ENGINE
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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VQ30DE DOHC 24-valve V6 engine with aluminum-alloy block and aluminum heads
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Displacement
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3.0 liters/2,988 cc
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Horsepower (SAE net)
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222 hp @ 6,400 rpm
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Torque (SAE net in ft-lbs)
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217 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
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Bore X stroke (inches)
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3.66 X 2.89
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Bore X stroke (millimeters)
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93.0 X 73.3
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Compression ratio
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10.0:1
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Induction system
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Electronic sequential multi-point fuel injection
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Valvetrain
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DOHC, 4-valves-per-cylinder, mechanical lifters
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Recommended fuel
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Unleaded premium
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Emissions system
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Closed loop control, EGR,
3-way catalytic converter
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Maximum engine speed
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6,550 rpm
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DRIVETRAIN
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Drive configuration
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Front engine/front-wheel drive
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Transmission type
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5-speed manual or electronically controlled
4-speed automatic transmission
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Gear ratios
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4-speed automatic
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5-speed manual
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1st
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2.785
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3.290
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2nd
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1.545
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1.850
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3rd
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1.000
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1.272
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4th
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0.694
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0.950
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5th
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--
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0.800
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reverse
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2.272
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3.430
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Final drive ratio ( :1)
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3.789
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3.823
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Differential type
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Conventional
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BODY, SUSPENSION AND STEERING
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Body type
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All-steel unibody construction with DURASTEEL®
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Front suspension
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Independent MacPherson struts with
coil springs and stabilizer bar
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Rear suspension
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Rear Multi-Link Beam suspension
with stabilizer bar
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Steering ratio
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16.6:1
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Turning circle (curb-to-curb in feet)
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35.4 (15", 16"), 40.0 (17")
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Turns (lock-to-lock)
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2.9
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Steering type
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Power-assisted
rack-and-pinion steering
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BRAKES
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Front: Power-assisted 11-inch vented discs
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Rear: Power-assisted 10.94-inch solid discs
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4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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ELECTRICAL
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Electronic/Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)
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110 amp alternator
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Low-maintenance 12-volt battery
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WHEELS AND TIRES
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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15-inch steel wheels with covers (6.0JJ X 15)
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-
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-
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16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (6.5JJ X 16)
luxury style
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-
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-
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16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (6.5JJ X 16)
sport style
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-
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-
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17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (7.0JJ X 17)
sport style
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-
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o
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-
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P205/65HR15 all-season steel-belted radial tires
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-
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-
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P215/55HR16 all-season steel-belted radial tires
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o
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P225/50VR17 all-season steel-belted radial tires
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-
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o
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-
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Wheelbase (in inches)
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108.3
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Overall length (in inches)
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190.5
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Overall width (in inches)
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70.3
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Overall height (in inches)
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56.5
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Front tread width (in inches) w/15 & 16 inch wheels
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60.2
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Front tread width (in inches) w/17 inch wheels
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59.8
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Rear tread width (in inches) w/15 & 16 inch wheels
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59.4
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Rear tread width (in inches) w/17 inch wheels
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59.1
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Trunk liftover height (in inches)
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TBD
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Minimum ground clearance (in inches)
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5.5
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5.5 (16")
5.9 (17")
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5.5
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Coefficient of drag (Cd)
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0.32
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0.31
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0.32
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EXTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Flush-mounted multi-parabola halogen headlights
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Fog lights
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-
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Energy-absorbing body-color front and rear bumpers
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Green-tinted glass with dark-tint upper
windshield band
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Dual body-color power remote adjustable
sideview mirrors
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Grille with chrome surround
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-
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Grille with black surround
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-
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-
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Body-color rear spoiler
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-
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-
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Heated outside mirrors
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o
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o
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o
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Electric rear window defroster
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Center high-mount stop lamp, parcel shelf
(in rear spoiler on SE model)
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Bright chrome door handles
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-
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Body-color door handles
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-
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-
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Sunroof
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o
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o
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o
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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Front
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Rear
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Head room (in inches)
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40.5
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37.4
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Leg room (in inches)
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44.8
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36.2
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Hip room (in inches)
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55.3
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53.7
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Shoulder room (in inches)
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56.9
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56.2
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INTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Seating for five
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8-way manual driver seat
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-
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8-way power driver seat
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o
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o
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4-way manual passenger seat
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-
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4-way power passenger seat
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-
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o
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Adjustable front head restraints
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Cloth seating surfaces - luxury style
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-
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-
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Cloth seating surfaces - sport style
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-
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-
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Leather seating surfaces
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-
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o
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Heated front seats
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o
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o
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o
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Passenger seat back pocket
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-
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o
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever/knob
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-
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Simulated wood tone trim
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-
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-
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CAPACITIES
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Seating capacity
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5
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Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.)
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102.5
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Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
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15.1
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Fuel tank (gals.)
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18.5
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Engine oil (qts.)
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4.7
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Engine coolant (qts.)
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8.1
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Maximum towing capacity (lbs.)
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TBD
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CURB WEIGHTS
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Manual transmission
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3,186
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3,199
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-
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Automatic transmission
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3,235
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3,245
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3,294
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Weight distribution (fr/rr %)
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Manual transmission
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61/39
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61/39
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-
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Automatic transmission
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62/38
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62/38
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62/38
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COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
FEATURES AND OPTIONS
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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CFC-free air conditioning
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Power windows with driver-side one touch auto down feature
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Power door locks
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Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
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Remote fuel-filler door and trunk release
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Manual tilt steering column
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Variable-speed intermittent windshield wipers
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o
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o
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Height adjustable center console
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o
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Remote keyless entry system
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Locking glove compartment
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Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
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Manual temperature control
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-
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Automatic temperature control
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-
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o
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Front dual cup holders with cover
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Rear dual cup holders
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Rear 12-volt power outlet
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Electronically tuned 60-watt AM/FM/cassette
4-speaker audio system with auto-reverse cassette, Dolby® Noise reduction, clock display
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-
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-
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Electronically tuned 120-watt AM/FM/cassette/CD 6-speaker audio system with auto-reverse cassette, Dolby® Noise reduction, automatic metal tape capability, clock display
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o
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-
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Premium Bose® 200-watt AM/FM/cassette/CD
7-speaker audio system with auto-reverse cassette, Dolby® Noise reduction, automatic metal tape capability, clock display
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-
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o
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In-glass diversity antenna
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SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES
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Driver and passenger supplemental air bags
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Front supplemental side-impact air bags
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o
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o
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o
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Remote keyless entry and Vehicle Security System with indicator light
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Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
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Child safety rear door locks
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Child seat anchor
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Power window lockout button
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3-point ALR driver and front passenger ALR/ELR - rear passenger ALR/ELR seat belt system
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Energy-absorbing steering column
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Front and rear crumple zones
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Hood buckling creases and safety stops
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Traction Control System (TCS)
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-
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o
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o
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Shift interlock system
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EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Manual transmission
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City
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21
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21
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-
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Highway
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27
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27
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-
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Automatic transmission
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City
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20
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20
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20
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Highway
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28
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28
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28
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INSTRUMENTATION
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Speedometer, coolant temperature gauge
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Tachometer
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White-faced electroluminiscent speedometer and tachometer gauges
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-
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Titanium-faced electroluminiscent speedometer and tachometer gauges
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-
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-
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LCD odometer with dual trip meters
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Digital quartz clock in audio display
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FACTORY OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
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GXE
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SE
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GLE
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Power sliding glass sunroof with rear tilt feature, sliding sunshade, one touch open/close
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o
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o
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o
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Automatic transmission
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o
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o
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Meridian Edition - includes front-seat side air bags, heated front seats, heated outside mirrors, low washer fluid warning light (GXE requires Comfort and Convenience Package, SE requires Comfort and Convenience Package)
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o
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o
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o
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GXE Comfort and Convenience Package - includes 8-way power driver's seat, variable intermittent wipers, height adjustable center console, premium
3-in-1 audio system w/6 speakers, cargo net, 16-inch alloy wheels (requires automatic transmission)
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o
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-
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-
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SE Comfort and Convenience Package - includes sunroof, 8-way power driver's seat, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, cargo net, variable intermittent wipers, 17-inch alloy wheels with
V-rated tires
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o
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-
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SE Leather Trim Package - leather seating surfaces, 4-way power front passenger seat, automatic temperature control, passenger-side seatback pocket, outside temperature display
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-
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o
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-
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Traction control
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-
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o
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o
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Standard Equipment
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o
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Optional Equipment
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-
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Not Available
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