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2.4iT5T5 AWD
Engine
2.4 liter, DOHC, inline naturally aspirated 5-cylinderSTD--
2.5 liter, DOHC, inline turbocharged 5-cylinder-STDSTD
Compression ratio10.3:19.0:19.0:1
ConfigurationTransverse/FWDTransverse/FWDTransverse/AWD
Displacement2,435 cc2,521 cc2,521 cc
Bore x stroke83.0 mm/90.0 mm83.0 mm/93.2 mm83.0 mm/93.2 mm
Horsepower (SAE net)168 hp @ 6,000 rpm1227 hp @ 5,000 rpm227 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft. SAE net)170 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 - 4,800 rpm236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 - 4,800 rpm
Max engine speed6,500 rpm6,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Fuel, recommended octaneRegularRegularRegular
1 165 hp PZEV for California emissions states
Transmission
Five-speed "Geartronic" micro-processor controlled automatic with "Auto-stick" functionSTDSTDSTD
First gear4.66:14.66:14.66:1
Second gear3.03:13.03:13.03:1
Third gear1.98:11.98:11.98:1
Fourth gear1.34:11.34:11.34:1
Fifth gear1.02:11.02:11.02:1
Reverse5.11:15.11:15.11:1
Final drive ratio2.44:12.27:12.27:1
Electronically controlled all wheel drive--STD
Brakes
4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA)STDSTDSTD
Disc diameter, front/rear11.8 in./11.0 in.11.8 in./11.0 in.11.8 in./11.0 in.
Suspension
Suspension, front: MacPherson struts with coil-over springs, stabilizer barSTDSTDSTD
Suspension, rear: Multilink independent with coil springs, stabilizer barSTDSTDSTD
Dynamic sport suspension-PKG-
Steering
Power assisted variable speed, rack and pinionSTDSTDSTD
Turns, lock to lock2.92.92.9
Turning circle34.9 ft.34.9 ft.34.9 ft.
Steering ratio15.4:115.4:115.4:1
Wheels and Tires
6.5" x 16" - "Cursa" alloy wheels with 205/55-R16 tiresSTD--
6.5" x 16" - "Ceryx" alloy wheels with 205/55-R16 tires-STDSTD
7.0" x 17" - "Serapis" alloy wheels with 205/50-R17 tiresPKG--
7.0" x 17" - "Spartacus" alloy wheels with 205/50-R17 tires-PKGPKG
7.0" x 17" - "Zaurak" alloy wheels with 205/50-R17 tires-PKGPKG
7.0" x 17" - "Zaurak" chrome alloy wheels with 205/50-R17 tires1-OPTOPT
1 If both Dynamic Trim Package and 17" Zaurak chrome wheels are ordered together, Dynamic Trim Package drops 17" Zaurak alloy wheels and the total price for both the Dynamic Trim Package and 17" Zaurak chrome wheels is reduced to $2,690 for the T5 and $2,590 for the T5 AWD
Exterior Dimensions and Weights
Curb weight3,321 lbs.3,415 lbs.3,570 lbs.
Front track60.4 in.60.4 in.60.4 in.
Rear track60.3 in.60.3 in.60.3 in.
Fuel tank capacity15.9 U.S. Gallons115.9 U.S. Gallons15.1 U.S. Gallons
Height57.4 in.57.4 in.57.5 in.
Length178.0 in.178.0 in.178.0 in.
Towing capacity2,000 lbs.2,000 lbs.2,000 lbs.
Wheelbase103.9 in.103.9 in.103.9 in.
Width69.7 in.69.7 in.69.7 in.
1 14.5 U.S. gallons for California PZEV Engine
Interior Dimensions
Max cargo capacity (all seats down, including front passenger seat)62.6 cu. ft.62.6 cu. ft.62.6 cu. ft.
Cargo capacity (rear seats up)27.4 cu. ft.27.4 cu. ft.27.4 cu. ft.
Headroom, front with sunroof38.1 in.38.1 in.38.1 in.
Headroom, front without sunroof38.9 in.38.9 in.38.9 in.
Headroom, rear38.1 in.38.1 in.38.1 in.
Hiproom, front53.7 in.53.7 in.53.7 in.
Hiproom, rear50.7 in.50.7 in.50.7 in.
Legroom, front41.6 in.41.6 in.41.6 in.
Legroom, rear34.4 in.34.4 in.34.4 in.
Shoulder room, front55.2 in.55.2 in.55.2 in.
Shoulder room, rear54.1 in.54.1 in.54.1 in.
Fuel Economy
Automatic transmission, city (estimated)20 mpg19 mpg18 mpg
Automatic transmission, highway (estimated)28 mpg27 mpg26 mpg
Performance
Top speed (electronically controlled)134 mph146 mph140 mph
Acceleration (0-60 mph) automatic transmission - estimated8.5 sec.6.8 sec.7.1 sec.
Stopping distance (from 62 mph)125 ft.125 ft.125 ft.





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