Front-drive, front-engine, 7-passenger crossover sport van
Construction:
Unibody design with ladder-frame underbody construction; stamped steel
EPA vehicle class: Mid-van
Engine Type:3500 3.5L 60-degree OHV V-6 (LX9)
Displacement: 213 cu in.
Bore & Stroke: 3.70 x 3.31 in.
Block material: cast iron
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Ignition system:
Quick Sync 24X; also coil near plug, composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery:
Sequential electronic multi-port fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.80:1
Horsepower (hp /kw @rpm):
200 / 149 @ 5200 (preliminary)
Torque: 220 lb-ft (preliminary)
Recommended fuel: 87 octane
Maximum engine speed: 6000 rpm
Emissions controls:
Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 24X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response sensor
TRANSMISSION
Type:
- Hydra-Matic 4T65-E 4-speed automatic (M33)
- 4-speed FWD electronically controlled automatic overdrive transaxle with electronically controlled torque converter clutch
Gear ratios:
- First: 2.92:1
- Second: 1.56:1
- Third: 1.00:1
- Fourth: 0.70:1
- Reverse: 2.38:1
- Final drive ratio (for FWD and AWD): 3.29:1, with 35/35 sprockets, AWD will be 3.69:1 ratio
Chassis / Suspension
Front:
- Independent, MacPherson strut with coil springs (27 Nm)
- L-shaped stamped lower control arms and aluminum knuckles
Rear:
- FWD: open-section twist axle with integral stabilizer bar, trailing arms with hydraulic bushings.
- AWD fully independent ("double wishbone") with cast aluminum short- and long-arm control arms, cast aluminum cradle. Rear-drive module integrates suspension and propulsion functions into one unit.
Steering type: Power rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio: Variable 17.6:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 3.05
Brakes
FWD models: Power assisted, 16-inch single-piston vented front / rear discs; 4-wheel ABS optional on base model, standard on all other models
AWD models: Power assisted, 16-inch single piston vented front / rear discs, standard 4-wheel ABS
Rotor diameter x thickness:
- FWD & AWD Models:
- front, 11.7 x 1.3 in.
rear: 11.8 x .47 in.
- FWD & AWD Models:
- front: 30.38 sq. in.
rear: 30.07 sq.in.
Wheel size and type:
- 17 x 6.5-inch steel; available aluminum
Exterior Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 121.1 in.
- Overall length 205 in.
- Width: 72 in.
- Height, without rack: 72 in.
Track:
- front: 62.4 in.
- rear: 63.3 in.
Min. ground clearance: 5.5 in.
Step-in height: 173. in.
Interior
Seating capacity
- front, 2
- middle, 2
- rear, 3
Head Room
- Front: 39.8 in.
- Middle: 38.9 in.
- Rear: 38.1 in.
Leg Room:
- Front: 39.9 in.
- Middle: 38.9 in.
- Rear: 36.2 in.
Shoulder Room:
- Front: 59.9 in.
- Middle: 61.2 in.
- Rear: 48.7 in.
Cargo Volume:
- Front: 136.5 cu. ft.
- Middle: 74.0 cu. ft.
- Rear: 26.9 cu. ft.
Capacities
- Trailer towing, with towing package: 3500 lb.
Fuel tank capacity: 25 gal.
Engine oil with filter: 4 qt.
Cooling system: 10.7 qt.
Cooling system with rear AC: 12.15 qt.
Source: Saturn Media