PERFORMANCE
engines & transmissions
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Produces 235 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque and is paired with a six-speed automatic with Auto/Stick™. Upgraded to deliver smoother and greater performance and provides a significant reduction in engine noise. Standard on SXT and R/T AWD.
Driver-interactive transmission can be operated in manual or automatic modes to suit driver preference and delivers the feel of a manual with the convenience of an automatic. Standard on SXT and R/T AWD.
Produces 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. World-class transverse, high-rpm, four-cylinder gas engine delivers optimum fuel efficiency, performance and idle quality. Dual overhead cams and variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust cams.
The torque management system along with fully adaptive electronic control of all shifting delivers smooth, seamless, consistent shifting, power and performance. Standard on SE Canada Value Package and SE PLUS.
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FUEL ECONOMY
- 2.4L, 4-speed automatic: 11.0L/100 km (26 mpg) City, 7.9L/100 km (36 mpg) Highway.
- 3.5L V6, 6-speed automatic: 13.5L/100 km (21 mpg) City, 8.6L/100 km (33 mpg) Highway.
- 3.5L V6 AWD 6-speed automatic: 14.2L/100 km (20 mpg) City, 8.9L/100 km (32 mpg) Highway.
- 2009 EnerGuide consumption ratings shown. Transport Canada test methods used. Actual fuel consumption may vary.
FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
With front-wheel drive the weight of the engine and differential is over the driving/steering wheels providing added traction on wet, slippery or loose surfaces. All-wheel drive responds to accelerator pedal position or front wheel slippage, dividing power between the front and rear wheels. All-wheel drive standard on R/T AWD.SUSPENSION
The MacPherson strut front suspension with an isolated front cradle and independent multilink rear suspension with an isolated suspension cradle team together to enhance ride quality for a comfortable and quiet ride. Tuned to provide an optimum balance of ride, handling and noise isolation. Performance-tuned suspension standard on R/T AWD and available on SXT (with 19-inch aluminum wheels).- Touring suspension included on SXT. Normal-duty suspension standard on SE Canada Value Package and SE Plus (with 2.4 engine and 16-inch wheels).























