MECHANICAL AND PERFORMANCE

Engine
2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i; 179 hp @ 6000 rpm, 172 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve with Dual VVT-i; 269 hp @ 6200 rpm, 246 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
Ignition System
Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Emission Rating
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II)
Transmission
4-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
5-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD)
Electronic On-Demand 4WD
Body Construction
Unitized body
Suspension
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers; double-wishbone rear suspension with coil springs, trailing arms, stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers (sport-tuned shocks and springs on Sport models)
Steering
Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.) (16-in. and 17-in. wheels/18-in. wheels)
Brakes
Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes; solid rear disc brakes and Star Safety System™