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trim door seat engine mpg height-width fwd
Base 2-door 2 seats 248.0-hp, -liter, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System) 0 combined MPG 155.4" length, 44.4" height Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification Two Seater
Front Wheel Size 16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size 17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Engine Type Electric Pwr
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 248 @ 5000-8000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 276 @ 0-4500
Cruising Range - City 0.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 0.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 1
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.12
Suspension Type - Front Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Wishbone
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.3 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Front Wheel Size 16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size 17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Engine Type Electric Pwr
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 248 @ 5000-8000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 276 @ 0-4500
Cruising Range - City 0.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 0.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 1
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.12
Suspension Type - Front Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Wishbone
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.3 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Engine Type Electric Pwr
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 248 @ 5000-8000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 276 @ 0-4500
Cruising Range - City 0.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 0.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 1
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.12
Suspension Type - Front Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Wishbone
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.3 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Engine Type Electric Pwr
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 248 @ 5000-8000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 276 @ 0-4500
Cruising Range - City 0.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 0.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 1
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.12
Suspension Type - Front Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Wishbone
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.3 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Cruising Range - City 0.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 0.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 1
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.12
Suspension Type - Front Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Wishbone
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.3 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 1
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.12
Suspension Type - Front Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Wishbone
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.3 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Suspension Type - Front Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Wishbone
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.3 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A in
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.3 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.3 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.3 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Front Tire Size 175/55R16
Rear Tire Size 225/45R17
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Base Curb Weight 2723 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume N/A ft³
Front Head Room 36.7 in
Front Leg Room 42.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 26.0 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 92.6 in
Length, Overall 155.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.9 in
Height, Overall 44.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.7 in
Track Width, Rear 59.0 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.1 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
Rear wheel drive Standard
Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack Standard
Integrated head restraints Standard
Valet mode Standard
Cruise control Standard
Pwr windows Standard
Security PIN for vehicle starting Standard
Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system Standard
Seatbelt pretensioners Standard
Pwr door locks Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Front & rear crumple zones Standard
Halogen headlamps Standard
Traction control Standard
Remote keyless entry Standard
Single speed gearbox Standard
Tire inflator/sealant Standard
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel Standard
Driver & passenger airbags Standard
Heated sport seats w/lumbar support Standard
Rack & pinion pwr steering Standard
16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels Standard
Accessory power outlet Standard
Homelink universal transmitter Standard
Battery heater for cold weather charging Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface Standard
Locking wheel lugs Standard
Rigid occupant safety cell Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Standard
Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis Standard
LED tail lights Standard
Black soft top Standard
Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper Standard
175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires Standard
Emergency trunk release Standard
375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive Standard
Retractable cup holder Standard
Front & rear sway bars Standard
Electric air conditioning & heater Standard
Touch screen vehicle information display Standard
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking Standard
Side impact door beams Standard
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