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TYPE: All-wheel-drive, five-door, compact sport utility vehicle.
PRICE: $33,985 base, $40,050 as tested.
WHERE BUILT: Halewood, England.
KEY RIVALS: Acura RDX, BMW X3, Lexus RX 400h.
POWER: 3.2-liter, 230-horsepower, DOHC, 24-valve, aluminum inline 6-cylinder engine; six-speed auto transmission with manual shifting option.
FUEL ECONOMY: 16 city, 23 highway mpg; estimated annual fuel cost $2,210.
CHASSIS: Monocoque construction; independent suspension with long-travel coil spring and anti-roll bar; power disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, cornering brake control, hill-descent control; 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 177.1 x 75.2 x 68.5 inches.
WHEELBASE: 104.7 inches.
CURB WEIGHT: 4,250 pounds.
STANDARD: Seven-air-bag safety system; power accessories; automatic climate control; remote keyless entry; cargo cover; rear-window defroster; fog lamps; auto headlamps with washers; AM/FM/CD stereo.
OPTIONS: Cold-climate package ($700); lighting package ($1,050); technology package includes DVD-based navigation system, Dolby Prologic II 7.1 Surround Sound system, Sirius satellite radio, rear-seat audio controls, telephone connection, Bluetooth technology ($3,500).
