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Estimated Highway MPG 28 21 31 32
Estimated City MPG 23 17 23 22
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Accessories
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Front Reading Lamps Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Available Not Available Available Standard
Luggage Rack Available Not Available Available Available
Automatic Headlights Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Available Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Available Available Not Available Standard
Fog Lamps Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Not Available Available Not Available Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Available Not Available Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Available Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Navigation System Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Available Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Not Available Available Not Available Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Available Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Available Standard Standard
Floor Mats Available Standard Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Available Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Available Available Not Available Standard
A/C Standard Available Standard Standard
Climate Control Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Navigation from Telematics Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Cargo Shade Available Standard Not Available Available
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Available Not Available Available Standard
Telematics Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Bluetooth Connection Available Available Standard Standard
Trip Computer Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Available Not Available Standard
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 16.5 18.6 15.3 18.8
Rear Drum Diam x Width 10.0 x 1.65
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.4 x 0.5 12.0 x -TBD- 11.9 x 0.78
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.9 x 0.5 11.9 x 1.1 11.8 x -TBD- 12.6 x 1.18
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) 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 Power Pwr Pwr Power
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 40.1 N/A N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.7 34.9 37.0 40.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A 3.5 3.2 3.46
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.5 16.7 16.7 18.1
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion Variable pwr assist
Spare Wheel Material N/A Steel N/A Steel
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum Steel Steel Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum Steel Steel Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size Compact 16 x 7.0 N/A Compact
Rear Wheel Size 16 x 7 16 x 7.0 16 x -TBD- 17 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Size 16 x 7 16 x 7.0 16 x -TBD- 17 x -TBD-
Spare Tire Size Compact P225/75R16 N/A Compact
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16 P225/75R16 P215/70SR16 P225/65R17
Front Tire Size P235/70R16 P225/75R16 P215/70SR16 P225/65R17
Spare Tire Order Code TBB
Rear Tire Order Code T53 TRM QYZ
Front Tire Order Code T53 TRM QYZ
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear N/A N/A 0.75 N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front N/A N/A 0.79 N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Independent Multi-Link Multi link
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut Independent MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut
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. 225 150 225 225
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1500 1000 1500 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 225 100 150 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1500 1000 1500 1500
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 3268 3760 3305 3758
Chrome Wheels Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Aluminum Wheels Standard Available Available Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Not Available Standard Standard Standard
ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Wheel Locks Not Available Not Available Available Available
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tow Hitch Not Available Not Available Available Available
Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 31.4 17.2 37.2 31.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 67.2 61.2 70.9 63.7
Liftover Height 29.6 27.8 N/A 28.8
Cargo Box (Area) Height 37.9 N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 40.7 44.7 39.0 N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A N/A 54.0 N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 35.0 N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 66.7 N/A 51.0 N/A
Rear Door Opening Width 43.2 58.7 N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Height 33.5 37.1 N/A 28.8
Min Ground Clearance 8.4 8.8 6.8 6.9
Track Width, Rear 60.2 61.9 61.5 62.1
Track Width, Front 60.7 61.9 61.5 62.9
Height, Overall 67.9 N/A 65.1 66.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.1 73.7 71.6 72.5
Length, Overall 174.7 152.8 178.3 187.8
Wheelbase 103.1 95.4 103.1 112.5
Second Hip Room 49.1 44.7 53.1 51.1
Second Shoulder Room 55.9 61.6 56.4 55.3
Second Leg Room 35.6 35.6 38.3 39.9
Second Head Room 39.2 40.3 38.6 39.2
Front Hip Room 53.3 55.6 54.5 54.6
Front Shoulder Room 56.6 55.8 58.6 55.8
Front Leg Room 41.6 41.0 41.3 41.2
Front Head Room 40.4 41.3 39.9 40.9
Passenger Volume 99.5 102.9 104.1 99.7
Passenger Capacity 5 4 5 5
Exterior
Convertible Hardtop Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Sun/Moon Roof Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Conventional Spare Tire Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Tires - Rear On/Off Road Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Tires - Front On/Off Road Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps Available Available Available Not Available
Targa Roof Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Convertible Soft Top Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Powertrain
Total Cooling System Capacity 5.3 13.4 7.0 8.9
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110 160 N/A 120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550 600 410 525
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A 2.72 N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A 1.00 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.13 3.21 4.44 3.23
Clutch Size 8.86 N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.37 4.06 2.00 2.88
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) Not Available 0.84 Not Available 0.74
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.80 1.00 0.53 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.94 1.25 0.73 1.41
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.25 1.72 1.03 1.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.94 2.61 1.51 2.87
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.5 4.46 2.65 4.48
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Manual Manual Automatic Automatic
Trans Type 5 6 5 6
Trans Order Code 443 DEH MX0
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 171 @ 4500 260 @ 4800 163 @ 4400 172 @ 4900
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 171 @ 6000 285 @ 6400 185 @ 7000 182 @ 6700
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Displacement 2.5L/152 3.6L/231 2.4L/144 2.4/147
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas I4 Gas/Ethanol I4
Engine Order Code 997 ERB LEA
Cruising Range - Hwy 462.00 390.60 474.30 601.60
Cruising Range - City 379.50 316.20 351.90 413.60
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 28 21 31 32
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 23 17 23 22
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 25 18 26 26
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
M/T Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
A/T Available Available Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
5-Speed M/T Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
6-Speed A/T Available Not Available Not Available Standard
5-Speed A/T Not Available Available Standard Not Available
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Not Available Standard Not Available Available
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Four Wheel Drive Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Locking/Limited Slip Differential Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Flex Fuel Capability Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Safety
Rollover Protection Bars Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Available Not Available Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Available Standard Standard
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 Not Available Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tow Hooks Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Seating
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Available Not Available Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Available Not Available Available
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Power Driver Seat Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Rear Bench Seat Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 7.5 10.2 7.1 7.2
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 6 1 6 6 (2011)
EPA Classification 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD Sport Utility 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Rear Spoiler Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
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