2005 CHEVY TAHOE

Unique to Canada

New for 2005

  • StabiliTrak standard on all models (Tahoe 4WD, 12/20/04; Tahoe 2WD, 1/31/05)
  • Improved fuel economy
  • 2WD model available on Z71 off-road package
  • Improved cooling system with enhanced passenger comfort and less noise
  • Rear liftgate with lifting rear glass standard on all models
  • OnStar driver safety and security system, featuring Gen 6 hardware with analog/digital coverage and upgraded hands-free capabilities, standard on all equipment groups
  • Touch-screen navigation radio available
  • Revised interior trim for LS and LT models
  • 160-amp alternator replaces 145-amp version as standard
  • Upgraded tire pressure monitoring system with individual tire alert
  • Redesigned assist steps for improved aerodynamics, durability
  • 17-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels now included on LT package
  • New exterior colors: Sandstone Metallic, Bermuda Blue Metallic

Model Lineup

 

Engines

Transmission

Vortec 4800 4.8L V-8

Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8

4 spd-auto (Hydra-Matic 4L60-E)

Tahoe LS 2WD

S

O

S

Tahoe LT

-

S

S

Tahoe LS 4WD

-

S

S

        Key:               

Standard      

S

Optional 

O

Not Available  

-


CUSTOMER PROFILE:

Chevy Tahoe is primarily targeted at active families or individuals who need a vehicle to carry passengers or cargo wherever they want to go. Most buyers are white-collar professionals. Purchase reasons include quality, roominess, power and towing capacity.

PRODUCT HISTORY:

1970

Model debuts

1973

Front-wheel disc brakes introduced

1975

Optional removable hardtop discontinued

1976

305-cu.in. V8 engine introduced

1977

Soft-Ride suspension introduced

1980

Silverado package added to model lineup

1982

New 6.2L diesel engine introduced; 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission available

1990

Rear-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS); additional use of 2-sided galvanized steel for improved corrosion protection

1992

New-generation model adopts styling, chassis and powertrain of fullsize pickup; longer wheelbase, higher GVWR and greater towing capacity; modifications for one additional passenger; 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel ABS become standard

1993

4L60-E electronic transmission introduced

1994

6.5L Turbo Diesel introduced

1995

Standard driver-side air bag; mid-year introduction of 4-door models; redesigned instrument panel; available remote keyless entry system; name changed from "K-Blazer" to Tahoe

1996

Two-door models become available with 2-wheel drive; new Vortec 5700 SFI V8 engine; rear seat heat ducts on all models; electric shift transfer case available

1997

Standard passenger-side air bag; speed-sensitive steering; increased trailer-hitch rating to 2270 kg. (5000 lb.); improved turning radius on 4WD models

1998

New Comfort and Security package (includes heated seats, 6-way power seat adjusters, outside mirrors with defogger and electrochromic glass, and Homelink 3-channel transmitter); AutoTrac all-wheel drive system; outside temperature readout added to inside rearview mirror

1999

PASSLock security system full functional after ignition has been turned off; AutoTrac offers new "state-of-the-art" automatic 4-wheel drive technology; 4-wheel drive front axle actuator engages/disengages front axle electronically, and decreases engagement/ disengagement time to two seconds or less; new starter motor provides longer starter motor life cycle and improves corrosion resistance

2000

All-new model introduced in 4-door versions; new split third-row seat for seating up to nine passengers; new Vortec engines (4800 and 5300 V8 engines); retuned chassis components and new suspension technologies for smoother and more agile handling; enhanced vehicle structure for increased body stiffness; slightly shorter wheelbase

2001

Carryover

2002

Liftgate standard; discontinued base trim

2003

Significant redesign and enhancements; dual stage air bags and automatic suppression system; DVD-based rear seat entertainment system available

2004

Tire pressure monitor, right-front passenger seat belt reminder and Hydroboost brakes are all new features; Traction Assist available and includes locking rear differential; seven-to-four-pin brake wiring adapter for Trailering package

2005

17-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels now included on LT package; OnStar driver safety and security system, featuring Gen 6 hardware with analog/digital coverage and upgraded hands-free capabilities, standard on all equipment groups



CHEVROLET TAHOE: LEADER AMONG FULL-SIZE SUVS

Chevy Tahoe enters 2005 with several notable refinements and upgrades designed to further solidify its position as North America’s best-selling full-size SUV because of its premium appointments, refined ride and handling, and outstanding levels of safety and capability.

GM’s OnStar safety and security system is standard in all equipment groups for 2005. All Tahoes also have a rear liftgate with lift-up glass and side-sill assist steps have been redesigned for improved aerodynamics and durability.

Additional functional changes include a more powerful standard alternator – 160 amps versus 145 – as well as new standard and optional rear axle ratios for both two- and four-wheel-drive models.  Tahoe’s tire pressure monitoring system has been revised to identify the specific tire, replacing the general alert system (does not include spare).

Notable equipment group revisions for 2005 include the availability of two-wheel drive on the Z71 off-road performance package; a new optional stereo system with a touch-screen navigation system; and 17-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels now included as part of the uplevel LT package.

Two new exterior colors are offered for both Tahoe LS and LT: Sandstone Metallic and Bermuda Blue Metallic.

Powertrains

Tahoe’s powertrain lineup includes GM’s Vortec 4800 4.8L V-8 as standard, rated at 285 horsepower (213 kw) and 295 lb.-ft. (400 Nm) of torque. Owners seeking even more power and capability can choose the Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8, which generates 295 horsepower (220 kw) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 Nm) of torque. GM’s Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission is standard with both engines. Tahoe can tow up to 7,700 pounds (3,493 kg) when properly equipped.

Improved fuel economy

The 2005 Tahoe extends its fuel economy leadership with four major enhancements that lead to a nearly one mpg fuel economy improvement.

The 2005 Suburban features an all-electric cooling system (compared to fan and fan clutch on 2004 models). The all-electric cooling system consists of two 200-watt electric fan packages and an improved-dissipation radiator.  The new cooling system provides a number of advantages:

  • A reduction in parasitic losses due to disengaged fan speed with a corresponding increase in combined city/highway fuel economy
  • A significant improvement in idle A/C performance (driver/passenger comfort) as well as an ability to idle with A/C on for extended periods in very high ambient temperatures 
  • A reduction in customer complaints normally attributed to unusual engine noise or transmission noise/delayed shift, which are actually fan noise issues

A new voltage control system monitors the battery’s charge status and controls the vehicle’s generator to minimize parasitic voltage loss.

Aerodynamic changes also were made to improve fuel economy. For example, tow hook and foglamp openings are now sealed when those items are not ordered on the vehicle. The center hole in the front air deflector also is sealed; an extension was added to the front air deflector; and the aerodynamics for the running boards were improved.

Roomy, flexible interior

In addition to its powerful V-8 engines, Tahoe can be instantly reconfigured for any combination of passenger and cargo-carrying ability. Almost 105 cubic feet (2,962L) of cargo space is created when the second row seats are folded forward, creating a flat load floor. An optional third-row bench seat gives Tahoe room for up to nine passengers. Second-row seats provide easy access to the third row. The third-row rear seat has a 50/50 split-fold design to provide a variety of cargo/passenger configurations. The seats can be flipped forward and stowed for more cargo room, or individually and easily removed to create a flat load surface.

Besides a high degree of versatility, every Tahoe has an extensive list of cabin comforts, such as power windows with driver express-down, power door locks, cruise control, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, multi-lingual driver information center, temperature and compass displays integrated into the rearview mirror, and deep-tint glass aft of the B-pillar.

A tri-zone, manually controlled heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is standard, enabling the driver and front passenger to adjust the temperature to their individual comfort levels – up to a 30-degree Fahrenheit (13.9-degree Celsius) difference between the two front zones. Manual rear air conditioning is also standard.

An available tri-zone automatic HVAC system provides outstanding comfort. Rear electronic climate control is standard with the optional front system, providing second-row passengers with an automatically controlled temperature setting independent from the two front occupants, creating true tri-zone comfort.

Available exterior mirrors feature power-tilt glass and power folding to protect them in narrow spaces; heating elements that clear frost, snow or ice; left-side electrochromatic glass that automatically dims headlight glare; puddle lights; turn-signal indicators in the glass; and a memory feature. An available power-adjustable camper mirror can be extended to a vehicle width of as much as 106 inches (2,692 mm). Power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals are standard on LT and Z71 models, and optional on LS versions.

Safety and security

Tahoe has a full complement of safety and security features, starting with dual-stage frontal air bags for supplemental protection for front-seat passengers. Dual-stage frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of air bag-induced injury. When the air bag system’s control unit detects an impact, it determines whether the crash is severe enough to trigger a deployment, and whether the primary amount of inflation is sufficient. The primary stage alone will deploy in most frontal impacts requiring the supplemental protection of an air bag, while a secondary stage is designed to deploy in more severe frontal collisions.

The Tahoe also has GM’s Passenger Sensing System (PSS). PSS uses the latest sensing technology to turn the front passenger air bag on or off. If the sensor system detects an unoccupied front passenger seat or the presence of a smaller occupant, the front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn off so it would not deploy in the event of a frontal collision. A status indicator on the instrument panel alerts occupants that the passenger air bag is on or off. Even with this system, GM strongly recommends to restrain child passengers in an appropriate child seat placed in the second or third row of the vehicle. Never install a rear-facing infant seat in front of an active air bag. GM also recommends that all children 12 and under ride in the rear seat when possible.

Other standard safety and security features include the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child-seat attachment system in the rear seats, and GM’s PASSlock II theft deterrent system. The LATCH system provides two lower anchors and a top tether anchor to be used to secure a child seat to the vehicle seat structure. These anchorages are designed to make it easier to properly install compatible child safety seats.

Also standard are four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Hydroboost, a feature that provides more reserve power assist for braking under specific conditions. The system continues to provide sufficient power assist to stop the vehicle if the engine stalls or is turned off, by using power steering fluid pressure to decrease brake pedal effort.

Tahoe’s available safety and stability features include driver and front-passenger side air bags, traction assist on 2WD models, and GM’s StabiliTrak electronic stability control system standard on all models equipped with the Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 engine.

StabiliTrak helps the driver maintain control in sudden maneuvers, particularly in low traction conditions, in emergency lane changes and during avoidance maneuvers.

StabiliTrak assists the vehicle in maintaining the driver’s intended path by applying a brake force at any corner of the vehicle independent of the driver’s use of the brake pedal.

StabiliTrak uses an accelerator pedal position sensor, a brake master cylinder pressure sensor and a steering wheel angle sensor as inputs to interpret the driver’s desired path and whether to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle. StabiliTrak also uses these sensors plus a lateral accelerometer and yaw rate sensor to determine the vehicle’s actual path.

If the difference between the driver’s desired path and the vehicle’s actual path becomes great enough, StabiliTrak takes appropriate action to assist the driver with maintaining the desired path. If the vehicle begins to “snowplow,” or understeer, StabiliTrak applies the inside rear brake to help turn the vehicle. If the vehicle begins to fishtail, or oversteer, StabiliTrak applies the outside front brake to straighten the vehicle. StabiliTrak is integrated with the traction control and ABS systems.

StabiliTrak helps the driver maintain control in sudden maneuvers or low traction conditions. If the system determines that the vehicle is not responding appropriately to the driver's steering, StabliTrak precisely reduces engine torque and applies precise amounts of pressure to the individual front brakes to slow the vehicle and help bring it back to its intended path.

Wide choice of entertainment systems

Impressive entertainment systems – from an available Bose sound system to a Panasonic DVD Passenger Entertainment System – add to Tahoe’s comforts, especially on longer journeys. These systems (except the base fleet radio) feature the next-generation Radio Data System and can interface with services such as the optional XM Satellite Radio (continental U.S. only). Available rear-seat audio controls allow second-row passengers to enjoy a separate audio source from front-seat occupants. An available custom-designed Bose audio system uses a high-powered six-channel amplifier and an eight-speaker sound system with sub-woofer.

XM Satellite Radio provides more than 120 coast-to-coast, digital-quality channels of original commercial-free music and premier news, sports and talk as well as advanced traffic and weather information for select major metropolitan areas nationwide. Consumers can subscribe to the basic service for $9.99 a month. In addition, GM customers with GMAC financing can choose to include the XM subscription in their car payments.

OnStar-equipped Tahoes feature new sixth-generation hardware with digital and analog coverage. OnStar’s Gen 6 hardware also includes upgraded 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 the United States and Canada. Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using a powerful three-watt digital/analog system and external antenna for greater reception.

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Contact:
Chevrolet Communications
Mike Stoller
Phone : 313-667-4082
Fax: 313-667-0752
E-mail: michael.stoller@gm.com

GM Product Communications
Sharon Basel
Phone: 248-874-7719
Fax: 248-874-7437
E-mail: sharon.basel@gm.com

 GM of Canada Communications
Richard James
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: richard.james@gm.com

GM de Mexico Communications
Juan Bernardo Urrutia
Phone: 011 (5255) 5901-3046
E-mail: juanbernardo.urrutia@gm.com


 

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

LS

LT

Assist step - moulded, black

S

S

Doors - rear, aluminum liftgate with integral liftglass, rear-window wiper/washer

S

S

Fog lights

S

S

Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted, deep-tinted behind front doors

S

S

Mirrors - manual foldaway, power remote control, heated, black

S

-

Mirrors - power foldaway, power remote control, reverse tilt, heated, puddle lights, body-coloured cap with integral turn signals and driver's side electrochromic auto-dimming feature (standard with Z71)

O

S

Mirrors - camper-style, power remote control, power extendable, heated and integral turn signals (requires available Trailering Special Equipment Package); does not include memory or reverse down feature

O

O

Mouldings - bodyside with bright chrome insert, black on LS, body-coloured on LT

S

S

Package - Skid Plates and Wheel Flares: includes underbody protection for oil pan, differential case and transfer case, fender flares (4x4 only, standard with Z71)

O

O

Roof rack - side rails only

S

S

Roof rack - cross bars (available with Cargo Package)

O

S

Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel with express-open feature

O

O

Tow hooks - two front (standard with Z71)

O

O

Tires - P265/70R16 all-season touring blackwall; available with white-outline letters (1500 models)

S

-

Tires - P265/70R17 all-season blackwall; available with white-outline letters (1500 models)

-

S

Wheels - aluminum with steel spare, underbody

S

S

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

S

S

INTERIOR FEATURES

LS

LT

Air conditioning - tri-zone, manual climate control front and rear

S

-

Air conditioning - tri-zone, electronic climate control front and rear (standard with Z71)

O

S

Console - floor, includes storage, coin holders, cupholders, rear-seat audio controls (included with bucket seats)

O

S

Console - mini overhead, includes map lights, rear-seat air conditioning controls

S

S

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

S

S

Defogger - electric rear-window

S

S

DVD Entertainment System - rear seat, includes overhead fold-down 178 mm (7 in.) LCD colour monitor, DVD player, video camera and video game input (RCA) jacks, 2 sets of wireless headphones (requires front bucket seats and electronic climate control)

O

O

Integrated DVD Navigation System - includes AM/FM stereo with CD player, Bose 9-speaker premium sound system (including subwoofer) with AudioPilot noise compensation technology, full-feature autonomous navigation with touch screen and points-of-interest

-

O

Floor covering - colour-keyed carpeting with floor mats

S

S

Heater - rear auxiliary

S

S

HomeLink - 3-channel, universal transmitter (standard with Z71)

O

S

Instrumentation - full analogue gauge cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel, odometer, trip odometer and engine hour meter)

S

S

Instrumentation - Driver Information Centre includes multi-language and trip functions, displays vital vehicle functions with both visual and audible reminders/warnings

S

S

Lighting - overhead, reading and courtesy

S

S

Mirror - rear-view, includes compass, exterior temperature and front-passenger air bag status displays

S

S

Package - Cargo: includes cargo mat, cargo net, cargo shade and roof rack cross bars (excludes mat and shade with 3rd-row seating)

O

S

Package - Smoker's: includes lighter and ashtray (standard with bench front seat)

O

O

Pedals - power adjustable brake and accelerator

O

S

Personalization feature - programs many comfort and convenience features (standard with Z71)

-

S

Power outlets - auxiliary 12-volt

S

S

Retained accessory power

S

S

Steering column - tilt adjustable

S

S

Steering wheel - leather-wrapped, black

S

S

Steering wheel - controls for sound system and Driver Information Centre

S

S

Sunshades - LH and RH, colour-keyed cloth with illuminated visor mirrors

S

S

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

S

S

SEATS

LS

LT

Custom cloth 40/20/40 split-bench reclining front seat, power 6-way driver adjuster and centre armrest with storage

S

-

Custom cloth reclining high-back front bucket seats with inboard armrests, power 6-way driver adjuster, rear seatback storage pockets, floor console, Bose premium speaker system with AudioPilot noise compensation technology and second-row audio controls

O

-

Custom cloth reclining high-back front bucket seats with inboard armrests, power 6-way driver adjuster, rear seatback storage pockets, floor console, Bose premium speaker system with AudioPilot noise compensation technology and second-row audio controls, including leather seating surfaces (standard with Z71)

O

-

Full-feature reclining front bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, heated with separate controls for cushion and seatback, inboard armrests, power 10-way driver and front-passenger adjusters including power lumbar adjusters and seatback bolsters, driver 2-position memory controls and centre floor console

-

S

Second-row 3-passenger 60/40 split-folding bench seat with centre armrest

S

S

Second-row reclining bucket seats with inboard armrests (requires front bucket seats with leather seating surfaces)

O

O

Third-row 3-passenger 50/50 removable flip-and-fold seat (3rd-row is vinyl on LS and LT models, when leather seating surfaces are specified)

O

O

SOUND SYSTEMS

LS

LT

All Tahoe sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, auto tone control, Radio Data System (RDS) and digital clock

S

S

CD and cassette players

S

O

6-disc in-dash CD changer (standard with Z71)

O

S

Bose premium speaker system with AudioPilot noise compensation technology - included with front bucket seats (standard with Z71)

O

S

Second-row audio controls and headphone jacks (standard with Z71)

O

S

MECHANICAL

LS

LT

Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP)

S

S

Engine - Vortec 4800 V8 (285 hp)

S

S

Engine - Vortec 5300 V8 (295 hp)

O

O

Engine block heater

S

S

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel

S

S

Locking differential - rear (except with available StabiliTrak)

S

S

Package - Trailering Special Equipment: heavy-duty, includes weight-distributing platform with hitch receiver and 7-pin sealed connector (includes 7-pin to 4-pin adapter and trailer brake control harness), high-capacity air cleaner and heavy-duty transmission oil cooler

O

O

Package - Z71 Off-Road Suspension and Appearance: includes gas pressurized shock absorbers, off-road jounce bumpers, high-capacity air cleaner, skid plates, wheel flares and 17" aluminum wheels with P265/70R17 on/off-road blackwall tires, unique roof rack with cross bars, colour-keyed grille, bumpers, door handles and mirror caps (4x4 models)

O

O

StabiliTrak - vehicle stability enhancement system

S

S

Suspension - premium ride, includes rear self-levelling shock absorbers (Tahoe 2WD and 4x4)

S

S

Suspension - AutoRide Control with real-time damping and rear air-assisted self-levelling (not available with 1500 models on LS)

O

O

Transfer case - Autotrac with electronic push-button controls (4x4 without StabiliTrak)

S

S

Transfer case - BorgWarner 2-speed full-time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) open differential (with optional StabiliTrak)

S

S

Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode

S

S

SAFETY AND SECURITY

LS

LT

Air bags - dual-stage, driver and right front-passenger, frontal. Includes Passenger Sensing System with automatic air bag suppression

S

S

Air bags - driver and front-passenger, seat-mounted side-impact

O

O

Brake/transmission shift interlock

S

S

Door locks - power, programmable with lock-out protection

S

S

Door locks - rear side-doors, child-security

S

S

Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control

S

S

Keyless entry system - remote with Panic feature, includes rear cargo door, liftgate and liftglass

S

S

OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year Safe & Sound plan

S

S

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

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - content theft alarm, audible and visible

S

S

Tire pressure monitor

S

S

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.


SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Models:

Chevrolet Tahoe LS and LT

Body style / driveline:

4-door sport utility vehicle, front-engine, 2- or 4-wheel drive, half-ton models

Construction:

body on frame

EPA vehicle class:

full-size sport utility vehicle

Manufacturing locations:

Janesville, Wisconsin, and Arlington, Texas

Key competitors:

Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia

Engines

 

Vortec 4800 4.8L V-8 (LR4)

Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 (L59)

Application:

std on LS 2WD

std on LT, opt on LS

Type:

4.8L V-8

5.3L V-8

Displacement (cu in / cc):

293 / 4807

325 / 5328

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

3.78 x 3.27 / 96.01 x 83

3.78 x 3.62 / 96.01 x 92

Block material:

cast iron

cast iron

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead valves, 2 valves per cylinder

overhead valves, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

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

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

Fuel delivery:

sequential fuel injection

sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.5:1

9.5:1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):

285 / 213 @ 5600

295 / 220 @ 5200

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

295 / 400 @ 4000

330 / 447 @ 4000

Recommended fuel:

87 octane

87 octane or ethanol capable flex fuel 

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

5900

5900

Emissions controls:

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

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

Estimated fuel economy

(mpg city / hwy / combined):

2WD: 14 / 18 / 16; 4WD: 14 / 18 / 16

2WD: 14 / 18 / 16; 4WD: 13 / 17 / 15

MPIG (city / hwy / combined)

2WD: 19 / 26 / 21
4WD: 18 / 25 / 21

2WD: 17 / 24 / 20
4WD/AWD: 17 / 22 / 19
Flexible Fuel-gasoline:
2WD: 16 / 21 / 18
4WD/AWD: 16 / 21 / 18
Flexible Fuel-ethanol:
2WD: 12 / 16 / 13
4WD/AWD: 12 / 16 / 13

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

2WD: 15.1 / 10.8 / 13.2
4WD: 15.3 / 11.1 / 13.4

2WD: 16.3 / 12.0 / 14.4
4WD/AWD: 17.0 / 13.1 / 15.2
Flexible Fuel-gasoline:
2WD: 17.9 / 13.3 / 15.8
4WD/AWD: 17.9 / 13.3 / 15.8
Flexible Fuel-ethanol:
2WD: 24.0 / 17.9 / 21.2
4WD/AWD: 24.0 / 17.9 / 21.2

Transmission

Type:

Hydra-Matic 4L60-E, 4-speed electronic automatic

Gear ratios (:1):

   First:

3.06

   Second:

1.63

   Third:

1.00

   Fourth:

0.70

   Reverse:

2.29

Final drive ratio:

3.23:1 – 4.10:1 (optional)

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

independent with torsion bars and stabilizer bar

Rear:

multi-link with coil springs

Traction assist:

full-function standard; Precision Control System

Steering type:

power recirculating ball

Steering ratio:

2WD: 14:1; 4WD 12.7:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3.2

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

38.3 / 11.7

Brakes

Type:

4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS, dual piston calipers with Dynamic Rear Proportioning

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):

front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29

rear : 13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:

16-inch cast aluminum; 17-inch machined cast aluminum