Safety

Standard safety features include:

* All-disc antilock brakes * Side-impact airbags for the front seats * Three-row side curtain airbags

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    Under the Hood
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    Interior
    The rounded instruments integrate nicely into the T-shaped instrument panel. The radio and center controls are tilted up to enhance functionality for the driver. Blacked-out instrument faces have ...

    Cargo & Towing
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