Under the Hood

The normally aspirated (non-turbo) 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is now available on "i" Touring models, and it comes with a five-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The optional turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder carries over from the previous model year.

* Standard 161-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 161 pounds-feet of torque * Optional 244-hp, 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-four with 258 pounds-feet of torque
* Standard five-speed automatic; six-speed auto with turbo engine * All-wheel drive available with turbo engine

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