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SPECIFICATIONS
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ENGINES
Type:
2,429cc Inline-4; cast-iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 150 at 5,100
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 165 at 4,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.5 x 101.0
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Redline: 6,240
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 19 - 21 (MT) / 24 - 26 (MT)
Available with: LX; Touring
 
Type:
2,429cc Inline-4 turbocharged; cast-iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 180 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 210 at 2,800-4,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.5 x 101.0
Compression Ratio: 8.1:1
Redline: 6,240
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 18 / 24
Available with: Touring; Limited
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.55, 1.96, 1.36, 0.97, 0.81
Final Drive: 3.94
Available with: LX
 
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.84, 1.57, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.91
 
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:
11.0 x 0.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
9.0 x 1.6 in. power-assisted drums
10.6 x 0.35 in. power-assisted discs (Limited)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,070 (LX)
3,222
Weight distribution: 58 / 42
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 15.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.7
40.2 (Touring)
42.0 (Limited)
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
168.9
Width [in.]:
67.1
Height [in.]:
63.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.0
Front Track [in.]: 58.3
Rear Track [in.]: 58.2
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.39
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
98.9
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.2
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.5
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
40.6
Rear Legroom [in.]: 40.9
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
53.8
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.6
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
50.1
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 46.7
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
21.6; 62.7 (behind first row)