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 lb.-ft. @ 3,700 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 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 II, Bin 4 / ULEV II

Tier II, 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-arm (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

FUEL ECONOMY (city/hwy)

4x2 4.0-liter V-6
5-speed automatic

2008 MY figures N/A

4x2 4.0-liter V-8
6-speed automatic

2008 MY figures N/A

4x4 4.0-liter V-6
5-speed automatic

2008 MY figures N/A

4x4 4.6-liter V-8
6-speed automatic

2008 MY figures N/A

BRAKES

Type

Four wheel power disc brakes with standard 4 sensor, 4 channel anti lock braking system (ABS) and AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control)

Front

305 x 30 mm ventilated

Swept area

780 cm 2

Rear

301 x 12 mm solid

Swept area

608 cm²

Power assist

Vacuum

TIRES AND WHEELS

P235/70R16 A/S OWL tires/ 16 x 7.0 inch painted aluminum wheels
P245/65R17 A/S OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 inch painted aluminum wheels
P245/65R18 A/T OWL tires/ 18 x 7.5 inch machined wheels
P245/65R17 A/T OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 inch machined aluminum wheels
P235/65R18 A/S OWL tires/ 18 x 7.5 inch chrome-clad wheels

Recommended tire pressure (front/rear)

35 psi / 35 psi (16-inch wheels)
35 psi / 35 psi (17-inch wheels)
32 psi / 32 psi (18-inch wheels)

EXTERIOR

(inches unless otherwise noted)

Wheelbase

113.7

Vehicle length

193.4

Vehicle width
(excluding mirrors)

73.7

Vehicle height
(with options)

72.8

Track, front/rear

60.9 / 61.8

Minimum running ground clearance

Approach angle

28.2^o

Departure angle

23.8^o

Ramp breakover angle

18.4^o

INTERIOR

(inches unless otherwise noted)

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 (lbs.)

V-8 (lbs.)

4X2, 5-Passenger

5,395

7,310

4X4, 5-Passenger

5,225

7,130

4X2, 6-Passenger

5,340

7,250

4X4, 6-Passenger

5,170

7,070

4X2, 7-Passenger

5,310

7,220

4X4, 7-Passenger

5,140

7,040

Maximum payload

4X2, 5-Passenger

1,520

1,531

4X4, 5-Passenger

1,520

1,520

4X2, 6-Passenger

1,470

1,477

4X4, 6-Passenger

1,470

1,460

4X2, 7-Passenger

1,450

1,452

4X4, 7-Passenger

1,440

1,440

Base curb weight

4X2, 5-Passenger

4,436

4,524

4X4, 5-Passenger

4,606

4,702

4X2, 6-Passenger

4,494

4,582

4X4, 6-Passenger

4,664

4,760

4X2, 7-Passenger

4,524

4,612

4X4, 7-Passenger

4,694

4,790

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

MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT

XLT

Battery saver; AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control); Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Front-seat side air bags; Safety Canopy?system; 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; Overhead storage console; Power windows with driver-side one-touch down control; Dual power sail-mounted mirrors with black caps; Driver and front-row passenger vanity mirrors; 3.55 non-limited slip rear axle; Privacy glass; Black roof rails; Class II trailer towing hitch; Security Approach Lamps; Fog lamps; Chrome-finished grille; 16-inch machined aluminum wheels; 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 with Pueblo Gold accents (bumpers, wheel lip moldings, step bars; body color door handles; P245/65R17 A/S tires and 17-inch painted aluminum wheels; Woodgrain interior trim; Four-line message center; Electrochromic 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 wheel lip moldings; Chrome accent step bars; Heated side mirrors with chrome caps; 18-inch 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; Auxillary climate control; Leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant audio controls

Interior Options

Voice-activated navigation system; Audiophile 6CD in-dash w/MP3 player; SIRIUS® Satellite Radio includes 6 month subscription and roof mounted antenna; Auxiliary climate control; Cargo shade; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated first-row seats; Memory Seats; Quad bucket seating; Third row, 50/50-split-bench seat; PowerFold? third-row seat; Rear seat DVD entertainment system; Power moonroof; Adjustable Pedals Non-Memory or Memory; Universal garage door opener

Exterior Options

Black or Silver roof rail crossbars; Power running boards; 17-in machined aluminum wheels; 18-in chrome-clad wheels; Power moonroof; Heated windshield; Trailer tow prep package/Class III/IV; Heated Exterior Mirror; Reverse Sensing system

Exterior color

Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic; Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic; White Suede Clearcoat, White Sand Tri-coat; Orange Frost Clearcoat Metallic; Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic; Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic; Dark Cherry Clearcoat Metallic; Black Clearcoat; Redfire Clearcoat Metallic;

Interior trim

Camel; Black

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty

3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper

5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and roadside assistance

Specifications subject to change.