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| Construction | Steel body on fully boxed frame | Steel body on fully boxed frame |
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| Final Assembly Location | Louisville , Ky. | Louisville , Ky. |
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| ENGINE |
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| Type | Cast iron block and aluminum head | Cast iron block and aluminum heads |
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| Manufacturing Location | Cologne , Germany | Romeo, Michigan |
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| Configuration | V-6 | V-8 |
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| Intake Manifold | Composite, shell welded with internal runner pack | Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves |
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| Exhaust Manifold | Cast iron | Cast iron |
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| Crankshaft | Cast iron | Cast iron |
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| Redline | 6,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
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| Idle Speed in Drive | 625 rpm | 635 rpm |
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| Throttle Body | 65 mm | 75 mm |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing |
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| Valve Diameter | Intake: 46.0 mm | Intake: 33.8 mm |
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| Exhaust: 39.0 mm | Exhaust: 37.5 mm |
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| Pistons | Hypereutectic aluminum | Hypereutectic aluminum |
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| Connecting Rods | Forged steel | Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins |
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| Ignition | Distributorless with coil pack | Coil-on-plug, high-thread-insert spark plugs |
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| Bore x stroke | 3.95 x 3.32 in. / 100.4 x 84.4 mm | 3.55 x 3.54 in. / 90.2 x 90.0 mm |
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| Displacement | 245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc | 281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc |
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| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
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| Horsepower | 210 @ 5,100 rpm | 292 @ 5,750 rpm |
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| Horsepower per liter | 52.5 | 63.5 |
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| Torque | 254 ft.-lbs. @ 3,700 rpm | 300 ft.-lbs. @ 3,950 rpm |
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| Recommended fuel | 87 Octane | 87 Octane |
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| Fuel capacity | 22.5 Gallons | 22.5 Gallons |
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| Fuel Injection | Sequential multi-port fuel injection | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
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| Emission Control | Closed loop with catalyst | Closed loop with catalyst |
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| Emissions (tailpipe/evaporation) | Tier 2, Bin 4 / ULEV II | Tier 2, Bin 5 / LEV II |
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| Oil Capacity | 5 quarts with filter | 6 quarts with filter |
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| Recommended Oil | GF-4, 5W-30 | GF-4, 5W-20 |
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| Coolant Capacity | 12.5 quarts | 12.7 quarts |
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| DRIVETRAIN |
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| Layout | Rear- or four-wheel drive | Rear- or four-wheel drive |
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| TRANSMISSION |
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| Standard | 5-speed automatic overdrive | 6-speed automatic overdrive |
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| Gear Ratios |
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| 1st | 3.22:1 | 4.17:1 |
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| 2nd | 2.29:1 | 2.34:1 |
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| 3rd | 1.54:1 | 1.52:1 |
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| 4th | 1.00:1 | 1.14:1 |
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| 5th | 0.71:1 | 0.86:1 |
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| 6th | N/A | 0.69:1 |
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| REV | 3.07:1 | 3.40:1 |
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| Final Drive | 0.71:1 | 0.69:1 |
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| REAR AXLE RATIO |
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| Standard | 3.55 | 3.55 |
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| Optional | 3.73 | NA |
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| SUSPENSION |
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| Front | Independent short- and long-arms ( SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks. 32-mm stabilizer bar |
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| Rear | Independent Trailing Blade short- and long-arm ( SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks. 25-mm stabilizer bar |
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| STEERING |
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| Type | Low-friction rack and pinion with power assist |
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| Steering column | Tilt |
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| Ratio | 18.9:1 |
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| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.6 turns |
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| Turning circle curb-to-curb | 36.8 ft |
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| FUEL ECONOMY (city/hwy) |
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| 4x2 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic | 15/21 |
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| 4x2 4.0L V8 6-speed automatic | 15/21 |
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| 4x4 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic | 15/20 |
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| 4x4 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic | 14/20 |
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| BRAKES |
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| Type | Four wheel power disc brakes with standard 4 sensor, 4 channel anti lock braking system (ABS) and AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control |
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| Front | 305 x 30 mm ventilated |
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| Swept area | 780 cm 2 |
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| Rear | 301 x 12 mm solid |
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| Swept area | 608 cm² |
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| Power assist | Vacuum |
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| TIRES AND WHEELS |
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| P235/70R16 A/S BSW tires/ 16 x 7.0 in. styled steel wheels |
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| Recommended tire pressure (front/rear) | 35 psi / 35 psi (16-in wheels) |
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| EXTERIOR |
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| Wheelbase | 113.7 |
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| Overall length | 193.4 |
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| Overall width | 73.7 |
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| Overall height | 72.8 |
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| Track width, front/rear | 60.9 / 61.8 |
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| Ground clearance | 8.2 |
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| Approach angle | 28.2 degrees |
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| Departure angle | 23.8 degrees |
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| Ramp breakover angle | 18.4 degrees |
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| INTERIOR |
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| Seating capacity | 5, 6 or 7 passenger |
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| Headroom |
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| Front row | 39.8 |
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| Second row | 38.7 |
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| Third row | 37.4 |
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| Legroom |
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| Front row | 42.4 |
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| Second row | 36.9 |
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| Third row | 34.9 |
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| Front row | 59 |
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| Second row | 58.9 |
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| Third row | 53.1 |
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| Front row | 55.4 |
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| Second row | 55.5 |
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| Third row | 45.3 |
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| Cargo Volume | 5 Passenger | 7 Passenger |
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| Behind First Row | 85.8 cu. ft. | 83.7 cu. ft. |
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| Behind Second Row | 45.1 cu. ft. | 43.9 cu. ft. |
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| Behind Third Row | - | 13.6 cu. ft. |
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| Maximum towing capacity | V-6 | V-8 |
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| 4X2, 5-Passenger | 5390 | 7300 |
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| 4X4, 5-Passenger | 5210 | 7120 |
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| 4X2, 6-Passenger | 5320 | 7230 |
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| 4X4, 6-Passenger | 5140 | 7050 |
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| 4X2, 7-Passenger | 5320 | 7230 |
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| 4X4, 7-Passenger | 5140 | 7050 |
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| 4X2, 5-Passenger | 1520 | 1520 |
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| 4X4, 5-Passenger | 1510 | 1510 |
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| 4X2, 6-Passenger | 1460 | 1460 |
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| 4X4, 6-Passenger | 1450 | 1450 |
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| 4X2, 7-Passenger | 1460 | 1460 |
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| 4X4, 7-Passenger | 1450 | 1450 |
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| 4X2, 5-Passenger | 4440 | 4531 |
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| 4X4, 5-Passenger | 4615 | 4706 |
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| 4X2, 6-Passenger | 4509 | 4600 |
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| 4X4, 6-Passenger | 4684 | 4775 |
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| 4X2, 7-Passenger | 4511 | 4602 |
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| 4X4, 7-Passenger | 4686 | 4777 |
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| Weight distribution (f/r) | 4x2: 53/47 | 4x2: 53/47 |
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| 4x4: 54/46 | 4x4: 54/46 |
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| Power-to-weight ratio (lbs/hp) | 4x2: 0.0473 | 4x2: 0.0644 |
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| 4x4: 0.0455 | 4x4: 0.0620 |
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| XLS | Battery saver; AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control (RSC®); Tire pressure monitoring system; Side seat air bags; Steering column lock/ignition security and column tilt; BeltMinder; Securilock®/ Immobilizer-anti-theft system; LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children) system on rear outboard seat locations; Manual CFC-free air conditioning with rotary controls; AM/FM Stereo with Single CD, MP3 Player; Cruise control; Power door locks with remote entry key fobs; Message center with 2-line display and outside temperature and compass; Wipers — front intermittent, speed sensitive; rear intermittent wiper with washer and defrost; Power windows with driver-side one-touch down control; Dual power sail-mounted mirrors with black skull caps; Powerpoints 1st and 2nd Row; Driver and front-row passenger vanity mirrors; 3.55 non-limited slip rear axle; Privacy glass; Black roof rails; Class II trailer towing hitch |
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| XLT adds | Security Approach Lamps; Onyx grey bodyside cladding and wheel lip moldings; Fog lamps; Chrome-finished grille; 16-in. machined aluminum wheels; Overhead storage console; Premium cloth seating surfaces with 6-way power drivers seat; Leather-wrapped color-keyed steering wheel |
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| Eddie Bauer adds | Unique three-bar, chrome-finished grille; Automatic headlamps; Two-tone exterior (bumpers, wheel-lip moldings, running boards); body color door handles; Silver roof side rails with black end caps; P245/65R17 A/T tires and 17-in. painted aluminum wheels; Woodgrain interior trim; 4-line message center; Electrochromatic rearview mirror; Leather seating surfaces, with 10-way power driver seat; Keyless entry keypad |
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| Limited adds | Monochromatic exterior; Chrome-finished 4-bar grille; body-colored running boards and wheel lip moldings; heated side mirrors with chrome caps; 17-in. chromed wheels; Unique woodgrain interior trim; Dual-zone electronic air conditioning; Audiophile AM/FM stereo system with in-dash 6-CD, MP3 player, subwoofer, 290 watts; heated front seats, with 6-way power passenger seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant audio controls |
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| Interior | Audiophile Navigation system; Dual Media Premium AM/FM stereo with single CD, MP3 player w/ cassette; Sirius satellite digital audio receiver system; Auxiliary climate control; Cargo shade; Leather-trimmed seats; Overhead console; Heated 1st row seats; Memory Seats; Quad bucket seating; Third row, 50/50-split-bench seat; Power-fold third-row seat; Rear seat entertainment system; Safety Canopy Air Curtain System; Moonroof; Adjustable Pedals Non-Memory or Memory; Universal garage door opener |
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| Exterior | Silver or chrome roof rail crossbars; Fixed, color-keyed running boards; 18-in chromed wheels with P235/65R18 all-season OWL tires and full-size spare; trailer tow prep package/Class III/IV; Power Heated Exterior Mirror; Reverse Sensing system |
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| Exterior color | Dark Blue Pearl clearcoat metallic; Cashmere tri-coat; Silver Birch clearcoat metallic; Mineral Grey clearcoat metallic; Dark Cherry clearcoat metallic; Oxford White clearcoat; Black clearcoat; Pueblo Gold clearcoat metallic; Redfire clearcoat metallic; Dark Stone clearcoat metallic |
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| Interior trim | Camel; Stone; Black (Limited) |
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| WARRANTY INFORMATION |
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| Warranty | 3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper |
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