Base models come standard with an all-aluminum, dual overhead cam 2.7 liter V6 engine. It produces 200 horsepower and 190 pound-feet or torque. Our test car, however, came with a third option, a single-cam 3.2 liter V6 with 225 horsepower and the same amount of torque. We found power to be adequate, though after the engine reached its upper rpms range, it showed some unwanted engine noise. Its standard four-speed automatic transmission shifted smoothly and the ES model's standard AutoStick shifting system proved that an automatic can be sporty and fun to drive.
Traction control is optional.
The front and rear suspensions use MacPherson struts, tube shocks, coil springs and anti-roll bars. Its handling is above-par when compared to others in its class, and we found its emergency handling characteristics to be good also. ABS and traction control are optional. The Auto Channel. To report errors and other problems with this page, please use this form.