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SPECIFICATIONS
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ENGINES
Type:
2,261cc Inline-4; alumiunum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 153 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 152 at 4,250
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.5 x 94.0
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 19 - 22 (MT) / 24 - 28 (MT)
Available with: XLS; XLT
 
Type:
2,976cc V6; alumiunum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 200 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 193 at 4,850
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 79.5
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 17 - 18 (FWD) / 22 - 24 (FWD)
Available with: Limited; XLT
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.67, 2.06, 1.31, 1.03, 0.84
Final Drive: 4.13
Available with: XLS FWD
 
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.89, 1.57, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.23; 3.77 (AWD)
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
10.0 in. power-assisted drums
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,254 - 3,522
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,500
3500 with trailing package (V6)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.7
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
174.7
Width [in.]:
71.1
Height [in.]:
67.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.1
Front Track [in.]: 61.1
Rear Track [in.]: 60.4
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.5 (FWD)
8.1 (AWD)
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
99.4
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.4
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.6
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.6
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
56.6
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.9
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
53.3
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 49.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
29.2
66.3 (2nd row folded)