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EPA Classification 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Front Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size Compact in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 525
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Engine Type Gas/Ethanol I4
Displacement 2.4/147
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 182 @ 6700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 172 @ 4900
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 32 MPG
Cruising Range - City 413.60 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 22 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 26 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 601.60 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type 6
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again Not Available
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.87
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.23
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low Not Available
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Not Available
Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.6 x 1.18 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.9 x 0.78 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 18.8 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Variable pwr assist
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 18.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.46
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 40.0 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size P235/60R17
Rear Tire Size P235/60R17
Spare Tire Size Compact
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 225 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 3777 lbs
Curb Weight - Front N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Rear N/A lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity N/A lbs
Curb Weight N/A lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume 99.7 ft³
Front Head Room 40.9 in
Front Leg Room 41.2 in
Front Shoulder Room 55.8 in
Front Hip Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 39.2 in
Second Leg Room 39.9 in
Second Shoulder Room 55.3 in
Second Hip Room 51.1 in
Wheelbase 112.5 in
Length, Overall 187.8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.5 in
Height, Overall 66.3 in
Track Width, Front 62.9 in
Track Width, Rear 62.1 in
Min Ground Clearance 6.9 in
Rear Door Opening Height 28.8 in
Rear Door Opening Width N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings N/A in
Cargo Box (Area) Height N/A in
Liftover Height 28.8 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 63.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 31.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 Not Available ft³
Grille, Charcoal with chrome surround Standard
Antenna, roof-mounted Standard
Brakes, brake assist Standard
Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right front passenger with passenger sensing system, Thorax side-impact, seat mounted, driver and right front passenger, head curtain, side front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) Standard
Brakes, Hill Start-Assist (HAS) Standard
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors Standard
Armrest, rear center with dual cup holders Standard
Daytime Running Lamps Standard
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) Standard
Door locks, power programmable with power lockout protection Standard
Driver Information Center monitors 26 various systems including, Vehicle Information Menu (oil life, tire pressure, standard/metric units), Trip Information Menu (trip 1, trip 2, fuel range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy, average vehicle speed) and compass display Standard
Air conditioning, manual climate control Standard
Steering, power-assist, electric-variable Standard
Seat, rear, 2-way fore/aft adjustment with 60/40 split seatback and 3-way recline Standard
E10 Fuel capability Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.) Standard
Remote Keyless Entry with 2 transmitters, panic button, content theft alarm activation verification and illuminated entry Standard
Map pocket, front seatback, driver and front passenger Standard
Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, Black, manual-folding and integral spotter mirror Standard
Exhaust, single Standard
Traction control Standard
Instrumentation includes speedometer, single trip odometer, fuel level, engine temperature and tachometer Standard
Battery, maintenance free with rundown protection, 525 CCA Standard
Door locks, power operated rear child security Standard
Wiper, rear variable-speed, intermittent with washer Standard
Power outlets, 4 auxiliary with covers, 12-volt includes 1 front of console, 1 in console, 1 in back of console and 1 in cargo area. Standard
Suspension, rear independent multi-link with hydraulic rear trailing arm links and stabilizer bar Standard
Bumpers, front and rear body-color with Charcoal lowers Standard
Audio system, AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with CD player and MP3/WMA playback capability Graphic Interface Display (GID), Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume, auxiliary input jack and outside temperature display Standard
Safety belts 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, height-adjustable includes pretensioners Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor System (Does not monitor spare.) Standard
Moldings, Charcoal lower rocker Standard
LS Interior, Base Cloth Standard
Compass display included in Driver Information Center (DIC) (Not available with (UE0) OnStar delete.) Standard
Suspension, front independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar, optimally-tuned shocks and hydraulic-ride bushings in front control arms Standard
Tire, compact spare with steel wheel Standard
Engine, 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm) Standard
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats Standard
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc Standard
Windows, power with Express-Down on all 4 doors Standard
Lighting, interior with theatre dimming, center-mounted dome, rear cargo area, dual front map lights, ambient lighting on center stack surround, and center console cupholders Standard
Theft-deterrent system, anti-theft alarm and engine immobilizer. Standard
Automatic Crash Response (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) Standard
Alternator, 120 amps Standard
Drivetrain, front-wheel drive Standard
Defogger, rear-window electric Standard
Console, center with armrest and concealed storage Standard
Audio system feature, 80-watt 6-speaker system mid-range speakers in each door and tweeters in the A-pillars. Standard
Transmission, 6-speed automatic with overdrive Standard
Air bag Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owners Manual for more information.) Standard
Seats, Deluxe front bucket Standard
Steering column, tilt and telescopic Standard
Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control Standard
Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio (Requires front-wheel drive vehicles and (LEA) 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine.) Standard
LS Exterior Appearance includes body-color bumpers with Charcoal lowers, body-color door handles, 17" aluminum wheels and Black mirrors Standard
Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface) (Deleted with (UE0) OnStar delete.) Standard
Liftgate, rear manual with fixed glass Standard
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with Destination Download (requires navigation radio) and OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.) Standard
GVWR, 4960 lbs. (2250 kg) (Requires front-wheel drive vehicles and (LEA) 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine.) Standard
Tires, P235/60R17 all-season, blackwall Included and only available with 1LF26 FWD model for production after 1-30-2012. Includes (RSB) 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) painted aluminum wheels. Standard
Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls Standard
Stolen Vehicle Assistance (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) Standard
Suspension, Refined Ride Standard
Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboards Standard
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night Standard
Cupholders, 2 front in center console and 2 rear in center armrest with 1 bottle holder in each door Standard
Floor mats, carpeted first and second row Standard
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions Standard
Steering wheel, comfort grip vinyl with mounted cruise and audio controls Standard
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed Standard
StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system Standard
Wipers, front variable-speed, intermittent with washer. Standard
Glass, tinted Standard
Door handles, body-color Standard
Seat adjuster front driver power lumbar and power height adjuster Standard
Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack Standard
Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) aluminum Standard

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