The Car Guide – Everything Automotive, 47 Years Running

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Price
Base price $42,150 (CAD) $32,599 (CAD)
Monthly payments $795/month (?) $615/month (?)
Engine
Type V6 3.5 litres V6 3.5 litres
Power 268 hp @ 6,200 rpm (200 kW) 263 hp @ 6,250 rpm (196 kW)
Torque 248 lb·ft @ 4,700 rpm (336 N·m) 249 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (338 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric Atmospheric
Power to weight ratio N/A 10.0
Bore 94 mm 92 mm
Stroke 83 mm 86 mm
Fuel type Regular Regular
CO₂ emissions 4,278 kg/year 4,600 kg/year
Ohter engines none none
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Sedan Sedan
Category Sedans / Coupes under $50,000 Full Size Cars
Assembly Kyushu, Japon Chicago, Illinois, É-U
Generation 5 6
What's new No major change New colors
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 10.9 l/100km 12.0 l/100km
Highway 7.2 l/100km 7.7 l/100km
Autonomy 642 km 625 km
Tires / Suspension / Brakes / Safety
Steering rack and pinion, variable assist rack and pinion with assist
Traction control yes yes
Stability control yes yes
Seat belts 5 5
Airbags 10 6
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, Macpherson strut independent, multi-link
Front brakes disc (ABS) disc (ABS)
Rear brakes disc (ABS) disc (ABS)
Front tires P215/55R17 P235/55R18
Rear tires P215/55R17 P235/55R18
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,855 mm (191″) 5,154 mm (203″)
Width 1,820 mm (72″) 2,177 mm (86″)
Height 1,450 mm (57″) 1,542 mm (61″)
Wheelbase 2,775 mm (109″) 2,868 mm (113″)
Front track 1,575 mm (62″) 1,658 mm (65″)
Rear track 1,565 mm (62″) 1,664 mm (66″)
Weight 1,635 kg (3,605 lbs) 1,825 kg (4,023 lbs)
Weight distribution front-rear N/A N/A
Capacities
Fuel tank 70 l (18 gal) 75 l (20 gal)
Trunk 416 l (15 ft³) 569 l (20 ft³)
Towing N/A 454 kg (1,001 lbs)
Box length N/A N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h 6.9 s 8.2 s
80-120 km/h 4.7 s 5.8 s
Top speed 220 km/h N/A
Braking distance 41.0 m 39.8 m
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years / 80,000 km 3 years / 60,000 km
Powetrain warranty 6 years / 110,000 km 5 years / 100,000 km
Insurability rating 4 Good 4 Good
Competition
Competitive models
Guide de l'Auto ratings
Driving
6.0/10
8.0/10
Safety
8.0/10
8.0/10
Interior
8.0/10
9.0/10
Reliability
8.0/10
8.0/10
Winter driving
7.0/10
8.0/10
Comfort
9.0/10
8.0/10
Overall 76% 81%
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