2007 CHEVROLET COBALT

New for 2007

  • Horsepower increase on models with 2.2L and 2.4L Ecotec engines
  • New exterior colour: Sport Red Tint
  • Available remote vehicle starter system
  • Available AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback
  • New Black Tie family of radios with auxiliary audio input jack
  • Three-spoke steering wheel
  • Available 16-inch high-vent steel wheels on LT
  • 18-inch high-polished wheels on SS Supercharged coupe

Model Lineup

 

Engines

Transmissions
 

Ecotec 2.2L
I-4

Ecotec 2.4L VVT I-4

Ecotec 2.0L SC

5-speed manual

4-speed automatic

Cobalt LS
coupe & sedan

s

-

-

s

o

Cobalt LT
coupe & sedan

s

-

-

s

o

Cobalt LTZ sedan

s

-

-

-

s

Cobalt SS
coupe & sedan

-

s

-

s

o

Cobalt SS Supercharged (SC)
coupe

-

-

s

s

-

Key:

Standard

s

Optional

o

Not available

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2007 CHEVROLET COBALT: A COMPACT CAR WITH A BIG LINEUP

The Cobalt offers customers a compact car with a wide variety of options, whether it's value-conscious transportation or a supercharged performer. Already a popular nameplate known for delivering affordable performance and refinement, Cobalt offers a high number of configurations as diverse as the customers who seek and buy small cars.

For 2007, Chevy offers eight Cobalt models: the LS, LT, LTZ and SS sedan; and the LS, LT, SS and SS Supercharged coupe. This broad portfolio includes three different GM-proven Ecotec engines, ranging from 148 horsepower (110kW) to 205 horsepower (153 kW), three transmissions and three suspensions. The 2.2L and 2.4L Ecotecs get a slight horsepower increase for 2007.

Cobalt features a strong foundation, rigid body structure, well-isolated chassis and low interior noise levels, thanks in part to the use of Quiet Steel laminated sheetmetal, a premium material not normally found on vehicles in the compact segment. The strong foundation also enhances occupant protection. Precise electric steering, tuned to each tire/wheel combination, further contributes to the dynamic driving experience.

The Cobalt range of sedans offers stylish looks coupled with a comfortable ride. The Cobalt coupe design mimics the sedan from the A-pillar forward, but differs from the A-pillar rearward with a tapered reverse C-pillar that leads to Corvette-inspired four round taillamps. Several wheel options are also offered, including standard 15-inch wheels and available 16-inch, 17-inch, and 18-inch wheels, all with unique designs.

For '07, Sport Red Tint colour replaces Majestic Amethyst Metallic.

Interior refinement and comfort

Separate trim levels for each model provide distinction and a tailored appearance. Surprising amenities - such as an optional remote vehicle starter system new for 2007 - also lend an upscale feel to the Cobalt's interior, as many of the standard and available features aren't generally found within the vehicle's competitive set.

The available factory-installed remote vehicle starter system is integrated with the remote keyless entry feature and allows the driver to get a head start on the car's interior heating and cooling from a range of up to 61 m (200 feet).

Cobalt offers a long list of standard features including electric rear defogger, CD player and driver information centre. Available features include air conditioning, heated leather seats, power sunroof, XM Satellite Radio, MP3 playback and OnStar. Additionally, Cobalt features plenty of interior flexibility, including easy access to the rear seat, 60/40 folding rear seats and interior access to the trunk area, as well as ample, versatile storage.

Interior highlights include:

  • 60/40-split, fold-flat rear sets with trunk pass-through
  • Four cupholders in the centre console; two for front-seat passengers, two for rear-seat passengers
  • Pivoting centre armrest has contoured top to facilitate easy, comfortable manual shifting; interior of console holds five CDs (not on LS model)
  • Numerous storage areas, including large, bin-like glove box
  • Driver information centre (including engine coolant temperature readout)
  • Unique gauge cluster with A-pillar boost gauge on SS Supercharged
  • Driver's foot rest
  • Driver seat height-adjustable steering wheel
  • Available heated leather seats
  • Available power sunroof
  • Extensive applications of acoustic materials throughout
  • Standard Black Tie family of radios with auxiliary audio input jack, CD radio, with uplevel, CD/MP3 and seven-speaker Pioneer Premium Audio System available
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • OnStar

Cobalt interiors reflect a focus on ride comfort, with quality materials and stylish appointments throughout. The seats are designed to reflect the performance level of each model.

Leather-appointed heated seats with leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob are available on LT and SS, and standard on LTZ. Leather-appointed seats with color-keyed perforated inserts, recliners and driver's manual lumbar are standard on SS Supercharged.

Dynamic driving experience and safety

From the outset, engineers designed Cobalt to be a responsive, fun-to-drive car. Cobalt's underbody uses high-strength steel as welded members in strategic locations for maximum strength, structural integrity, mass optimization and crashworthiness. The underbody boasts a rigid bending frequency of nearly 27 Hz.

All models feature a strut-type front suspension, semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension, and front and rear stabilizer bars for more exact body roll control. Speed sensitive electric power steering is tuned to match the performance levels of the various tire and suspension packages.

The Cobalt rides on a MacPherson strut front suspension and a semi-independent, torsion beam rear suspension. Front and rear stabilizer bars - uncommon features for compact cars in Cobalt's price range - are standard on all models. Suspension tuning for each model, including steering feel, spring rate and stabilizer bar diameter, is dialed in to provide distinct driving and handling characteristics. Three suspension settings are available:

  • FE1 suspension - standard on LS, LT and LTZ models, it provides a smooth ride and includes a 19 mm front stabilizer bar and a 16 mm rear stabilizer bar

  • FE3 suspension - standard on SS models, it delivers a firmer, more direct ride and includes 22 mm front and rear stabilizer bars, four-wheel disc brakes, monotube shocks and 17-inch wheels and performance tires

  • FE5 suspension - standard on the SS Supercharged, it was developed on the racetrack to deliver sports car levels of handling and grip; 24 mm front stabilizer bar and 22 mm rear stabilizer bar, higher-rate springs and bushings, four-wheel disc brakes, monotube shocks and 18-inch aluminum wheels with complementing performance tires

Cobalt's strut-type front suspension is compact yet provides long wheel travel, with 90 mm of compression travel and 87 mm of rebound, which is substantially more than most competitors and enhances overall ride and handling. Monotube rear shocks are used for a more precise road feel. L-shaped front control arms contain a forward pivot bushing, which transmits most of the cornering force, and a larger, high-damped composite rear elastomeric bushing that allows rearward movement to minimize harshness from road surface impacts. The front control arms are steel on the FE1 suspension and are aluminum on the FE3 and FE5 suspensions.

The direct-acting front stabilizer bar connects to each strut for precise steering response and improved cornering agility with decreased body roll. All front suspension components are mounted to a new, rigid cradle assembly comprised of four large hydroformed steel tubes and two side members that are integrally welded to front and rear cross members. The cradle is mounted to the Cobalt's space frame at four widely spaced points.

Cobalt's torsion beam rear suspension provides excellent ride and handling, while maximizing interior space. A hydraulic rear suspension bushing is employed on the FE1 suspension to improve the ride and suppress road noise. Rear wheel travel, at 126.5 mm in jounce and 68.5 mm in rebound, is longer than most vehicles in the segment.

Vented front disc brakes with single-piston calipers and composite rear drum brakes are standard on LS models. Four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) are standard on LTZ models. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are standard on SS and SS Supercharged models. An enhanced electronic traction control system is stansard on all models equipped with an automatic transmission and ABS.

Plentiful powertrains

Cobalt offers buyers a variety of powertrain and suspension combinations that deliver distinct levels ranging from maximized economy to race-inspired performance. The 2.2L engine of the LS, LT and LTZ models is rated at 148 horsepower (110 kW) at 5600 rpm and 152 lb.-ft. of torque (210 Nm) at 4200 rpm. Cobalt SS features a 2.4L engine rated at 173 horsepower (129 kW) at 6200 rpm and 163 lb.-ft. of torque (221 Nm) at 4800. The 2.0L SC engine of the Cobalt SS Supercharged produces 205 horsepower (152 kW) and 5600 rpm and 200 lb.-ft. of torque (271 Nm) at 4400 rpm.

All Cobalt engines are from the technically sophisticated Ecotec family. Each has distinct performance and hardware differences, but all share a basic all-aluminum architecture and construction that includes:

  • Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder

  • Twin counter-rotating balance shafts

  • Low-friction, roller-finger follower valvetrain with hydraulic lash adjusters

  • Zero-maintenance chain camshaft drive

  • Extremely compact dimensions and low mass

  • Direct mounting of all accessories to the engine structure to eliminate common sources of noise, vibration and harshness

  • Full circle transmission attachment is more rigid than most 4-cylinder powertrains for reduced noise and vibration

  • GM Oil Life System for optimum oil change frequency

  • No routine maintenance apart from oil/oil filter changes

  • Catalyst located close to the exhaust manifold to speed catalyst "light-off" and reduce hydrocarbon emissions

  • Innovative cast-in oil filter housing eliminates crawling under the car to perform oil changes. The design also eliminates throwaway oil-filter "cans" that retain used oil and typically end up in landfills

The Cobalt's standard transmission is an F23 five-speed manual. The F35 five-speed manual transmission in the SS Supercharged has a higher torque capacity than the manual transmission found in other Cobalt models. A 4.05:1 axle ratio complements the performance-oriented transmission and performance characteristics of the engine, giving the Cobalt SS Supercharged exhilarating acceleration.

Available in LS, LT, LTZ and SS models is the 4T45-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. The 4T45-E is renowned for its smooth and durable operation. In the Cobalt, this transmission uses full perimeter fastening directly to the engine block and oil pan to increase driveline stiffness, resulting in reduced noise and vibration. The 4T45-E uses the new Dexron VI fluid and is "filled for life," meaning there is no scheduled maintenance required for the transmission under normal operating conditions.

Cobalt SS - See the SS Overview for detailed information

Cobalt SS invokes Chevy's performance heritage, and is part of a larger family of Chevy SS models. Highlights of the SS coupe and sedan models include:

  • 2.4L Ecotec VVT four-cylinder with 173 horsepower (129 kW) and 163 lb.-ft. of torque (221 Nm)*
  • Standard five-speed manual transmission
  • Available Hydra-Matic 4T45 four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
  • Seventeen-inch alloy wheels and performance tires
  • Performance-tuned suspension
  • Standard four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS system
  • SS-specific front and rear fascias, rocker moldings (similar to SS Supercharged)
  • SS exterior badging
  • SS-specific interior appointments, including instrument panel appearance and trim

Cobalt SS Supercharged Coupe

With impressive performance from its 205-horsepower (153 kW) 2.0L supercharged Ecotec engine, this compact powerhouse is at home on the racetrack as well as the street. The suspension was tuned at Germany's Nurburgring racetrack.

At the heart of the Ecotec 2.0L SC is an Eaton M62 supercharger. Maximum supercharger boost pressure is 12 pounds per square inch (psi), and the system includes an air-to-water intercooler that cools the incoming air charge to increase intake-charge density, which in turn enhances power and reduces the engine's propensity to "knock" at high boost levels.

Cobalt SS Supercharged achieves 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds, and the quarter-mile in 14.9 seconds, with a top speed of 143 mph.

It features distinctive exterior and interior elements that also make it stand out from the crowd, including a high-mount spoiler, lower rocker extensions and fascias with one-inch extensions; as well as titanium-face gauges, A-pillar-mounted boost gauge and leather- appointed seats with perforated colour-keyed inserts.

Get personal

Because Cobalt attracts such a diverse group of customers who define style in their own way, Chevrolet Accessories offers accessories and performance parts Cobalt owners can use to personalize their vehicles.

Customers can add some extra juice to the already powerful Cobalt SS coupe with Stage One and Stage Two supercharger kits, introduced in 2005. The Stage One kit includes higher-flow fuel injectors and an ECU calibration to provide 31 extra horsepower (for a total of 236 hp and 205 lb.-ft. of torque). Add the Stage Two kit, with its smaller supercharger pulley and shorter drive belt, and the engine kicks out 241 horsepower (180 kW) and 218 lb.-ft. (301 Nm) of torque.

In addition, owners can make noise with a Cobalt-validated GM Performance Exhaust System, consisting of a semi-polished muffler constructed of T-304 stainless steel with mandrel-bent tubing. Choose the throaty purr of the Touring system or the aggressive growl of the Performance system. When properly installed, this system will comply with local and state ordinances.

Other Chevrolet Accessories available for Cobalt include highly polished chrome exhaust tips, a race-inspired, high-profile or more subtle lower-profile rear spoiler; and brushed aluminum pedals with raised rubber traction surfaces.

Safety and security

The rigid body structure that lays the foundation of Cobalt's dynamic driving experience also reinforces its safety. In addition to the solid unibody structure, dual-stage frontal air bags are standard and side head curtain air bags are available. Front seat-belt pre-tensioners, rear centre shoulder belts and the LATCH child seat retention system are

also standard equipment.

Additional security is provided by the standard PASS-Key III Plus theft-deterrent system, which prevents vehicle operation if the right key is not used. Remote keyless entry and power door locks (not available on LS) provide lockout prevention, delayed locking and programmable operation.

Continuous safety is provided by OnStar. OnStar-equipped Cobalt models feature OnStar dual-mode (analogue-digital) equipment. OnStar's digital equipment also includes enhanced hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in Canada. Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Hands-Free Calling that allow drivers to make and receive voice-activated phone calls using an externally mounted antenna for greater reception.

The OnStar service is available on the 2007 Cobalt includes the General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system (excluding SS models), making crash data available to the participating 911 centres to help them dispatch the appropriate live-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster.

*Horsepower and torque are SAE certified. A new voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code committee was approved March 31, 2005. This procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using the procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.

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Contacts:
 GM of Canada Communications
Tony LaRocca
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: tony.larocca@gm.com

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

LS

LT

LTZ

SS

SS-SC

Door handles - body-colour

S

S

-

S

S

Door handles - chrome

-

-

S

-

-

Fascias - Sport, front and rear body-colour

-

-

-

S

-

Fascias - Sport, lower front and rear fascia extensions

-

-

-

-

S

Fog lights

-

O

S

S

S

Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted

S

S

S

S

S

Grille - chrome

-

-

S

-

-

Mirrors - manual folding, left and right remote, black

S

-

-

-

-

Mirrors - manual folding, left and right power remote control, body-colour

-

S

S

S

S

Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour

S

S

-

-

-

Mouldings - bodyside chrome

-

-

S

-

-

Mouldings - lower aero ground effects

-

-

-

S

S

Package - LT Wheel: includes anti-lock braking system, 16" steel wheels with High Vent wheel covers, P205/55R16 all-season performance tires and cargo net

-

O

-

-

-

Package - LTZ Appearance: includes chrome exterior door handles, chrome grille accents and chrome bodyside mouldings

-

-

S

-

-

Spoiler - rear deck-lid, body-colour

O

O

O

S

O

Spoiler - rear deck-lid, aero wing, body-colour

-

-

-

-

S

Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel (includes interior rear-view mirror with dual reading lights); requires LT Wheel Package on LT model)

-

O

O

O

O

Tires - P195/60R15 all-season touring

S

S

-

-

-

Tires - P205/55R16 all-season performance (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and LT Wheel Package on LT model)

-

O

S

-

-

Tires - P205/50R17 all-season performance

-

-

-

S

-

Tires - P215/45R18 summer high-performance

-

-

-

-

S

Wheels - 15" x 6" steel, bolt-on wheel covers

S

S

-

-

-

Wheels - 16" x 6" steel, High Vent wheel covers (included with LT Wheel Package)

-

O

-

-

-

Wheels - 16" x 6" machined-face aluminum (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB on LT model)

-

O

S

-

-

Wheels - 17" x 7" polished aluminum

-

-

-

S

-

Wheels - 18" x 7" painted aluminum

-

-

-

-

S

Wheels – 18" x 7" aluminum (5-spoke), flangeless

-

-

-

-

O

Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)

S

S

S

S

S

INTERIOR FEATURES

LS

LT

LTZ

SS

SS-SC

Air conditioning

O

S

S

S

S

Air filtration system - particulate/pollen filter

S

S

S

S

S

Auxiliary power outlet - two, console-mounted

S

S

S

S

S

Cargo convenience net (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and LT Wheel Package on LT model)

-

O

S

S

S

Console - front floor with open storage, cupholders

S

-

-

-

S

Console - front floor with armrest, storage, cupholders

-

S

S

S

-

Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

-

S

S

S

S

Floor mats – colour-keyed, front and rear, carpeted

O

S

S

S

S

Heat ducts - rear seat, floor

S

S

S

S

S

Instrumentation - analogue cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge)

S

S

S

S

S

Instrumentation - titanium-faced sport analogue cluster, A-pillar mounted boost gauge

-

-

-

-

S

Instrumentation - Driver Information Centre (includes 2 trip odometers, average speed, fuel range, fuel economy, GM Oil Life System, exterior temperature and programmable features)

S

S

S

S

S

Interior accents - Gray

S

S

-

-

-

Interior accents - simulated wood grain

-

-

S

-

-

Interior accents - Satin Nickel

-

-

-

S

S

Lights - dome, delayed entry/exit with ignition key removal, theatre dimming and trunk

S

S

S

S

S

Smoker's Package - includes ashtray and lighter

O

O

O

O

O

Steering column - tilt adjustable

S

S

S

S

S

Steering wheel - leather-wrapped with sound system controls, includes leather-wrapped shifter (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB on LT)

-

O

S

S

S

Sunshades - LH and RH padded; front-passenger vanity mirror

S

-

-

-

-

Sunshades - LH and RH padded; covered driver and front-passenger vanity mirrors

-

S

S

S

S

Trunk - release, power remote

S

S

S

S

S

Windows - power, driver's express-down feature and passenger lock-out features

-

S

S

S

S

SEATS

LS

LT

LTZ

SS

SS-SC

Cloth reclining front bucket seats with vertical adjusting head restraints and driver-side height adjuster

S

-

-

-

-

Sport cloth reclining front buckets seats with vertical adjusting head restraints and driver-side lumbar and height adjusters

-

S

-

S

-

Leather appointed seats with heated driver and front passenger cushions, manual recliners, adjustable headrests, driver seat height adjuster and manual lumbar adjuster; includes steering wheel mounted audio controls, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift handle (requires LT Premium Sound Package on LT 1SB; includes heated, two-tone, leather-appointed seating surfaces on SS Supercharged Coupe)

-

O

S

O

S

Easy-entry front passenger feature (coupe)

S

S

-

S

S

Seatback - rear, 60/40 split-folding with trunk pass-through

S

S

S

S

S

SOUND SYSTEMS

LS

LT

LTZ

SS

SS-SC

All Cobalt sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek, scan, Radio Data System (RDS), digital clock, TheftLock and auxiliary audio input jack

S

S

S

S

S

AM/FM stereo with CD player

S

-

-

-

-

AM/FM stereo with CD with MP3 playback, speed-compensated volume control and auto tone control

-

S

S

S

S

AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, MP3 playback, speed-compensated volume control, auto tone control and Radio Data System (RDS)

-

O

O

O

O

XM Satellite Radio*; requires LS Premium Sound Package on LS model (*includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States)

O

O

S

S

S

4-speaker sound system

S

S

-

-

-

7-speaker Pioneer premium sound system with 260-watt amplifier and 10-inch rear subwoofer (requires LT Premium Sound Package on LT model)

-

O

S

S

S

LS Premium Sound Package - includes MP3 playback and XM Satellite Radio* (*includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States)

O

-

-

-

-

LT Premium Sound Package - includes 7-speaker Pioneer premium sound system with 260-watt amplifier and 10-inch rear subwoofer and XM Satellite Radio*; available with either single disc player or in-dash 6-disc CD changer (*includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States)

-

O

-

-

-

MECHANICAL

LS

LT

LTZ

SS

SS-SC

Battery - with run-down protection

S

S

S

S

S

Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum

S

S

S

-

-

Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc

-

-

-

S

S

Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

O

O

S

S

S

Engine - 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 with SFI

S

S

S

-

-

Engine - 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 VVT with SFI

-

-

-

S

-

Engine - 2.0L supercharged ECOTEC I-4 with SFI

-

-

-

-

S

Engine - block heater

O

O

O

O

-

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel

S

S

S

S

S

Exhaust system - chrome tip (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB on LT)

-

O

S

S

S

Steering - power, electric, speed-sensitive, rack-and-pinion

S

S

S

S

S

Suspension - front independent/rear semi-independent

S

S

S

S

S

Suspension - Touring

S

S

S

-

-

Suspension - Sport-tuned

-

-

-

S

-

Suspension - Performance

-

-

-

-

S

Transmission - 5-speed Getrag manual with overdrive

S

S

-

S

-

Transmission - 5-speed Performance manual with overdrive and short-throw shifter

-

-

-

-

S

Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive; includes Enhanced Traction System (ETS) when anti-lock braking system (ABS) is specified on LS and LT

O

O

S

O

-

Vehicle starter system - remote (requires automatic transmission on LT and SS)

-

O

S

O

-

SAFETY AND SECURITY

LS

LT

LTZ

SS

SS-SC

Air bags - dual-stage driver and front-passenger, frontal with Passenger Sensing System

S

S

S

S

S

Air bags - front to rear, side head curtain; requires anti-lock braking system (ABS) on LS and LT

O

O

O

O

O

Brake/transmission shift interlock feature (automatic transmission only)

S

S

S

S

S

Door locks - power with lock-out protection

-

S

S

S

S

Door locks - rear door, child-security (sedan)

S

S

S

S

-

Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control

S

S

S

S

S

Keyless entry system - remote with Panic feature and content theft system

-

S

S

S

S

OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year Safe & Sound Plan (requires side head curtain air bags; includes interior rear-view auto-dimming electrochromic mirror with dual reading lights)

-

O

O

O

O

Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), rear seats

S

S

S

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - PASS-Key III+

S

S

S

S

S

Traction assist - Enhanced Traction System (ETS); included when both 4-speed automatic transmission and anti-lock braking system (ABS) are specified on LS, LT and SS coupe/sedan

O

O

S

O

-

Warranty - 3 Year / 60,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.)

S

S

S

S

S

Warranty - 5 Year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.)

S

S

S

S

S

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.

SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Model:

Buick Rainier

Body style / driveline:

front-engine, rear-wheel/all-wheel drive

Construction:

body-on-frame

EPA vehicle class:

midsize sport utility

Manufacturing location:

Moraine Assembly Plant, Moraine, Ohio

Key competitors:

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, Lincoln Aviator, Mercury Mountaineer Limited

 Engines

Vortec 4200 4.2L I-6 (LL8)

Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 (LM4)

Application:

std

opt

Type:

4.2L inline six cylinder

5.3L V-8

Displacement (cu in / cc):

256 / 4160

325 / 5328

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

3.66 x 4.01 / 93 x 102

3.78 x 3.27 / 96.01 x 92

Block material:

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum, A356-T6 using lost foam process

cast aluminum

Valve train:

DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing – exhaust cam

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

coil-on-plug, dual platinum electrodes

coil-near-plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

sequential fuel injection

sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

10:1

9.5:1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):

275 / 205 @ 6000 

300 / 224 @ 5200

Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):

275 / 373 @ 3600

330 / 447 Nm @ 4000

Recommended fuel:

87 octane

 87 octane

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6300

5900

Emissions controls:

3-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system

3-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system

Estimated fuel economy:

    

MPG (city / hwy / combined)

FWD: 16 / 21 / 18
AWD: 15 / 21 / 18

FWD: 15 / 19 / 17 (preliminary)
AWD: 14 / 18 / 16 (preliminary)

MPIG (city / hwy / combined)

AWD: 18 / 27 / 21

AWD: 17 / 25 / 20

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

AWD: 15.6 / 10.6 / 13.3

AWD: 16.4 / 11.4 / 14.1

Transmission             

Type:

Hydra-Matic 4L60-E 4-speed rear-wheel-drive, electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

3.06

Second:

1.63

Third:

1.00

Fourth:

0.70

Reverse:

2.29

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

double A-arm independent

Rear:

5-link solid axle w/electronically controlled air suspension

Steering type:

power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

36.4 / 11.1

Brakes

Type:

power assisted 4-wheel vented disc with front aluminum dual piston calipers, rear drum-in-hat parking brake, 4-wheel ABS with rear-wheel electronic traction assist

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):

front: 12 x 1.14 / 305 x 29

rear: 12.8 x 0.78 / 325 x 20

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:

17-inch, 6-lug cast aluminum

Tires:

P245/65R17 all-season  

Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):

113 / 2869

Overall length (in / mm):

193.4 / 4912

Overall width (in / mm):

75.4 / 1915

Overall height (in / mm):

71.9 / 1826

Track:  front; rear (in / mm):

front: 63.1 / 1603; rear: 62.1 / 1577

Minimum ground clearance (in / mm):

7.7 / 196

Step-in height (in / mm):

18.2 / 462

Interior

First Row

Second Row

Seating capacity:

2

3

Head room (in / mm):

40.2 / 1021

39.6 / 1006

Leg room (in / mm):

44.6 / 1133

37.1 / 942

Shoulder room (in / mm):

58.5 / 1485

58.5 / 1485

Hip room (in / mm):

55.5 / 1410

58.1 / 1476

Capacities

 

Vortec 4200 I-6

Vortec 5300 V-8

Fuel tank  (gal / L):

22 / 83.3

22 / 83.3

Engine oil (qt / L):

7 / 6.6

7 / 6.6