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| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE TYPE | Compact SUV, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door |
| PRICE AS TESTED | $46,700 (base price: $39,700) |
| MOTOR TYPE | Turbocharged inline-4 |
| POWER |
F: 248 hp R: 248 hp Combined: 496 hp Torque: F: 258 lb-ft R: 258 lb-ft Combined: 516 lb-ft |
| TRANSMISSION | 8-speed automatic |
| DIMENSIONS |
Wheelbase: 112.8 in Length: 185.9 in Width: 74.4 in Height: 66.0 in Cargo volume (third row up/folded): 29 cu ft Front trunk: 7 cu ft Curb weight: 4080 lb |
| C/D TEST RESULTS |
Zero to 60 mph: 6.0 sec Zero to 100 mph: 15.7 sec Zero to 120 mph: 25.4 sec Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.3 sec Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.3 sec Top gear, 50-70 mph: 4.2 sec Standing ΒΌ-mile: 14.6 sec @ 93 mph Top speed: 130 mph Braking, 70-0 mph: 175 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.88 g* |
| FUEL ECONOMY |
EPA city/highway driving: 24/29 MPG EPA range: 420 mi C/D observed: 26 MPG |