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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