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2008 Explorer Specifications
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V-6
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V-8
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BODY
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Construction
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Steel body
on fully boxed frame
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Steel body
on fully boxed frame
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Final
Assembly Location
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Louisville , Ky.
St. Louis, Mo.
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Louisville , Ky.
St. Louis, Mo.
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ENGINE
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Type
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Cast iron
block and aluminum head
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Cast iron
block and aluminum heads
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Manufacturing
Location
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Cologne, Germany
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Romeo, Michigan
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Configuration
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V-6
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V-8
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Intake
Manifold
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Composite,
shell welded with internal runner pack
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Composite
shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves
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Exhaust
Manifold
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Cast iron
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Cast iron
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Crankshaft
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Cast iron
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Cast iron
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Redline
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6,000 rpm
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6,250 rpm
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Idle Speed
in Drive
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625 rpm
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635 rpm
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Throttle
Body
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65 mm
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75 mm
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Valvetrain
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SOHC, 2
valves per cylinder
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SOHC, 3
valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing
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Valve
Diameter
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Intake: 46.0
mm
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Intake: 33.8
mm
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Exhaust:
39.0 mm
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Exhaust:
37.5 mm
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Pistons
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Hypereutectic
aluminum
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Hypereutectic
aluminum
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Connecting
Rods
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Forged steel
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Cracked powdered
metal with floating wristpins
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Ignition
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Distributorless
with coil pack
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Coil-on-plug,
high-thread-insert spark plugs
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Bore x
stroke
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3.95 x 3.32
in. / 100.4 x 84.4 mm
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3.55 x 3.54
in. / 90.2 x 90.0 mm
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Displacement
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245 cu. in.
/ 4,009 cc
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281 cu. in.
/ 4,606 cc
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Compression
ratio
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9.7:1
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9.8:1
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Horsepower
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210 @ 5,100
rpm
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292 @ 5,750
rpm
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Horsepower
per liter
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52.5
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63.5
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Torque
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254 lb.-ft. @
3,700 rpm
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300 lb.-ft. @
3,950 rpm
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Recommended
fuel
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87 Octane
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87 Octane
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Fuel
capacity
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22.5 Gallons
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22.5 Gallons
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Fuel
Injection
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Sequential
multi-port fuel injection
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Sequential
multi-port fuel injection
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Emission
Control
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Closed loop
with catalyst
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Closed loop
with catalyst
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Emissions
(tailpipe/evaporation)
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Tier II, Bin
4 / ULEV II
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Tier II, Bin
5 / LEV II
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Oil Capacity
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5 quarts
with filter
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6 quarts
with filter
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Recommended
Oil
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GF-4, 5W-30
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GF-4, 5W-20
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Coolant
Capacity
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12.5 quarts
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12.7 quarts
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DRIVETRAIN
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Layout
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Rear- or
four-wheel drive
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Rear- or
four-wheel drive
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TRANSMISSION
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Standard
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5-speed
automatic overdrive
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6-speed
automatic overdrive
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Gear Ratios
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1st
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3.22:1
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4.17:1
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2nd
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2.29:1
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2.34:1
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3rd
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1.54:1
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1.52:1
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4th
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1.00:1
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1.14:1
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5th
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0.71:1
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0.86:1
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6th
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N/A
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0.69:1
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REV
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3.07:1
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3.40:1
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Final Drive
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0.71:1
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0.69:1
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REAR
AXLE RATIO
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Standard
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3.55
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3.55
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Optional
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3.73
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NA
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SUSPENSION
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Front
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Independent
short- and long-arm (SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks; 32-mm
stabilizer bar
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Rear
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Independent
Trailing Blade short- and long-arm (SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks;
25-mm stabilizer bar
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STEERING
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Type
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Low-friction
rack and pinion with power assist
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Steering
column
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Tilt
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Ratio
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18.9:1
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Turns
lock-to-lock
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3.6 turns
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Turning
circle curb-to-curb
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36.8 ft
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FUEL
ECONOMY
(city/hwy)
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4×2
4.0-liter V-6
5-speed automatic
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2008 MY
figures N/A
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4×2 4.0-liter
V-8
6-speed automatic
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2008 MY
figures N/A
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4×4
4.0-liter V-6
5-speed automatic
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2008 MY
figures N/A
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4×4
4.6-liter V-8
6-speed automatic
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2008 MY
figures N/A
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BRAKES
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Type
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Four wheel
power disc brakes with standard 4 sensor, 4 channel anti lock braking system
(ABS) and AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control)
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Front
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305 x 30 mm
ventilated
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Swept area
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780 cm 2
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Rear
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301 x 12 mm
solid
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Swept area
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608 cm²
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Power assist
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Vacuum
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TIRES
AND WHEELS
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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
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Recommended
tire pressure (front/rear)
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35 psi / 35
psi (16-inch wheels)
35 psi / 35 psi (17-inch wheels)
32 psi / 32 psi (18-inch wheels)
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EXTERIOR
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(inches
unless otherwise noted)
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Wheelbase
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113.7
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Vehicle length
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193.4
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Vehicle
width
(excluding mirrors)
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73.7
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Vehicle
height
(with options)
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72.8
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Track,
front/rear
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60.9 / 61.8
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Minimum
running ground clearance
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Approach
angle
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28.2o
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Departure
angle
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23.8o
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Ramp
breakover angle
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18.4o
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INTERIOR
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(inches
unless otherwise noted)
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Seating
capacity
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5, 6 or 7
passenger
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Headroom
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Front row
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39.8
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Second row
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38.7
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Third row
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37.4
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Legroom
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Front row
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42.4
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Second row
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36.9
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Third row
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34.9
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Shoulder
room
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Front row
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59
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Second row
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58.9
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Third row
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53.1
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Hip room
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Front row
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55.4
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Second row
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55.5
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Third row
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45.3
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Cargo
Volume
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5
Passenger
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7
Passenger
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Behind First
Row
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85.8 cu. ft.
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83.7 cu. ft.
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Behind
Second Row
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45.1 cu. ft.
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43.9 cu. ft.
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Behind Third
Row
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13.6 cu. ft.
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Maximum
towing capacity
(when properly equipped)
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V-6 (lbs.)
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V-8 (lbs.)
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4X2,
5-Passenger
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5,395
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7,310
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4X4,
5-Passenger
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5,225
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7,130
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4X2,
6-Passenger
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5,340
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7,250
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4X4,
6-Passenger
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5,170
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7,070
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4X2,
7-Passenger
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5,310
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7,220
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4X4,
7-Passenger
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5,140
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7,040
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Maximum
payload
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4X2,
5-Passenger
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1,520
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1,531
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4X4,
5-Passenger
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1,520
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1,520
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4X2, 6-Passenger
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1,470
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1,477
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4X4,
6-Passenger
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1,470
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1,460
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4X2,
7-Passenger
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1,450
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1,452
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4X4,
7-Passenger
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1,440
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1,440
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Base curb
weight
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4X2,
5-Passenger
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4,436
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4,524
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4X4,
5-Passenger
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4,606
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4,702
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4X2,
6-Passenger
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4,494
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4,582
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4X4,
6-Passenger
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4,664
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4,760
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4X2,
7-Passenger
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4,524
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4,612
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4X4,
7-Passenger
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4,694
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4,790
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Weight
distribution (f/r)
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4×2: 53/47
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4×2: 53/47
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4×4: 54/46
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4×4: 54/46
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Power-to-weight
ratio (lbs/hp)
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4×2: 0.0473
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4×2: 0.0644
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4×4: 0.0455
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4×4: 0.0620
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MAJOR
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
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XLT
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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
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Eddie Bauer
adds
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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
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Limited adds
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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
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Interior
Options
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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
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Exterior
Options
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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
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Exterior
color
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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;
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Interior
trim
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Camel; Black
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WARRANTY
INFORMATION
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Warranty
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3-year,
36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper
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5-year,
60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and roadside assistance
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Specifications
subject to change.
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