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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type:
1,497cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 110 net; gas: 76 at 5000
electric: 68 at 1,200 - 1,540
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 82 net; gas: 82 at 4,200
electric: 295 at 0 - 1,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 75.0 x 84.7
Compression Ratio: 13.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 48 / 45
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Final Drive: 4.11
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Torsion beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
10.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
7.9 in. power-assisted drums
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,932
GVWR [lbs]:
3
Weight distribution: 59 / 41
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 11.9
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
34.1
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
175.0
Width [in.]:
67.9
Height [in.]:
58.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 106.3
Front Track [in.]: 59.3
Rear Track [in.]: 58.3
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.26
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
96.2
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.3
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.9
Rear Legroom [in.]: 38.6
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
55.0
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.9
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
51.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 51.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
14.4