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FWD LS
  • FWD LS
  • FWD 1LT
  • AWD LS
  • AWD 1LT
  • FWD 2LT
  • AWD 2LT
  • AWD 2LT
  • FWD LTZ
  • AWD LTZ
LX 2WD
  • LX 2WD
  • LX 4WD
  • EX 2WD
  • EX 4WD
  • EX-L 2WD
  • EX-L 2WD with RES
  • EX-L 4WD
  • EX-L 2WD with Navigation
  • EX-L 4WD with RES
  • EX-L 4WD with Navigation

Prices

MSRP $22,045 $23,530 $22,495
Invoice $21,461 $22,354 $21,133
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U.S. News Scores

Overall 7.6 8.8 8.7
Critics' Rating 8.3 9.1 8.8
Performance 8.3 7.6 7.4
Interior 6.4 8.9 8.2
Safety 7.1 9.4 9.8
Reliability 2.0 2.5 4.5

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • New, powerful V6 engine
  • Better on-road performance than 2011 model
  • Outstanding off-road abilities
  • High-quality, quiet cabin
  • Good versatility with sliding rear seats
  • Exceptionally spacious second row
  • Comfortable seating for five
  • Standard rearview camera
  • Plenty of interior storage
Cons
  • Cramped rear seats
  • Predictable, uninspired driving experience
  • No third-row seating
  • Less cargo space than competitors
  • Antiquated navigation system
  • Outdated powertrain

General Specs

Transmission Manual Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fuel/Engine Gas V6 3.6L/231 Gas/Ethanol I4 2.4/147 Gas I4 2.4L/144
MPG 17 City / 21 Hwy 22 City / 32 Hwy 23 City / 31 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style 2 Door 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in) 95.4 112.5 103.1
Length, Overall (in) 152.8 187.8 178.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.7 72.5 71.6
Height, Overall (in) - TBD - 66.3 65.1

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost Optional Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Optional
Power Windows Optional Standard Standard

Exterior Features

Convertible Hardtop Optional
Convertible Soft Top Standard
Targa Roof Optional
Running Boards Optional Optional
Rear Spoiler Optional

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3760 3777 3305

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Front On/Off Road Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear On/Off Road Standard
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Optional Standard Optional
Chrome Wheels Optional Standard Optional
Wheel Locks Optional
Steel Wheels Standard Standard Standard

Towing

Trailer Hitch Receiver Optional Optional

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm Optional Standard
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard
Auto-Off Headlights Standard Standard
Interior Cargo Shade Standard
Luggage Rack Optional
Rear Parking Aid Optional
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Optional
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Controls Standard Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Optional
Navigation from Telematics Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Optional Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror Optional
Heated Mirrors Optional
Power Driver Mirror Optional Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 4 5 5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 102.9 99.7 104.1
Front Head Room (in) 41.3 40.9 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 41.0 41.2 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.8 55.8 58.6
Front Hip Room (in) 55.6 54.6 54.5
Second Head Room (in) 40.3 39.2 38.6
Second Leg Room (in) 35.6 39.9 38.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 61.6 55.3 56.4
Second Hip Room (in) 44.7 51.1 53.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) 61.2 63.7 70.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) 17.2 31.5 37.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.)

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Optional Standard
Premium Sound System Optional

Heating & Cooling

A/C Optional Standard Standard
Rear A/C Optional

Navigation & Communication

Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Standard
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup Optional Standard Standard

Seats

Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard Standard
Heated Driver Seat Optional
Driver Lumbar Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
2nd Row Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Fixed Bench Seat Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Side Air Bag Optional Standard Standard

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard

Safety Features

Brake Assist Standard Standard
Electronic Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Rollover Protection System Standard
Front Tow Hooks Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

Locking Rear Differential Optional
Four Wheel Drive Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas/Ethanol I4 Gas I4
Displacement 3.6L/231 2.4/147 2.4L/144
Horsepower (Net @ RPM) 285 @ 6400 182 @ 6700 185 @ 7000
Torque (Net @ RPM) 260 @ 4800 172 @ 4900 163 @ 4400
Transmission Manual Automatic Automatic
Turning diameter 34.9 40.0 37.0

Fuel

Flexible Fuel Capability Optional
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17 22 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21 32 31
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.6 18.8 15.3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front Independent MacPherson strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Multi link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs

Transmission

Automatic Standard Standard Standard
5-Speed Automatic Optional Standard
6-Speed Automatic Standard
Manual Standard Standard Standard
6-Speed Manual Standard