Specifications

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

• Engine Type: 4-Cylinder, Aluminum Block & Heads: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard),
• Engine Type: V6, Aluminum Block & Heads: EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Valve Gear: DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Displacement: 2,359 cc: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard),
• Displacement: 2,656 cc: EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Compression Ratio: 10.5:1: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard),
• Compression Ratio: 10.4:1: EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Horsepower (SAE net): 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard),
• Horsepower (SAE net): 194 hp @ 6,000 rpm: EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Torque (SAE net): 169 ft. lbs. @ 4,000 rpm: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard),
• Torque (SAE net): 184 ft. lbs. @ 4,500 rpm: EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Transmission: 5-Speed Manual, Overdrive: LX (Standard),
• Transmission: 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Sportmatic®, Overdrive: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
  • The 5-speed Sportmatic transmission provides a choice between traditional automatic-mode and manual, sport-style shifting. Simply tap the gearshift lever up or down to shift gears.

EPA FUEL ECONOMY

• Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (5-Speed Manual & Automatic 2.4L I4): LX (22/32), EX (22/32), SX (22/32),
• Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (5-Speed Automatic 2.7L V6): EX V6 (20/28), SX V6 (20/28)
• Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons): LX (16.4), EX (16.4), SX (16.4), EX V6 (16.4), SX V6 (16.4)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

• Wheelbase: 107.1 in.: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Track (Front/Rear): 61.5/61.1 inches: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Length: 189.0 in.: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Width: 71.1 in.: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Height: 58.3 in.: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Ground Clearance: 6.3 in.: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

• Headroom (Front/Rear): 39.8/38.0 inches: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 57.1/56.3 inches: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Legroom (Front/Rear): 43.7/37.8 inches: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Hip Room (Front//Rear): 54.5/54.7 inches: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Passenger Volume: 104.2 cu. ft.: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Cargo Volume: 15.0 cu. ft.: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)

CURB WEIGHT

• 5-Speed Manual: LX (3,157 lbs), EX (3,157 lbs), SX (3,157 lbs),
• 5-Speed Automatic (2.4L I4): LX (3,197 lbs), EX (3,197 lbs), SX (3,197 lbs),
• 5-Speed Automatic (2.7L V6): EX V6 (3,294 lbs), SX V6 (3,294 lbs)

BODY & CHASSIS

• Layout: Front Engine, Front 2WD: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Body Type: Steel Unibody: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Front Suspension: Independent, MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
  • Independent MacPherson strut-front and multi-link-rear suspensions, both with coil springs and stabilizer bars, provide precise handling and a smooth ride.
• Rear Suspension: Multi-Link With Struts, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Steering: Rack-and-Pinion, Power Assisted: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.86: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb: 35.5 ft.: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)

BRAKES

• Brake Type: Hydraulic, Power-Assisted Vacuum 4-Sensor, 4-Channel ABS: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
  • A standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) gives you better vehicle control during hard or sudden braking, especially on wet or unstable road surfaces. At that time, if a wheel is on the verge of locking, monitoring sensors will detect it and cause the brakes to be pumped, which helps you maintain the ability to steer.
• Front: 11.0" Vented Discs: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
• Rear: 10.3" Solid Discs: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)

TIRES

• Type: 205/60R16: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard),
• Type: 215/50R17: EX (Optional), SX (Standard), EX V6 (Optional), SX V6 (Standard)
  • NOTE: SX & EX Convenience Package

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