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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type:
3,497cc V6; iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 192 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 217 at 3,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 85.5
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 15 / 18 - 20 (RWD)
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.80, 1.53, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 4.67
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Five-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
12.4 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,057 (RWD)
4,255 (AWD)
GVWR [lbs]:
5,423 (RWD)
5,644 (AWD)
Weight distribution: 54 / 46 (RWD)
56 / 44 (AWD)
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 3,500
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 21.1
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.4
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
179.8
Width [in.]:
73.3 (RWD)
74.2 (AWD)
Height [in.]:
68.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 106.7
Front Track [in.]: 62.2
Rear Track [in.]: 62.2
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.2
Approach Angle [in.]: 28.0
Departure Angle [in.]: 27.0
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
107.0
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.5
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.6
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.1
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
58.9
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.4
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
55.3
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 39.5
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
31.4; 66.4 (rear seats folded)