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| MECHANICAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L DOHC SMPI I5 engine | 2.0L DOHC DI 16-valve I4 turbocharged engine w/exhaust turbocharger intercooler | 2.0L DOHC SMPI I4 Duratec 20 engine |
| 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Tiptronic, sport mode | 6-speed manual transmission-inc: synchronized reverse gear, dual mass flywheel | Electronic ignition |
| Anti-slip regulation (ASR) | Anti-slip regulation (ASR) full-time traction control | Engine block heater *STD on retail vehicles only in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY. Optional on fleet vehicles* |
| Front wheel drive | Electronic stability program (ESP) | 5-speed manual transmission |
| 4-link independent rear suspension | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| 195/65HR15 all-season tires | 60-amp/hr battery | 110-amp alternator |
| 15" x 6" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | Front electronic differential lock (EDL) | Battery saver (interior lights switch off after 20 minutes) |
| Temporary use spare tire | MacPherson strut front suspension-inc: lower wishbones, aluminum subframe, track-stabilizing steering roll radius | Enhanced European inspired independent MacPherson strut front suspension |
| Electro-mechanical speed sensitive pwr steering | Independent 4-link rear suspension-inc: separate spring/shock absorber arrangement, subframe | Independent control blade rear suspension |
| 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/electronic brake pressure distribution, hydraulic brake assistant | Front/rear stabilizer bars | Front/rear stabilizer bar |
| P225/45R17 all-season tires | P205/50R16 all-season tires | |
| 17" x 7.5" 16-spoke silver cast alloy wheels | Mini-spare tire | |
| Pwr electromechanical speed-sensitive steering | 16" 5-spoke alloy wheels | |
| Pwr vented front/solid rear disc brakes | Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Brake Assist | Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | 14 gallon fuel tank | |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank | ||
| EXTERIOR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals | Body-color bumpers | Body-color body-side/decklid moldings |
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | Headlamps w/light sensor | Front body-color bumper |
| Daytime running lights | Front fog lights | Black mesh grille w/chrome surround |
| Dual body-color mirrors | Front fog lamps w/black surround | |
| 4-speed rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers | Dual black pwr mirrors | |
| Solar tinted glass | ||
| Variable-intermittent windshield wipers | ||
| Rear window wiper/washer | ||
| INTERIOR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fully reclining manually adjustable cloth front bucket seats w/6-way driver & 4-way passenger seats, easy entry system, adjustable headrests | Leather front bucket seats-inc: pwr front driver, 4-way pwr driver lumbar, adjustable headrests | Cloth sport front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints |
| 60/40 split folding rear seat w/(3) height-adjustable headrests | Rear bench seat w/adjustable headrests | Driver seat manual height adjuster |
| Theft-deterrent, height-adjustable/telescopic steering column | Storage tray under driver seat | Front passenger-side single seat-mounted side map pocket |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Center console w/(2) cup holders | 60/40 split fold rear seat w/flip-up seat cushion |
| Pwr door locks | Rear armrest w/first aid kit | Front/rear carpeted floor mats w/driver retention hook |
| Automatic pwr windows | Aluminum interior trim-inc: center dashboard air vents, door release handles, radio button, glove box cover, beltline, alloy inlays | (2) front/(1) rear cupholder |
| Remote fuel door & hatch releases | Front/rear floor mats | Front center armrest w/storage |
| Remote keyless entry | Multifunctional leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic 3-spoke sport steering wheel | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Cruise control | Backlit instrumentation w/automatic brightness control-inc: tachometer, speedometer, digital clock w/outside temp, fuel/coolant temp gauge | Tilt/telescopic steering column |
| Audible & visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, hatch, radio, starter | Digital trip odometer w/service interval indicator | Black applique w/grey-faced instrument gauges |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: aux input jack, (8) speakers | Trip computer | Trip odometer |
| Air conditioning | Pwr windows-inc: retained accessory pwr, pinch protection, front/rear 1-touch up/down, comfort open/close w/key in driver door | Tachometer |
| Rear window defroster | Remote keyless entry w/trunk release, door/ignition key, valet key | Pwr windows |
| Aux pwr outlet | Pwr central locking system-inc: doors/fuel filler door, open/close windows feature, driver door master control | Pwr door locks |
| Sun visors w/dual vanity mirrors, driver side sliding | HomeLink universal garage door opener | Remote keyless entry w/panic button, 2-key fobs |
| Passenger side removable storage divider in cargo area | Cruise control | SecuriLock passive anti-theft system |
| Fuel filler door release button in driver door | Speed control | |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system w/blinking theft-deterrent lights | Manual air conditioning | |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control-inc: sun sensor, pollen/dust filter | Rear window defroster | |
| Rear window defogger w/timer | ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/CD/MP3 player-inc: digital clock, (4) speakers | |
| Concert AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: radio broadcast display system (RBDS), graduated audio level adjustment (GALA) | 12V pwr point | |
| 140-watt sound system-inc: (10) speakers, CD changer pre-wiring | Overhead console-inc: sunglass/garage door opener storage bin | |
| Roof radio antenna | Driver/passenger-side visor vanity mirrors w/covers | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | Front courtesy light w/theater dimming | |
| Overhead lighting console-inc: fade-in/fade-out feature, time delay, automatic switch-on when key removed from ignition | Front map/reading lights | |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Front/rear grab handles | |
| Front reading lights | ||
| Rear cargo area light | ||
| Leather-wrapped shift boot & hand brake handle | ||
| Front seatback net storage pockets | ||
| Passenger-side net | ||
| Trunk-inc: cargo net, side net, storage shelf, grocery bag hooks | ||
| Auxiliary pwr outlet in trunk | ||
| SAFETY | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/electronic brake pressure distribution, hydraulic brake assistant | ||
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | ||
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags | ||
| Front/rear side curtain protection | ||
| Buckle switch sensor for passenger airbag suppression | ||
| 3-point front/rear safety belts w/front pretensioners, load limiters, outboard height adjusters | ||
| Child safety rear door locks | ||
| LATCH child restraint system | ||
| Anti-slip regulation (ASR) | ||
| Collapsible steering column | ||
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams | ||
| Daytime running lights | ||
| PROCESSING-OTHER | ||
|---|---|---|
| City 21/hwy 29 (2.5L engine/6-speed auto trans) | ||
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| City 23/hwy 32 (2.0L engine/manual trans) | City 26/hwy 34 (2.0L Duratec engine/5-speed manual trans) | |
| City 26/hwy 34 (2.0L Duratec PZEV engine/5-speed manual trans) | ||
| City 26/hwy 32 (2.0L Duratec engine/4-speed auto trans) | ||