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Overview
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
175 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,305 lbs
3,449 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,653 lbs
1,500 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
26 MPG
29 MPG
City
23 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
33 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.9 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
16.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
377.2 miles
431.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
492 miles
547.8 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
176.4 in
182.1 in
Height
64.4 in
67.5 in
Max Width
73 in
71.5 in
Front Width
63.5 in
61.6 in
Rear Width
64 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
105.1 in
Ground Clearance
6.4 in
8.7 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.5 in
43.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.1 in
58.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.3 in
54.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.2 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.1 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.2 in
53.6 in
Cargo Space
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
60.1 ft³
76.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
30.7 ft³
31.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
30.7 ft³
31.1 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
35.4 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Tires
Front Tire
P225/60HR17
P225/60HR17
Rear Tire
P225/60HR17
P225/60HR17
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Burnished Copper
Clear White, Build Out: 09/30/2020
Pacific Blue
Sparkling Silver
Steel Gray
Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Horizon Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Jasper Green Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Optional Exterior Colors
Black Cherry
Hyper Red
Snow White Pearl, Available: 10/01/2020
N/A
Standard Interior Materials
Black, Cloth Seat Trim
Black, Upgraded Cloth Seat Trim
Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
Gray, Upgraded Cloth Seat Trim
Black, Cloth Upholstery
Gray, Cloth Upholstery
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Comfort
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Optional
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Optional
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
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
Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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