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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
ENGINE
Type:
3,564cc V6
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 281 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 266 at 3,400
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 85.6
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Redline: 6,700
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 17 / 24
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.48, 2.87, 1.80, 1.47, 1.00, 0.74
Final Drive: 3.16
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.8 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
13.0 x 0.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,720
GVWR [lbs]:
6,459
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 5,200
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 22.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
40.4
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Air compressor
  • Daytime running lights
  • Halogen headlights
  • P245/70 SR17 all-season tires
  • Security system
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tracker system
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV II)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
205.0
Width [in.]:
78.4
Height [in.]:
72.8
Wheelbase [in.]: 118.9
Front Track [in.]: 67.8
Rear Track [in.]: 67.4
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front bumper
  • Chrome door handles
  • Power remote, folding left door mirror
  • Power remote, folding right door mirror
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear window wiper
  • Roof rack rails
  • Spoiler in rear
  • Variable intermittent wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
153.1
Seating Capacity:
8
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.4
Second Row Headroom [in.]: 39.4
Third Row Headroom [in.]: 37.8
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.3
Second Row Legroom [in.]: 36.8
Third Row Legroom [in.]: 33.2
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
62.0
Second Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 61.3
Third Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.6
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
59.1
Second Row Hiproom [in.]: 57.8
Third Row Hiproom [in.]: 48.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
24.4 - 116.4 (behind first row)
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 3 12V power outlets
  • 4-way front passenger bucket seat
  • 6-way driver bucket seat with lumbar support
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, RDS, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 6 speakers
  • Air conditioning with separate rear controls
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light and tie-down anchors
  • Cargo concealed storage
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • Driver footrest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Internet access
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Lockable glove box
  • Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear reclining, 60/40 split folding bench seat with fore/aft adjustment
  • Rear seat center armrest with storage
  • Rear window defogger
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Tachometer
  • Third row fold-into-floor 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Anti-roll control
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Emergency communication system
  • Front adjustable head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front, second and third row
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Third row head restraints
  • Traction control