MECHANICAL AND PERFORMANCE

Engine
1.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i); 106 hp @ 6000 rpm; 103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
Ignition System
Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Emission Rating
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
4-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Body construction
Unitized body
Suspension
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar; torsion beam rear suspension
Sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar; torsion beam rear suspension
Steering
Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Sport-calibrated Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.)
Brakes
Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes and Star Safety System
Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes; rear disc brakes and Star Safety System