Amazing fuel economy for a mid-sized peppy V6 engine. Good compromise of more than adequate power and well-above average fuel economy. Reviewers have noted the tranny is tweaked to favour fuel economy over towing ability -- perfect for most drivers.
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To get something close in horsepower, you need a 6 cylinder and the inherently lower fuel economy that comes with that vs. a 4 cyl.
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4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD