Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
Model | Rio | Rio | Rio | Uplander | Uplander |
Trim | Base | LX | SX | LS | LT |
Engines | |||||
Transmissions | |||||
Drivetrains | |||||
Tires | |||||
Audio Systems | |||||
Accessories | |||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||
Air compressor generally used to pump up springs or shocks can also be used to inflate tires, balls, etc. | |||||
Both sliding doors can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||
Passenger-side sliding door can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||
Homelink. | |||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||
Cargo Management | |||||
No crossbars. | |||||
Net extending from the floor to the ceiling to prevent cargo from flying into the passenger area during sudden stops. | |||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | |||||
Climate Control | |||||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||
Engine / Motor | |||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||
Exterior | |||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||
Infotainment | |||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||
Includes CD player. | |||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||
Only listed if a separate option from an entertainment system. | |||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
Erects between the front seats; stows against side of passenger seat to open up walk through. | |||||
Erects between the seats; in vans stows against a seat to open up walk through; in sedans stows in a console. | |||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | |||||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | |||||
Accessible from second row. | |||||
Accessible from the third row. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | |||||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||
No power assist for the steering. Rare. | |||||
Only listed when optional. Almost always standard. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. |
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