V-6	V-8
BODY
Construction	Steel body on fully boxed frame	Steel body on fully boxed frame
Final Assembly Location	Louisville, Ky. St. Louis, Mo.	Louisville, Ky. St. Louis, Mo.
ENGINE
Type	Cast iron block and aluminum head	Cast iron block and aluminum heads
Manufacturing Location	Cologne, Germany	Romeo, Michigan
Configuration	V-6	V-8
Intake Manifold	Composite, shell welded with internal runner pack	Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves
Exhaust Manifold	Cast iron	Cast iron
Crankshaft	Cast iron	Cast iron
Redline	6,000 rpm	6,250 rpm
Idle Speed in Drive	625 rpm	635 rpm
Throttle Body	65 mm	75 mm
Valvetrain	SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder	SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing
Valve Diameter	Intake: 46.0 mm	Intake: 33.8 mm
	Exhaust: 39.0 mm	Exhaust: 37.5 mm
Pistons	Hypereutectic aluminum	Hypereutectic aluminum
Connecting Rods	Forged steel	Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins
Ignition	Distributorless with coil pack	Coil-on-plug, high-thread-insert spark plugs
Bore x stroke	3.95 x 3.32 in. / 100.4 x 84.4 mm	3.55 x 3.54 in. / 90.2 x 90.0 mm
Displacement	245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc	281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc
Compression ratio	9.7:1	9.8:1
Horsepower	210 @ 5,100 rpm	292 @ 5,750 rpm
Horsepower per liter	52.5	63.5
Torque	254 ft.-lbs. @ 3,700 rpm	300 ft.-lbs. @ 3,950 rpm
Recommended fuel	87 Octane	87 Octane
Fuel capacity	22.5 Gallons	22.5 Gallons
Fuel Injection	Sequential multi-port fuel injection	Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Emission Control	Closed loop with catalyst	Closed loop with catalyst
Emissions (tailpipe/evaporation)	Tier 2, Bin 4 / ULEV II	Tier 2, Bin 5 / LEV II
Oil Capacity	5 quarts with filter	6 quarts with filter
Recommended Oil	GF-4, 5W-30	GF-4, 5W-20
Coolant Capacity	12.5 quarts	12.7 quarts
DRIVETRAIN
Layout	Rear- or four-wheel drive	Rear- or four-wheel drive
TRANSMISSION
Standard	5-speed automatic overdrive	6-speed automatic overdrive
Gear Ratios
1st	3.22:1	4.17:1
2nd	2.29:1	2.34:1
3rd	1.54:1	1.52:1
4th	1.00:1	1.14:1
5th	0.71:1	0.86:1
6th	N/A	0.69:1
REV	3.07:1	3.40:1
Final Drive	0.71:1	0.69:1
REAR AXLE RATIO
Standard	3.55	3.55
Optional	3.73	NA
SUSPENSION
Front	Independent short- and long-arms (SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks. 32-mm stabilizer bar
Rear	Independent Trailing Blade short- and long-arm (SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks. 25-mm stabilizer bar
STEERING
Type	Low-friction rack and pinion with power assist
Steering column	Tilt
Ratio	18.9:1
Turns lock-to-lock	3.6 turns
Turning circle curb-to-curb	36.8 ft
BRAKES
Type	Four wheel power disc brakes with standard 4 sensor, 4 channel anti lock braking system (ABS) and AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control
Front	305 x 30 mm ventilated
Swept area	780 cm2
Rear	301 x 12 mm solid
Swept area	608 cm²
Power assist	Vacuum
TIRES AND WHEELS
	P235/70R16 A/S BSW tires/ 16 x 7.0 in. styled steel wheels P235/70R16 A/S OWL tires/ 16 x 7.0 in. machined aluminum wheels P245/65R17 A/T OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 in. painted aluminum wheels P245/65R17 A/T OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 in. chromed wheels P245/65R17 A/T OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 in. machined aluminum wheels P235/65R18 A/S OWL tires/ 18 x 7.5 in. chromed wheels
Recommended tire pressure (front/rear)	35 psi / 35 psi (16-in wheels) 35 psi / 35 psi (17-inch wheels) 32 psi / 32 psi (18-inch wheels)
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase	113.7
Overall length	193.4
Overall width	73.7
Overall height	72.8
Track width, front/rear	60.9 / 61.8
Ground clearance	8.2
Approach angle	28.2 degrees
Departure angle	23.8 degrees
Ramp breakover angle	18.4 degrees
INTERIOR
Seating capacity	5, 6 or 7 passenger
Headroom
Front row	39.8
Second row	38.7
Third row	37.4
Legroom
Front row	42.4
Second row	36.9
Third row	34.9
Shoulder room
Front row	59
Second row	58.9
Third row	53.1
Hip room
Front row	55.4
Second row	55.5
Third row	45.3
Cargo Volume	5 Passenger	7 Passenger
Behind First Row	85.8 cu. ft.	83.7 cu. ft.
Behind Second Row	45.1 cu. ft.	43.9 cu. ft.
Behind Third Row	-	13.6 cu. ft.
Maximum towing capacity (when properly equipped)	V-6	V-8
4X2, 5-Passenger	5390	7300
4X4, 5-Passenger	5210	7120
4X2, 6-Passenger	5320	7230
4X4, 6-Passenger	5140	7050
4X2, 7-Passenger	5320	7230
4X4, 7-Passenger	5140	7050
Maximum payload
4X2, 5-Passenger	1520	1520
4X4, 5-Passenger	1510	1510
4X2, 6-Passenger	1460	1460
4X4, 6-Passenger	1450	1450
4X2, 7-Passenger	1460	1460
4X4, 7-Passenger	1450	1450
Base curb weight
4X2, 5-Passenger	4440	4531
4X4, 5-Passenger	4615	4706
4X2, 6-Passenger	4509	4600
4X4, 6-Passenger	4684	4775
4X2, 7-Passenger	4511	4602
4X4, 7-Passenger	4686	4777
Weight distribution (f/r)	4x2: 53/47	4x2: 53/47
	4x4: 54/46	4x4: 54/46
Power-to-weight ratio (lbs/hp)	4x2: 0.0473	4x2: 0.0644
	4x4: 0.0455	4x4: 0.0620
XLS	Battery saver; AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control (RSC®); Tire pressure monitoring system; Side seat air bags; Steering column lock/ignition security and column tilt; BeltMinder; Securilock®/ Immobilizer-anti-theft system; LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children) system on rear outboard seat locations; Manual CFC-free air conditioning with rotary controls; AM/FM Stereo with Single CD, MP3 Player; Cruise control; Power door locks with remote entry key fobs; Message center with 2-line display and outside temperature and compass; Wipers — front intermittent, speed sensitive; rear intermittent wiper with washer and defrost; Power windows with driver-side one-touch down control; Dual power sail-mounted mirrors with black skull caps; Powerpoints 1st and 2nd Row; Driver and front-row passenger vanity mirrors; 3.55 non-limited slip rear axle; Privacy glass; Black roof rails; Class II trailer towing hitch
XLT adds	Security Approach Lamps; Onyx grey bodyside cladding and wheel lip moldings; Fog lamps; Chrome-finished grille; 16-in. machined aluminum wheels; Overhead storage console; Premium cloth seating surfaces with 6-way power drivers seat; Leather-wrapped color-keyed steering wheel
Eddie Bauer adds	Unique three-bar, chrome-finished grille; Automatic headlamps; Two-tone exterior (bumpers, wheel-lip moldings, running boards); body color door handles; Silver roof side rails with black end caps; P245/65R17 A/T tires and 17-in. painted aluminum wheels; Woodgrain interior trim; 4-line message center; Electrochromatic rearview mirror; Leather seating surfaces, with 10-way power driver seat; Keyless entry keypad
Limited adds	Monochromatic exterior; Chrome-finished 4-bar grille; body-colored running boards and wheel lip moldings; heated side mirrors with chrome caps; 17-in. chromed wheels; Unique woodgrain interior trim; Dual-zone electronic air conditioning; Audiophile AM/FM stereo system with in-dash 6-CD, MP3 player, subwoofer, 290 watts; heated front seats, with 6-way power passenger seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant audio controls
Interior	Audiophile Navigation system; Dual Media Premium AM/FM stereo with single CD, MP3 player w/ cassette; Sirius satellite digital audio receiver system; Auxiliary climate control; Cargo shade; Leather-trimmed seats; Overhead console; Heated 1st row seats; Memory Seats; Quad bucket seating; Third row, 50/50-split-bench seat; Power-fold third-row seat; Rear seat entertainment system; Safety Canopy Air Curtain System; Moonroof; Adjustable Pedals Non-Memory or Memory; Universal garage door opener
Exterior	Silver or chrome roof rail crossbars; Fixed, color-keyed running boards; 18-in chromed wheels with P235/65R18 all-season OWL tires and full-size spare; trailer tow prep package/Class III/IV; Power Heated Exterior Mirror; Reverse Sensing system
Exterior color	Dark Blue Pearl clearcoat metallic; Cashmere tri-coat; Silver Birch clearcoat metallic; Mineral Grey clearcoat metallic; Dark Cherry clearcoat metallic; Oxford White clearcoat; Black clearcoat; Pueblo Gold clearcoat metallic; Redfire clearcoat metallic; Dark Stone clearcoat metallic
Interior trim	Camel; Stone; Black (Limited)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty	3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper
These specifications are subject to change.