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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Suspension Specs
Wheels and Tires
Brake Specs

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

Engine
3.3-LITER, OHV, 12-VALVE SMPI V-6
3.8-LITER, OHV, 12-VALVE SMPI V-6
Availability
Std. - LX and eL
Std. - eX, LXi and Limited
Opt. - LX and eL
Type and Description
Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
201.5 cu. in. (3301 cu. cm)
230.5 cu. in. (3778 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.66 x 3.19 (93 x 81)
3.78 x 3.43 (96 x 87)
Valve System
OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.6:1
Power (SAE net)
180 bhp (134 kW) @ 5000 rpm (54.5 bhp/L)
215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5000 rpm (56.6 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)
210 lb.-ft. (285 Nom) @ 4000 rpm
245 lb.-ft. (332 Nom) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
5600 rpm
5600 rpm
Fuel Recommendation
87 octane (R+M)/2(a)
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity
13.36 qt. (12.64L) - std
13.36 qt. (12.64L) - std
16.28 qt. (15.4L) - with rear heater
16.28 qt. (15.4L) - with rear heater
Emission Controls
three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features(b)
three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors,
and internal engine features(b)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
2000 lbs. (900 kg) - standard
2000 lbs. (900 kg) - std
3800 lbs. (1724 kg) - with optional Trailer Tow Preparation Group
AWD: 3500 lbs. (1588 kg)
FWD: 3800 lbs. (1724 kg) - with optional Trailer Tow Preparation Group
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
13/18 - E85
17/24 - FWD
18/24 - gasoline
17/22 - AWD
(a) Flexible fuel capability - unleaded regular gasoline or E85 (ethanol).
(b) Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all 50 states.

Electrical System
Alternator
160-amp, high-speed
Battery
500 CCA - std
600 CCA - included with 3.8L engine and/or Trailer Tow Preparation Group

Transmisson
Description
Adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
    1st
2.84
    2nd
1.57
    3rd
1.00
    4th
0.69
Final Drive Ratio
3.62 - 3.3-liter engine
3.43 - 3.8 liter engine
Overall top-gear ratio
2.49 - 3.3-liter engine
2.37 - 3.8-liter engine

All-Wheel Drive
Availability
Opt. - LXi and Limited
Center Differential
Bevel gear with viscous coupling
Torque Split, F/R
Variable
Rear Differential
Open

Dimensions and Capacities
Wheelbase
119.3 (3030)
Track, Front
63.0 (1600)
Track, Rear
64.0 (1626)
Overall Length
200.6 (5095)
Overall Width
78.6 (1997)
Overall Height (less Roof Rack)
68.9 (1749)
Ground Clearance
5.7 (145) Curb
Weight (estimated)
4068 lbs. (1845 kg) - LX
4165 lbs. (1889 kg) - EL
4228 lbs. (1918 kg) - EX
4299 lbs. (1950 kg) - LXi
4331 lbs. (1977 kg) - Limited
4563 lbs. (2070 kg) - LXi AWD
4562 lbs. (2069 kg) - Limited AWD
Weight Distribution
59/41 - LX
58/42 - LX
57/43 - Limited
57/43 - LX AWD
56/44 - LX AWD
56/44 - Limited AWD
Frontal Area
31.17 sq. ft. (2.896 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient
0.35
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 gal. (75L)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

Accommodations
Front
Intermediate
Rear
Seating Capacity
2
2
3
Head room
39.6 (1005)
39.6 (1006)
38.3 (973)
Leg room
40.6 (1032)
37.5 (953)
37.3 (947)
Knee clearance
-
3.9 (99)
3.7 (94)
Shoulder room
62.9 (1598)
64.7 (1644)
62.1 (1577)
Hip room
57.2 (1452)
67.6 (1717)
49.0 (1244)
Seat travel
8.6 (220)
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-
Volume index
58.2 cu. ft.
(1.65 cu. m)
55.6 cu. ft.
(1.57 cu. m)
49.7 cu. ft.
(1.41 cu. m)
Recliner range
38°
-
-
Interior volume index
163.5 cu. ft. (4.63 cu. m)
Cargo Volume Indexes
51.3 cu. ft. (1.45 cu. m)(a), 54.2 cu. ft. (1.53 cu. m)(b)
17.8 cu. ft. (0.50 cu. m)(a), 20.0 cu. ft. (0.57 cu. m)(b)
167.9 cu. ft. (4.75 cu. m)
(a) LX
(b) LXi and Limited

Body and Chassis
Layout
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive - std
All-wheel drive - opt.
Construction
Unitized steel with hinged front doors, sliding right and left
side doors and liftgate with temperature-compensated gas props

Suspension
Front ISO struts with integral gas-charged shock absorbers, coil springs, asymmetrical lower control arms, link-type stabilizer bar, urethane jounce bumpers, rubber-isolated cast-aluminum crossmember - std. FWD
Rear Rubber-isolated longitudinal single-leaf springs, tubular beam axle, track bar and gas-charged shock absorbers - standard
revised spring rates and load-leveling shock absorbers - included in Trailer Tow Prep Group

Steering
Type
Rack and pinion, power-assisted
Overall Ratio
17.8:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
39.4 ft. (12.0m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.14

Tires
Standard - LX and eL
Size and type
215/70R15 black sidewall all-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Integrity
Revs per mile (km)
778 (483)
Standard - eX, LXi and Limited, Optional - LX
Size and type
215/65R16 low-black letter all-season touring
Mfr. and model
Bridgestone Turanza EL42
Revs per mile (km)
779 (484)

Wheels
Standard - LX and eL
Type and material
215/70R15 black sidewall all-season
Size
Goodyear Integrity
Standard - eX, LXi and Limited, Optional - LX
Type and material
215/65R16 low-black letter all-season touring
Size
Bridgestone Turanza EL42
Standard - Limited, Optional - LXi
Type and material
Chrome-plated cast aluminum
Size
16 x 6.5

Brakes
Front Size and type
11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc with 2.60 (66) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
Swept area
228.5 sq. in. (1474 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type
11.4 x 0.5 (290 x 12.5) solid disc with 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
Swept area
190.5 sq. in. (1234 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum

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