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| MECHANICAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine, 3.8L Series III V6 SFI with Electronic Throttle Control (200 hp [149.2 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 230 lb-ft of torque [310.5 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) | Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC, 16-valve, 4-cylinder MFI (169 hp [126.0 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 160 lb-ft of torque [216.0 N-m] @ 4500 rpm) | Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L 4-cylinder (169 hp [126.0 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 160 lb-ft of torque [216.0 N-m] @ 4500 rpm) (Includes NW9 traction control) |
| Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive | Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive | Transmission, 4-speed automatic |
| Transmission controls, floor shift, 7-position PRNDL | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Drivetrain, front-wheel drive | Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection | Alternator, 125 amps |
| Battery, maintenance-free, with glass mat technology | Suspension, 4-wheel independent | Exhaust, single stainless-steel with chrome tip |
| Suspension, 4-wheel independent, Wide Track System | Steering, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist | |
| Steering, power, rack-and-pinion | ||
| Brakes, 4-wheel disc with Electronic Brake Force Distribution | ||
| Exhaust, single-outlet stainless-steel | ||
| EXTERIOR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) painted aluminum | Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) fascia spoke, painted Sterling Silver | Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) fascia spoke with five-spoke trim |
| Tires, P225/60R16 touring, blackwall | Tires, P215/60R16 touring, blackwall | Tires, P225/50R17 touring, blackwall |
| Tire, compact spare | Tire, compact spare | Tire, compact spare |
| Fascias, front and rear with Gray lower accents | Fascias, front and rear body-color | Moldings, bright window reveal |
| Moldings, body-color bodyside | Moldings, body-color rocker | Moldings, bright bodyside |
| License plate bracket, front (Included on required states. Available to order through SPO.) | Window trim, bright, side | Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control |
| Spoiler, rear, aerodynamic | Grille, Black with chrome surround | Tail lamps, LED illumination |
| Headlamps, halogen composite, high-intensity | Headlamps, halogen composite with crystalline-like lenses and automatic exterior lamp control | CHMSL, center high-mounted stop light, LED illumination |
| Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, Sport, body-color | Repeater lamps, side-mounted | Daytime Running Lamps |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted | Tail lamps, incandescent | Fog lamps, front projector beam |
| Wipers, front intermittent | Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, Black, manual-folding | Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, body-color, folding |
| Doors, rear "wide-opening", 3 detent positions to 82 degrees | Glass, acoustic, laminated front-side and windshield | Wipers, front intermittent, controlled-cycle |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted | License plate bracket, front | |
| Wipers, front intermittent, variable, speed-sensitive | Door handles, body-color | |
| License plate bezel, chrome, rear | ||
| Door handles, body-color | ||
| ENTERTAINMENT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and programmable equalizer | Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock and auxiliary input jack | Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, digital clock, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume, XM Satellite Radio capable and auxiliary input jack that enables plug/play connection of all auxiliary audio players |
| Audio system feature, 6-speaker system | Audio system feature, 6-speaker system | Audio system feature, 6-speaker system, includes high-mounted tweeters |
| XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.) | XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com. Service not available with a ship-to of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) | |
| Antenna, integral rear window | ||
| INTERIOR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Seats, front bucket with front passenger map pocket | Seats, front bucket with Custom Cloth, reclining seatbacks and adjustable outboard head restraints | Seats, front bucket, includes driver manual lumbar control and adjustable head restraints |
| Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power | Custom Cloth seat trim | Seat adjuster, driver 2-way power vertical |
| Seats, rear 60/40 split-folding seatbacks | Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding seatback | Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding with 2 outboard adjustable head restraints |
| Console, floor with floor shifter, integral armrest with leather cover, lighted shift indicator, storage compartment, 2 front cup holders, 2 rear cup holders/removable, 2 auxiliary power outlets and small items storage | Seat adjuster, driver power vertical height | Console, front with padded sliding armrest, lined dual bin storage, 12-volt power outlet, automatic-sliding tambour door that covers (2) cup holders, coin well and cell phone holder |
| Steering wheel, urethane rim and shift knob | Seat adjuster, driver manual lumbar control | Sill plates, front door, bright |
| Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable | Console, floor with floor shifter, integral sliding armrest and dual storage compartment | Steering wheel, 3-spoke with mounted Driver Information Center and cruise controls |
| Instrumentation, analog, red back lighting with speedometer, temperature, fuel and tachometer | Steering column, tilt and telescopic | Steering column, tilt and telescopic |
| Driver Information Center, 3-button system with language selection (English, Spanish and French), date, PRNDL, oil life monitor, tire pressure, odometer, driver warning messages and personalization features (door locks and interior/exterior lighting) | Steering wheel, 3-spoke with mounted cruise controls | Driver Information Center, multi-lingual, includes seven information displays (dual trip odometers, fuel range, fuel economy, average speed, outside temperature, vehicle mileage and remaining oil life), nine-feature personalization options and 23 warning messages |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+ | Instrumentation, LED analog with speedometer, temperature, fuel, tachometer and multi-lingual Driver Information Center |
| Windows, power with driver Express-Down | Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, engine temperature, fuel, tachometer and PRNDL | Tire Pressure Monitor |
| Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection and enhanced safety | Driver Information Center, with driver customization, warning messages and vehicle information including outside temperature display, trip odometer and programmable menu functions | Windows, power with driver Express-Down and Express-Up and rear passenger lockout |
| Retained accessory power, power windows and audio system remain operational after ignition is switched off for 10 minutes or until a door is opened | Windows, power with driver Express-Down and rear passenger lockout | Retained accessory power |
| Remote Keyless Entry, with content theft-deterrent system | Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection and delayed locking | Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection, delayed locking and child security |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Remote Keyless Entry, enhanced with remote start enable | Remote Keyless Entry |
| Trunk release, front driver and passenger door lock buttons, push and hold 3 seconds | Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Trunk release, power, remote |
| Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III | Trunk release, power, interior | Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, steering wheel mounted |
| Antenna, integral rear-window | Theft-deterrent alarm system, content theft alarm | Air conditioning, single-zone manual |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Defogger, rear-window |
| Defogger, rear-window electric with front and side window outlets for the driver and right-front passenger | Defogger, rear-window electric | Power outlets, 2 - 12-volt located in front floor console and center stack storage compartment |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night | Cup holders, dual front and rear | Cup holders, dual front and rear (4) |
| Assist handles, front and rear outboard | Power outlets, 2 auxiliary | Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night | Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, extendable | |
| Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered | Lighting, interior, includes overhead and door pocket ambient LED | |
| Lighting, interior with front reading lights | ||
| Map pockets, driver and front passenger seatbacks | ||
| SAFETY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions | Traction control, all-speed | Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands- Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details. Includes front center-mounted roof antenna.) |
| OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, and Remote Horn & Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service provides. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details. Includes front center-mounted roof antenna. If the order type is FDR, (UE0) OnStar, not-installed will be forced on.) | Daytime Running Lamps | Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+ |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Tire Pressure Monitor | Air bags, dual-stage frontal driver, frontal passenger with passenger sensing system, driver and right-front passenger side impact and front and rear outboard head curtain (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information. |
| Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, height-adjustable shoulder belt | OnStar, 1-year of Directions and Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands- Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-by-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.) | Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, height-adjustable with pretensioners |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions with child comfort guides in outboard positions | Air bags, dual-stage frontal, and thorax side-impact, driver and front passenger, and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions, includes Passenger Sensing System (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions |
| Door locks, rear child security | Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, includes front seat pretensioners | LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats in all 3 rear seating positions |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats | |
| Door locks, rear child security | ||
| Trunk emergency release handle | ||