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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
2,189cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 148 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 152 at 4,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 94.6
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Redline: 6,750
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 24 (MT) / 31 - 33 (MT)
Available with: LS; LT
 
Type:
2,393cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 171 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 167 at 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 98.0
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Redline: 6,800
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 22 / 31 - 32 (MT)
Available with: Sport
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.58, 2.02, 1.35, 0.98, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.84
 
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.95, 1.62, 1.00, 0.68
Final Drive: 3.63
 
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:
10.7 x 0.94 in. power-assisted vented discs
11.6 x 1.02 in. power-assisted vented discs (Sport)
Rear:
9.05 in. power-assisted drums
10.6 x 0.55 in. power-assisted discs (Sport)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,780 (LS)
2,793 (LT)
2,871 (Sport)
Weight distribution: 59 / 41
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
37.4
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
180.5
Width [in.]:
67.9
Height [in.]:
57.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.3
Front Track [in.]: 58.7
Rear Track [in.]: 58.1
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
87.1
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.7
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 33.7
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
53.0
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 51.4
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
49.5
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 49.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
13.9