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Overview
Engine
2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
227 hp @ 5000 rpm
295 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
4,236 lbs
4,145 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
5,000 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
24 MPG
24 MPG
City
22 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
29 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
7.5 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
17.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
418 miles
375.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
532 miles
519.1 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
199.4 in
194.9 in
Height
67.6 in
68.1 in
Max Width
77.5 in
76 in
Front Width
65.3 in
65.3 in
Rear Width
65.2 in
65.4 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
112.2 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
7 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.9 in
59 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56.7 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.4 in
41 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.5 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
58.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
57.4 in
57 in
Third Row Leg Room
29.7 in
27.7 in
Third Row Headroom
35.4 in
36.1 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
53.1 in
55 in
Third Row Hip Room
40.1 in
45.6 in
Cargo Space
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
71.2 ft³
84.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
38.2 ft³
48.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
14.4 ft³
16 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.8 ft
37.4 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P255/60HR18
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire
P255/60HR18
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Jet Black Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Blizzard Pearl
Blueprint
Celestial Silver Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Opulent Amber
Standard Interior Materials
Black, Cloth Seat Trim
Black, Fabric Seat Trim
Graphite, Fabric Seat Trim
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
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
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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