MECHANICAL AND PERFORMANCE

Engine
2.7-liter DOHC 16-Valve 4-cylinder with VVT-i; 159 hp @ 5200 rpm; 180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
4.0-liter DOHC 24-Valve V6 with VVT-i; 236 hp @ 5200 rpm; 266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
Emission Rating
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV-II)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission
4-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
5-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Clutch start-cancel switch
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive with Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD)
4WDemand part-time 4WD with electronically controlled transfer case and Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD)
Active Traction Control (A-TRAC)
Body Construction
One-piece frame rails with eight cross members and fully boxed front sub-frame
Suspension
Coil-spring double wishbone front suspension and stabilizer bar; leaf spring rear suspension with staggered outboard-mounted gas shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
X-brace-tuned suspension with gas-filled Bilstein® shock absorbers and rear stabilizer bar
Steering
Variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering
Turning circle diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.)
Brakes
Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes; rear drum brakes with tandem booster and Star Safety System