1,781 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 front engine with 81 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam and five valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 31 and EPA city (mpg): 22
Multi-point injection fuel system
16.4 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: 125 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 5,900 rpm; 166 ft lb , 225 Nm @ 1,950 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
Four-wheel ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
Multi-link front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
Body side molding
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.27
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 185.2, overall width (inches): 68.7, overall height (inches): 57.6, wheelbase (inches): 106.4, front track (inches): 59.6, rear track (inches): 59.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.4
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint , pearl paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,212
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Standard Features
12v power outlet: front , 12v power outlet: rear , 12v power outlet: cargo
Air conditioning
Roof antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Manufacturer`s own audio system with AM/FM, CD player and cassette
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 15
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door entry light
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket driver and passenger seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Lockable glove compartment
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.7, rear headroom (inches): 37.8, front hip room (inches): 57.7, rear hip room (inches): 56.7, front leg room (inches): 41.5, rear leg room (inches): 35.3, front shoulder room (inches): 55.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 54.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 95
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Remote power locks includes power windows
Power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch , rear power windows
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side with pre-tensioners , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side with pre-tensioners , 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest integral box
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear roof airbag
Front seat back storage
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Eight speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
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