Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
A decade after the introduction of the W460 G-Class by Mercedes-Benz, the German automaker launched a second generation of it, known as the W463, which was also available in three body shapes.
The G-Class's reputation grew consistently during its ten-year evolution on the market. Besides being an amazing off-road machine, it proved to be a trustworthy vehicle. But its customers often complained about the vehicle's poor on-road abilities and the lack of many comfort features. Even though it was fitted with AC in the early '80s and gained some amenities, it couldn't hide its utilitarian-oriented on-road behavior. Furthermore, the G-Class was far behind the rest of the automaker's range in luxurious items. That's why, in the mid-80s, Mercedes-Benz started to develop the vehicle and improve it in key areas. However, there was one significant part in which customers didn't ask for any changes in the exterior design. As a result, both the three-door and the five-door versions looked very similar to the W460, but they were not identical. Like the previous model, the three-door version was built on top of the short wheelbase chassis and represented the access model in the G-Class family.
At the front, the car gained a new front fascia that was body-colored. Its rectangular grille with horizontal slats was flanked by big and round headlights. Even though the automaker could find a different place to install the blinkers and the parking lights, it still kept them on top of the front fenders, like on the W460. Furthermore, the automaker created a new bumper that could be optioned with a pair of rectangular fog lamps integrated into it.
From its profile, the three-door version kept the same rugged look with its exposed door hinges. The automaker offered the car with new alloy wheels and more color options for the bodywork. In addition, the wheel arches were adorned with wider plastic trims that kept the vehicle cleaner. At the back, the automaker kept the same style for the side-hinged rear door where it mounted the spare wheel. The rear bumper was also thick and integrated the reversing light and the fog lamp.
Mercedes-Benz started rebuilding the car's interior from an empty shell. Nothing was carried over from the W460 model. The leather upholstery and the power windows also became available. The dashboard was still flat and narrow. However, it featured a new instrument cluster that was wider and shaped similarly to the one from the E-Class (the W124). The speedometer took center stage inside it and was flanked by the fuel level and temperature gauges, while the right dial was for the tachometer. On the center stack, the automaker placed wood trims and the buttons for the three locking differentials. Lower, customers could find the HVAC control unit and the stereo. Between the front seats, the automaker placed a wide center console that housed the gear stick or the gear selector, depending on the option, and the lever for the transfer case. While the front passengers could enjoy some level of comfort, legroom in the back was cramped. The split-folding (60/40) bench seat could hardly provide enough room for three adults.
Under the hood, the automaker installed a choice of diesel and gasoline engines paired with either a five-speed or four-speed automatic. Unlike its predecessor, the W463 was an all-wheel drive vehicle. Mercedes-Benz also re-tuned the coil-spring suspension for improved comfort. Further technical advancements included three locking differentials, ABS and ESP, for specific versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 200 GE 5MT AWD (118 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
Power: | 87 KW @ 5200 RPM 118 HP @ 5200 RPM 117 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 172 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Mechanical Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205 R16 M+S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.8 in (4186 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 75.1 in (1908 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4541 lbs (2060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5776 lbs (2620 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 230 GE 5MT AWD (126 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2298 cm3 |
Power: | 93 KW @ 5000 RPM 126 HP @ 5000 RPM 125 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 190 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Mechanical Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 91 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205 R16 M+S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.8 in (4186 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 75.1 in (1908 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4541 lbs (2060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5776 lbs (2620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 362 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 300 GE 5MT AWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2960 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 5500 RPM 170 HP @ 5500 RPM 168 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 235 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Mechanical Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102 mph (164 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205 R16 M+S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.8 in (4186 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 75.1 in (1908 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4596 lbs (2085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5776 lbs (2620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 14.1 mpg US (16.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 395 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - G 320 (L6) 4AT AWD (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3199 cm3 |
Power: | 155 KW @ 5500 RPM 210 HP @ 5500 RPM 208 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 300 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All 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: | 255/65 R16 109 H M+S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4883 lbs (2215 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6062 lbs (2750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.3 mpg US (19.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 17.9 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 366 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - G 320 (V6) 5AT AWD (215 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3199 cm3 |
Power: | 158 KW @ 5500 RPM 215 HP @ 5500 RPM 212 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM 300 Nm @ 2800-4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/65 R16 109 H M+S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4883 lbs (2215 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6195 lbs (2810 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.3 mpg US (19.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15.4 mpg US (15.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 363 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - G 500 V8 5AT AWD (296 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4966 cm3 |
Power: | 218 KW @ 5500 RPM 296 HP @ 5500 RPM 292 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 336 lb-ft @ 2800-4000 RPM 456 Nm @ 2800-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/60 R18 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5214 lbs (2365 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6195 lbs (2810 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.8 mpg US (21.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.1 mpg US (16.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 397 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 250 GD 5MT AWD (94 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
Power: | 69 KW @ 4600 RPM 94 HP @ 4600 RPM 93 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 2600-3100 RPM 158 Nm @ 2600-3100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205 R16 M+S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.8 in (4186 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 75.1 in (1908 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4563 lbs (2070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5776 lbs (2620 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 300 GD 5MT AWD (113 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 4600 RPM 113 HP @ 4600 RPM 111 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 141 lb-ft @ 2700-2900 RPM 191 Nm @ 2700-2900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 88 mph (142 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205 R16 M+S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.8 in (4186 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 75.1 in (1908 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4607 lbs (2090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5776 lbs (2620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 331 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 GD Turbo 4AT AWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3449 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4600 RPM 136 HP @ 4600 RPM 134 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 305 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 91 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/65 R16 109 H M+S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4729 lbs (2145 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5974 lbs (2710 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 336 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - G 300 Turbodiesel 5AT AWD (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 4600 RPM 177 HP @ 4600 RPM 174 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 1600-3600 RPM 330 Nm @ 1600-3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102 mph (164 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/65 R16 109 H M+S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4949 lbs (2245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6195 lbs (2810 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 288 g/km |