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Overview

Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
29.9 ft³

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
170 hp @ 6000 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,109 lbs
3,045 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
22 MPG
29 MPG
City
20 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr
EPA rating
6
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
338 miles
377 miles
Cruising Range Highway
456.3 miles
478.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
173.8 in
168.8 in
Height
58.3 in
58.6 in
Max Width
68.5 in
71.9 in
Front Width
58.7 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
58.9 in
61.1
Wheelbase
103.1 in
100.1 in
Ground Clearance
6.3 in
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43.5 in
41.3
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.8 in
55.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.5 in
31.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.4 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.2 in
49 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
15.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
29.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
19 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
44.4 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
35.4 ft
Turning Diameter Wall to Wall
36.7 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/50R17
P215/60TR16
Rear Tire
P205/50R17
P215/60TR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • White Silver Metallic, Build Out: 01/01/2019

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Habanero Orange Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Titan Black, Tixo Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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