Segment: Medium
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Renault introduced a refreshed version of the 21 range in 1989, just three years after it introduced the new model on the European market.
Strangely, the carmaker unveiled the 21 in autumn 1985, but the sales started in 1986. In the following year, it sent it to the U.S. re-badged as Eagle Medalion. But Renault considered that the car deserved a visual upgrade, considering that it was sold in big numbers and it was available in various countries.
The 21 featured a different front fascia. Its edges were shaved and made rounder, while the upgraded headlights got wider. Renault installed a body-colored wrapped around bumper instead of the black one used before. For the Turbo version, the carmaker added a lower apron with a set of yellow fog lights.
Inside, the 21 featured a new dashboard. It was still wedged-shaped, but its instrument cluster was taller than the rest of the dash panel. On the upper side of the center stack, the carmaker placed the stereo, while on the lower side, under a set of center vents, it installed the climate control sliders. Depending on the engine and trim level, the 21 sported high-bolstered seats, while most of the range received just regular bucket seats.
Under the hood, Renault played an expensive card of longitudinal and transverse-mounted engines. Power ranged between 65 hp and 162 hp, and there was a new, 1.9-liter diesel unit.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5200 RPM 95 HP @ 5200 RPM 94 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 140 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70HR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2418 lbs (1097 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3450 lbs (1565 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 197 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 127 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2217.9 lbs (1006 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3229.8 lbs (1465 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 12.8 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5200 RPM 95 HP @ 5200 RPM 94 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 140 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70HR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2312.6 lbs (1049 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 6000 RPM 136 HP @ 6000 RPM 134 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 173 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126.1 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 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: | 185/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2522.1 lbs (1144 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 219 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo Quadra 5MT FWD (162 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 119 KW @ 5500 RPM 162 HP @ 5500 RPM 160 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 260 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134.8 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All 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: | 195/55ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2949.8 lbs (1338 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 223.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 4AT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2165 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5000 RPM 110 HP @ 5000 RPM 109 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 170 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2540 lbs (1152 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 215 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2165 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5000 RPM 110 HP @ 5000 RPM 109 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 170 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2464.8 lbs (1118 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3549.4 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 207.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4500 RPM 65 HP @ 4500 RPM 64 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 118 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2261.9 lbs (1026 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1d 5MT FWD (73 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2068 cm3 |
Power: | 54 KW @ 4500 RPM 73 HP @ 4500 RPM 72 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 101 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 137 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.1 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2442.7 lbs (1108 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1Td 5MT FWD (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2068 cm3 |
Power: | 65 KW @ 4250 RPM 88 HP @ 4250 RPM 87 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 181 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.1 in (1,450/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3626.6 lbs (1645 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156.4 g/km |