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$23,195
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Overview
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
179 hp @ 6000 rpm
147 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,082 lbs
2,945 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
26 MPG
33 MPG
City
23 MPG
29 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
39 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 Tons/yr
5.4 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
333.5 miles
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
449.5 miles
514.8 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
176.6 in
167.6 in
Height
55.7 in
58.2 in
Max Width
70.7 in
70.8 in
Front Width
60.6 in
61 in
Rear Width
61.4 in
59.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
103.8 in
Ground Clearance
6.3 in
5.4 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.7 in
38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.4 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.6 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.4 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
52.1 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
48.5 in
N/A
Cargo Space
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
17.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
53.7 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
35.8 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
16" x 6.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P225/45WR18
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire
P225/45WR18
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Absolutely Red
Black
Blizzard Pearl
Blue Streak Metallic
Cement
Cosmic Gray Mica
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Silk Blue Metallic
White Silver Metallic
Standard Interior Materials
Dark Charcoal, Fabric Upholstery
Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Titan Black, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
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
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Comfort
Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
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
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
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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