Specifications
Engine & Transmission
Engine Type: 4-Cylinder, Aluminum Block & Head: LX, EX, EX V6, SX, & SX V6-Standard
Valve Gear: DOHC, Four Valves/Cylinder: LX, EX, EX V6, SX, & SX V6-Standard
Displacement: 2,359 cc: LX, EX, EX V6, SX, & SX V6-Standard
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1: LX, EX, EX V6, SX, & SX V6-Standard
Horsepower (SAE net): 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm: LX, EX, EX V6, SX, & SX V6-Standard
Torque (SAE net): 169 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm: LX, EX, EX V6, SX, & SX V6-Standard
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual, Overdrive: LX, EX, & SX-Standard
Transmission:5 Speed Electronically Controlled Sportmatic, Overdrive: EX V6 & SX V6-Standard; LX, EX, & SX-Option
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 107.1in.
Track (Front/Rear): 61.5 in./61.1 in>
Length: 189.0 in.
Width: 71.1 in.
Height: 58.3 in.
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in.
Interior Dimensions
Headroom: (Front/Rear) 39.8 in./38.0 in.
Shoulder: Room (Front/Rear) 57.1 in./56.3 in.
Legroom: (Front/Rear) 43.7 in./37.8 in.
Hip Room: (Front/Rear) 45.5 in./54.7 in.
Passenger Volume: 104.2 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume: 15.0 cu. ft.
Curb Weight
5-Speed Manual (2.4L I4): 3,157 lbs.: LX, EX, & SX-Standard
5-Speed Automatic (2.4L I4): 3,197 lbs.: LX, EX, & SX-Option
5-Speed Automatic (2.7L V6): 3,294 lbs.: EX V6 & SX V6-Standard
Body & Chassis
Layout: Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
Body Type: Steel Unibody
Front Suspension: Independent, MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension: Multi-Link With Struts, Coil Springs, Ant-Roll Bar
Steering: Rack-and-Pinion, power assisted
Turns, Lock-To-Lock: 2.86
Turning Diameter, Curb-To-Curb: 35.5 ft.
Brakes
Brake Type: Hydraulic, Power-Assisted Vacuum 4-Sensor. 4-Channel ABS
Front: 11.0-in. Vented Discs
Rear: 10.3-in. Solid Discs
Tires
Type: P205/60R16: LX, EX, EX V6, SX, & SX V6-Standard
Type: P215/50R17: EX, EX V6, SX, & SX V6-Option
EPA Fuel Economy
5-Speed Manual (2.4L I4) (Estimated City/Hwy MPG): 22/32: LX, EX, & SX-Standard
5-Speed Automatic (2.4L I4)(Estimated City/Hwy MPG) 22/32: LX, EX, & SX-Option
5-Speed Automatic (2.7L V6)(Estimated City/Hwy MPG) 20/28: EX V6 & SX V6-Standard
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.4 Gallons: LX, EX, EX V6, SX, & SX V6-Standard
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