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MSRP ∞ $29,185 $31,115 $31,040 $29,380
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Estimated Highway MPG 25 23 23 22
Estimated City MPG 17 17 16 15
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Accessories
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Not Available Standard Not Available
Front Reading Lamps Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Available Standard Available Not Available
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Not Available Available Available Not Available
Luggage Rack Available Available Not Available Not Available
Automatic Headlights Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Available Standard Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Satellite Radio Available Available Standard Not Available
Premium Sound System Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Navigation System Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Available Standard Available
Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Not Available Available Available Standard
Rear A/C Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Cargo Shade Available Available Available Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Back-Up Camera Not Available Available Available Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Available Available Not Available
Bluetooth Connection Not Available Available Available Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Standard Available Not Available
Trip Computer Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Available Standard Not Available
Chassis
Curb Weight N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Option Weight 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 18.6 23.0 24.6 21.1
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A 12.3 x -TBD- 12.6 x 0.6 12.1 x 0.7
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A 13.3 x -TBD- 12.9 x 1.2 11.7 x 1.1
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Brake Type Pwr Pwr Pwr Power
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A N/A N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb N/A 37.4 37.1 39.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A 2.7 3.67 3.5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.8 18.4 18.9 17.0
Steering Type Pwr Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Spare Wheel Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Steel Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size Mini Full Size Compact 16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- 17 x 7.0 17 x 8.0 16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- 17 x 7.0 17 x 8.0 16 x 7.0
Spare Tire Size T165/80D17 Full Size Compact P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size P245/65R17 P265/70R17 P245/70R17 P245/75R16
Front Tire Size P245/65R17 P265/70R17 P245/70R17 P245/75R16
Spare Tire Order Code TBK
Rear Tire Order Code N/A TY8
Front Tire Order Code N/A TY8
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear 0.87 0.79 1.00
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front 1.26 1.22 1.30
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Coil Spring w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Double Wishbone w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link 4-Link Rigid Multi-Link Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Independent Independent SLA Double-Wishbone
Maximum Payload Capacity N/A N/A N/A N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A N/A N/A N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 300 N/A 750 600
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 N/A 5000 6000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 200 500 500 500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 5000 5000 5000
Curb Weight - Rear N/A N/A N/A N/A
Curb Weight - Front N/A N/A N/A N/A
Base Curb Weight 4557 4400 4470 4427
Air Suspension Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Aluminum Wheels Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Wheel Locks Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tow Hitch Not Available Standard Available Standard
Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 21.0 16.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 43.8 47.2 35.1 48.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 80.7 89.7 68.7 79.2
Liftover Height N/A 32.4 29.9
Cargo Box (Area) Height N/A N/A 34.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A N/A N/A 44.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 N/A 17.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 N/A N/A N/A 73.9
Rear Door Opening Width N/A N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Height N/A N/A N/A
Min Ground Clearance N/A 9.0 8.6 8.7
Track Width, Rear 67.0 63.2 64.1 61.8
Track Width, Front 67.0 63.2 63.9 61.8
Height, Overall 70.4 70.1 69.4 72.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors 78.9 75.8 76.3 72.8
Length, Overall 197.1 189.9 189.8 192.3
Wheelbase 112.6 109.8 114.8 112.2
Third Hip Room 40.7 Not Available 44.0
Third Shoulder Room 50.8 Not Available 57.1
Third Leg Room 33.2 Not Available 28.1
Third Head Room 37.8 Not Available 36.7
Second Hip Room 56.7 55.7 56.2 57.6
Second Shoulder Room 61.0 57.8 58.0 58.4
Second Leg Room 39.8 32.9 38.6 34.2
Second Head Room 40.5 38.6 39.2 39.0
Front Hip Room 57.3 56.5 57.0 55.5
Front Shoulder Room 61.3 57.8 58.7 58.3
Front Leg Room 40.6 41.7 40.3 42.4
Front Head Room 41.4 39.3 39.9 40.0
Passenger Volume 151.7 97.3 105.4 100.6
Passenger Capacity 7 5 5 7
Exterior
Dual Moonroof Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Panoramic Roof Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Sun/Moon Roof Not Available Available Available Not Available
Conventional Spare Tire Not Available Standard Available Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Not Available Standard Not Available
Tires - Rear On/Off Road Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Tires - Front On/Off Road Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps Not Available Available Available Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Available Available Not Available
Powertrain
Total Cooling System Capacity N/A N/A 14.0 10.9
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 175 N/A 160 110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650 N/A 700 550
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.16 3.73 3.09 3.13
Clutch Size
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88 3.22 3.16 2.76
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74 Not Available Not Available Not Available
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 0.72 0.83 0.83
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41 1.0 1.00 1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84 1.4 1.41 1.52
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.87 2.04 2.19 2.35
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.48 3.52 3.59 3.84
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic Automatic
Trans Type 6 5 5 5
Trans Order Code 44J DGJ
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 255 @ 4100 278 @ 4400 260 @ 4800 288 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6500 270 @ 5600 290 @ 6400 266 @ 5600
Fuel System SMPI EFI Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Displacement 3.5L/213 4.0L/241 3.6L/220 4.0L/241
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas V6
Engine Order Code 998 1GR ERB
Cruising Range - Hwy 465.00 529.00 565.80 464.20
Cruising Range - City 316.20 391.00 393.60 316.50
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 25 23 23 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 17 16 15
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 20 19 18 17
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
A/T Standard Standard Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
5-Speed A/T Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Available Standard
8 Cylinder Engine Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Wheel Drive Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Locking/Limited Slip Differential Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Flex Fuel Capability Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Safety
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Available Standard Available Not Available
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seating
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Available Available Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Available Available Not Available
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Available Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Available Available Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Available Standard Not Available
3rd Row Seat Standard Available Not Available Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 9.3 9.8 10.4 11.0
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 4 4 3 2
EPA Classification Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility
Rear Spoiler Standard Standard Standard Not Available
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