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4dr Sdn 4.2L quattro Auto
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4dr Sdn 4.2L quattro Auto Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 4.2L DOHC SFI 40
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 23.8 gal.
  • Torque: 317 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 335 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 18/24
  • Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 14.6 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 4288 lbs.
  • Tires: P235/55HR17 - P255/40VR19 - P255/40YR19 - P255/45HR18
  • Front Head Room: 37.3"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.4"
  • Wheelbase: 115.9"
  • Length: 198.9"
  • Width: 74.6"
  • Height: 56.9"

Interior Features

  • Leather 16-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: 4-way pwr lumbar adjustment, active pwr head restraints & shoulder angle adjustment, pwr seat depth adjustment, memory
  • Rear seat-inc: adjustable head restraints, concealable center rear headrest
  • Rear seat heat ducts
  • Front seat back map pockets
  • Leather-wrapped 4-spoke pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: automatic tilt-away, MMI controls, memory
  • Driver info display-inc: trip computer, automatic check system, outside temp display
  • Backlit instrumentation w/automatic brightness control-inc: electric speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp gauge, digital odometer w/service interval indicator
  • DVD navigation system-inc: 7" color screen display
  • Genuine wood inlays-inc: instrument panel, center console, door panels
  • Multi-Media Interface (MMI)-inc: AM/FM stereo w/Radio Data System (RDS), 7" retractable backlit color display, ability to program exterior lights
  • Full length center console-inc: adjustable rear air vents, rear seat heat controls, rear pwr outlet, dual cupholders, dual folding/height adjustable armrests w/storage, MMI controls
  • Front/rear door storage pockets
  • Rear center folding armrest w/cupholders
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors-inc: normal & magnified mirrors
  • (4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature
  • Alcantara door inserts
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob/hand brake lever
  • Illuminated lockable glove box-inc: 6-disc CD changer
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Front/rear floor mats
  • Pwr windows-inc: pinch protection, front/rear one-touch-up/down, rear window lockout
  • Pwr central locking system-inc: trunk/fuel filler door locks, selective unlocking, automatic window opening, master control located in all doors
  • Rear window defogger w/timer
  • Diversified body-color antenna in rear window
  • Interior lighting-inc: front/rear reading lights, courtesy delay, fade-in/fade-out, automatic-on when key is removed, trunk, lighter & ashtray
  • Remote locking system-inc: remote trunk release, panic feature, interior light/alarm activation
  • HomeLink universal garage door opener
  • Cruise control
  • OnStar-inc: (1) year service & phone prep
  • Digital clock
  • Remote trunk/fuel tank release
  • Bose premium 12-speaker sound system w/surround sound-inc: subwoofer, center fill speaker, AudioPilot noise compensation
  • 12-volt auxiliary pwr outlet in trunk
  • Folding ignition key w/remote controls
  • Immobilizer II anti-theft alarm system
  • Dual zone automatic climate control-inc: memory, sun sensor, humidity sensor, air-quality sensor, particle filter w/activated charcoal, residual-heat function (heater can function when ignition is off)
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Pwr trunk close for last inch of closing
  • Satellite radio pre-wiring
  • Luggage net
  • (4) tie-down eyelets in trunk

Exterior Features

  • LED lighting under exterior mirrors & door handle
  • Dual body-color auto-dimming heated pwr folding mirrors-inc: memory, pwr-tilt passenger-side in reverse, (RH) convex
  • Body-color door handles
  • Body-color moldings
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heatable washer nozzles
  • Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof-inc: tinted glass, infinitely variable sunshield, pwr acutated wind deflector, automatic pre-select function, pinch protection
  • Tinted glass
  • Xenon high intensity low/high beam automatic on/off headlights-inc: automatic self-leveling, high pressure retractable headlight washers
  • Front/rear fog lamps
  • Programmable daytime running lamps
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Front/rear puddle lights

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock brake system w/Electronic rear brake force distribution (EBD)
  • Driver & front passenger dual-stage & dual-threshold next generation airbags
  • Front/outboard rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags
  • Sideguard front/outboard rear inflatable curtain airbags
  • Driver & front passenger knee protection airbags
  • Front 3-point safety belts w/automatic pretensioning, pwr height adjustable upper mounts & belt force limiters
  • Rear 3-point safety belts w/automatic pretensioning & angle adjustment
  • Front passenger & rear safety belts w/Convertible Locking Retractors (ELR & ALR modes)
  • Safety unlock feature unlocks doors & turns on interior lights if airbag deploys
  • Rear child safety door locks
  • Rear lower anchorage & upper tether child seat provisions (LATCH)
  • Emergency interior trunk release handle
  • Traction control
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Programmable daytime running lamps
  • First aid kit in rear center armrest

Mechanical Features

  • 4.2L DOHC SFI 40-valve V8 engine
  • 6-speed automatic transmission-inc: "Tiptronic" gear selector, dynamic shift program, hill detection capability, "sport-mode" setting
  • Front & rear hypoid gear Electronic differential locks (EDL)
  • Traction control
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Torsen torque sensing center differential
  • "quattro" permanent all-wheel drive
  • 110-amp/hr battery
  • 190-amp alternator
  • Aluminum alloy frame & body shell construction
  • Adaptive 4 corner air suspension-inc: air spring strut at each wheel, infinitely variable damping, automatic load-leveling
  • P235/55HR17 all-season tires
  • 17" x 8.0" 7-spoke cast alloy wheels
  • Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel
  • Pwr vehicle speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr vented front/rear disc brakes
  • Anti-lock brake system w/Electronic rear brake force distribution (EBD)

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Cold weather pkg 1 ($1,100)

  • Heated front/rear seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Expandable ski sack

Cold weather pkg 2 ($950)

  • Heated front/rear seats
  • Expandable ski sack

Convenience pkg ($2,000)

  • Pwr rear/manual side sunshades
  • Advanced Key (keyless entry/ignition system)
  • Pwr trunk open/close

Sport pkg ($2,800)

  • 19" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/performance tires
  • 18" temporary spare
  • Multi-function leather-wrapped 3-spoke sport steering wheel w/shift paddles
  • Adaptive sport air suspension

Sport pkg ($2,800)

  • 19" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/all-season tires
  • 18" temporary spare
  • Multi-function leather-wrapped 3-spoke sport steering wheel w/shift paddles
  • Adaptive sport air suspension

Alcantara pkg ($1,500)

  • Headliner
  • Hat shelf
  • B-pillar
  • Sunvisors
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