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ENGINEERING
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
Engine TypeIn-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder 
Engine Block/Cylinder HeadAluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy 
Displacement (cc)2354 2354 2354 2354 
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)160 @ 6000 160 @ 6000 160 @ 6000 160 @ 6000 
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)162 @ 3600 162 @ 3600 162 @ 3600 162 @ 3600 
Bore and Stroke (mm)87x99 87x99 87x99 87x99 
Compression Ratio 9.6: 1 9.6: 1 9.6: 1 9.6: 1 
Valve Train16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 
Multi-Point Fuel Injection• • • • 
Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system• • • • 
Real Time™ 4-Wheel Drive  • • • 
CARB Emissions RatingLEV-2 LEV-2 LEV-2 LEV-2 
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer• • • • 
110, 000-Mile Tune-Up Interval• • • • 
TRANSMISSIONS
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
5-Speed Manual Transmission    •   
5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available)• • • • 
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
Unit-Body Construction• • • • 
Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension• • • • 
Reactive-Link Double Wishbone Rear Suspension• • • • 
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) 27.2 / 14.0 27.2 / 14.0 27.2 / 14.0 27.2 / 14.0 
Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering• • • • 
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock3.22 3.22 3.22 3.22 
Steering Ratio16.38 16.38 16.38 16.38 
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)34.1 34.1 34.1 34.1 
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in., front/rear)11.8/12.0 11.8/12.0 11.8/12.0 11.8/12.0 
Wheels 16" Styled Steel 16" Styled Steel 16" Alloy 16" Alloy 
All-Season TiresP215/65 R16 (M+S) P215/65 R16 (M+S) P215/65 R16 (M+S) P215/65 R16 (M+S) 
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
Wheelbase (in.) 103.3 103.3 103.3 103.3 
Length (in.)181.0 181.0 181.0 181.8 
Height (in.)66.2 66.2 66.2 66.2 
Width (in.)70.2 70.2 70.2 70.2 
Track (in., front/rear) 60.4 / 60.8 60.4 / 60.8 60.4 / 60.8 60.4 / 60.8 
Minimum Ground Clearance (in.)8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 
Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT) N/A / 3318 N/A / 3428 3406 / 3472 N/A / 3494 
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear MT)N/A N/A 54/46 N/A 
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear AT)55/45 55/45 55/45 54/46 
Towing Capacity (lbs.)1500 1500 1500 1500 
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
Headroom (in., front/rear) 40.9 / 39.1 40.9 / 39.1 38.9 / 39.1 38.9 / 39.1 
Legroom (in., front/rear)41.3 / 39.4 41.3 / 39.4 41.3 / 39.4 41.3 / 39.4 
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear)56.9 / 56.5 56.9 / 56.5 56.9 / 56.5 56.9 / 56.5 
Hiproom (in., front/rear)54.5 / 53.5 54.5 / 53.5 54.5 / 53.5 54.5 / 53.5 
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., seat up/down)33.5 / 72.0 33.5 / 72.0 33.5 / 72.0 33.5 / 72.0 
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 106.0 106.0 103.3 103.3 
Seating Capacity5 5 5 5 
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES/CAPACITIES*
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway)    21/26   
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway)23/29 22/27 22/27 22/27 
Crankcase (qt.)5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 
Coolant System (qt.)7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 
Fuel (gal.)15.3 15.3 15.3 15.3 
Required FuelRegular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded 
SAFETY
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions• • • • 
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System• • • • 
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors• • • • 
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)• • • • 
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)• • • • 
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor• • • • 
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)• • • • 
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)• • • • 
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)• • • • 
Side-Impact Door Beams• • • • 
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)• • • • 
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks• • • • 
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System• • • • 
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature    • • 
Remote Entry System• • • • 
Chrome Grille Accent• • • • 
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights• • • • 
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers• • • • 
Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer• • • • 
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass• • • • 
Dual Power Mirrors• • Body-Colored Body-Colored, Heated 
Alloy Wheels Accessory   Accessory  Including Spare Including Spare 
Body Side Molding• • • Body-Colored 
Full-Swinging Tailgate with Integrated Glass Hatch• • • • 
Tailgate-Mounted Full-Size Spare Tire with Cover• • • • 
Hard Spare Tire Cover      Body-Colored 
Full-Length Taillights• • • • 
Body-Colored Bumpers and Door Handles      • 
Rear Privacy Glass    • • 
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System• • • • 
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window• • • • 
Power Door and Tailgate Locks• • • • 
Cruise Control• • • • 
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel      • 
Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls    • • 
Retractable Center Tray Table• • • • 
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors• • • • 
Sunglasses Holder• • • • 
Adjustable Steering Column• • • • 
Beverage Holders, Front and Rear (5 total)• • • • 
12-Volt Power Outlets, Front and Rear• • • • 
Door-Pocket Storage Bins• • • • 
Map Lights• • • • 
Driver-Side Coat Hook• • • • 
Remote Glass Hatch Release• • • • 
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release• • • • 
Rear Window Defroster• • • • 
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts• • • • 
Floor Mats• • • • 
Removable Folding Picnic Table†• • • • 
Waterproof Rear Storage Well• • • • 
Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 total)• • • • 
Cargo Area Hooks• • • • 
Cargo Area Light• • • • 
SEATING
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
Leather-Trimmed Seats and Door Panel Inserts      • 
Heated Front Seats      • 
Reclining Front Bucket Seats with Adjustable Head Restraints• • • • 
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment• • • • 
60/40 Split Rear Sliding Fold & Tumble Forward Seats• • • • 
Reclining Rear Seatbacks• • • • 
Head Restraints at all Seating Positions• • • • 
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
AM/FM/CD/Cassette Audio System with 4 Speakers• •     
AM/FM/XM®-Ready/6-Disc In-Dash/Cassette Audio System with 6 Speakers    • • 
INSTRUMENTATION
Features2WD LX4WD LX4WD EX4WD Special Edition
Tachometer• • • • 
Exterior Temperature Indicator    • • 
Door-/Tailgate-Open Indicator Light• • • • 
Low-Fuel Indicator Light• • • • 
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator Light• • • • 
*Based on 2005 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.
†Picnic table dimensions: 29.9 x 33.5 x 26.7 inches tall