MECHANICAL

Engine
2.7-liter DOHC EFI 4-cylinder with VVT-i
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
4.0-liter DOHC EFI V6 with VVT-i
236 hp @ 5200 rpm
266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
Emission Rating
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV-II)
Transmission
4W Demand: part-time 4-wheel-drive system with 2-speed electronically controlled transfer case
5-speed manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Clutch start-cancel switch
4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
5-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD)
Electronically controlled locking rear differential
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC) [1]
Active Traction Control (A-TRAC)
Final axle ratio - MT
Final axle ratio - AT
Body construction
One-piece frame rails with eight cross members and fully boxed front sub-frame
Front suspension
Coil-spring double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring suspension with staggered outboard-mounted gas shock absorbers
Front stabilizer bar (dia., in.)
Steering
Variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes (dia., in.)
Rear Brakes
Rear 10-in. drum brakes with tandem booster
4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist [2]