Segment: Medium
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
The 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer was still built on top of the Mirage platform but was aimed at those customers who looked for a compact-sized sedan.
Since it started to win races with the Lancer Evolution, the Lancer nameplate became more famous than the Mirage. That convinced the Japanese manufacturer to create a new lineup based on a new platform. With the seventh generation, that started to happen, and the 2003 model is the main proof of that. Unfortunately for the carmaker, it couldn't use the Lancer nameplate in Europe, so it had to use the Carisma instead, and it produced the car in the NedCar facility in the Netherlands.
The seventh generation of the Lancer featured triangular headlights with curved lines, following the new-edge design trend. Its mesh grille was adorned by a center vertical slat that supported the three-diamond badge. The apron sported additional cooling areas on the lower bumper: one wider in the middle and two side scoops. Its three-box sedan design was not that daring. However, it offered body-colored door mirrors and handles, while other carmakers still used the same black, unpainted details.
Inside, the dashboard was a mix of black, gray, and silver trims. Apart from the air vents and the radio, everything else sported rounded shapes. On the center stack, the carmaker decided to place the stereo above the HVAC control unit, which was a good idea, especially since there were no buttons on the steering wheel. Thanks to the larger wheelbase than on the sixth generation, there was more legroom for the rear passengers.
Apart from the Lancer Evolution, all other versions were powered by simpler engines. Depending on the market, the base version was put in motion by a 1.3-liter powerplant. Also, for selected versions, the carmaker offered a four-speed automatic transmission or a CVT.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1299 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 5000 RPM 82 HP @ 5000 RPM 80 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 121 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2734.2 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.8 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1468 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5250 RPM 90 HP @ 5250 RPM 89 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 133 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 66.8 in (1697 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2425.5 lbs (1100 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |
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JDM |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CVT AWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1468 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5250 RPM 90 HP @ 5250 RPM 89 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 133 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 66.8 in (1697 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2668 lbs (1210 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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JDM |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CVT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1468 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5250 RPM 90 HP @ 5250 RPM 89 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 133 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 66.8 in (1697 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2491 lbs (1130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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JDM |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT FWD (98 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1584 cm3 |
Power: | 72.1 KW @ 5000 RPM 98 HP @ 5000 RPM 97 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 150 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2734 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (108 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1584 cm3 |
Power: | 79 KW @ 6000 RPM 107 HP @ 6000 RPM 106 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 142 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469.6 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3528 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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CO2 Emissions: | 163 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (98 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1584 cm3 |
Power: | 72.1 KW @ 5000 RPM 98 HP @ 5000 RPM 97 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 150 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.4 in (4481 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2690 lbs (1220 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 163 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L CVT FWD (114 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1834 cm3 |
Power: | 83.8 KW @ 5500 RPM 114 HP @ 5500 RPM 112 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 155 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 66.8 in (1697 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |
Notes |
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JDM |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (114 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 83.8 KW @ 5250 RPM 114 HP @ 5250 RPM 112 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 170 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 66.8 in (1697 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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JDM |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 99.3 KW @ 5750 RPM 135 HP @ 5750 RPM 133 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 130 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 176 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 66.8 in (1697 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (162 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2378 cm3 |
Power: | 119 KW @ 5500 RPM 162 HP @ 5500 RPM 160 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 220 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 66.8 in (1697 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2844.5 lbs (1290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |