MECHANICAL

Engine
2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve SFI dual VVT-i 4-cylinder; 179 hp @ 6000 rpm/172 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve SFI dual VVT-i V6; 269 hp @ 6200 rpm/246 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
Emission Rating
ULEV-II
Ignition
Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Transmission
4-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission (ECT)
5-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission (ECT)
Body Construction
Unitized body
Drivetrain
Front engine front-wheel drive
Electronic On-Demand 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear: Double-wishbone coil spring rear suspension with trailing arms and hydraulic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar (Sport model gets tuned shocks and springs)
Steering
Electric power steering (EPS): power-assisted rack-and-pinion with electronic power-assist
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.) (16-in. and 17-in. wheels/18-in. wheels)
Brakes
Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes and solid rear disc brakes with 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist [1]
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [2] with Traction Control (TRAC)
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) [3]
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) [3]