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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
2,359cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 162 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 164 at 4,250
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 21 / 30 - 31 (MT)
 
Type:
3,342cc V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 234 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 226 at 3,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 92.0 x 83.8
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 19 / 28
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.26, 1.79, 1.55, 1.17, 0.97
Final Drive: 3.44
Available with: 4-cylinder
 
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.84, 1.52, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.77
Available with: 4-cylinder
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.78, 2.06, 1.42, 1.03, 0.72
Final Drive: 3.33
Available with: 6-cylinder
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs (V6)
Rear:
10.3 in. power-assisted discs
11.2 in. power-assisted discs (V6)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,253 (GLS)
3,266 (SE)
3,458 (Limited)
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 17.7
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
35.8
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
188.9
Width [in.]:
72.1
Height [in.]:
58.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 107.4
Front Track [in.]: 62.0
Rear Track [in.]: 61.4
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
105.4
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
43.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.4
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
57.4
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.9
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
55.5
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 55.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
16.3