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08-26-04, 11:04 AM
Body style / driveline:
midsize, 4-door luxury sport utility, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions
Construction:
body frame integral
EPA vehicle class:
midsize, 4-door luxury sport utility
Manufacturing location:
Lansing, Michigan
Key competitors:
BMW X5, Lexus RX 330, Acura MDX, Volvo XC90, Mercedes M-Class, Volkswagen Touareg, Infiniti FX35 and FX45, Porsche Cayenne
Engines
3.6L V-6 VVT 4.6L Northstar V-8 VVT
Type:
3.6L V-6 VVT (LY7)
4.6L Northstar V-8 VVT (LH2)
Displacement (cu in / cc):
217 / 3564
279 / 4572
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
3.66 x 3.3 / 93 x 84
Block material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder with variable valve timing (VVT)
DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder
with variable valve timing (VVT)
Ignition system:
individual coil on plug, individual cylinder knock control
coil on plug – pencil coil ignition with dual knock sensors
Fuel delivery:
returnless sequential fuel injection
sequential electronic fuel injection
Compression ratio:
10.2:1
10.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
255 / 190 @ 6500
320 / 239 @ 6400
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
254 / 344 @ 3200
315 / 427 @ 4400
Recommended fuel:
unleaded regular
premium recommended but not required
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
7000
6700
Emissions controls:
dual close-coupled catalytic converters, positive crankcase ventilation, intake- and exhaust-cam phasers, evaporative emissions system, internal recirculation performed with cam phasers
close coupled catalytic converters; internal recirculation performed with cam phasers, AIR and EGR not required
Estimated fuel economy:
MPG (city / hwy / combined)
RWD: 16 / 23 / 21.9
AWD: 16 / 22 / 21.3
RWD: 15 / 21 / 20
AWD: 15 / 20 / 19.9
MPIG (city / hwy / combined)
RWD: 20 / 31 / 24
AWD: 18 / 29 / 22
RWD: 18 / 30 / 22
AWD: 18 / 30 / 21
L/100km (city / hwy / combined)
RWD: 14.3 / 9.2 / 12.0
AWD: 15.4 / 9.8 / 12.9
RWD: 15.6 / 9.4 / 12.8
AWD: 16.1 / 9.5 / 13.2
Transmissions
Hydra-Matic 5L40-E Hydra-Matic 5L50-E
Type:
5-speed electronic automatic
Application:
Standard with 3.6L V-6 VVT (variable valve timing)
Standard with 4.6L Northstar V-8 VVT (variable valve timing)
Gear ratios (:1):
First:
3.42
Second:
2.21
Third:
1.60
Fourth:
1.00
Fifth:
0.75
Reverse:
3.02
Final drive ratio:
3.73 (RWD)
3.91 (AWD)
3.23 (RWD/AWD)
Chassis/Suspension
Front:
independent short/long arm with aluminum upper and lower control arms; hydraulic control arm front bushings, solid mounted front frame, pressurized monotube front shock absorbers, 36-mm stabilizer bar; MR shocks available on uplevel models
Rear:
fully independent multi-link design with fully isolated sub frame; aluminum upper control arms, knuckles and rear differential; Nivomat load-leveling rear shocks, 22-mm stabilizer bar; uplevel vehicles outfitted with MR air life shocks and electronic auto-leveling compressor
Traction control:
Delphi 4-channel system, full speed brake and engine control
Steering type:
electronic variable assist power steering, rack and pinion
Steering ratio:
20:01
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
39.7 / 12.1
Brakes
Type:
power four-wheel vented discwith standard 4-wheelanti-lock, dynamic rear proportioning, Panic Brake Assist
Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):
front: 12.7 x 1.26 / 323 x 32
rear: 12.6 x 1.02 / 320 x 26
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type:
17-inch x 7.5-inch cast aluminum – standard V-6
18-inch x 8-inch cast aluminum – standard V-8; optional V-6
Tires:
front: Goodyear all-season P235/65R17; rear: Goodyear all-season P255/60R17 – standard V-6
front: Michelin all-season P235/60R18; rear: Michelin all-season radial P255/55R18 – standard V-8; optional V-6
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
116 / 2957
Overall length (in / mm):
195 / 4950
Overall width (in / mm):
72.6 / 1844
Overall height (in / mm):
67.8 / 1722
Track (in / mm):
front: 61.9 / 1572
rear: 62.2 / 1580
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm):
8.2 / 208
Step-in height (in / mm):
19.2 / 488
Curb weight (lb / kg):
RWD V-6: 4229 / 1918
AWD V-6: 4438 / 2013
RWD V-8: 4393 / 1992
AWD V-8: 4527 / 2053
Weight distribution
(% front / rear):
RWD: 51 / 49
AWD: 52 / 48
Interior Front
Middle
Rear (3rd row seat)
Seating capacity:
2
3
2
Head room (in / mm):
40.3 / 1024
38.4 / 975
35 / 889
Leg room (in / mm):
42.1 / 1069
41 / 1041
24.2 / 615
Shoulder room (in / mm):
58.7 / 1491
57.6 / 1463
43.6 / 1107
Hip room (in / mm):
56.3 / 1430
56.3 / 1430
55.1 / 1400
Capacities
EPA interior volume
(cu ft / L):
132 / 3727
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
8.4 / 238 (2nd and 3rd row up)
32.4 / 918 (2nd row up, 3rd row down)
69.5 / 1968 (2nd and 3rd row down)
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg):
2000 / 907
4250 / 1928 - optional
Fuel tank (gal / L):
20 / 75.7
Engine oil (qt / L):
10 /9.5
Cooling system (qt / L):
V-6: 11.7 / 11.1
V-8: 12.0 / 11.4
midsize, 4-door luxury sport utility, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions
Construction:
body frame integral
EPA vehicle class:
midsize, 4-door luxury sport utility
Manufacturing location:
Lansing, Michigan
Key competitors:
BMW X5, Lexus RX 330, Acura MDX, Volvo XC90, Mercedes M-Class, Volkswagen Touareg, Infiniti FX35 and FX45, Porsche Cayenne
Engines
3.6L V-6 VVT 4.6L Northstar V-8 VVT
Type:
3.6L V-6 VVT (LY7)
4.6L Northstar V-8 VVT (LH2)
Displacement (cu in / cc):
217 / 3564
279 / 4572
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
3.66 x 3.3 / 93 x 84
Block material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder with variable valve timing (VVT)
DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder
with variable valve timing (VVT)
Ignition system:
individual coil on plug, individual cylinder knock control
coil on plug – pencil coil ignition with dual knock sensors
Fuel delivery:
returnless sequential fuel injection
sequential electronic fuel injection
Compression ratio:
10.2:1
10.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
255 / 190 @ 6500
320 / 239 @ 6400
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
254 / 344 @ 3200
315 / 427 @ 4400
Recommended fuel:
unleaded regular
premium recommended but not required
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
7000
6700
Emissions controls:
dual close-coupled catalytic converters, positive crankcase ventilation, intake- and exhaust-cam phasers, evaporative emissions system, internal recirculation performed with cam phasers
close coupled catalytic converters; internal recirculation performed with cam phasers, AIR and EGR not required
Estimated fuel economy:
MPG (city / hwy / combined)
RWD: 16 / 23 / 21.9
AWD: 16 / 22 / 21.3
RWD: 15 / 21 / 20
AWD: 15 / 20 / 19.9
MPIG (city / hwy / combined)
RWD: 20 / 31 / 24
AWD: 18 / 29 / 22
RWD: 18 / 30 / 22
AWD: 18 / 30 / 21
L/100km (city / hwy / combined)
RWD: 14.3 / 9.2 / 12.0
AWD: 15.4 / 9.8 / 12.9
RWD: 15.6 / 9.4 / 12.8
AWD: 16.1 / 9.5 / 13.2
Transmissions
Hydra-Matic 5L40-E Hydra-Matic 5L50-E
Type:
5-speed electronic automatic
Application:
Standard with 3.6L V-6 VVT (variable valve timing)
Standard with 4.6L Northstar V-8 VVT (variable valve timing)
Gear ratios (:1):
First:
3.42
Second:
2.21
Third:
1.60
Fourth:
1.00
Fifth:
0.75
Reverse:
3.02
Final drive ratio:
3.73 (RWD)
3.91 (AWD)
3.23 (RWD/AWD)
Chassis/Suspension
Front:
independent short/long arm with aluminum upper and lower control arms; hydraulic control arm front bushings, solid mounted front frame, pressurized monotube front shock absorbers, 36-mm stabilizer bar; MR shocks available on uplevel models
Rear:
fully independent multi-link design with fully isolated sub frame; aluminum upper control arms, knuckles and rear differential; Nivomat load-leveling rear shocks, 22-mm stabilizer bar; uplevel vehicles outfitted with MR air life shocks and electronic auto-leveling compressor
Traction control:
Delphi 4-channel system, full speed brake and engine control
Steering type:
electronic variable assist power steering, rack and pinion
Steering ratio:
20:01
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
39.7 / 12.1
Brakes
Type:
power four-wheel vented discwith standard 4-wheelanti-lock, dynamic rear proportioning, Panic Brake Assist
Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):
front: 12.7 x 1.26 / 323 x 32
rear: 12.6 x 1.02 / 320 x 26
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type:
17-inch x 7.5-inch cast aluminum – standard V-6
18-inch x 8-inch cast aluminum – standard V-8; optional V-6
Tires:
front: Goodyear all-season P235/65R17; rear: Goodyear all-season P255/60R17 – standard V-6
front: Michelin all-season P235/60R18; rear: Michelin all-season radial P255/55R18 – standard V-8; optional V-6
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
116 / 2957
Overall length (in / mm):
195 / 4950
Overall width (in / mm):
72.6 / 1844
Overall height (in / mm):
67.8 / 1722
Track (in / mm):
front: 61.9 / 1572
rear: 62.2 / 1580
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm):
8.2 / 208
Step-in height (in / mm):
19.2 / 488
Curb weight (lb / kg):
RWD V-6: 4229 / 1918
AWD V-6: 4438 / 2013
RWD V-8: 4393 / 1992
AWD V-8: 4527 / 2053
Weight distribution
(% front / rear):
RWD: 51 / 49
AWD: 52 / 48
Interior Front
Middle
Rear (3rd row seat)
Seating capacity:
2
3
2
Head room (in / mm):
40.3 / 1024
38.4 / 975
35 / 889
Leg room (in / mm):
42.1 / 1069
41 / 1041
24.2 / 615
Shoulder room (in / mm):
58.7 / 1491
57.6 / 1463
43.6 / 1107
Hip room (in / mm):
56.3 / 1430
56.3 / 1430
55.1 / 1400
Capacities
EPA interior volume
(cu ft / L):
132 / 3727
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
8.4 / 238 (2nd and 3rd row up)
32.4 / 918 (2nd row up, 3rd row down)
69.5 / 1968 (2nd and 3rd row down)
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg):
2000 / 907
4250 / 1928 - optional
Fuel tank (gal / L):
20 / 75.7
Engine oil (qt / L):
10 /9.5
Cooling system (qt / L):
V-6: 11.7 / 11.1
V-8: 12.0 / 11.4