Layout:
Front-engine / rear-wheel-drive (four-wheel-drive optional)

Weight (lbs):
Curb weight: 3,675-4,176 (2WD); 4,307-4,345 (4WD)
GVWR: 4,676-5,690 (2WD); 5,600-5,690 (4WD)
Max. towing capacity: 3,500 (XE); 6,500 (2WD); 6,300 (4WD)

Standard Engine:
2,488cc Inline-4; aluminum head / aluminum block
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing
Bore & stroke: 89.0 x 100.0 mm; compression ratio: 9.5:1
154 hp @ 5,200 rpm / 173 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

Optional Engine/s:
3,954cc V6; aluminum heads / aluminum block
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing
Bore & stroke: 95.5 x 92.0 mm; compression ratio: 9.7:1
265 hp @ 5,600 rpm / 284 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm

Fuel Capacity:
21 gallon fuel tank

Standard Transmission:
5-speed manual (XE only)
Ratios: 3.58, 2.08, 1.36, 1.00, 0.81
Final drive: 4.08:1

Optional Transmission/s:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.37, 2.52, 1.74, 1.28, 1.00, 0.77
Final drive: 3.54:1

5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.84, 2.35, 1.53, 1.00, 0.84
Final drive: 3.13, 3.69:1 (XE), 2.94 (2WD LE); 3.36 (4WD Nismo)

Steering:
Rack & pinion; power assist
Turning circle (ft): 43.3-43.5

Suspension:
Front: Double-wishbone; torsion springs, stabilizer bar
Rear: Live axle; leaf springs

Brakes:
4-wheel ABS, electronic brake-force distribution
Front: 11.7 x 1.1 in. power-assisted ventilated discs
Rear: 11.3 x 0.71 in. power-assisted ventilated discs

Brakes: (XE)
4-wheel ABS, electronic brake-force distribution
Front: 11.1 x 0.71 in. power-assisted ventilated discs
Rear: 11.3 x 0.71 in. power-assisted ventilated discs