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2012: SMALL CAR (over $21k) |
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Price as Tested |
$27,975 |
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Overall Score |
670.2 |
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Overall score is based on subjective and
objective ratings below, adjusted for the relative
importance of each parameter and for vehicle price. |
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Styling/Appearance: |
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Exterior |
7.9 |
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Interior |
8.1 |
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Quality |
7.8 |
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Occupant Environment: |
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Driver Position & Ergonomics |
7.9 |
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Visibility |
7.7 |
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Roominess/Comfort/Access |
6.8 |
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Conv/Entmnt Features |
7.5 |
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Noise/Vibration/Harshness |
7.6 |
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Performance: |
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Throttle Response |
7.7 |
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Engine Smoothness/Refinement |
7.7 |
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Transmission/Drivetrain |
8.0 |
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Vehicle Dynamics: |
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Ride Comfort |
7.8 |
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Steering |
7.9 |
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Handling |
8.0 |
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Braking Feel & Effectiveness |
7.7 |
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Subjective Value |
7.1 |
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AVG (0-100Km/h) |
10.5 s |
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AVG (80-120Km/h) |
7.3 s |
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ACCEL. SCORE |
6.3 |
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AVG (100-0Km/h) |
44.0 m
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BRAKING SCORE |
5.7 |
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INTERIOR |
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INTERIOR SCORE |
6.3 |
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CARGO |
436.0 |
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CARGO SCORE |
7.1 |
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FUEL (City & Hwy) L/100km |
8.4 |
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FUEL SCORE |
7.5 |
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EMISSIONS SCORE |
7.0 |
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SAFETY FEATURES SCORE |
5.5 |
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Technical Specifications:
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Engine Type: |
I5 |
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Engine Displacement: |
2480 |
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Peak Horsepower: |
170 |
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Peak Torque: |
177 |
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Fuel: |
Regular |
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Emissions Cert: |
Tier II - Bin 5 |
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Limitied-slip Differential: |
Yes |
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Traction Control: |
ABS/Traction Control/ESC |
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All-Wheel Drive: |
No |
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Anti-Lock (ABS): |
Yes |
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Transmission: |
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6AT |
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Suspension: |
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Independent front McPherson struts with stabilizer bar
Transverse link rear axle with integrated stabilizer bar |
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Steering: |
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Hydraulic power assisted rack and pinion steering |
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Brakes: |
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Power assisted front vented disc brakes, rear solid disc brakes
EBD - Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution
HBA - Hydraulic Brake Assistant
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Tires: |
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235/45 R18 H, all-season tires |
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Test data and subjective ratings from vehicles of different years cannot
be directly compared because they were tested by different people under
different track and weather conditions.
Fuel consumption data is supplied by Natural Resources Canada.
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