Compare 2016 Ford Escape specifications by trim levels
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Escape is a 5-seat SUV from Ford, which first hit the market back in 2001.
With the price tag ranging from $23,450 to $31,485, the Ford Escape faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Encore, Dodge Journey.
The Ford Escape has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The maximum width and height is 72.40mm x 178.10mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2016 Ford Escape
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Fuel Tank: 15.1 gal
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Wheelbase: 105.9 in
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0-60 mph: 8.9 sec
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Ground clearance: 7.9 in
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Engine: 2.5L I-4
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Towing: 1500 lbs
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Towing capacity: 1500 lbs
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Curb: 3515 lbs
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Tires: P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 34.3 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 178.1 x 72.4 x 66.3
2016 Ford Escape Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Ford Escape is offered in 5 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Ford Escape safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Ford Escape specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 2.5L I-4,1.6L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 168 hp @ 6000 –
173 hp @ 5700 -
Torque 170 lb-ft. –
184 lb-ft. -
Transmission 6-spd w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.8 - 9 sec
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1/4 mile time 16.3 - 16.7 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 178.1 in
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Width 72.4 in
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Height 66.3 in
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Wheelbase 105.9 in
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Curb Weight 3515 lbs
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GVWR 4620 lbs
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Towing capacity 1500 lbs
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Ground clearance 7.9 in
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Turning radius 19.4 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 98
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 15.1 gal
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WARRANTY
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Powertrain Warranty 60 months/60,000 miles mths/miles
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Specifications 
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr 4x4 |
| Exterior length | |||
| 178.1 " in | 178.1 " in | 178.1 " in | 178.1 " in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 72.4 " in | 72.4 " in | 72.4 " in | 72.4 " in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 66.3 " in | 66.3 " in | 66.3 " in | 66.3 " in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 168 @ 6,000 rpm | 173 @ 5,700 rpm | 173 @ 5,700 rpm | 173 @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | |||
| 170 @ 4,500 rpm | 184 @ 2,500 rpm | 184 @ 2,500 rpm | 184 @ 2,500 rpm |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 8.9 seconds | 9.0 seconds | 9.0 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.6 seconds | 16.7 seconds | 16.7 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 86 mph | 85 mph | 85 mph | 82 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| .9 | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 59 mph | 59 mph | 59 mph | 59 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.50/3.94 " | 3.11/3.20 " | 3.11/3.20 " | 3.11/3.20 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3,515 lbs. | 3,502 lbs. | 3,502 lbs. | 3,645 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4,620 lbs. | 4,520 lbs. | 4,520 lbs. | 4,760 lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
| 1,500 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 105.9 " in | 105.9 " in | 105.9 " in | 105.9 " in |
| Front track | |||
| 61.5 " | 61.5 " | 61.5 " | 61.5 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 61.6 " | 61.6 " | 61.6 " | 61.6 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 19.4 '' | 19.4 '' | 19.4 '' | 19.4 '' |
| Front legroom | |||
| 43.1 " in | 43.1 " in | 43.1 " in | 43.1 " in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 36.8 " in | 36.8 " in | 36.8 " in | 36.8 " in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 39.9 " in | 39.9 " in | 39.9 " in | 39.9 " in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 39.0 " in | 39.0 " in | 39.0 " in | 39.0 " in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 54.8 " in | 54.8 " in | 54.8 " in | 54.8 " in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 52.4 " in | 52.4 " in | 52.4 " in | 52.4 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 56.0 " in | 56.0 " in | 56.0 " in | 56.0 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 55.3 " in | 55.3 " in | 55.3 " in | 55.3 " in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 34.3 cu.ft. | 34.3 cu.ft. | 34.3 cu.ft. | 34.3 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 67.8 cu.ft. | 67.8 cu.ft. | 67.8 cu.ft. | 67.8 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 98 cu.ft. | 98 cu.ft. | 98 cu.ft. | 98 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 15.1 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 15.1 gal. |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 |
| Exterior length |
| 178.1 " in |
| Exterior body width |
| 72.4 " in |
| Exterior height |
| 66.3 " in |
| Horsepower |
| 173 @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque |
| 184 @ 2,500 rpm |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
| 8.8 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time |
| 16.3 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
| 82 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
| .9 |
| Slalom speed |
| 59 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
| 3.11/3.20 " |
| Curb weight |
| 3,645 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
| 4,760 lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight |
| 2,000 lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
| 105.9 " in |
| Front track |
| 61.5 " |
| Rear track |
| 61.6 " |
| Turning radius |
| 19.4 '' |
| Front legroom |
| 43.1 " in |
| Rear legroom |
| 36.8 " in |
| Front headroom |
| 39.9 " in |
| Rear headroom |
| 39.0 " in |
| Front hip room |
| 54.8 " in |
| Rear hip room |
| 52.4 " in |
| Front shoulder room |
| 56.0 " in |
| Rear shoulder room |
| 55.3 " in |
| Luggage volume |
| 34.3 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) |
| 67.8 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume |
| 98 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
| 15.1 gal. |
Interior Features
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr 4x4 |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| manual | manual | dual zone automatic | manual |
| Clock | |||
| in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| metal-look | metal-look | leather/metal-look | metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver | driver | front and rear | driver |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front | front | front and rear | front |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | auto-dimming day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | urethane | leather/metal-look | urethane |
| Lighter elements | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | – |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| power | proximity | power | – |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 |
| Air conditioning, front |
| dual zone automatic |
| Clock |
| in-radio display |
| Cupholders |
| front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
| leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet |
| 3 |
| Overhead console |
| mini with storage |
| Floor console |
| full |
| Floor mats |
| carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
| power |
| Rear windows |
| power |
| 1-touch window up |
| front and rear |
| 1-touch window down |
| front and rear |
| Instrumentation |
| analog |
| Lighting - map lights |
| front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light |
| fade |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror |
| auto-dimming day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Remote trunk release |
| proximity |
| Seatback storage pockets |
| 2 |
| Steering wheel material |
| leather/metal-look |
| Lighter elements |
| front |
Exterior Features
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr 4x4 |
| Antenna | |||
| integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| black | with chrome bar | chrome | with chrome bar |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| liftgate | liftgate | power liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | deep | deep | deep |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Front tires | |||
| P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 17" steel | 17" silver aluminum | 18" painted aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers | |||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | front | – |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – |
| 2nd row sunroof | |||
| fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade | – |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 |
| Antenna |
| integrated roof |
| Body material |
| fully galvanized steel |
| Paint |
| clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
| chrome |
| Fog/driving lights |
| front |
| Door count |
| 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
| power liftgate |
| Tinted windows |
| deep |
| Rear window type |
| fixed |
| Mirrors |
| dual power remote |
| Sunroof |
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler |
| lip |
| Front tires |
| P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
| 18" painted aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
| compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front |
| variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers |
| fixed interval |
| 2nd row sunroof |
| fixed glass with power sunshade |
Seats
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr 4x4 |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 4-way | 4-way | 8-way power | 4-way |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| cloth | cloth | leather | cloth |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | driver and passenger | driver | – |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – |
| Memory | |||
| driver | – | – | – |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 |
| Front seat type |
| bucket |
| Standard seating |
| 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
| 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
| 8-way power |
| Lumbar support |
| driver and passenger |
| Front armrests |
| center |
| Front head restraints |
| adjustable w/tilt |
| Heated front seats |
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory |
| driver |
| Rear seats |
| 60-40 split-bench |
| Rear head restraints |
| 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
| leather |
Entertainment System
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr 4x4 |
| Radio | |||
| AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 10 Sony | 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Navigation system | |||
| yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | – |
| Amplifier | |||
| 390W | – | – | – |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 |
| Radio |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
| in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers |
| 10 Sony |
| Amplifier |
| 390W |
| Navigation system |
| yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
| 2 |
Safety and Security Features
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr 4x4 |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| Safety Canopy System | Safety Canopy System | Safety Canopy System | Safety Canopy System |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |||
| fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Ignition disable | |||
| SecuriLock | SecuriLock | SecuriLock | SecuriLock |
| Airbags, knee protection | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 |
| Airbags, frontal |
| driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
| seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
| Safety Canopy System |
| Traction control |
| ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts |
| front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
| front |
| Headlights |
| halogen |
| Exterior light control |
| fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry |
| keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks |
| power with 2 stage unlock |
| Ignition disable |
| SecuriLock |
| Airbags, knee protection |
| driver |
Mechanical Features
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr 4x4 |
| Engine | |||
| 2.5L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended fuel | |||
| regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | four-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| short and long arm | short and long arm | short and long arm | short and long arm |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | |||
| AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control | AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control | AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control | AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
| Sequential shift control | |||
| SelectShift | SelectShift | SelectShift | SelectShift |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-spd w/OD | 6-spd w/OD | 6-spd w/OD | 6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.51 | 3.21 | 3.21 | 3.51 |
| Turbocharger | |||
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | – |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 |
| Engine |
| 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain |
| DOHC |
| Recommended fuel |
| regular unleaded |
| Brakes |
| 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| 4-wheel |
| Drive type |
| four-wheel |
| Exhaust |
| stainless steel |
| Steering |
| rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning |
| regular |
| Front suspension type |
| strut |
| Front shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
| coil |
| Rear suspension type |
| short and long arm |
| Rear shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
| coil |
| Electronic stability system |
| AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
| Sequential shift control |
| SelectShift |
| Transmission |
| 6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
| 3.51 |
| Turbocharger |
| intercooled turbo |
Other Specs
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr 4x4 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 1500 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 |
| Horsepower rpm |
| 5700 |
| Maximum towing capacity |
| 2000 lbs. |
