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MSRP ∞ $17,295 $18,850 $22,895 $24,215
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Estimated Highway MPG 36 34 39 33
Estimated City MPG 26 27 28 23
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Accessories
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Folding Mirrors Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Not Available Standard Available Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Not Available Available Available Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Trip Computer Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
CD Changer Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
HD Radio Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Navigation System Not Available Available Not Available Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Start Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Remote Engine Start Available Not Available Available Not Available
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Not Available Not Available Standard Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Front Reading Lamps Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Chassis
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 12.4 13.2 13.2 14.5
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.2 x -TBD- 10.7 x 0.4
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.94 x -TBD- 10.7 x -TBD- 10.3 x -TBD- 11.3 x 1.0
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Brake ABS System 4-wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Brake Type Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A N/A N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.0 35.4 35.4 36.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6 3.4 3.1 3.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.7 17.4 16.1 16.4
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric-Assist Rack & Pinion Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A N/A N/A N/A
Spare Wheel Material Steel Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Steel Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Size 15 x -TBD- 16 x 6.5 16 x -TBD- 17 x 7.0
Front Wheel Size 15 x -TBD- 16 x 6.5 16 x -TBD- 17 x 7.0
Spare Tire Size Compact Compact T135/80R16
Rear Tire Size P195/60R15 P205/55R16 P205/55HR16 225/45HR17
Front Tire Size P195/65R15 P205/55R16 P205/55HR16 225/45HR17
Spare Tire Order Code N/A
Rear Tire Order Code N/A
Front Tire Order Code N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear 0.75 0.79 0.43 N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front 0.93 0.94 0.67 N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear SLA Independent Multi-link Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut McPherson Strut
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 100 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1000 1500
Base Curb Weight 2857 2767 2773 3018
Rear Drum Diam x Width 8.98 x -TBD- 9.0 x -TBD-
Wheel Locks Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Aluminum Wheels Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Wheel Covers Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dimensions
Trunk Volume 13.2 12.3 12.5 15.7
Liftover Height N/A N/A N/A N/A
Length, Overall 178.5 179.3 177.3 182.2
Front Hip Room 53.9 53.0 50.5 N/A
Min Ground Clearance N/A 5.8 N/A 5.5
Second Leg Room 43.7 36.3 36.2 38.1
Track Width, Rear 60.4 59.9 59.9 60.3
Track Width, Front 61.2 59.7 59.0 60.4
Height, Overall 57.7 57.7 56.5 57.2
Wheelbase 104.3 102.4 105.1 104.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.8 69.4 69.0 70.0
Front Head Room 38.3 38.8 37.9 38.2
Front Leg Room 41.9 41.7 42.0 41.2
Second Hip Room 52.7 43.9 51.4 N/A
Second Shoulder Room 53.7 54.7 53.3 53.6
Second Head Room 38.0 37.2 36.2 37.1
Front Shoulder Room 55.6 54.8 56.6 55.2
Passenger Volume 90.7 92.1 92.1 94.1
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Exterior
Sun/Moon Roof Not Available Available Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Tires - Rear Performance Not Available Standard Standard Available
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Tires - Front Performance Not Available Standard Standard Available
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Available Standard Standard
Powertrain
Total Cooling System Capacity 6.1 5.8 7.0 8.9
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A N/A N/A 140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.82 4.31 4.44 3.38
Clutch Size N/A N/A N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.72 3.25 1.96 3.60
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.80 0.72 0.53 0.66
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03 0.88 0.72 0.87
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.45 1.31 1.02 1.27
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.14 1.90 1.53 2.12
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.67 3.16 2.67 3.78
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Manual Manual Automatic Manual
Trans Type 5 5 5 5
Trans Order Code N/A
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 146 @ 4450 128 @ 4400 128 @ 4300 177 @ 4250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 160 @ 6500 132 @ 6000 140 @ 6500 170 @ 5700
Fuel System Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electonic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement 2.0L/121 1.8L/110 1.8L/110 2.5L/151
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I5
Engine Order Code
Cruising Range - Hwy 446.40 448.80 514.80 478.50
Cruising Range - City 322.40 356.40 369.60 333.50
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 36 34 39 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 26 27 28 23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 30 30 32 26
Battery Range N/A N/A N/A N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A N/A N/A N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A N/A N/A N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A N/A N/A N/A
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
M/T Standard Standard Not Available Standard
A/T Available Not Available Standard Not Available
5-Speed M/T Standard Standard Not Available Standard
6-Speed A/T Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
5-Speed A/T Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Gasoline Fuel Available Standard Standard Standard
5 Cylinder Engine Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard Standard Standard
Flex Fuel Capability Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Safety
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Available Standard Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Side Air Bag Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Emergency Trunk Release Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seating
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 6.2 6.1 5.8 7.1
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score N/A 7 7 6
EPA Classification Compact Compact Compact Cars Compact Cars
Rear Spoiler Not Available Standard Available Available
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