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Vehicle Highlights
MPG: City 26/Hwy 35 Max Seating: 5
Doors: 4 Engine: 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
Drivetrain: FWD Transmission: Manual, 5-Spd
EPA Class: Compact Cars Body Style: Sedan
Country of Origin: United States Country of Assembly: United States
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Exterior Colors Availability MFG Code
Black 
(N/A w/Exterior Flash Pkg-5V4) (Std w/Exterior Flash Pkg-5KX or 5KY) (Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [GBA]
Blue, Topaz Metallic 
(N/A w/Interior Color-ACB or ADN)
 Available [GTS]
Gray, Cyber Metallic 
(Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [GBV]
Orange, Inferno Metallic 
(N/A w/Interior Color-ACB or ADN)
 Available [GCR]
Red, Crystal Tint 
(N/A w/Interior Color-ACB or ADN) (N/A w/Exterior Flash Pkg-5V4 or 5KW)
 Available [GBE]
Red, Victory 
(N/A w/Interior Color-ACB or ADN)
 Available [GCN]
Silver Ice, Metallic 
(Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [GAN]
White, Summit 
(Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [GAZ]
Interior Colors Availability MFG Code
Black, Jet/Brick 
(N/A w/Exterior Color-GTS, GBE, GCN or GCR)
 Available [ADN]
Black, Jet/Titanium, Dark 
(Req's an Exterior Color)
 Available [ACI]
Pewter, Dark/Titanium Dark 
(Req's an Exterior Color)
 Available [ADP]
Emissions Equipment Availability MFG Code
Emission Equipment, AZ/CT/MA/MD/ME/NJ/NY/OR/PA/RI/VT/WA 
(Req'd in AZ, CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT or WA)
 Available [NE1]
Emission Equipment, California 
(Req'd in CA)
 Available [YF5]
Emission Equipment, Federal  Standard [FE9]
Emission Equipment Override, California 
(Allows Dealers in AZ, CA, CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI or WA that Require CA Emission Equipment-YF5 to Order Federal Emission Equipment-FE9 for a Vehicle that will be Registered in a State that has Federal Emission Requirements) (Req's Emission Equipment-FE9)
 Available [NB8]
Emission Equipment Override, Federal 
(Req's Emission Equipment-YF5 or NE1)
 Available [NC7]
Emission Equipment Override, State-Specific 
(Allows Dealers w/Emission Equipment-YF5 to Order Emission Equipment-NE1 or Dealers w/Emission Equipment-NE1 to Order Emission Equipment-YF5)
 Available [NB9]
Engine Availability MFG Code
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter 
(Req's Manual Trans-M26 or Auto Trans-MH9)
 Standard [LUW]
4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter 
(Req's Auto Trans-MH8 or Manual Trans-MZ4) [LT Sedans] Includes Tire Inflation Kit.
 Available [LUV]
Transmission Availability MFG Code
Automatic, 6-Spd 
(N/A w/Option Pkg-1LS, 1LT or 1LZ) (Req's LUW 1.8L Engine)
 Available [MH9]
Automatic, 6-Spd 
(Pricing Not Yet Available)
(N/A w/Option Pkg-1LT or 1LZ) (Req's LUV 1.4L Engine)
 Available [MH8]
Manual, 5-Spd 
(Req's LUW 1.8L Engine)
 Standard [M26]
Manual, 6-Spd 
(N/A w/Option Pkg-2LT or 2LZ) (Req's LUV 1.4L Engine) [Includes] 3.65 Axle Ratio.
 Available [MZ4]
Mandatory Equipment Packages Availability MFG Code
Option Pkg 
(N/A w/Manual Trans-MZ4) [Includes] 3.47 Axle Ratio & Remote Control Engine Start.
 Available [2LZ]
Option Pkg 
(N/A w/Auto Trans-MH9 or MH8) (See Std Equipment Listing)
 Standard [1LZ]
Accessory Equipment Packages Availability MFG Code
Exterior Black Flash Pkg, (Installed by Dealer) 
(Limited Availability) (N/A w/Black-GBA or Red-GBE Exterior Color) (Contents Not Yet Available)
 Available [5V4 ]
Exterior Orange Flash Pkg, (Installed by Dealer) 
(Limited Availability) (Req's Black-GBA, Blue-GTS, Gray-GBV or White-GAZ Exterior Color) (Contents Not Yet Available)
 Available [5KY]
Exterior Silver Flash Pkg, (Installed by Dealer) 
(Limited Availability) (Req's Black-GBA, Blue-GTS, Red-GCN or White-GAZ Exterior Color) (Contents Not Yet Available)
 Available [5KX ]
Exterior White Flash Pkg, (Installed by Dealer) 
(Limited Availability) (N/A w/Red-GBE or White-GAZ Exterior Color) (Contents Not Yet Available)
 Available [5KW]
Safety and Security Availability MFG Code
Rollover Mitigation 
(N/A After 2/20/2012) 		Available  
Seats Availability MFG Code
Seat Trim, Perforated Leatherette  Standard  
Seats, Bucket  Standard [AR7]
Interior Availability MFG Code
Floor Mats, All Weather (Installed by Dealer) 
(Limited Availability)
 Available [VAV]
Roof and Glass Availability MFG Code
Moon Roof, Power Glass 
[Includes] Wind Deflector.
 Available [CF5]
Exterior Availability MFG Code
Bracket, Front License Plate  Available [VKD]
Mud Guards, F&R (Installed by Dealer) 
(Limited Availability)
 Available [VQK]
Cargo and Towing Availability MFG Code
Cargo Net, (Installed by Dealer) 
(Limited Availability)
 Available [W2D]
Mechanical Availability MFG Code
Heater, Oil Pan  Available [KPK]
Wheels Availability MFG Code
Wheels, Black Painted (Installed by Dealer) 
(Limited Availability)
 Available [SE1]
Wheels, White Painted (Installed by Dealer) 
(Limited Availability)
 Available [SE0]
Tires Availability MFG Code
P205/50R17 BSW  Standard [RKJ]
Incentives Availability MFG Code
Customer Incentive, 0.0% - 2.9% Financing (Expires 7-1-13) 
(Incentive Combinations & Availability May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details)
 Available  
Customer Incentive, Cash (Expires 7-1-13) 
(Incentive Combinations & Availability May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details)
 Available  
Powertrain
Engine 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
Horsepower 138 @ 6300 RPM
Torque 125 @ 3800 RPM
Gas Mileage City 26/Hwy 35
Bore x Stroke 3.17 x 3.47
Compression Ratio 10.5
Fuel Type Gas
Fuel Induction Multi Fuel Induction
Valve Train Dual Overhead Cam
Valves Per Cylinder 4
Total Number Valves 16
Transmission Manual, 5-Spd
Drivetrain FWD
Transfer Case -
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity 12.2 gallons
Wheel Base 99.4 inches
Overall Length 173.1 inches
Width with Mirrors 68.3 inches
Width without Mirrors -
Height 59.7 inches
Curb Weight 2806 lbs.
Tires / Wheel Size P205/50R17
Rear Tires / Wheel Size -
Turning Radius 36.1 feet
Standard Axle Ratio 3.94
Minimum Ground Clearance -
Maximum Ground Clearance -
Maximum GVWR -
Maximum Towing -
Payload Base Capacity -
Head Room: Front 38.7 inches
Head Room: Rear 37.8 inches
Leg Room: Front 41.8 inches
Leg Room: Rear 34.6 inches
Shoulder Room: Front 53.4 inches
Shoulder Room: Rear 53.0 inches
EPA Passenger 90.4 cu.ft.
EPA Trunk or Cargo 14.9 cu.ft.
EPA Total Interior -
Truck Bed Volume -
 
Safety
Standard Airbag Driver
Passenger
Rear Side
Driver Knee
Front Head Curtain
Front Knee
Front Side
Rear Head Curtain
Child Door Locks Standard
Engine Immobilizer Standard
Traction Control -
Communication System OnStar w/Emergency & Security Services, Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Hands Free Telephone, Audio Turn-by-Turn Navigation & 6-mos of Directions & Connections Service
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Warranty Information
Basic 3 years or 36000 miles
Powertrain 5 years or 100000 miles
Corrosion/Rust Thru 6 years or 100000 miles
Roadside Assistance Program 5 years or 100000 miles
Non-Transferable Powertrain -
Hybrid Components -
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