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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V6

Displacement

3.5L/211

2.7L/164

Fuel System

SFI

MPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

275 @ 6200

185 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

257 @ 4700

183 @ 4000

Transmission

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Sequential-Shift

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.30

3.62

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

1.93

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.70

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.28

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.03

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.15

3.59

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.40

5.07

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

4343 lbs

3727 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

1.02 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.59 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.9 x -TBD- in

11.73 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.2 x -TBD- in

11.89 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

16 x 7.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

16 x 7.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60R18

P235/70R16

Rear Tire Size

P235/60R18

P235/70R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

24 MPG

Cruising Range - City

345.60 mi

336.60 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

18 MPG

17 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

20 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

460.80 mi

475.20 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

19.2 gal

19.8 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.8

16.5

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

3.24

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

38.8 ft

35.8 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

40.0 ft

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

100.9 ft³

108.3 ft³

Front Head Room

39.1 in

40.2 in

Front Leg Room

43.1 in

42.6 in

Front Shoulder Room

58.0 in

59.5 in

Front Hip Room

55.6 in

55.8 in

Second Head Room

37.7 in

39.6 in

Second Leg Room

36.8 in

Second Shoulder Room

57.6 in

58.6 in

Second Hip Room

54.5 in

55.0 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

107.9 in

106.3 in

Length, Overall

187.8 in

184.1 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

74.2 in

74.4 in

Height, Overall

67.7 in

67.9 in

Track Width, Front

64.2 in

63.6 in

Track Width, Rear

63.8 in

Min Ground Clearance

7.3 in

8.1 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

200 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

8.9 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve V6 engine -inc: dual variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i).

6-speed sequential-shift automatic electronically controlled transmission -inc: OD, snow mode.

Active torque control.

All wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs.

Independent double wishbone rear suspension -inc: coil springs.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Pwr rack & pinion steering w/pwr assist.

Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes.

Tool kit

2.7L DOHC V6 24-valve engine.

5-speed manual transmission.

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/gas shocks.

Independent multi-link rear suspension w/gas shocks.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) -inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist.

Dual exhaust

EXTERIOR

18" x 7.5" 5-spoke alloy wheels.

P235/60VR18 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Integrated rear spoiler.

Roof rails.

Rear bumper protection.

Automatic on/off headlamps w/delay-off feature.

Integrated front fog lamps.

LED brake lamps.

Pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals.

Acoustic noise-reducing windshield glass.

Water-repellent front door glass.

UV ray-reducing window glass.

Privacy glass.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear wiper/washer.

Chrome door handles

16" steel wheels w/5-spoke covers.

P235/70R16 tires.

Compact spare tire.

Roof rack side rails.

Body-color bumpers w/dark lower inserts.

Dark gray body-side molding.

Manual folding pwr mirrors.

Tinted windshield & front windows.

Rear privacy glass.

2-speed variable intermittent wipers.

Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer.

Body-color door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer -inc: MP3/WMA, Bluetooth, USB input, aux input, (9) speakers, integrated XM satellite radio w/90 free trial subscription.

FM-diversity antenna.

Shark fin antenna

AM/FM/XM audio system w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux/USB jacks, (6) speakers, (3) months XM service *XM N/A in AK or HI*.

Roof-mounted micro-style antennae

INTERIOR

Cloth seat trim.

10-way pwr front bucket seats -inc: pwr lumbar, adjustable headrests.

Driver seat easy exit -inc: auto away/return.

Reclining/sliding rear 40/20/40 split fold-down seat -inc: adjustable headrests.

Center console -inc: storage bin, dual pwr outlets, pass-through storage.

Carpeted floor mats.

Leather wrapped pwr tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio & display controls.

Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) multi-information display.

Outside temp gauge.

Front seat belt warning light.

Pwr windows -inc: 1-touch auto up/down.

Pwr door locks -inc: anti-lockout feature.

SmartAccess remote entry system -inc: multi-function remote, remote window down, volume-adjustable confirmation tone, rolling code technology.

Lexus personalized settings.

HomeLink programmable garage door opener.

Cruise control.

Pwr fuel door release.

Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system.

Automatic dual-zone climate control -inc: air filter.

Rear window defogger.

Wood trim.

Metallic accents -inc: center instrument panel.

Chrome inside door handles.

Front door map storage pockets.

Electrochromic rearview mirror.

Dual sun visors -inc: illuminated vanity mirrors, slide extensions.

Lighting -inc: LED glove box, center console box, incandescent dome light w/white LED spot lights, incandescent foot lights, door courtesy lights, front cupholders, front/rear map lights, cargo area.

Illuminated entry.

Leather wrapped shift knob.

Dual front/rear assist grips.

Front/rear cupholders.

Front seatback pockets.

Coat hooks.

Auto-retracting tonneau cover.

Cargo area pwr outlet.

Rear storage compartment under cargo area floor.

Auto-retracting tonneau cover

Cloth seat trim.

Multi-adjustable front bucket seats -inc: active head restraints w/tilt.

60/40 split-folding bench seat -inc: fold-flat driver side & flip, fold-flat passenger side.

Full carpeting.

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel.

Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, coolant temp, odometer, trip odometer, clock.

Warning lights -inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, brake, check engine.

Pwr windows w/driver auto-down & lockout.

Pwr door locks.

Remote keyless entry system w/alarm.

Cruise control.

Remote hood/fuel door releases.

Air conditioning.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Lockable glove box.

Cupholders -inc: (2) front/(2) rear center console, (4) in doors.

Pwr accessory outlets -inc: (2) front 12-volt, (1) rear, (1) cargo.

Cloth door trim w/integrated armrest.

Woodgrain trim.

Driver/front passenger sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors.

(3) assist grips.

Lamps -inc: (2) map, glove box, cargo area, front ashtray, overhead dome, ignition.

Rear coat hangers

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution.

Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch.

Traction control (TRAC).

Side-impact door beams.

Enhanced side-impact protection.

Front/rear crumple zones.

Daytime running lights.

Dual front advanced airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) -inc: crash severity & occupant detection sensors.

Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side-curtain airbags w/roll sensor.

Dual front knee airbags.

Dual front seat active headrests w/whiplash protection.

Safety connect -inc: automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assist button (SOS), enhanced roadside assistance, 1 year trial subscription.

3-point front seat belts -inc: pretensioners, force limiters, anchor height adjusters.

3-point rear seat belts -inc: pretensioners.

All-outboard seating emergency locking retractor (ELR).

Front passenger and rear outboard seating automatic locking retractor (ALR).

Child safety rear door locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Impact-dissipating upper interior trim.

Collapsible steering column.

Collapsible brake pedal.

First aid kit

Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system (TCS).

Shift interlock system.

Body-side reinforcements.

Front/rear crumple zones.

Hood buckling creases/safety stops.

Driver & front passenger advanced airbags.

Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags.

Roof-mounted side-impact curtain airbags.

Occupant classification system (OCS).

3-point seatbelts for all positions.

Front height adjustable seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters.

Rear door child safety locks.

2nd row lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system.

Tire pressure monitor system.

Energy-absorbing steering column

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
6.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
70,000.

Corrosion Years:
6.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Basic Years:
5.

Basic Miles/km:
60,000.

Drivetrain Years:
10.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
7.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V305000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 29, 2012.

Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
154,036.

Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEXUS RX350 AND RX450H VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 28, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2010. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT..

Consequence:
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH..

Remedy:
LEXUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACE ANY LEXUS DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT NOT SPECIFIED FOR THE VEHICLE. LEXUS WILL BEGIN NOTIFYING OWNERS IN EARLY AUGUST 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V113000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 01, 2013.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1,712,336.

Summary:
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the crui....

Consequence:
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11E040000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 30, 2011.

Component:
EQUIPMENT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
2,254.

Summary:
CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 55538, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION..

Consequence:
WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE..

Remedy:
CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713..

Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO OWNERS THAT PURCHASED A CURT MFG TOWING PACKAGE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CURT MFG AND NOT THEIR VEHICLE DEALER TO OBTAIN THE REPLACEMENT WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V354000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 24, 2012.

Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
199,118.

Summary:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults..

Consequence:
Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger..

Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151..

Notes:
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 105. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
Not Rated.

Side Rear Passenger:
Not Rated.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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