Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I5, 2.5L
EPA Class
Mini-Compact
Style Name
2dr Auto Blush 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)
3248
Interior Dimensions
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
Passenger Capacity
4
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
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 -
Wheelbase (in)
98.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.5
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)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23
Performance Specs
Engine
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas I5
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 5000
Displacement
2.5L/151
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 3750
Transmission
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
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.56
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.04
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Brakes
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 0.9
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
9.1 x 0.3
Steering
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
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Suspension
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
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- 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
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
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Engine & hydraulic brake assist (EBA & HBA)
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation...
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger front airbags -inc: buckle switch
Driver & front passenger head/thorax side airbags
Front 3-point safety belts
Front height-adjustable safety belts
Rear 3-point safety belts in outboard seating positions
LATCH child restraint system
Tire pressure monitoring system
Collapsible steering column
Crash optimized front end
Rear seat headrest rollover protection
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Engine & hydraulic brake assist (EBA & HBA)
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation...
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger front airbags -inc: buckle switch
Driver & front passenger head/thorax side airbags
Front 3-point safety belts
Front height-adjustable safety belts
Rear 3-point safety belts in outboard seating positions
LATCH child restraint system
Tire pressure monitoring system
Collapsible steering column
Crash optimized front end
Rear seat headrest rollover protection
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
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)
10.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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