
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
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3300
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
52.900
Front Leg Room (in)
43.100
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.600
Passenger Volume (ft³)
107.600
Second Head Room (in)
40.400
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.100
Second Hip Room (in)
52.700
Front Head Room (in)
41.600
Second Leg Room (in)
38.000
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
103.000
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.200
Height, Overall (in)
65.900
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
43.600
Length, Overall (in)
179.500
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.700
Track Width, Front (in)
60.200
Liftover Height (in)
27.400
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.100
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
34.600
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
61.800
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
33.900
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
37.500
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
68.300
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
42.200
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
33.500
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.900
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
174 @ 4100
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type
Gas Flat 4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 5800
Displacement
2.5L/152
Transmission
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.785
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.694
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.444
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.545
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.272
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.000
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.300 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.700 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)
34.400
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.500
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.200
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
T155/70D17
Front Tire Size
P215/65HR16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/65HR16
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
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
Yes
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 braking system (ABS)
Electronic brake-force distribution system (EBD)
Brake assist
Vehicle dynamics control (VDC)
Traction control system (TCS) -inc: off switch
Side impact door beams
Ring-shape reinforcement frame
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: dual-stage...
Driver & front passenger pelvis/torso side airbags
Front & rear side curtain airbags
Rollover sensor
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts
3-point rear seatbelts for all three seating positions
Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Rear child safety door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Collapsible steering column
Pillar-to-pillar steering column support beam
Safety pedal system
Dual-tone horn
Electronic brake-force distribution system (EBD)
Brake assist
Vehicle dynamics control (VDC)
Traction control system (TCS) -inc: off switch
Side impact door beams
Ring-shape reinforcement frame
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: dual-stage...
Driver & front passenger pelvis/torso side airbags
Front & rear side curtain airbags
Rollover sensor
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts
3-point rear seatbelts for all three seating positions
Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Rear child safety door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Collapsible steering column
Pillar-to-pillar steering column support beam
Safety pedal system
Dual-tone horn
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)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
360
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2400
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