Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I5, 2.5L
EPA Class
Mini-Compact
Style Name
2dr 2.5L Auto Convertible
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mini-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3258
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
39.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
42.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
78
Second Head Room (in)
37.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
52.8
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
40.7
Second Leg Room (in)
31.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
98.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.5
Height, Overall (in)
59.1
Length, Overall (in)
161.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.7
Track Width, Front (in)
59.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
67.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
177 @ 3750
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas I5
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 5000
Displacement
2.5L/151
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.04
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.87
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.19
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.56
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
9.1 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)
11.0 x 0.87
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.04
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
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)
16 x 6.5
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.91
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.71
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
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
Yes
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)
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags w/dual stage deployment
Driver & front passenger head & thorax side-airbags
3-point front seat belts-inc: pretensioners, load limiters
3-point rear outboard seat belts
Active front head restraints
Rear seat lower anchors & top tethers for children (LATCH)
Emergency trunk release handle w/location reflector
Traction control-inc: (ASR) anti-slip regulation, (EDL)...
Collapsible steering column w/impact-deformable steering wheel
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Rear automatic rollover supports
Dual-note horn
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags w/dual stage deployment
Driver & front passenger head & thorax side-airbags
3-point front seat belts-inc: pretensioners, load limiters
3-point rear outboard seat belts
Active front head restraints
Rear seat lower anchors & top tethers for children (LATCH)
Emergency trunk release handle w/location reflector
Traction control-inc: (ASR) anti-slip regulation, (EDL)...
Collapsible steering column w/impact-deformable steering wheel
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Rear automatic rollover supports
Dual-note horn
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.0
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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