Compare 2012 Volvo XC90 specifications by trim levels
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XC90 is a 7-seat SUV from Volvo, which first hit the market back in 2003.
With the price tag ranging from $38,400 to $46,300, the Volvo XC90 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.
The Volvo XC90 has a maximum towing capacity of 4960 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Volvo XC90 boasts the average fuel economy anywhere of 23 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 76.20mm x 189.30mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2012 Volvo XC90
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Fuel Tank: 21.1 gal
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Wheelbase: 112.6 in
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MPG: 16 city/23 hwy
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0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
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Ground clearance: 9.3 in
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Towing: 3970 lbs
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Towing capacity: 3970 lbs
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Curb: 4667 lbs
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Tires: P235/60HR18.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 8.8 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 7
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 189.3 x 76.2 x 70.2
2012 Volvo XC90 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Volvo XC90 is offered in 12 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 Volvo XC90 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Volvo XC90 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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Horsepower 240 hp @ 6200
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Torque 236 lb-ft.
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8 - 8.4 sec
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1/4 mile time 16.2 - 16.6 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 189.3 in
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Width 76.2 in
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Height 70.2 in
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Wheelbase 112.6 in
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Curb Weight 4667 lbs
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GVWR 6080 lbs
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Towing capacity 3970 lbs
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Ground clearance 9.3 in
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Turning radius 20 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 7
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Passenger volume 101
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 21.1 gal
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City 16 mpg
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Combined 20 mpg
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Highway 23 mpg
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Highway range 485.3 mi
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Specifications 
3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Exterior length | |||
189.30 in | 189.30 in | 189.30 in | 189.30 in |
Exterior body width | |||
76.20 in | 76.20 in | 76.20 in | 76.20 in |
Exterior height | |||
70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in |
Horsepower | |||
240 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
Torque | |||
236 | 236 | 236 | 236 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
8.40 seconds | 8.40 seconds | 8.40 seconds | 8.40 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
16.60 seconds | 16.60 seconds | 16.60 seconds | 16.60 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
83 mph | 83 mph | 83 mph | 83 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
Slalom speed | |||
56 mph | 56 mph | 56 mph | 56 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.31/3.78 " | 3.31/3.78 " | 3.31/3.78 " | 3.31/3.78 " |
Curb weight | |||
4667.00 lbs | 4667.00 lbs | 4667.00 lbs | 4753.00 lbs |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
6080.00 lbs | 6080.00 lbs | 6080.00 lbs | 6080.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
3970.00 lbs. | 3970.00 lbs. | 3970.00 lbs. | 3970.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
112.60 in | 112.60 in | 112.60 in | 112.60 in |
Front track | |||
64.30 " | 64.30 " | 64.30 " | 64.30 " |
Rear track | |||
63.90 " | 63.90 " | 63.90 " | 63.90 " |
Turning radius | |||
20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 21.50 |
Ground clearance | |||
9.30 in | 9.30 in | 9.30 in | 9.30 in |
Front legroom | |||
41.00 in | 41.00 in | 41.00 in | 41.00 in |
Rear legroom | |||
34.60 in | 34.60 in | 34.60 in | 34.60 in |
Front headroom | |||
39.70 in | 39.70 in | 39.70 in | 39.70 in |
Rear headroom | |||
38.40 in | 38.40 in | 38.40 in | 38.40 in |
Front hip room | |||
55.40 in | 55.40 in | 55.40 in | 55.40 in |
Rear hip room | |||
54.10 in | 54.10 in | 54.10 in | 54.10 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
58.30 in | 58.30 in | 58.30 in | 58.30 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
57.40 in | 57.40 in | 57.40 in | 57.40 in |
Luggage volume | |||
8.80 cu.ft. | 8.80 cu.ft. | 8.80 cu.ft. | 8.80 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
85.10 cu.ft. | 85.10 cu.ft. | 85.10 cu.ft. | 85.10 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
101 cu.ft. | 101 cu.ft. | 101 cu.ft. | 101 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
21.10 gal. | 21.10 gal. | 21.10 gal. | 21.10 gal. |
Third row legroom | |||
30.10 " | 30.10 " | 30.10 " | 30.10 " |
Third row headroom | |||
35.50 " | 35.50 " | 35.50 " | 35.50 " |
Third row hip room | |||
44.50 " | 44.50 " | 44.50 " | 44.50 " |
Third row shoulder room | |||
54.10 " | 54.10 " | 54.10 " | 54.10 " |
Drag coefficient | |||
0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Exterior length | |||
189.30 in | 189.30 in | 189.30 in | 189.30 in |
Exterior body width | |||
76.20 in | 76.20 in | 76.20 in | 76.20 in |
Exterior height | |||
70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in |
Horsepower | |||
240 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
Torque | |||
236 | 236 | 236 | 236 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
8.40 seconds | 8.40 seconds | 8.00 seconds | 8.00 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
16.60 seconds | 16.60 seconds | 16.20 seconds | 16.20 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
83 mph | 83 mph | 81 mph | 81 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
Slalom speed | |||
56 mph | 56 mph | 56 mph | 56 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.31/3.78 " | 3.31/3.78 " | 3.31/3.78 " | 3.31/3.78 " |
Curb weight | |||
4753.00 lbs | 4753.00 lbs | 4753.00 lbs | 4753.00 lbs |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
6080.00 lbs | 6080.00 lbs | 6080.00 lbs | 6080.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
3970.00 lbs. | 3970.00 lbs. | 4960.00 lbs. | 4960.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
112.60 in | 112.60 in | 112.60 in | 112.60 in |
Front track | |||
64.30 " | 64.30 " | 64.30 " | 64.30 " |
Rear track | |||
63.90 " | 63.90 " | 63.90 " | 63.90 " |
Turning radius | |||
21.50 | 21.50 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
Ground clearance | |||
9.30 in | 9.30 in | 9.30 in | 9.30 in |
Front legroom | |||
41.00 in | 41.00 in | 41.00 in | 41.00 in |
Rear legroom | |||
34.60 in | 34.60 in | 34.60 in | 34.60 in |
Front headroom | |||
39.70 in | 39.70 in | 39.70 in | 39.70 in |
Rear headroom | |||
38.40 in | 38.40 in | 38.40 in | 38.40 in |
Front hip room | |||
55.40 in | 55.40 in | 55.40 in | 55.40 in |
Rear hip room | |||
54.10 in | 54.10 in | 54.10 in | 54.10 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
58.30 in | 58.30 in | 58.30 in | 58.30 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
57.40 in | 57.40 in | 57.40 in | 57.40 in |
Luggage volume | |||
8.80 cu.ft. | 8.80 cu.ft. | 8.80 cu.ft. | 8.80 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
85.10 cu.ft. | 85.10 cu.ft. | 85.10 cu.ft. | 85.10 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
101 cu.ft. | 101 cu.ft. | 101 cu.ft. | 101 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
21.10 gal. | 21.10 gal. | 21.10 gal. | 21.10 gal. |
Third row legroom | |||
30.10 " | 30.10 " | 30.10 " | 30.10 " |
Third row headroom | |||
35.50 " | 35.50 " | 35.50 " | 35.50 " |
Third row hip room | |||
44.50 " | 44.50 " | 44.50 " | 44.50 " |
Third row shoulder room | |||
54.10 " | 54.10 " | 54.10 " | 54.10 " |
Drag coefficient | |||
0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Exterior length | |||
189.30 in | 189.30 in | 189.30 in | 189.30 in |
Exterior body width | |||
76.20 in | 76.20 in | 76.20 in | 76.20 in |
Exterior height | |||
70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in |
Horsepower | |||
240 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
Torque | |||
236 | 236 | 236 | 236 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
8.00 seconds | 8.00 seconds | 8.00 seconds | 8.00 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
16.20 seconds | 16.20 seconds | 16.20 seconds | 16.20 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
81 mph | 81 mph | 81 mph | 81 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
Slalom speed | |||
56 mph | 56 mph | 56 mph | 56 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.31/3.78 " | 3.31/3.78 " | 3.31/3.78 " | 3.31/3.78 " |
Curb weight | |||
4753.00 lbs | 4753.00 lbs | 4753.00 lbs | 4753.00 lbs |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
6080.00 lbs | 6080.00 lbs | 6080.00 lbs | 6080.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
4960.00 lbs. | 4960.00 lbs. | 4960.00 lbs. | 4960.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
112.60 in | 112.60 in | 112.60 in | 112.60 in |
Front track | |||
64.30 " | 64.30 " | 64.30 " | 64.30 " |
Rear track | |||
63.90 " | 63.90 " | 63.90 " | 63.90 " |
Turning radius | |||
20.00 | 21.50 | 21.50 | 21.50 |
Ground clearance | |||
9.30 in | 9.30 in | 9.30 in | 9.30 in |
Front legroom | |||
41.00 in | 41.00 in | 41.00 in | 41.00 in |
Rear legroom | |||
34.60 in | 34.60 in | 34.60 in | 34.60 in |
Front headroom | |||
39.70 in | 39.70 in | 39.70 in | 39.70 in |
Rear headroom | |||
38.40 in | 38.40 in | 38.40 in | 38.40 in |
Front hip room | |||
55.40 in | 55.40 in | 55.40 in | 55.40 in |
Rear hip room | |||
54.10 in | 54.10 in | 54.10 in | 54.10 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
58.30 in | 58.30 in | 58.30 in | 58.30 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
57.40 in | 57.40 in | 57.40 in | 57.40 in |
Luggage volume | |||
8.80 cu.ft. | 8.80 cu.ft. | 8.80 cu.ft. | 8.80 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
85.10 cu.ft. | 85.10 cu.ft. | 85.10 cu.ft. | 85.10 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
101 cu.ft. | 101 cu.ft. | 101 cu.ft. | 101 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
21.10 gal. | 21.10 gal. | 21.10 gal. | 21.10 gal. |
Third row legroom | |||
30.10 " | 30.10 " | 30.10 " | 30.10 " |
Third row headroom | |||
35.50 " | 35.50 " | 35.50 " | 35.50 " |
Third row hip room | |||
44.50 " | 44.50 " | 44.50 " | 44.50 " |
Third row shoulder room | |||
54.10 " | 54.10 " | 54.10 " | 54.10 " |
Drag coefficient | |||
0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
Interior Features 
3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
12V DC power outlet | |||
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Programmable garage door opener | |||
2909 | 2909 | – | – |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Air conditioning, front | |||
2820 | 2820 | 2820 | 2820 |
12V DC power outlet | |||
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Air conditioning, front | |||
2820 | 2820 | 2820 | 2820 |
12V DC power outlet | |||
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Exterior Features 
3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
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 | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Front tires | |||
P235/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P255/45HR20.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | |||
18" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum | 20" silver aluminum |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Antenna | |||
3396 | 3396 | 3396 | 3396 |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
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 | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Front tires | |||
P255/45HR20.0 BSW AS | P255/45HR20.0 BSW AS | P235/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/60HR18.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | |||
20" silver aluminum | 20" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum |
3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Antenna | |||
3396 | 3396 | 3396 | 3396 |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
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 | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Front tires | |||
P235/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P255/45HR20.0 BSW AS | P255/45HR20.0 BSW AS | P255/45HR20.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | |||
18" silver aluminum | 20" silver aluminum | 20" silver aluminum | 20" silver aluminum |
Seats 
3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Standard seating | |||
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Front seat type | |||
2989 | 2989 | 2989 | 2989 |
Standard seating | |||
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Front seat type | |||
2989 | 2989 | 2989 | 2989 |
Standard seating | |||
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Entertainment System 
3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Speakers | |||
8 | 8 | 12 | 8 |
Amplifier | |||
650W premium | – | – | – |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2nd row LCD screen | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Equalizer | |||
4077 | – | – | – |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Radio | |||
3141 | 3141 | 3133 | 3133 |
Speakers | |||
8 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Amplifier | |||
650W premium | – | – | – |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2nd row LCD screen | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Equalizer | |||
4077 | – | – | – |
3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Radio | |||
3133 | 3133 | 3133 | 3133 |
Speakers | |||
12 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
Amplifier | |||
650W premium | 650W premium | – | – |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2nd row LCD screen | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Safety and Security Features 
3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Airbags, frontal | |||
3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Airbags, frontal | |||
3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
Mechanical Features 
3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Axle ratio | |||
4.06 | 4.06 | 4.06 | 4.06 |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Engine | |||
4781 | 4781 | 4781 | 4781 |
Speed sensitive steering | |||
3551 | 3551 | – | – |
Axle ratio | |||
4.06 | 4.06 | 4.06 | 4.06 |
Automatic level control | |||
4121 | 4121 | – | – |
3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Engine | |||
4781 | 4781 | 4781 | 4781 |
Axle ratio | |||
4.06 | 4.06 | 4.06 | 4.06 |
Other Specs 
3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
3970 lbs. | 3970 lbs. | 3970 lbs. | 3970 lbs. |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Horsepower rpm | |||
6200 | 6200 | 6200 | 6200 |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
3970 lbs. | 3970 lbs. | 4960 lbs. | 4960 lbs. |
3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive |
3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Horsepower rpm | |||
6200 | 6200 | 6200 | 6200 |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
4960 lbs. | 4960 lbs. | 4960 lbs. | 4960 lbs. |