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Overview
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
4,828 lbs
4,345 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
5,300 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
23 MPG
24 MPG
City
21 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
28 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.7 Tons/yr
7.4 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gallons
18.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
459.9 miles
390.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
569.4 miles
520.8 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
194.3 in
198.8 in
Height
68.7 in
70.2 in
Max Width
78.9 in
78.9 in
Front Width
66.1 in
66.9 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
119.1 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
8.2 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
39.8 in
43 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.8 in
40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60 in
61.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
59.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.4 in
39 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.7 in
40.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
61.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
59.1 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
32.2 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
54.6 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
40.9 in
Cargo Space
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
72.3 ft³
87.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
33.9 ft³
47.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
33.9 ft³
18.2 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
41.3 ft
N/A
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 9"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 9"
18" x 7.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P265/50HR19
P255/65HR18
Rear Tire
P265/50HR19
P255/65HR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Alpine White
Jet Black
Agate Black Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Oxford White
Optional Exterior Colors
Arctic Gray Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Manhattan Green Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
N/A
Standard Interior Materials
Black, SensaTec Upholstery
Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery
N/A
Optional Interior Materials
Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery (MC)
Canberra Beige, Vernasca Leather Upholstery (MC)
Coffee, Vernasca Leather Upholstery (MC)
Cognac, Vernasca Leather Upholstery (MC)
Ivory White, Vernasca Leather Upholstery (MC)
Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Coffee, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Ivory White/Night Blue, (Ind) Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Tartufo, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
N/A
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available
Comfort
Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Optional
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
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
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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