Engine
| Displacement | 3,000 cc183 cu in | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 | S7 |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline | S7 |
| Engine family | JBMXJ03.0B5X | S9 |
Fuel economy
| Combined | 9.8 l/100km24.0 mpg | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Urban | 11.2 l/100km21.0 mpg | S7 |
| Extra-urban | 7.8 l/100km30.0 mpg | S7 |
Emissions
| CO2 | 228 g/km | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Emission standard | L3ULEV70 | S9 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gears | 8 | S9 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | S7 |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,999.9 kg4,409 lb | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,515.2 kg5,545 lb | S9 |
Body and chassis
| Vehicle type | LDV/Passenger Car | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize Cars | S7 |
Safety and recalls
| Recall campaigns | 2 | S3 |
|---|
Calculated
Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.
| Fuel per 15,000 km | 1,470 litres | calc |
|---|---|---|
| Per cylinder | 500 cc | calc |
| Fuel cost per year | $2,120 | calc |
| Cost per 100 km | $14.14 | calc |
Sources
S3NHTSA Recalls PD-USGovS7FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGovS9EPA Light-Duty Test Data PD-USGov
Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.
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