Specifications

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

• Engine Type: 4-Cylinder, Aluminum Block and Heads: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Valve Gear: DOHC w/CVVT: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Displacement: 2359 cc: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard),
• Displacement: 1998 cc: SX (Standard)
• Compression Ratio: 10.5: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard),
• Compression Ratio: 9.5: SX (Standard)
• Horsepower (SAE net): 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard),
• Horsepower (SAE net): 260 hp @ 6,000 rpm: SX (Standard)
• Torque (SAE net): 168 ft. lbs. @ 4,000 rpm: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard),
• Torque (SAE net): 269 ft. lbs. @ 1,850 - 3,000 rpm: SX (Standard)
• Transmission: FWD 6-Speed Manual, Overdrive: BASE (Standard),
• Transmission: FWD Electronically controlled 6-Speed, Overdrive w/Sportmatic®: LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Transmission: DynaMax AWD Full-Time, Electronic-Control On-Demand: LX (Optional), EX (Optional), SX (Optional)
  • Full-time electronic-control on-demand 4WD provides improved on- and off-road traction, helping to enhance your control.

EPA FUEL ECONOMY

• Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (6-Speed Manual FWD): BASE (21/29),
  • NOTE: 2011 EPA estimated mileage. Actual mileage may vary.
• Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (6-Speed Automatic FWD): LX (22/32), EX (22/32), SX (22/29)
  • NOTE: 2011 EPA estimated mileage. Actual mileage may vary.
• Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (6-Speed Automatic AWD): LX (21/28), EX (21/28), SX (21/26)
  • NOTE: 2011 EPA estimated mileage. Actual mileage may vary.
• Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons): BASE (15.3), LX (15.3), EX (15.3), SX (15.3)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

• Wheelbase: 103.9 in.: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Length: 174.8 in.: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard),
• Length: 175.2 in.: SX (Standard)
• Width: 73.0 in.: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Height: 64.4 in.: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Ground Clearance: 6.77 in.: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Approach Angle: 28.1 degrees: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Departure Angle: 28.2 degrees: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

• Headroom (Front/Rear): 39.1/38.5 inches: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 56.7/55.1 inches: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Legroom (Front/Rear): 41.4/37.9 inches: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Hip Room (Front/Rear): 53.7/49.1 inches: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Passenger Volume: 100.0 cu. ft.: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Cargo Volume (Rear Seat Up): 26.1 cu. ft.: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Cargo Volume (Rear Seat Down): 54.6 cu. ft.: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)

CURB WEIGHT

• 6-Speed Manual FWD: BASE (3157 lbs),
• 6-Speed Automatic FWD: LX (3186 lbs), EX (3186 lbs), SX (3311 lbs)
• 6-Speed Automatic AWD: LX (3355 lbs), EX (3355 lbs), SX (3466 lbs)

CAPACITIES

• Towing Capacity (FWD & AWD): BASE (2,000 lbs), LX (2,000 lbs), EX (2,000 lbs), SX (2,000 lbs)
  • NOTE: Towing requires additional equipment. See Owner's Manual for towing capacity, and additional information and warnings.

BODY & CHASSIS

• Layout: Front Engine, FWD or AWD: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Body Type: Steel Unibody: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Front Suspension: MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs & Gas Shock Absorber: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Rear Suspension: Multi-Link w/Gas Shock Absorber: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• High Performance Damper: SX (Standard)
• Steering Type: Rack-and-Pinion, Motor-Driven: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb: 34.7 ft.: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.96: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)

BRAKES

• Front FWD: 11.0" Vented Discs: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Front AWD: 11.8" Vented Discs: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Rear FWD: 10.3" Solid Discs: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)
• Rear AWD: 11.2" Solid Discs: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard), EX (Standard), SX (Standard)

TIRES

• Size: 215/70R16: BASE (Standard), LX (Standard),
• Size: 225/60R17: LX (Optional),
• Size: 235/55R18: EX (Standard), SX (Standard)

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