BY THE GOAUTO TEAM | 11th Dec 2009

The Basics
- Body Type: Sedan
- Seats: 5
- Series: BL Series 1
- Warranty (kms): Unlimited
- Warranty (years): Three years

Engine
- Aspiration: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Bore: 89.0mm
- Capacity: 2488cc
- Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
- Cylinders: 4
- Engine number: L5 SVT
- Engine type: Inline
- Fuel type: Unleaded
- Litre: 2.5
- Location: Front
- Orientation: Inline
- Valve desc.: DOHC with VVT
- Valves: 16

Transmission
- Drive train: Front-wheel drive
- Shift position: floor
- Transmission: 6-speed manual

Weight and Capacities
- Fuel tank size: 60 litres
- Towing capacity (with brakes): 900
- Towing capacity (without brakes): 550

Performance/Statistics
- CO2 Emissions: 204 g/km
- Fuel usage: 8.6 l/100km
- Greenhouse rating: 6
- Kerb to kerb: 10.9m
- Power (kW): 122
- Power (RPM): 6000
- Power to weight (kW/tonne): 90
- Range: 632km
- Stroke: 100
- Torque (Nm): 227
- Torque (rpm): 4000
- Torque to weight (Nm/tonne): 167
- Weight (kgs): 1364

Wheels and Tyres
- Front tyres: 205/50
- Front wheels: 7/17
- Rear tyres: 205/50
- Rear wheels: 7/17
- Spare: Temporary
- Type: Alloy

Dimensions (Exterior)
- Boost type: Normal
- Doors: 4
- Ground clearance: 118mm
- Height: 1470mm
- Length: 4580mm
- Track front: 1530
- Track rear: 1515
- Wheelbase: 2640
- Width (without mirrors): 1755mm

Interior
- AM/FM radio:
  - 3.5mm auxiliary input
  - 6 speakers
  - mp3/wma compatibility
  - single cd player
  - steering wheel audio controls
- Electric windows:
  - driver window one touch up/down
  - illuminated driver switch
- Front seats:
  - adjustable head restraints
  - driver height adjustment
  - passenger seatback pocket
  - rake & slide adjustment
- Rear seats:
  - 60/40 split fold backrest
  - adjustable head restraints
  - centre fold down armrest
- Trip computer:
  - average vehicle speed
  - current & average fuel economy
  - distance to empty
  - speed alert
- Adjustable steering wheel: tilt & telescopic
- Air-conditioning: climate control
- Auto trans indicator: in instrument cluster
- Front seat belt warning: audible & visual
- Illuminated entry system: with delayed fade

Safety
- Height adjustable front seat belts: pre-tensioners & load limiters
- Triple H body construction: front & rear crumple zones

Security
- Remote central locking:
  - 2 transmitters
  - retractable key

Tech
- 4wheel disc brakes:
  - 278mm (front) 265mm (rear)
  - front ventilated
- Electro-hydraulic power steering:
  - engine speed sensing
  - rack & pinion
  - turning circle (kerb) 10.9 metres
- Front suspension:
  - coil springs
  - double acting shock absorbers
  - independent macpherson strut
- Rear suspension:
  - double acting shock absorbers
  - independent multi-link
  - low profile springs
- Dynamic stability control: switchable on/off

Extra Features
- Electric glass sunroof: sliding & tilt
- Kerb weight: 1364kg (manual) 1400kg (auto)
- Larger disc brakes: 300mm (front) 280mm (rear)
- Premium Bose 242watt amplifier: 10 speakers including subwoofer
- Sliding centre armrest console: with tray